Why are these Online Resources Useful?

In -class Discussion

Why is it useful to use these technologies??

• able to search and find the things that you need to study easily                                                                   
• able to send and share notes
• able to save work on the internet
• able to use things such as google calender you can sentd them to send alerts a nd reminders that come before the due date.

Tools for School Evernote

 Explain what it does and how it might be used

Getting all of your notes together, hunting for quotes, and tracking down bibliographical information takes at least as long, if not longer, as writing the paper itself.

In a group situation, sharing research and collaborating on the production of one document is even more difficult without the proper tools.
Enter Evernote. For students, it’s an invaluable way to organize research and streamline the collaboration process. Here are some examples of how Evernote simplifies the student research process

Include a series of screen shots that describe how to use it

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• Tell us if the tool can be used on a smart phone or tablet as well as a computer

Evernote can be used on ipod touch and iphone

• Find one example of another product that does a similar job

• Post this information on your blog

Tools for school ~Delicious

http://delicious.com/

Explain what it does and how it might be use The Delicious web tool is a free social bookmarking tool used to store, share and discover website bookmarks.

 A series of screen shots that describe how to use it

Delicious has a "hotlist" on its home page and "popular" and "recent" pages, which help to make the website a conveyor of Internet memes and trends.

Delicious is one of the most popular social bookmarking services. Many features have contributed to this, including the website's simple interface, human-readable URL scheme, a novel domain name

Tell us if the tool can be used on a smart phone or tablet as well as a computer: Yes it can.

Find one example of another product that does a similar job :)

Name	Description	Web address
Balatarin	Iranian community website. Named second most popular Persian website by Internet magazine 7 Sang in 2008.[2]	Balatarin
BibSonomy		bibsonomy.org
BookmarkSync		bookmarksync.com
CiteULike		citeulike.org
Connotea	Free reference management for clinicians and scientists	connotea.org
Delicious	Rumored to eventually be closed by Yahoo![3], the site was instead sold to Avos Systems on April 27, 2011.[4] Yahoo! will operate the site until July 2011.	delicious.com
Digg		digg.com
Diigo	Diigo (digest of Internet information, groups, and other stuff) is a free online tool designed not only to bookmark web pages in one convenient location, but to highlight key points for easy reference. The site makes it easy to share and comment on resources with colleagues whether in an academic setting or in a working environment.	diigo.com
Faves		faves.com
folkd		folkd.com
GiveALink.org		givealink.org
HeyStaks	Social and collaborative bookmarking. Heystaks helps users to improve their search experience suggesting better results.	HeyStaks.com
Knowledge Plaza	Enterprise bookmarking tool for all information formats: not only websites (like Delicious), but also documents, contacts, e-mails, discussions, book references and wikis.	knowledgeplaza.net
Licorize	Bookmarking tool which integrates bookmarking with to-do management and Getting Things Done styled tools.	licorize.com
Linkwad		linkwad.com
Microsoft TechNet	Technical information, news, and events for information technology professionals.	technet.microsoft.com
Mister Wong

Programing games

This term I have been working with Simran Kaur Dhillon to edit and create games using javascript on Sharepoint. We have managed to create the games hangman and connect 4and we have managed to add our own features into the 2 programs. We encorporated Variable, Buttons, and hyperlinks in order to acheive a mini game website.  Here some Screen Shots of the Home page and the two game pages.

 This is an image of my homepage:

Guess my Number

Today i have learnt how to  make a guess my number form on a webpage by pasting the Javazcript into Sharepoint.

Selection and Repetition

Selection and Repetition

As we have mentioned in previous lessons Algorithms are composed of three basic structures. Sequence, Selection and Repetition.

We have already looked at sequence (the single steps in the algorithms we did before are sequence) so what are selection and repetition.

Solving a problem often involves making a decision between two or more options. In an algorithm this process of making a decision is called selection.

Describe, in plain english, an algorithm for;

(you may need to research algorithms in google.

