Video DownloadHelper Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Posted by Delta in miscellaneous, tech support.Tags: add-on, convert, download, firefox, free, software, video
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Please try this Firefox add-on if you need to download and convert online videos.
More information and download instructions:
- https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006
- http://www.downloadhelper.net/install-converter.php
I would recommend you to convert your files to MPEG format, in case you’re confused by the large amount of options offered.
Also, you may want to check the resources shared in this previous post.
History of the Internet Video Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Posted by Delta in miscellaneous, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2.Tags: computer technology, internet, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2, resource, video
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Watch this video — it’s really useful. If you are a Computer Studies student, it is strongly recommended.
Standard Definition Video
High Definition Video
Original source: http://www.lonja.de/motion/mo_history_internet.html
MLA formatting of sources Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Posted by Delta in comp apps 11/12, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2.Tags: comp apps 11-12, investigation, mla, myp, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2, reference, research, resource
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If you’re new to the MLA format to refer to sources of information, try the free online services
They’ll help you ensure that your bibliography/works cited list is in the correct format. Just fill in the information you know about the source, they help you with the rest.
For more detailed information check these resources from
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The Monroe Community College Guide to Writing Research Papers – MLA style section (great concise reference – a must check!)
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide – The OWL at Purdue
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MLA Citation Style @ the Cornell University Library
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Dallas County Community College
- Northland Community and Technical College
I have also found a very interesting blog about information literacy called BiblioTech Web.
How to present survey results Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Posted by Delta in myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2.Tags: investigation, myp, project, research
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This is a question we often hear as we go through our Investigation stage of the MYP Design Cycle.
When you survey a group of people, remember to make a reasonable number of questions that are pertinent to your topic. Design your questions so the answers are specific and easy to quantify; that’s why you always hear us recommending multiple choice, yes/no, and Likert scale types of items for surveys.
If you need to ask open questions, then do interviews better.
Going back to our post title, please head to this web page that shows the results of a survey in a really neat way:
MYP Orientation Project Friday, 23 January 2009
Posted by Delta in assessment, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9.Tags: assessment, myp, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, project, rubric, topic sheet
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Here you will find the topic sheet and annotated assessment criteria for our MYP Computer Technology Orientation project (helping new students to OFS and/or families new to Singapore) :
Important Information Thursday, 22 January 2009
Posted by Delta in assessment, comp apps 11/12, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2.Tags: assessment, deadline, mla, reference, rubric
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Have a look at the following tags linking to posts referring to the following essential information for our classes:
Current MYP Project Deadlines Thursday, 22 January 2009
Posted by Delta in myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9.Tags: assessment, deadline, myp, myp comp apps 10, myp comp apps 9, project
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For our current MYP Comp Apps (both 9 and 10), our first deadline is
- Our second class after Lunar New Year.
You need to bring a printed (hard copy) of your
- Investigation
- Design
Please do NOT miss any deadline. Failure to meet any deadline will result in you getting an interim report.
The Command Line Interface Friday, 16 January 2009
Posted by Delta in myp comp studies g1, myp comp studies g2.Tags: bash, cli, myp comp studies g1, terminal
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I wanted to post some resources regarding our practical activity on CLI.
There are many fun things we can do with the (Mac OS X / Unix / Linux) terminal (sometimes AKA “console”), but the most important commands you need to remember are:
ls
cd
mv
cp
more information on the Bash shell can be found at:
Two-part Beginner’s guide to Apple Terminal ( part one, part two )
This guide is also useful to those who want to learn about Bash, regardless of the platform.
- http://www.hacktheday.com/beginners-guide-to-apple-terminal-part-1/
- http://www.hacktheday.com/beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-apple-terminal-part-2/
Tutorials about the (Linux) command shell:
- http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/6624/1/
- http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner/l6/lesson6a.html
Cheat sheet with the most imporntant commands
- http://fosswire.com/2007/08/02/unixlinux-command-cheat-sheet/
- You can download it directly from here: fwunixref
How to get the (Unix/Linux) terminal under Windows
Be careful with this, not recommended if you are not sure of what you are doing.
Background information on shells
Podcast project links Friday, 16 January 2009
Posted by Delta in comp apps 11/12, myp comp apps 9.Tags: comp apps 11-12, links, myp comp apps 9, podcast, project, resource
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What are podcasts?
Tutorials on how to make podcasts with Apple Garageband
Tips on creating podcasts
Free Audio recording software (for Windows)
- http://www.goodkatshare.com/?page_id=26
- http://www.nbxsoft.com/sound-recorder.php
- http://www.audio-tool.net/audio_recorder_for_free.html
Non-Free Audio recording software (for Windows)
- Podcast Maker
- Music Maker (similar to Garageband)
- Music Studio (professional audio & music production)
- You will also find similar software by Sony (Acid = Music Maker, Sound Forge = Music Studio)
Example of a podcast, notice how the beginning (first 30 seconds) include information such as:
- The podcast title
- Episode number
- Date
- Place
- Author
- Web address (URL)
- Jingle (music/musical theme)
http://photography.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/photo-podcast-59.mp3
More examples of podcasts here:
- http://www.geekbrief.tv/ is a very good example of a brief, fresh and interesting approach on (video) podcast news
- http://www.stephenfry.com/media/ there is a special “Audio” section with podcasts that you may want to check, in addition to the other media
Podcast Project Topic Sheet Friday, 16 January 2009
Posted by Delta in assessment, comp apps 11/12, myp comp apps 9.Tags: assessment, comp apps 11-12, deadline, myp comp apps 9, podcast, project, rubric, topic sheet
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Computer Apps Podcast Project
Dates/Deadline:
January 13 – February 4 (present the week after you return from Lunar/Chinese New year holiday)
Using Garageband, create two 5 minute podcasts about topics you (or your partner) are interested in – the possible categories are:
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Assessment:
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Script quality (interesting, thought provoking topics)
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Sound quality (clear voice, easy to hear and understand, background music and/or sound effects do not get in the way of the message)
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Use of interesting special music and audio effects
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Working RSS feed (compatible with iTunes / generated by iWeb)
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Appropriate length (2 or 3 episdes of 5 minutes each)
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Appropriate web publishing (Send podcast to iWeb)
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Inclusion of any extra visual elements (Podcast cover art, etc.)
Please read the following tutorial – if you are already familiar with Garageband, you may prefer to jump straight to part 2 of the tutorial.
http://www.devdaily.com/apple/mac/garage-band-create-podcast/
Reminder:
Bring the appropriate equipment such as headphones, thumbdrives, etc.
Also check the post on podcast project links.
