HW+Assignments


 * Weekly Homework** -

Find a computer that displays PDF files in class! If you don't finish in class on Friday 4/9/10, finish at home this weekend and have it with you on Monday. Mr. Crowdel will be visiting our class on Monday 4/12/10. Please be on time!**
 * DO ASSIGNMENT#1 ON CASE STUDY

In preparation for your Case Study Paper 3 Exam, do research on the state of telecommunications in rural areas of Africa. Search the web for:
 * Due April 1** -
 * **2 articles on cell phone use and availability in remote areas of Africa** and
 * **2 articles on telecommunications in rural Africa**.
 * Write a summary of your findings. At least one full page
 * Use MLA format
 * Proper heading
 * double spaced
 * 12 pt. default font
 * last name & page # in right header
 * a works cited page
 * at least one citation in your report referring to **EACH** listing in your works cited
 * Reach out to professionals in the field: doctors, nurse, IT people, people who have experience of knowledge about patient care, record keeping and technologies available in third-world countries. Interview them and ask them 3 questions that relate to the case study.


 * Due March 3** - Do the Paper 2 Exam of May 05 [[file:SL P2 May05.pdf]]

CELL PHONES DONATION: If you have any cellphones at home that are no longer in use and would like to donate them to charity, please bring them in to class next week. Please include the wall chargers and accessories (like related car chargers) if you have them.
 * Due March 15** - Do the Paper 2 Exam of Nov 05 [[file:SL P2 Nov05.pdf]]

OLD ASSIGNMENTS below: > > Each week you will be responsible for reading different IT topics on the Topics Page. > You may be tested on your understanding of these topics. Take notes. > || || Classwork Starting Fall 2009 || || > || 1 || **NEWS: Find an article that relates to computer technology, networking, information systems, databases, data security, etc.** - it must relate to computers. I DO NOT want to know the latest product released by a company! Type your summaries in Word first. Proofread and use the spellcheck tool! Take pride in your work. > 1st of each month > || 2 || __HOWSTUFFWORKS__ **-** Due on the 15th of each month: > > Go to [|www.howstuffworks.com], click on the Computer **tab and then on any sub-category. Read or view videos to learn about the topic. Provide a summary of the topic on this discussion board. Be prepared to share what you have learned with the class! To Post your results: # Click on Discussion Tab above.
 * **Assignment No.** || **Week of:** || **Topics** ||
 * 1) You may obtain an article from a magazine, newspaper or the web.
 * 2) Read it and read some background information about the topic from another source.
 * 3) Post your results.
 * 4) Click on the Discussion Tab above.
 * 5) Type your LAST NAME & ARTICLE TITLE in the subject window. CHECK TO SEE NO ONE ELSE IS DOING THE SAME ARTICLE!!!
 * 6) In the main window, state the full title, source and date. Provide a summary of the article.
 * 7) State your Reference Source: (source, title, topic - where you went to get more information on the topic). Include the additional information you learned from this source relating to the topic.
 * 8) List 2 new technical terms and their definitions.
 * **Due on the
 * starting on * October 1, 2009
 * 1) Type your LAST NAME & TOPIC NAME in the subject window.
 * 2) Type your

summary**.** > List 2 new technical terms and their definitions**.** > || ||
 * Due on the 15th of each month ||

> || ||

FORMER WORK:


> || || March 30, 2009 > Scroll Down to ROBOTICS **and read the PDF file: Robotics & Ethics before Tues. April 7th || 20-24 ||** > || || April 6 || 25-29 || > || || April 20 || 30-34 || > || || April 27- (IB May 2006 Paper 1) > Answer the following questions: > || || May 3 - Read and understand for future test. || 35-39 || > || || May 10 - Read and understand for future test. || 40-45 || > || || May 17 - (IB May 2006 Paper 1) Use the web to find the answers: > || || May 24 - (IB May 2006 Paper 1) Use the web to find the answers: > || || || ||
 * 1) List 5 tasks that a network server performs apart from the storage of users' files.
 * 2) List 2 advantages & 2 disadvantages of schools providing their students with USB drives.
 * Visit: http://labmice.techtarget.com/articles/usbflashdrives.htm
 * 1) Explain 2 precautions you should take when using USB drives to save important work.
 * http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=usb+drive+precautions&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
 * http://www.dobysoft.com/products/keypass/help/html/technical/precautions.html
 * 1) Define the term bandwidth**
 * 2) Define bitmapped files
 * 3) Define vector graphic files
 * 4) Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of sending the images as bitmapped files instead of vector graphics files.
 * 5) Define the term computer simulation.
 * 6) Name 2 input devices that would be used in a pilot training computer simulation. [] []
 * 7) Explain a benefit of using a pilot training computer simulation. [] []
 * 8) Explain a problem associated with training pilots on simulators instead of using real planes. []
 * 1) Identify 2 ways in which photo editing software can be used to create a photo of a situation that never existed.
 * 2) Describe how such photographs might be verified for their authenticity.
 * 3) How might a digitally produced photograph be modified and used in an unethical fashion?
 * 4) Identify 2 technological developments that have led to the widespread use of wireless networks.
 * 5) Describe 2 benefits of this service for users.
 * 6) Certain files available to users of a wireless LAN may be particularly sensitive or confidential. Name 2 ways that an administrator of a wireless LAN could protect specific files on this network from unauthorized access
 * 1) What is Internet telephony?
 * 2) Identify 2 technological requirements for people to use Internet telephone.
 * 3) Describe 1 advantage for individuals who use Internet telephony compared with using a conventional telephone service.
 * 4) Discuss how developments in Internet telephony might affect the nature of the services offered by conventional and mobile phone (cell phone) providers.
 * 5) Identify 2 types of crime that are associated with IT.
 * 6) Describe 2 pieces of advice that a bank can give to customers to help them avoid such dangers.
 * 7) Discuss how it may be possible for a bank to become aware of fraudulent transactions taking place in its customers' accounts.