Thursday, February 27, 2014

27 Feb 2014 - Intro to Programming

Over the last couple classes you have explored Alice and created your first Alice programs.

Today you are going to complete an Alice scavenger hunt.  Don't forget to look in the web gallery.

Alice Scavenger Hunt (pdf)
Scavenger Hunt in .doc format

Either fill out the .doc and email it to me ( grover.comptech@gmail.com ) or print the pdf and turn it in.


Last class, I asked you to create a storyboard and to share your story.  You have developed some very creative stories that will be shared next class.

Today you will create another storyboard using this template

The purpose of this assignment:

  • The importance of storyboarding - visual representation of your program to ensure you have included all elements and have provided smooth transitions between ideas
  • Explore the tools Alice has to offer
  • Time Management
                   You have 20 minutes to complete the Scavenger Hunt
                                    15 minutes to Print and prepare your storyboard
                                     45 minutes to create you storyboard and start programming
  • Comment on one new feature that you learned from this project today
  • Have fun with this project!!




Assignment:

You are a college student making a presentation to your Computer 
Information Systems Professor. She has asked you to make a presentation 
to introduce yourself to the class. You will create a story board of your 
introduction. You will create a 2-minute multimedia introduction of yourself 
using the Alice Programming software. 

Resources:

1. Learning to Program With Alice, Chapter 2 Program Design & Implementation
pages 19-25
2. Storyboard Handout
3. Alice Programming Software

What Do I Do? 

1. Review Chapter 2 pages 19-25
2. Create a story board demonstrating that:
     a. You know how to plan a presentation to fit your target audience
     b. You know how to organize a presentation to “get attention”
     c. You know how to use visuals that are appropriate to your target audience
     d. You know how to develop bridges and transitions between key points.
     e. You know how to include audio, text, graphics, and video is in a
          multimedia production.



27 Feb 2014 - IC3 Chapter 6

Chapter 6 - Software and Hardware Interaction

Objectives:

  • Understand how hardware and software interact
  • Explain how a software program works
  • Track software development
  • Compare application software and system software
  • Identify options for software distribution
Vocab:
  • algorithm
  • application software
  • beta testing
  • bundleware
  • flowchart
  • inputting
  • network license
  • operating system
  • patch
  • service pack
  • single-user license
  • software
  • software as a service
  • software development
  • software license
  • software piracy
  • system software
  • update
  • upgrade
  • web application
Do:
  • 1-115 Step by Step 6.1 using open office
  • 1-121 Step by Step 6.2
  • Read Summary
  • 1-125 Lesson Review
  • Project 6-1
(From IT Essentials Chapter 5)
To understand the capabilities of an operating system, it is important to first understand some basic terms. The following terms are often used when describing operating systems:
  • Multi-user - Two or more users have individual accounts that allow them to work with programs and peripheral devices at the same time.
  • Multitasking - The computer is capable of operating multiple applications at the same time.
  • Multiprocessing - The operating system can support two or more CPUs.
  • Multithreading - A program can be broken into smaller parts that are loaded as needed by the operating system. Multithreading allows different parts of a program to be run at the same time.
All computers rely on an OS to provide the interface for the interaction between users, applications, and hardware. The OS boots the computer and manages the file system. Operating systems can support more than one user, task, or CPU.
  • Job Skills





27 Feb 2014 - IC3 Lesson 5

Zach - Finish chapter 5 - Computer Related Issues
Don - Continue with Chapter 4

Chapter 5
Objectives:

  • Follow the Problem Solving Process
  • Implement solutions
  • Identify computer issues for consumers
  • Discard equipment responsibly

Vocab:
  • Linux PC
  • problem solving
  • support agreement
  • troubleshooting 
  • useful life
  • waranty

Do:
  • 1-106 Lesson Review
  • 1-107 Project 5-1
  • 1-107 Project 5-2
Reference:

An article on the affect of e waste on developing countries

Do you think we have a moral responsibility to these countries?

The Maine.gov webpage on recycling

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

27 Feb 2014 - PC Repair

Continuing from Tuesday.......

