Thursday, May 21, 2015

Image Manipulation Poster

Use any software of choice to create a poster showing different objects/image creatively manipulated. The poster should be in A4 and convincing. See the example below.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Graphics and Multimedia

Activity 1 10 mins

What makes the image above true?
What makes the image above false?
Is the above image true or fiction?

Activity 2 15 Mins
Select any one image from the link below and try to answer the following questions

  • What do you think was done to achieve that?
  • List down as many IT concepts and terms that may be necessary in this field of study.
  • What issues can arise from manipulating images as shown
  • What benefits or negatives arise by doing these?
Activity 3 10 Mins.
Read at least one article from the link below. Do you think image manipulation is blessing or a curse in print journalism. Support that with evidence from one article read.


Activity 4 10 mins
There must be a reason for manipulating the images in the link below. Describe the reason for any of the image examples shown below

Activity 5 10 Mins
Read the article " How fake images change or memory and behaviour"


Other resources

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Information Technology Systems (Work for Tuesday 21st 1st Lesson)

You have been assigned an IT system for your in-depth investigation and understanding. Obtained summary notes / relevant illustrations and post your findings in OneNote notebooks. Be prepared to present your findings

a) Describe how the IT System/technology works
b) Its application of the technology i.e where it used or can be used
b) It's impact to the stakeholders
c) Social/ethical issues arising from using the system
d) Some main problems arising from using the IT System and some possible solutions.

Husnah- NGI biometric system
Aliasger- Robotic Insects
Jhanvi- Vein Identification Systems
Joshua- Oculus Rift System
Ann- Smart Sneakers 
Paul- Virtual Reality System
Khaleel- Thumbnail Track pads
Barbara- SecuOS Trafficsanner system
Dinar- BluePoint Alert System
Ashiqa- Wocket Smart Wallet
Sharleen- Smart homes

Monday, April 13, 2015

Internet Notes

Use your notebook page in OneNote to post all your notes below.
  • Distinguish between IP address and Mac address
  • What are domain names and DNS?
  • Most websites will have Hyperlinks, Metags, tags. Describe each one of them.

Internet Website Tools.
Distinguish between the following tools as used in websites
  • Search engines
  • Keyword density
  • Keyword prominence
  • Page ranking
Social Networking
What is a social networking site?
What are the most common and recent social networking site?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9p1ji4EFLc

SEO -Search engine optimization
Search engine optimization is a methodology of strategies, techniques and tactics used to increase the amount of visitors to a website by obtaining a high-ranking placement in the search results page of a search engine

Web 1.0, Web 2.0, web 3.0 and Web 4.0 and web 5.0
Distinguish between each of the about briefly.
http://www.slideshare.net/mstrickland/the-evolution-of-web-30

http://flatworldbusiness.wordpress.com/flat-education/previously/web-1-0-vs-web-2-0-vs-web-3-0-a-bird-eye-on-the-definition/

http://www.slideshare.net/joh5700/web-40-and-beyond-18806151

Write short notes on the following;
 Define each term listed here: wikis, blogs, micro-blogs, RDF(resource description framework), RSS (really simple syndication) feeds, mashups, forums, social bookmarking, online collaborative applications, podcasts, photocasts, vidcasts, social networking sites, templates, tagging, viral marketing, webcasts, widgets, virtual worlds and learning environments.


Internet Services

- What are web database? Give examples of web database you know.
- Describe the different online marketing technologies available
- Describe what a content management system is. an examples is Moodle
- Distinguish with examples between push and pull technologies
- Describe the following E-commerce technologies; B2B, B2C and C2C
- Describe the different online payment services; e.g Paypall


Internet Security
 Internet security can be provided by using Firewalls, Proxy servers, Encryprions, and Digital signatures
  • Using diagrams explain how firewalls work
  • Describe the role of proxy server in the management of Internet security.
  • Describe what SSL is
  • What is encryption and how is Public key different from Private key encryption. Use diagrams where possible.
  •  Describe what digital signatures are and explain how they function.
  • Describe other internet security measures in place and describe how each of the works.
Internet Threat
Describe each of the internet threat below and suggest the several solutions with examples where possible for each of the threats.
  • Viruses
  • hackers
  • Phishing
  • Spaminng
  • Pharming
  • Spyware
  • Adware

