Both sessions - 31/10/2019

Session 14 - Aims & Objectives - 31/10/19

Lesson Aims:
Create a poster for Computational Thinking
Test knowledge on Data Structures
Test knowledge learned thus far through a revision test
Introduce concept of Insertion sort, work through examples by hand
Work on completion of KIAN, make revision resources, practice coding, revision aids, etc
Learn about social anxiety

Learning Objectives:
Note taking and research skills
Group working
Coding Skills

My blog:

Today I learned about computational thinking and data structures. I did a good job during the revision test and passed it, although my score was low and I could have scored better. On reflection, I believed that I should have revised more. In the future I will make sure to do some more revision and possibly make use of learning support if I struggle with anything.

I have no new deadlines but as previously mentioned I need to get my Unit 7 assignment in by 06/11/2019 and my Unit 15 assignment in by 07/11/2019.

Afternoon session - 30/10/2019

Lesson 7 - Aims and Objectives
Lesson Aims - to prepare for the completion of Assignment 1 and to set up virtual wifi security networks

AO1 - Describe the main applications of Cryptography - Secure Website communication, VPNs and WIFI access
AO2 - Complete the PacketTracer file which requires varying levels of security
AO3 - Access other PacketTracer files shared on Classrooms

My blog

I learned about the applications of cryptography today, I did a very good job in quickly cracking on with a task set in a PacketTracer file. However I did complete my work prematurely but did not inform the tutor which I feel that I should have done so he could advise me what to do. In the future I will do so. I have the usual deadlines I have previously mentioned, one of those examples is the deadline for 06/11/2019 for A1 of Unit 7

Morning session - 30/10/2019

Today I learned how to code and create a website. I did a very good job learning, selecting and using code from an online resource I was instructed to use by my course tutor. However I did get a bit confused as to what I method I should have used and I was guided as to what I should do by my course tutor, in the future I will learn from that by asking for assistance at an earlier stage if and when I get confused by the task in hand. I have no new deadlines but am going to be set a new assignment for Unit 15, namely Assignment 3 (A3) and I still have my existing deadlines. To be specific, I was originally set the A2 deadline for 01/11/2019 but have been granted a weeks extension on that assignment and I have the Unit 7 deadline for A1 which is 06/11/2019.

Afternoon session - 29/10/2019

Aims and Outcomes 29/10/19
Aim: To design a website to meet client requirements

Outcomes:
Create a prototype of your web pages using Axure RP
Create an asset table for your website
Explain search engine optimisation techniques used
Create a test plan for your website
Explain the legal and ethical considerations required
Collect feedback for your design
Make changes to your design based on feedback
Justify your design decisions

My blog
Today I learned more about how to design and prototype my website. I did a good job creating a good quality prototype for my website but I have lagged behind other students in that I did not start creation of the actual website. I will work with my course tutor to ensure that I start this without delay, on reflection I could have possibly avoided this situation by doing more work on this assignment outside of lessons.

My deadlines are the same as I have previously mentioned on my blog today, however I have been informed that I am going to have another assignment set, specifically Assignment 3 (A3).

Morning session 29/10/2019

Lesson Aims:
Practice learned knowledge through exercises
Introduce the concept of Sorting Algorithms, looking at Bubble Sort initially
Practice physically sorting lists using the Bubble Sort algorithm

Learning Objectives:
Practice knowledge learned of Stacks & Queues
Identify different sorting methods
Use bubble sort to order simple lists
Use bubble sort to order intermediate lists

My blog

Today I learned about different types of sorting algorithm within the context of data structures. I did a good job working in a team with my classmate and ensuring that his answers were correct by working through the questions with him. However I did make some mistakes when using the bubble sort technique, I will make sure to revise it and familarise myself with its use before I use it in the future.

I have two deadlines which were previously set, specifically one for Unit 15 which is 01/11/2019 and also Unit 7 which is 06/11/2019. However I was not set any deadlines or assignments today.

Both sessions - 17/10/2019

Lesson Aims:
Practice creating functions, pseudocode and flowcharts
Introduce and explore the concept of stacks and queues
Revise knowledge using KnowItAlLNinja
Identify the importance of internet safety
Practice programming skills

Learning Objectives:
Create pseudocode and flowcharts to describe a function
Use the above to create python code
Reinforce knowledge using KnowItAllNinja
Identify the importance of staying safe online
Write code using Python

My blog

Today I learned more about creating functions, pseudocode and flowcharts, as well as the concept of stacks and queues and the importance of internet safety. I also practiced my programming skills.

I did a good job when making an internet safety poster which was shown to the rest of the class, my course tutor noticed this and praised me for my efforts. 

My poster included the following tips: be aware of who you are speaking to online, make sure that you know what location information you are sharing, take care when you are using a webcam online, and finally you should consider your digital footprint. If you do not want everyone else to see something, then do not publicly post it online.

However I did discover that my knowledge on Unit 1, which covers the Principles of Computer Science, was lacking. This was shown as I scored a low score on a Kahoot quiz, which did surprise me.

In the future I will do more revision to make sure that I familiar with the appropriate Unit knowledge which will hopefully be reflected when it comes to exams.

I have a new deadline which is 29/10/2019, during this time I need to get myself up to scratch on Know It All Ninja, which is a website that provides revision material and quizzes. I also need to submit my assignments on or before my existing deadlines which are 06/11/2019 for the Unit 7 assignment and 01/11/2019 for the Unit 15 assignment.

Afternoon session - 16/10/2019

Lesson Objective - to understand the fundamental purpose of Cryptography

AO1 - Make notes on the history and essentials of Cryptography and Encryption
AO2 - Understand the uses of Encryption - including DRM, Hashing and Secure Transactions
AO3 - Complete a hash on a string
AO4 - Begin to investigate Cryptographic methods such as Hashing and Block / Stream Cyphers

My blog
Today I learned about encryption in more detail, areas covered included methods of cryptography, digital rights management and encryption protocols.

I did a good and efficient job at completing a worksheet which my tutor tasked me with completing.

I have looked at my progress today but could not determine any weaknesses, I will make sure to keep up the good work that I demonstrated in this lesson.

I have no new deadline but must submit my work in my the aforementioned deadlines, see my earlier post for details.