Use the word “if” ie If red then ……)

1.    Moving through a set of traffic lights.

2.    Deciding whether to take an umbrella to school.

3.    Giving a student an A, B or C on their test.

Often an algorithm will often require you to repeat a task in order to solve a problem; when this is done in an algorithm the structure is called repetition.

Describe, in plain english, an algorithm for;

1.    Adding the correct amount of cordial to water to make a drink.

2.    Filling a bucket with water.

3.    Blowing up a balloon.

Algorithm?

What is an Algorithm?

An unambiguous set of steps, which when performed correctly by a processor, will result in a process being carried out in a finite time.

For example if you were to explain to someone how to make a cup of coffee you would be defining an algorithm;
1. boil the water,
2. place coffee in the cup,
3. place sugar in the cup,
4. add the boiling water,
5. add milk,
6. stir.


1. Examine the algorithm above. What two properties of the algorithm enable it to correctly describe the solution to the problem of making a cup of coffee? What is it that makes an algorithm correct?(Hint: what would happen if you swapped step "6" and step "2"?)
The algorithym contains simple easy to understand steps which are straight to the point and they have to be in a sequentiall order.  What makes an algorythm correct is the fact that there are numbers beside the steps which enable the person to know the correct order in which the steps should be taken.




2. Define Algorithms for the following processes.

POSTING A LETTER1. Write or obtain a letter

2. Fold it appropriately

3. Find the correct size envelope

4. Write the address on the cover cover of the envelope

5. Seal the folded letter inside the envelope

6. Travel to the post office

7. Buy the appropriate postage stamp

8. Paste the stamp on the top right corner of the envelope

9. Place the letter in the postbox
MAKING TOAST
1. Place two pieces of toast in the toaster

2. Adjust toaster to the appropriate settings

3. Push the leaver down and submerge the slices

4. Wait for the toast to pop up

5. Put your desired spread on the toast

6. Eat your toast!

CALLING A FRIEND ON THE PHONE
1. Search the phone book

2. Locate the number of the friend

3. Dial the number on the phone

4. Wait till he/she picks up!

5. Press the 'end' button at the end of the conversation

Web Page for Musix Website -Story Board

Flow Chart Basic

1. What is a flowchart?
A flow chart is a graphical or symbolic representation of a process which will lead to getting the solution of the problem. Each step in the process is represented by a different symbol and contains a short description of the process step. The flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction.



2. Describe the basic flowchart symbols for;

• Start or end of the program :

basically a rounded edged rectangle.

• Computational steps or processing function of a program:

The symbol is basically a normal rectangle

• Input or output operation:

The symbol for this is a parrallelogram

• Decision making and branching:

 The symbol for this is a diamond

• Flow line:

The symbol depending on the direction of flow it is an arrow pointing in that direction

3. With the decision making symbol (diamond) and the process symbol (rectangle), what are the rules for how many lines may enter and leave the symbol.
Only one flow line should come out of the process symbol(rectangle) and only one flow can enter a decision symbol,but two ore three flowlines,one for each possible answer, should leave the decision symbol. 



4. Study the sample flowcharts then create a flowchart for a coin toss where heads means Mary pays for the pizza and Tales means Bill pays.

DONE!!!

I have know finished my website and i am left with the theory work to do(storyboard) and final perfections to implement!
 I just have to put some videos onto the homepage and i am done!

Progress-website

I have know made more pages for my webpage for the artists
Top 3
FEMALE ARTISTS
Nicki Minaj
Beyonce
Alicia Keys
Top 3
MALE ARTISTS
Trey Songz
Chris brown
 Drake

Know i am 3/4 way through these pages.My layout is consitant in each of these pages with videos, biography and career columns. I am know continuing my work on the wesite. I have completed all of the password page and home page for the website,

Progress with the website

I have finally started the website and i am know working on the password page and home page. I am using Java script to enter the script for the password box and this basically tells the system that it is a password system and what it is meant to do. I have also added some sprinkles that follow the mouse on this page and this is also done through inserting a java script script into the script of the page. so far this is what i have ....

