Both sessions - 31/03/2020

Aims & Objectives
Explain the difference between Multi-processing and Multi-threading
Advantages and disadvantages of Local versus Cloud Storage - Students have presented their work using online presentation skills.
Cluster Computing
A Guide to the Fetch-Execute Cycle
Assignment issued to all - progress will be checked tomorrow
Students will write their blogs before the end of the day.

Today I learned about the differences between multi-processing, and multi-threading, and local versus cloud storage; and also about cluster computing. I think I did quite good at what I could and I asked for help from my course tutor when I got stuck. I could have behaved more professionally during the lesson, but overall I don't think there are any real areas for improvement apart from that. I will keep up the good work. My Unit 14 deadline is 04/05/2020.

Morning session - 25/03/2020

Today I learned more about computer systems, to be specific about emulation and also different types of processor. I did a good job on it, and cannot see any areas for improvement. All in all, I will make sure to keep up the good work. My Unit 14 assignment is due on 05/04/2020.

I worked from home using Cisco Webex meetings, along with the rest of the class. I did have some funny moments when using Webex.

Both sessions - 24/03/2020

Lesson Aim:
Factors affecting the choice, use and performance of internal components
The hardware used in computer systems
The purpose, features and uses of internal components
How the features of hardware and software affects Data processing

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)
The role of the kernel in controlling and managing system components and tasks
The role of the operating system in managing networking and security
Identify and describe Utility software
Identify and describe Application software

Today I learned about computer systems, and computer monitors. I did the best I could, although at times I did find myself stalling due to having selected the wrong thing to include, I feel that I should have moved on sooner in these scenarios. On reflection, I did some good work, and I will make sure to keep it up, whilst also trying to improve the efficiency of my work and decision making. My Unit 14 assignment is due for 05/04/2020.

Morning session - 18/03/2020

Today I learned more about computer systems. I did a good job with a few assignments set by my course tutor, however I feel that I did slack off at times and I also handed in an assignment prematurely. In the future I will try and avoid slacking off. My Unit 14 assignment is due on 05/04/2020.

Both sessions - 17/03/2020

Lesson Aim:
Many students on a WEX week.
Workshop group working on testing and repairing logging all workshop computers.
Recording of working v non-working computers.
Workshop manager controlling the activity.
Checks for:
The hardware used in computer systems.
Identify most hardware components.

Today I learned more about computer systems, and I got to check whether or not various computers were working or not, as well as attempt some basic repairs. I tried my best and did the best I could, however I do feel that I did get a tad too assertive at times when I wanted to try repairing a computer. In the future I'll try and improve my team working skills, but overall I did a pretty good job. I will also keep up the good work. My Unit 14 A3T1 assignment is due on 05/04/2020.

Both sessions - 12/03/2020

Lesson Aims:
Work on development of a game for A3
Develop coding and problem solving abilities
Investigate methods of solving problems in your game
Utilise presentations in classroom to assist in making your game.

Learning Outcomes:
Investigate different approaches to problem solving
Create a game from designs made for A2

My Blog

Today I learned about the basics of using Unity, and creating my game. I did a pretty good job with doing as much game development as I could, and I cannot identify any weaknesses that I encountered today. Overall I just need to keep up the good work, which I will do as Tom, who is one of my course tutors, has asked. Today was my last lesson with him and he will be sorely missed. :(

My Unit 14 deadline is 02/04/2020.

Both sessions - 11/03/2020

Lesson Aims:
Resubmit A2T1 if applicable.
Work on development of game for A3
Develop coding and problem solving abilities

Learning Outcomes:
Investigate different approaches to problem solving
Create a game from designs made for A2

My Blog

Today I learned about designing my game, and I made a start on some of the assets that I will require for developing it. I feel that I did a pretty good job at this overall, and cannot identify any real weaknesses that I encountered. Overall I feel that I did a good job and should keep up the good work. My next Unit 14 deadline is for A3T1, which is on 02/04/2020.

Both sessions - 05/03/2020

Lesson Aims:
Work towards completion of A2T1
Create resources to use in your game
Request feedback on your game idea
Simplify designs/ideas as required.
Identify what is required to finish A2T1
Set A3T1
Begin Development in Unity

Learning Outcomes:
Investigate different approaches to developing a game
Research different inspirations for developing a game
Look for game assets to use / be inspiration for your game
Give / receive feedback to / from a peer

My Blog

Today I learned more about planning my computer game that I intend to develop, and I feel that I did pretty well on my Unit 14 (Computer Games Development) A2T1 (A stands for assignment, T for task) assignment. I can't really find any weaknesses in my work today and I will keep up the good work. My Unit 14 A2T1 assignment is due in later today.

SMART targets
To try and stay focused whilst making further improvements to my behaviour. To be specific I will avoid speaking to people in "military style", which I have previously done at times. I will just limit it to role play with other students and/or staff who don't mind.
To revise for this unit (U02 Fundamentals of Computer Systems) in advance of the exam.
To use Trello in the future.
To regularly review SMART targets and my progress in completing them.

Afternoon session - 04/03/2020

Lesson Aims:
Discuss results from A1T1
Work towards completion of A2T1
Create resources to use in your game
Request feedback on your game idea
Simplify designs/ideas as required.
Identify what is required to finish A2T1

Learning Outcomes:
Investigate different approaches to developing a game
Research different inspirations for developing a game
Look for game assets to use / be inspiration for your game
Give / receive feedback to / from a peer

Today I did some more planning on developing my game, which meant that I learned about game development. I feel that I did quite well in doing this, and will make sure to keep up the good work. My deadline for my Unit 14 A2T1 assignment is tomorrow. 

Morning session - 04/03/2020

Lesson Aim:
The hardware used in computer systems within different businesses
The purpose, features and uses of internal components

How the features of hardware affect their performance and the performance of a computer system
Describe The purpose, features and uses of internal components used in:
multi-functional devices
personal computers
mobile devices
servers.
Identify the key Factors affecting the choice, use and performance of internal components
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by the selecting of components
Identify the key Input and Output hardware components
Identify most hardware components

Today I learned more about the hardware and software used in computer systems, I was taught about this and did quite a good job learning about it. However I did do a bad job in answering a mock exam question, and I feel that I could have put some more effort into it. In the future I will make sure to do that, but otherwise I will keep up the good work. My Unit 14 deadline is tomorrow.

Both sessions - 03/03/2020

Lesson Aim:
The hardware used in computer systems within different businesses
The purpose, features and uses of internal components

How the features of hardware affect their performance and the performance of a computer system
Describe The purpose, features and uses of internal components used in:
multi-functional devices
personal computers
mobile devices
servers.
Identify the key Factors affecting the choice, use and performance of internal components
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by the selecting of components
Identify the key Input and Output hardware components
Identify most hardware components

My blog

Today I learned how to identify BIOS versions and research possible BIOS upgrades, as well as how to identify suitable parts for a computer for a specific task. I did quite well in researching this and working with a classmate, but I did say a few irrelevant things to myself and the LSA (Learning Support Assistant) and to the classmate I was working with. I did however realise that I was failing to focus on the task in hand, and then began to adjust my behaviour accordingly, although this did take some prompting from the LSA. 

On reflection I will make sure to focus more on the task in hand and avoid these situations in the future, what I will do is try and bring myself back to focus, and failing that I will speak to the LSA, or teacher, and explain the problem to them. Apart from that I will make sure to keep up the good work. My Unit 14 deadline is 05/03/2020.