Finish up system tools:

Read - 5.3.4.5 System Information

Do - 5.4.3.6 or which ever OS your system is running

Read - 5.3.5.1  Remote Desktop

Do -  5.3.5.2

Read - 5.3.6.1 Windows 7 Unique Utilities
            5.3.6.2
            5.3.6.3

Command Line Tools

Read - 5.3.7.1  Windows CLI Commands

Do - 5.3.7.2

Read - 5.3.7.3   Run Line Utility   -    Step through all of the utilities

DO        5.3.7.4

Client Side Virtualization

Read:

This article may explain the advantages of virtualization better than Cisco

http://www.sysprobs.com/desktop-virtualization-missing

This is a comparison of free virtualization software

http://www.labnol.org/software/free-virtualization-software-comparison/10968/

5.4.1.1 - 5.4.1.3

know the difference between type 1 and type 2 hypervisor:

http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/06/type-1-and-type-2-hypervisors-explained.aspx

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/index.jsp?topic=/eicay/eicayvservers.htm

Do  5.4.1.4 Lab - Install Virtual PC

Files required for the lab:

HAV - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=592

Windows XP Mode -  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002

You can use windows virtual PC or try one of the other free virtualization software packages listed in the above article

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

26 Feb 2014 -- CCNA switchin

Spend about 20 minutes doing some subnetting questions - work with each other to make sure everyone understands.

Try :  http://www.subnettingquestions.com/

         It is not timed

Finish the Lab 5.3.1.10

Read  5.3 LAN Switches if you have not already done so

Review the 2 different switching methods with Heath and go through a couple 5.3.1.9 switching exercises.

Focus on 5.3.3 Layer 3 Switching

Objectives:

  • Layer 2 versus Layer 3 Switching
  • Cisco Express Forwarding 
  • Types of Layer 3 Switches
  • Configure a routed port on a layer 3 switch
Do:  5.3.3.5 Packet Tracer - Configure Layer 3 Switches.  Screen shot and share your score sheet with me.

Switching courses:  It appears that the Skills competition is using the routing and switching essentials course.  I have enrolled you all in the course.

Open   Switching/Routing 

Chapter 1:  Introduction to Switched networks  Covers LAN Design
  • 1.1.1 Converged Networks - much of this you know
  • 1.1.1.2 Review elements of a converged network
  • 1.1.1.3 New -  Borderless Switched Network
  • 1.1.1.4 New - Hierarchy in the Borderless Switched Network
  • 1.1.1.5 Review
  • 1.1.1.6 Activity
  • Can you successfully do 1.1.2.3
  • Review Domains in 1.1.2.1, 1.2.2.2 and 1.2.2.3
  • Do 1.2.2.4

Chapter 2 - Basic Switch Configuration - gets you ready to configure VLANS in Chapter 3
  • 2.1.2 Configure Switch Ports
  • 2.2 Switch Security
  • 2.2.1.4
Chapter 3 is all about VLANS

Friday, February 7, 2014

7 Feb 2014 - CCNA

Welcome Back! 

This morning we will begin with a review of the OSI Model, an opportunity to retake chapter 3.
We will review Binary and hex conversions and end with a round of subnetting.

We are skipping around the curriculum a little bit, but this is a necessary component of the SkillsUSA Internetworking Competition.  Although Connor is the only one competing, you will all need to know this information.

Objective:
  • Make sure we have a concrete understanding of the OSI Layers
  • Successfully convert binary, hexadecimal and decimal 
  • How to identify reasons t use a subnet mask
  • How to distinguish betweena default subnet mask and a custom subnet
  • What given requirements determine the subnet mask, number of subnets and useable hosts
  • How to use the ANDing process to determine if a destination IP address is local or remot
  • How to identify valid and invalid IP host addresses based on a network number and subnet mask

Websites:





Compare the Cisco subnetting 'how to' to Brad Reese's.  Which do you prefer?

Cisco Chapters 8 (addressing) and 10
(subnetting)