Java Script Password

When creating a website and using a java script  is not as safe because you are able to view the source of the information and the usernames and passwords by simply clicking the "Page" button and seleccting the "view source to view the Website's script.
This is not good because the information is not protected and can be acceced by anyone. The level of security on this website is very minimal.

This an example of my sample site and how you are  to access the script and the information on it.

Ideas For website

This is my final decision on the ideas that i have come up with to include in my website:

• One artist for the whole website and having different pages for each thing about the person. eg page one would have bibliography, page two would have their success in the music industry etc
• Concentrate on the company Young Money Cash money
• Have the website be about 3 males and 3 female artists and have information on their life,successes and also videos of their best hits
• Concentrarte on the Music Choice Awards and Review on the event

Website intro

The class has just received our class project and its to create a website on sharepoint designer and i have descided that i will work on the website by myself and we were told that we could choose anything to base outr project on and i am definately doing mine on Music!

Bandwidth ....

Some Key Terms- The Internet and Web Design

Define the term - Protocol

A standard set of regulations and requirements that allow two electronic items to connect to and exchange information with one another.

What are the following protocols used for?

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which uses a set of rules to exchange messages with other Internet points at the information packet level.It is also the transport protocol used for many of the Internet's most popular applications./Internet Protocol (IP), which uses a set of rules to send and receive messages at the Internet address level

 Post Office Protocol (POP) is an application-layer Internet standard protocol used by local e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a remote server over a TCP/IP connection.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to copy a file from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.

  Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) has  a defined set of rules to use with corresponding programs. used for sending requests from a web client (a browser) to a web server, returning web content (web pages) from the server back to the client. 

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used only for sending and receiving e-mail.

What does GUI stand for?

Screen Shot of KDE Plasma Desketop GUI

Graphical User Interface (GUI) is is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and office equipment.

A Screenshot of GNOME ,GUI

What was used before GUI?

There are two methods of data transmission – serial and parallel. Explain the difference between them.

Define the term “URL”. Uniform resource locator it locates the address of the World Wide Web and it is the  the unique address for a file that is accessible on the Internet.

Components of a URL!

A Uniform Resource Locator, URL for short, is divided into several sections. For example, lets say you had the "URL http://www.mywebsite.com/myfolder/myfile.html" . HTTP or Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is the protocol or format used for the internet. Web browser and Web servers use it to communicate with each other. This protocol is used to send compressed and encrypted data requests across servers. HTTPS is the secure version of this protocol.

The Host name is a server or collection of servers from where the data is pulled. This is more commonly known as the World Wide Web or WWW. The Host name signifies a device on a network. Each server, printer, or device has its own unique IP address.

The "mywebsite.com" part of the URL, is the Network name. This is also known as the Domain Name . However, it is usually written as "www.mywebsite.com". Properly titled this is called the fully qualified domain name (as it has the "www"). All the files and folders associated with a website are located here.

".com" :  The Dot com suffix is known as the top-level domain of the domain name. This suffix further identifies and describes the person or institution that owns the domain name. Examples domanins would be: " .com" for commercial institution, " .gov " for government institution, and ".org " for non-profit organization.

"/myfolder" : The requested web page will be in this folder.
"/myfile.html:" The group of files within the folder.
html: Stands for Hypertext Markup Language. This is the code used to write internet files.When your enter a web address onto your browser, you are telling your computer to use http format to talk to a computer or group of computers in the area or domain of mywebsite commercial network which has myfolder and myfiles coded in Hypertext Markup Language (html).

In the context of data transmission, what is “error detection”?

Why would error detection be important for the internet

Name and explain one common method of error detection.

What is HTML and explain why it is important

History Of The Internet

How did the internet originate?
The interenet was first created in 1968 in America.

Who were the people most responsible for creating it?

The Internet was originally created by DARPA (the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency) as a means of sharing information on defence reseacrh between involved universities and defence research facilities.The internet was not created by a single person, however here are some people who made large contributions:

The idea-Leonard Kleinrock's

People such as- Elmer Shapiro, Steve Carr, Steve Crocker, Jeff Rulifson, Ron Stoughton, Paul Baran, Thomas Marill,  Lawrence Roberts, Barry Wessler, Bolt Beranek and Newman, Inc. (BBN)  


What system immediately preceded the internet? What was its purpose?

