Both sessions - 30/01/2020

Lesson Aims:
Identify what is required to complete A1T1
Begin familiarisation with the Unity game engine

Learning Objectives:
Conduct research into and explain multiplayer, ai, emerging tech, and security concerns
Make notes on and discuss multiplayer, ai, emerging tech, and security concerns
Make detailed notes and evaluate different aspects of multiplayer, ai, emerging tech, and security concerns
Identify best approaches to developing a video game
Consider best approaches to complete A1T1
Begin making notes, and planning how to complete A1T1
Create a Unity account and investigate the editor
Download tutorial projects and investigate how they function

My Blog

Today I learned more about Unit 14 A1T1 (Assignment 1 Task 1), and also started started preparing to complete this assignment, as well as playing tutorial projects which were made in Unity. I did a make a start on planning it, but I do feel that I got a bit sidetracked when playing the tutorial projects, some were a bit addictive though. :D Anyway, I feel that I did quite well overall, and will keep up the good work. I must hand in U14 (Unit 14) A1T1 by 14/02/2020, which is once again the same day as Valentines Day.

SMART Targets
To improve my group working abilities, and try my best to engage with other members of the group whilst not carrying any passengers.

To further improve my behaviour, and focus. This includes keeping my laughter to a minimum. I will also avoid talking rubbish in lessons even if other people do, this will apply at all times.

If I have difficulty achieving the above target then I will follow Kerry Lymbery's advice to either try and bring myself back to focus, or failing that I'll speak to a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) if I have difficulty doing that. If I find the task difficult, or worse still impossible then I will try and ask for help.

Both sessions 29/01/2020

Aims & Objectives
B1 Cryptographic principles
B2 Cryptographic methods
Key cryptography methods
B3 Applications of cryptography
The types and applications of cryptography.*

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)
Investigate Symmetric and Asymmetric cryptography used to encrypt mobile phone data.
Identify threats and security flaws in encryption methods
GCD & how to work them out
Euclids Algorithm method

My blog

Today I learned about cryptographic principles and methods, as well as continuing to work on the Unit 7 Assignment 2 assignment which is due in for the 5th Feb 2020. I did quite well in dealing with this assignment, and also I did do quite well at encoding and decoding messages. However I accept that I did not get things at times, and I did try to ask for assistance, but getting someone to assist was difficult and took time, as the staff were occupied with other duties. Overall I tried my best, and as the centre manager said no one can ask me to do better than that. I will keep up the good work, and continue to ask for assistance where needed. I will ensure that I hand in my U7A2 assignment in for 05/02/2020, and also my Unit 14 A1 assignment for 14/02/2020, which is St Valentine's Day.

Afternoon session - 28/01/2020

Lesson Aims - to continue to produce evidence for U7A2

AO1 - produce evidence of sharing a folder with varying permissions and testing the access of this folder
AO2 - follow installation plan and record screenshots for final assignment

My Blog

Today I learned more about computer security, and permissions. I did a good job on my Unit 7, Assignment 2 task, however I accept that I did fail to produce evidence of sharing a folder with varying permissions, and testing the access of this folder, as mentioned above (striked out). In the future I will make sure to do things like this as a priority to avoid a similar situation occurring again. Apart from that I will make sure to keep up with the good work.

Deadline for submission - 06/02/2020

Morning session - 28/01/2020

Lesson Aims:
Discuss favourite games exercise
Investigate the different types of game genre
Examine the history of video games in a given time period (decades)
Set Assignment One

Learning Objectives:
Discuss your favourite game if required
Identify different game genres
Investigate the history of video games
Discuss your findings on the history of video games
Deliver a presentation on the history of video games in a given era
Explain the common types of player, how they differ
Identify the main differences between Indie, AAA, and free-to-play games.
Analyse the differences between Indie, AAA, and free-to-play games.
Evaluate the differences between Indie, AAA, and free-to-play games.
Identify what is required to complete Assignment One

My blog

Today I learned about Assignment One, Unit 14 (Game Design), and also about video games. My strengths were in doing some good research during a team exercise with one of my classmates, and doing some good work in presenting it in the form of a Google Slides presentation. My weaknesses were sometimes getting stuck when trying to complete research tasks, but I would have asked for assistance if I had felt that it was necessary. Overall I did pretty well, but I must remember to ask for help if needed. My new deadline for Assignment one is 14/02/2020.

Afternoon session - 23/01/2020

Lesson Aims:
Complete Introduction survey on classroom
Introduce learners to U14, explain assignments, notes doc, activities, game creation software, etc.

Learning Objectives:
Identify how to pass assessments in U14
Prepare a notes document to keep track of research for this unit
Research and prepare a document discussing a favourite video game

Today I learned about Unit 14, which is a unit on Game Development, and the latest unit that I will now be studying. I feel that I did quite well in my efforts on researching a game that I like, and used to play very frequently, this is called "Team Fortress 2". However I feel that I did do a bad job choosing a game, and that I could have gone for a better choice for the exercise in hand, on reflection I will be more proactive when making these decisions, and perhaps consider changing my decision in the future, in the event of a similar occurrence.

I will ensure that my Unit 7 assignment is completed and submitted on time, my deadline for this assignment is 23:59 on 05/02/2020.

I will also aim to meet the following SMART targets, in addition to the above assignment:
To ensure that my Azure VM is turned off when not in use
To further improve my behaviour, and focus on my work. I also wish to ensure that I do not procrastinate, and/or get distracted by any members of staff, or classmates, or funny material that I find online, or other distractions that I come across, whether in real life or online. I will ensure that I avoid making any more inappropriate comments, and that I keep laughter to a minimum.
To ensure that I attend all sessions with Kerry Lymbery, which will be on managing my behaviour, and ensuring that the above target is met.
To improve my organisation, in particular to make increased use of Trello.
To ensure that from now on, I will always set myself SMART targets every week whether asked to do so, or not.

Morning session - 23/01/2020

Today I learned more about using Microsoft Azure, and how to access different computers, and user accounts on a domain network, as well as how to configure a group policy across the network, and all of the client computers on it. My strength was in being able to understand all of this, which I accept is complicated, and may be difficult for the layperson to understand. My weakness was in sometimes getting stuck, but I did ask for help and was able to get things done. On reflection I consider my efforts to have been good, and will keep up the good work. My Unit 7 Assignment 2 deadline is 05/02/2020.

Morning session - 22/01/2020

Lesson Aims - To ensure the correct digital environment is available to complete the required security implementation plan for Assignment 2

AO1 - Ensure you have promoted your server to a DC
AO2 - Create the required Users and Groups to create folder permissions
AO3 - Update your plan and diary to ensure that the correct testing can take place once the servers and clients are created

My Blog

Today I learned more about this assignment, task, and subject; as well as more about the use of Microsoft Azure. I did a good job getting the server promoted to a Domain Controller, and completing other networking related tasks. I did however make some mistakes with typing up the assignment, and have learned that I should really import images one by one, rather than all in one go, which can be hard to manage as they could end up in the wrong order. My deadline for this assignment, Unit 7 Assignment 2, is 05/02/2020.