27-JAN-2020
Electricity vs. Electronics vs. Computers vs. Robots
What makes something a system? Outlining major computer system components
29-JAN-2020
3-FEB-2020
- TR.115.IT.1: Classify devices into the categories of: electrical, electronic, computer, robot and defend the classifications using the definition of each category
- TR.115.IT.2: Label a system diagram's core components and identify deficiencies in a given system diagram
- TR.115.IT.3: Design a system diagram for a non-computer system which includes labeled flows between labeled components
- CCAC.115.LO.1: Identify major motherboard components, characteristics of CPUs, and various types of memory
- CCAC.115.LT.3: System Unit components and characteristics (motherboard, CPU, data representation, memory, adapter cards, ports, buses, bays, power supply)
5-FEB-2020
10-FEB-2020
Categorizing and assembling computer system components
- CCAC.115.LO.2: Describe the types of expansion slots and adapter cards, the role of buses in a computer’s processing speed, and the differences among various input/output ports
- CCAC.115.LO.3: Explain the characteristics of various input devices (pointing devices, digital cameras, scanners, biometric devices) and output devices (monitors, printers, speakers)
- CCAC.115.LO.4: Explain the characteristics of various storage devices (magnetic disks, optical disks, removable media, solid state).
12-FEB-2020
17-FEB-2020
Class branching!
Students choose one of two pathways for week 4:
Both modules draw on this google sheet
- TR.115.A.1: Create a blank spreadsheet and populate cells with text and numeric data; edit cells; wrap text
- TR.115.A.2: Use formulas to compute metrics relating to computer hardware specification changes through time
19-FEB-2020
Class continued work on the computing power comparison spreadsheet by choosing anchor computer models and researching the specs
24-FEB-2020
Computer timeline creation
- 4.E.1:
26-FEB-2020
2-MAR-2020
Operating system explorations
- CCAC.115.LO.5: Describe the functions of an operating system, how they control a network, how they administer security, various utilities, and the features of desktop and server Operating systems
- CCAC.115.LO.5: Describe the functions of an operating system, how they control a network, how they administer security, various utilities, and the features of desktop and server Operating systems
- CCAC.115.LT.: Operating Systems characteristics (boot process, resource management and sharing, utility programs) and types (stand-alone, network, embedded)
- 5.E.1:
4-MAR-2020
9-MAR-2020
Begin tree modeling project
Complete mid-term grade cards
If you are absent today, please complete and email a grade proposal card to Eric.
Search Algorithm Comparison
- COMP.TREE.1: Create a digital model of a real photosynthetic tree by measuring and matching branch complexity and depth
- COMP.TREE.2: Populate a file tree with directory nodes and leaf nodes structured logically to arrange data elements centered around a common theme (such as hockey or makeup or politics)
- COMP.TREE.3: Enumerate and describe various use cases for tree-like data structures in operating systems, file systems, and computer science in general
11-MAR-2020
16-MAR-2020
Rescheduled "spring break"
18-MAR-2020
23-MAR-2020
Cancelled by CCAC admin due to COVID-19 prep needs
- 8.E.1:
25-MAR-2020
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COVID-19 Oragnization
Reconfigure our learning for online synchronous setup: check computer setup, software install ability, etc.
Character encoding
ACII Character Encoding Scheme
TODO:
Install the free Libre office suite on your computer
30-MAR-2020
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Constructing classroom reservation database in Libre Office Base with HSQL & beginning design of custom database
Databases: Designs, features, & use cases
- CCAC.115.LO.8: Describe the advantages of a database approach and their various characteristics (relational, object-oriented, multi-dimensional).
- CCAC.115.LT.9: Database characteristics (data hierarchy, types of databases, administration)
- 9.E.1:
1-APR-2020
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Building custom database in Libre Base
6-APR-2020
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We'll use Libre Office Base, an open source desktop database tool, to create and store information about our favorite music
Quick start: Computer networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web (WWW)
- Install libre office (and its included Libre Base)
- Install Java Runtime 11 from Oracle. If you are running Windows, you will want the file called "jdk-11.0.5_windows-x64_bin.exe" which is the executable
- Create a blank database in Libre office to test it
8-APR-2020
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13-APR-2020
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Finish databases with Linux VPS
- CCAC.115.LO.10: Discuss the computer hardware needs and solutions for an enterprise, the importance of computer backup, and steps involved with a disaster recovery plan.
- CCAC.115.LT.12: Enterprise computing technologies (RAID, SANs, blade servers, thin clients, high-availability)
- CCAC.115.LO.9: Identify the uses of various programming languages and development tools.
- CCAC.115.LT.11: Programming languages (low level, procedural, object-oriented, Web page development) and characteristics (development cycle, documentation, control structures)
- CCAC.115.LO.6: Describe the structure of the Internet, how to access and connect to the Internet, the components of a URL and IP address, types of e-commerce, and how various services work.
- CCAC.115.LO.7: Describe various network communications standards, communication media, communication devices, and network architectures (client/server, peer-to-peer).
- CCAC.115.LT.8: Network design (LANs and WANs, architectures, topologies) and Communications characteristics (standards, devices, media)
- 10.E.1:
15-APR-2020
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20-APR-2020
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Computer networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web (WWW)
Securing digital ecosystems: Fundamentals of security: access, storage, transmission
- CCAC.115.LO.11: Describe types of malware, techniques to prevent unauthorized access, methods of encryption, and risks & safeguards associated with wireless communications
- CCAC.115.LT.10: . Computer Security (Internet and network attacks, theft, failures, backups, privacy) and health concerns
- 11.E.1:
22-APR-2020
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27-APR-2020
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Security and Languages
- CCAC.115.LO.11: Describe types of malware, techniques to prevent unauthorized access, methods of encryption, and risks & safeguards associated with wireless communications
- CCAC.115.LT.10: . Computer Security (Internet and network attacks, theft, failures, backups, privacy) and health concerns
- 12.E.1:
29-APR-2020
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6-MAY-2020
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Culminating project design & implementation
Sharing our culminating projects
- 13.L.1:
- 13.L.2:
- 13.E.1: