Groups

·         Groups of Two will choose at least 8 topics with at least one from each of the above coloured groups.

I am paired with Julianne Barker for this project, we will each work on 4 topics

So far I have chosen
- Social Networking
- Netbooks
- Types of Ports
- Bluetooth

Julianne has chosen
- WiFi
- Handheld
- Piracy and Copyright
- CPU's

Research: Tools available online

We will do some research on tools that are available online, that could do a similar job to PowerPoint for our eBook

http://www.flipsnack.com/

Versatility - Unable to say, I did not get past step 1 of the project

Ease of use - 2/10, the log in and register process is easy yet when I tried to upload my files to start creating the "book" I was unable to find any of my documents

Collaboration - The log in process requires your email and password, to collaborate on the project you would need to share a password and learn the others email to register

http://notaland.com/

Versatility - easy, efficient and precise

Ease of use - 10/10, the options are clear, there are examples and the whole process is clear in the layout and workability of the tools

Collaboration - upon registration it does ask for an email but also a username, so my partner and I could most definantly work up a username and shared password

Bits and Bytes QUIZ!

I recieved a C-

70% correct, 30% wrong

Bits and Bytes

1. What is a Digit
   A digit is a single place that can hold numerical values between 0 and 9
2. “normal” counting numbers used in everyday life a based on what sequence of numbers?the binary number system
3. Where does the word bit originate from?The word bit is a shortening of the words "Binary digIT
4. Binary numbers don’t use base 10. What base do they use? What digits are available in base 2?
   Base 2
5. Examine the tables below

Base 10

Place Value	10 000	1 000	100	10	1
Place Value	104	103	102	101	100
Digit	9	0	3	0	2
Digit Value	90 000	0	300	0	2

90 302 (base 10) = (9 x 10000) + (3 x 100) + (2 x 1)

If  6,357 can be written as;

(6 * 1000) + (3 * 100) + (5 * 10) + (7 * 1) = 6000 + 300 + 50 + 7

Ø  How would you write 4,321

Base 2

Place Value	16	8	4	2	1
Place Value	24	23	22	21	20
Digit	1	0	1	0	0
Digit Value	16	0	4	0	0

10100 (base 2) = (1 x 16) + (1 x 4) = 20 (base 10)

 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/bytes.htm/printable

Handheld Computing

What are MID and UMPC devices?

MID: Mobile Internet Device, a multi-media mobile device that allows internet access

UMPC: Ultra-Mobile PC,  a small form factor version of a pen computer

How do they differ?

The MID is the internet access from a mobile device while the UMPC is the internet access from a handheld, computer

List atleast three examples of both types of devices & include images.

MID

• SmartQ 5 MID  

• The VIA MID

• Aigo MID

UMPC

• Samsung SPH-P9200

• Vostro V13

• Samsung Q1

TAKE THE QUIZ!

The CPU Quiz: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p5W5_hA1fzBBssbjctBFoBA&hl=en_GB

Research: Dual Core Processor

Dual Core Processor:

A dual core processor is a CPU with 2 seperate cores, each with its own cache [a component that transparently stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster]

"It is the equivilent of getting two microprocessors in one."

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-dual-core-processor.htm

CPU test

Read or scan the articles below to find the answers to the following questions: 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm

1.       What is the function of the CPU?

a CPU is the brain of the computer it is designed to run software and process data that you work on   

2.       What was the name of the first CPU?

The  Intel 4004 was the name of the first CPU

3.       Referring to the graph on page 2 of the article, describe how the speed of CPU’s has changed.

Through the years the speed of the CPU has increased dramatically, with ever altification made the speed increases.

4.       What does MIPS measure?

MIPS stands for "millions of instructions per second", MIPS measure's [roughly]  the preformance of the CPU

BROADBAND

2:43pm, period 5

Broadband

1.      What is broadband?

Of or using signals over a wide range of frequencies in high-capacity telecommunications, esp. as used for access to the Internet

2.      Outline the delivery methods of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.

wireless: 34.65 secs approx.

Cable:

 ADSL:

3.      Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

4.      Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.

5.      The Federal Government is thinking of rolling out a national broadband network (The NBN). Research the NBN and find out:

a.       what method of delivery it will use

b.      the expected speed

c.       the expected costs

6.      Do you think Australians should invest in The NBN? Justify your answer.

TERM 3 THE WORLD OF MEDIA!

TERM 3, LESSON 1, 19/07/11
2:20 pm, Period 5

Today: Mr Cavill is off on Vacation and we will be subbed for the next two weeks. we have been set a list of activities to complete before his return. We have also recieved our marks for the term 2 video project, our group, (group J-K-B) got 36/38, with many compliments on our video editing, design, choice of song, and well portrayed theme.

THE WORLD OF MEDIA - Task 1

Watch the following clips

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/618226/microsoft_surface_computing_the_possibilities/ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUdDhWfpqxg

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/555998/another_version_of_the_intel_umpc_vision_video/

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9vti5_google-voice-for-mobile_tech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS9AbePnE08

1.      Where do you commonly use multimedia in your daily life, list as many examples as you can.

Home

School

Work

Out (eg shops, movies)

2.      What multimedia device or service would you find it hardest to be without? Discuss.

My Ipod Touch, I can access everything on my ipod to keep me entertained, books, websites, social networking (which means talking to friends), games, music, puzzles, absolutelly everything, without my ipod I think I would be lost, sure I have games for the computer or for the playstation, sure i would rather read a real book rather than a screen and yes I can communicate with my friends on the phone and via text, but i've grown up in a world where children/teens/young adults have grown accustom to multi-tasking, which I admit I am, I sit on the lounge, watch tv and read my book, or play a game or talk to someone at the same time, in today's society doing more things at once and keeping your brain "going" (i guess) is just a habit, and it why I couldnt live without my ipod touch. 

3.      The video on future directions (third video) has already to some extent come true. What multimedia technologies displayed in this video are already commonly used?

Video is unavailable at this time and will not completelly load, I will revisit this question when the video loads

4.      Do you see any advantages/disadvantages to the use of such multimedia technology?