Inside Amazon as it faces its busiest shopping period

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Visualead

Visualead is a cool site that I just found out about for creating visual QR codes.  This is done by uploading an image, cropping what part of that image you want to turn into a QR code, add a link, and click generate.  QR codes are fun to do w/ students for an engaging activity that can use a wide variety of mobile devices.

Check out Visualead by clicking here

Portable Python

Portable Python is a Python® programming language preconfigured to run directly from any USB storage device, enabling you to have, at any time, a portable programming environment. Just download it, extract to your portable storage device or hard drive and in 10 minutes you are ready to create your next Python® application 

http://www.portablepython.com/

Christmas radio link

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Computing Science Quiz

Computing Science Pupils Click here

Wildern Outstanding Ofsted 2012

1248_Final Inspection report Nov 2012.pdf Download this file

Final Report for our recent Ofsted

Unit 3 Take It Away Resources

D203_0911_Take_IT_Away_AFL_Booklet.pdf Download this file

R1 D203 0911 Take It Away Folder Structure.ppt Download this file

R2 D203 0911 Take It Seting Up Eportfolio.ppt Download this file

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D203 0911 Take It Away Walls Display.ppt Download this file

Tips for CS/CA

The task itself is actually not too bad and gives you ample places to prove what you know, from getting user entry to working out a suitable way to store the values in variables (HashMap perhaps vs a lot of variables for each combination…). I also like the extension activity of getting the total number of occurrences of symbols throughout the words - This is the basis for a basic cipher text attack and with the correct english language letter distribution tables (http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/frequency.php).

I think so long as you know how to display text, get input from the user and can work out a rudimental form of loop to handle the “menu” system as such (add pairing, delete pairing etc) then you will be fine… 

There are a few different approaches to the rest of the tasks but keep going.

New and improved Blogger mobile apps

Inspiration for a new post can happen at any place and time: on the couch, while shopping, at a game, or in the kitchen. Fortunately, mobile devices enable you to stay connected wherever you are.

With that in mind, Blogger have just launched updated apps for both Android and iOS. The updated apps include a visual facelift and other features which make it easier for you to create and share -- wherever your imagination runs wild. Some of the more notable improvements include:

• Landscape support for composing posts
• Sharing to Google+
• Ability to view a scheduled post time
• International support in 30+ languages
• iPad support

We hope you enjoy these improvements, and keep writing great blog content on the go.

Get Blogger in the Play store to get the latest on your Android phone or the App Store for iOS devices.

Geography Quiz

Pick a quiz from this list click here

Internet Safety Game

Internet Safety Game click here

 

 

 

Flow Charts

What is a Flowchart?

A Flowchart is a graphical illustration of the steps and decisions in a rule or procedure. Flowcharts are used to visually represent the structure of information and show relationships between the steps in the rule or procedure. They literally describe a "chain of events" that should occur, including any major decision points along the way.

Below is an example of a Flowchart for rules and procedures

The example Flowchart above presents the major steps and decision points for checking the oil in a car. The steps appear in boxes and are numbered to make them easy to identify. The decision point ("Is Oil Line Correct?") is contained in a diamond. The arrow going from step 7 to step 3 indicates that part of the procedure must be repeated if the oil line is not correct.

Year 10 Logo Task Requirements

R2 - Logo TasksRequirements.ppt Download this file

Unit 3 Progress Tracker

D203_0911_Take It Away_Personal_Progress_Tracker.xls Download this file

Unit 3 Logo

Your business needs a logo.

 Make sure that you have chosen a suitable name for the business.

 Design and create an original logo for the business. It must:

• be created using only vector tools
• work in different sizes on-screen and in print
• be appropriate for the name and purpose of the business

 Get feedback from test users and make changes if necessary.  Record this in Green.

 Save your original logo design in your Unit 3 folder in a new logo folder.

 Update your elements table and design log.

 Update your blog.

Logo Quiz

Unit 3 Design Log

DESIGN LOG

You must use a design log to record the design process as you develop your products. This should include:

• key stages in the design and development of your products
• annotated images of your designs and finished products
• explanations of your design decisions
• changes made in response to feedback and testing
• details of the software you use to create each product

 Create a design log. You may wish to use this template to help you.

 Save your design log in your Design Log Folder in Unit 3 in your Sites folder.

 Update your design log as you work through the project.

Example of a Distinction Design Log click here

HTML intro code

HTML_tutorial.ppt Download this file

Caught this on the BBC today, looks interesting 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30443083

Geeks

 

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Children in Need today

What happens in an Internet minute?

 

  

IDEAS FOR PRODUCTS

Produce a Powerpoint to show potential ideas for your Healthy Fast Food resturant.

Produce several slides on each of the topics believe.

You may find some of these websites helpful but don't be tempted to copy and use other people's ideas. Aim to use copyright-free elements in your products.

Logo

http://www.logodesign.co.uk/

http://www.davidairey.com/5-vital-logo-design-tips/

http://logopond.com/

Shop front and fascia

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=shop+front+design&rlz=1W1GGLL_en-GB&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&sa=X&ei=tKiETZjPJs2YhQfjzvHPBA&ved=0CD8QsAQ

http://www.signmakers-brighton.co.uk/shop_fascia_signs.html

http://www.prestigesigns.net/products.aspx?catid=2&gclid=CL3J2JzTvKcCFcod4QodJTglAg

http://www.northwarks.gov.uk/downloads/shop_front_guide._supple.pdf

http://www.paulcartwrightbranding.co.uk/whistlestop-food-and-wine-store-fascia-design

Packaging

http://www.graze.com/

http://www.cater4you.co.uk/acatalog/cardboard-noodle-boxes.html
http://www.fastfoodpackaging.com/products.htm
http://www.propacpackaging.co.uk/products/fun-boxes/5/49/
http://www.londonbiopackaging.com/products-and-services.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=17

Photomontage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photomontage
http://www.cutandpaste.info/
http://www.lovelake.org/photomontage.htm
http://www.laurentblachier.com/index02.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/sets/72157623587191460/

STORYBOARDS

Year 11 need to work on storyboards now not Moodboards!

You must produce a set of detailed storyboards for your game.

Create your storyboards and rules for the game. Use this storyboard template to help you.

Make sure your storyboards are detailed enough for others to visualise the finished product.

Make sure that you have included all general rules as well as specific rules for each screen.

Gather feedback and make changes if necessary.

Use your storyboards to record feedback and action taken.

Save your storyboards in your Unit 5 DEVELOPMENT folder.

Moodboard Marking

Moodboard list

 

The moodboard should include inspirational materials/images for:

The target audience

The game genre

The style of the game

The competitive event

How you imagine the scenes

How you imagine the characters might look

Other items inspired by the scenario

What you think the player might have to do during the game

Fonts and styles

Colour schemes

Ideas for any music, sound effects or speech

Anything else you think is important

Unit 5 Progress Tracker

D205 0911 London2552 Personal Progress Tracker.xls Download this file

Year 11

Please download the London 2552 Progress Tracker into your Unit 5 Folder.

Hackasaurus

Dowload and install Firefox

 

Then use hackasaurus to hack and amend websites...  Can you change the news?  Make it funny but keep it clean!

we love coding

 Year 9 Computer Science try this click here 

Amazing prezi on US Presidential election

 

On Monday, the United States reelected President Barack Obama for four more years. Check out this amazing prezi recapping the election:   ©