Lee had actually begun networking computers before the development of the PC, with his Community Memory project in the late 1970s. This system had terminals (like computer screens with keyboards connected to one large computer that did the processing). These were placed in laundromats, the Whole Earth Access store, and community centres in San Francisco. This network used permanent links over a small geographical area rather than telephone lines and modems.

What is an IP packet? What is it comprised of?

IP packet is the basic data chunk that can be sent over the Internet. All the data is partitioned into IP packets on the sending computer and reassembled on the receiving computer. Each packet contains header information that includes the type of traffic it is (FTP or UDP, for example) and where it originated from.

What does TCP stand for? How does TCP deal with lost IP packets?
Transmission Control Protocol over Internet Protocol. These are two transmission protocols that work together to help the servers, clients and devices on the network talk to one another.

Why do computer people like everything in letters?

They may prefer it because acronyms are easier to remember, as well as shorter to type and refer to.

Database Assessment Part A

1.What ethical / legal issues need to be considered when implementing this database?

A legal issue which needs to be addressed when maing this database is the vulnerability of the database to theft. With saying thing im talking about stealing songs fromt he database. This is usually possible when the database or music store provides the consumer with the full songs as the sample, rather than only a 30 seconds or so preview. This would then enable to consumer to download it onto their computer or USB, which would legally mean that they are ‘stealing’. It falls under the responsibility of the store owner to ensure that music is not stolen and is sold in a legal method. They are expected not to abuse the rights given by the artist’s record company and to protect and respect the artist’s work. 

 This is linked to the Copyright Act which  an act which states, “The law forbids unauthorized reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of works with copyrights. Having a copy of a work with a copyright does not mean that the holder also has the right to distribute, reproduce, perform, or display it." In essence, this states that the before displaying and selling the music in their store, the owner must get permission from the artist. If this is not done, then it is considered to be a breach of the Copyright Act, which they are required to follow.

In order to prevent illegal copying to songs the store owner should not put the entire song onto their database for consumers to listen to. Only a short sample should be uploaded to ensure people are unable to take the song from the database itself. Consumers may be able to put a USB into the computer and take the entire song if it is uploaded which would result in the legal issue of stealing. The store owner has a responsibility to the artists of the songs to protect their work and make sure it is sold in a proper and legal way.The artists give permission to the store to sell their music so it is expected the store respects this and makes sure their songs aren't stolen. If the store owner only uploads a part of the song then there will be no issue as the consumer will hear the preview and then buy the record if they wish. 

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      Discuss what advantages such a system has over conventional methods of organizing and previewing music?

      This new system has many advantages over the conventional methods of organizing and previewing music. These include:

-This database is a quick way of searching for music. All the consumer needs to do to search is click the button "view all available records" which will allow them to view all the music the store contains in a quick and easy manner. Whereas the conventional methods requires them to walk around the store and look at the records, this a lot more time consuming.

-This database makes it easy for people with disabilities to search and preview music because they do not need to walk around to look for it. They only need to click a few buttons in the one spot.

-This database offers a range of methods in which consumers can search. With the older methods, music was only searchable by the song title, however in this database consumers can find a record even if they do not know the song title as they can search by artist or genre.

-This new system also gives the consumer a better idea of what it is they are buying as a 30 second preview of each song is available. Conventional methods do not give previews of each song so the consumer just has to rely on descriptions and therefore when they buy the records they may not like them. My database eliminate this possibility. 

        

         Create a “data dictionary” for your database.

       Song Title (text)- name of the song

Artist (text)- name of the artist

Album Cover (attachment)- displays an image of the album which the song came from

Genre (text)- which music style it is

Duration (number)- the entire song’s length in seconds

Cost (currency)- price of the song in dollars

Song Sample (attachment)- provides a short preview of the song

"Storyboard” how the user will navigate through your database, ie. the path the user follows to get from one form to the next.