PC Custom Design
For this assignment we had to work in a group of four to build a computer. We were to buy parts online and find their specs and prices. As a team we split up the computer into sections, hardware, input and output. We worked together to find the best parts for our super computer. We had no budget meaning we could buy very good parts to build an amazing computer. From this assignment I learned how to work better in a group. I also learned what is needed to build a proper computer and what you should be looking for in terms of specs and prices. This project gave me skills that will be very helpful to me when I am looking to buy my own computer.
PC Maintenance
For the PC Maintenance assignment we were given a desktop computer to share among two students. The main focus of this assignment was to learn about the hardware locate inside a computer, how to remove it, put it back in and what each part is used for. While doing this assignment you had to make sure that it was safe. You were to put a wristband on to ground yourself so that the delicate parts inside the computer would not get shocked and be ruined. During the assignment we had to note certain features of each part. Such as for a memory stick you would have to note the amount it can store. This was a very hands on assignment and it really helped you to learn where each part is and how they are all connected.
Terminologies
For this assignment we also had to work in a group of two. The instructions for this assignment were to research and describe the definitions of fifty computer technology terms. As we were working in pairs we each set ourselves to do twenty-five terminologies each. There was a vast variety of terms given to define. After finishing twenty-five definitions we exchanged ours so that we had a complete set of terminologies to gain knowledge from and of which can be used to study for tests. From this assignment I learned dozens of new terms that I did not know before and have gained a better general knowledge of many things related to computers mean.
Internet 101
This assignment was focused solely on what the internet is, how the internet was created and what the internet is used for. We were to read articles about the internet's history and answer the questions provided. Through this assignment I learned very interesting facts about the internet which I did not know about before. It also showed you statistics on internet usage around the world which was quite interesting to see which countries or continents used it the most.
Internet Safety
In this assignment we learned about the dangers and risks of the internet. We read a few articles and browsed a couple of websites to gather information about why the internet is so dangerous. It showed the dangers of giving out personal information and how a person can find out all about you through just a name or location. From this I learned how to stay safe on the internet and the dos and the don'ts about internet safety.
Network Design
In the network design assignment we were to make a network connection with five desktops, three wireless computers a scanner, printer and a modem or router. We had to make a mind map sort of image showing the connections between all of the computers and other devices as well as showing which way the connections go and return. This assignment taught me what is needed for a proper, secure network connection and how to set it up.
Computer Programming - Average Calculator/Multiple Choice Quiz
For the final unit of the course, computer programming, we had to use a programming language called Turing. We were taught how to use basic commands such as "put", "var" and "get". With our basic knowledge we first had to make a simple program that would gather information about the user. After this was completed we moved onto something a bit more difficult. For the next assignment we had to create an average calculator for a high school student. The student would input his or her eight courses and their respective marks which then would be averaged and shown to the user. After this assignment we took it one step further. We learned about inputting images and music into our programs. With this we were to created a ten question multiple choice quiz on a subject of our choice, though it was recommended to do technology. This quiz was to also show the score of the user taking it at the end. Programming was my favourite unit as it is what I would like to pursue as my career path. It taught me basic and intermediate programming code which I will remember and apply to further projects I do.