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Paper 2 Articles and Markscheme

Guidance in Answering Paper 2
1. Article : Mobile Phones & Geotagging
2. Mark scheme for the "Applicant" websites as used by Universities.
News Article for your reading.
As you read each of the articles below ensure that you are able to;
  • pick straight away the main social/ethical consideration associated with the IT system
  • describe how the IT system/technology works
  • Identify at least four key stakeholders and how each is impacted by the IT system/technology
  • Identify one of the main problem from using the IT system/technology and  provide a detailed valid solution as well as evaluating your own solution.
a) http://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/a-controversial-video-game-condoning-mass-murder-has-caused-a-stir-for-its-extremely-graphic-content/story-e6frfrt9-1227200920980?from=public_rss

b) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/surveillance-systems-smarter/story?id=27242336

c) http://mashable.com/2013/12/14/impossible-lab/

d) http://mashable.com/2015/03/17/yellow-taxi-cheaper-uber/

e) http://mashable.com/2015/01/29/postmates-goes-to-web/

f) http://mashable.com/2015/03/24/apple-find-my-friends/

g) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-virtual-nose-simulator-sickness-video.html

h) http://phys.org/news/2015-02-eye-tracking-frontier-human-computer-interaction.html

i) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-video-game-thoughts.html

j) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-robo-advisor-growth-wall-street-money.html

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Case Study: Research Activities

You have been assigned an IT system for your in-depth investigation and understanding. Obtained summary notes / relevant illustrations that will
a) Describe how the IT System works
b) It's impact to the stakeholders
c) Social/ethical issues arising from using the system
d) Some main problems arising from using the IT System and some possible solutions.

The notes should be posted in your notes section in ITGS OneNote. Include not more than two relevant links.
Husnah
Paul
Sharleen
Dinar
Joshua
Ann
Jhanvi
Khaleel
Ashiqa
Aliasgar
3D printing

Wearable Technologies
Cyber Security
Or
Neuromorphic chips
Internet of Things (IOT)
Advanced, Pervasive and Invisible analytics systems
Sense and Avoid Drones
Digestible Sensors
Hybrid Operating Rooms
Smart Contact lenses
Invisibility cloaks created with laser-stitching

Investigate how;
  • GPS works and its history, 
  • its related technologies, 
  • Its applications and impacts in education, Health, Research & Science, Government, entertainment, and Business.
  • Describe 4 common related social and ethical issues with current examples from research.
Use your own notebooks in OneNote and share the completed tasks with me

Case Study Document for Computer Science 2015
Computer Scinece Case Study


Monday, March 9, 2015

Internet in Education

A old educational institution is considering expanding its services into the internet. The educational institution plans to utilize every opportunity available in the internet for it's expansion. N/B assume that currently the internet is basically used for email and browsing for information.

Research and prepare a detailed presentation for the board of governors of the institution to examine the possible areas for expansion. The presentation will evaluate the many educational opportunities and tools that exist in the market and appropriate for 21st century. In your presentation you will ensure that key terminologies are explained for better understanding of the board members.

Among the key terms that must be used but not limited to these are;
DNS, hyperlinks, metatags, browsers' features i.e (Plug-ins, bookmarks,tabs, visited links), web based languages such as HTML and javascript, Data-driven website such as ASPX and PHP, Site management for example web hosting, uploading, domain purchase and other like website bounce rate, click through rate, avatar and website profiles.

Be creative in your presentation.
Peer assessment
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The presentation covers detailed content with detailed examination of a number of possible areas for expansion







Current educational opportunities and tools that exist in the market that are appropriate and unique in the 21st century are presented.







Key terminologies are explained for better understanding and convincing to the board members. Presentation is completed within the time given.







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