Difference between revisions of "IB Information Technology in the Global Society (ITGS)"
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** Create a database | ** Create a database | ||
** Find on-line an information source from which to populate your database | ** Find on-line an information source from which to populate your database | ||
− | ** Your database should have at least | + | ** Your database should have at least 2 tables |
** Each table should have at least 5 fields | ** Each table should have at least 5 fields | ||
+ | ** Each table should have at least 10 entries | ||
* Queries | * Queries | ||
** Introduction to search queries | ** Introduction to search queries |
Revision as of 13:00, 26 January 2009
Contents
Monday (1/26/09)
Agenda:
- Databases and tables
- Primary key field
- Access Database Assignment
- Create a database
- Find on-line an information source from which to populate your database
- Your database should have at least 2 tables
- Each table should have at least 5 fields
- Each table should have at least 10 entries
- Queries
- Introduction to search queries
Thursday (1/22/09)
Warmup:
- Outline your Criterion G and e-mail it to Mr. Bui
- This warmup is being counted for a completion grade
Agenda:
- Log book check - 3 pts
- Return 2nd Quarter Exam
- Introduction to Databases
- Choose a hobby / area that interests you. Think about the data that is stored in the database for your area of interest. We will be creating a database today.
- Atomic Learning - Intro to Access 2003
Friday (1/16/09)
Agenda:
- ITGS Vocabulary Key Terms
- Project log book examples
- You must bring in a log book on Thursday (1/22/09)
- You must have at least 2 entries in it by Thursday (1/22/09)
- Project deadline #1 - Criterion G is due Friday (1/30/09)
- "Criterion G: Identifying the problem within a social context"
- DO NOT DISCUSS THE PRODUCT. ONLY DISCUSS THE PROBLEM.
- Have you identified a problem that requires an IT solution?
- Have you described the problem in a social context?
- Have you explained the shortcomings of the current situation?
- What could be the benefits or outcomes of an IT solution in this situation?
- Have you identified the end-users who will benefit from the IT solution?
- Has the need been determined through discussion with those involved?
Wednesday (1/14/09)
Agenda:
- 2nd Quarter Exam
Monday (1/12/09)
Warmup:
- Copyrights
- reproduction
- distribution
- adaptation
- performance
- display
- You will be assigned one of the above topics. Be able to answer the following questions:
- What exactly does your copyright term mean?
- Give an example of a copyrighted work that relates to the term
- Give an example of how you would infringe on copyright with respect to your specific term
Agenda:
Thursday (1/8/09)
Warmup:
- Describe the differences between a flash drive, magnetic hard drive, and cd/dvd drive.
- Which of the above is generally the fastest?
- Which of the above is generally able to store the most data?
Agenda:
- 2nd Quarter Exam Topics
- Internet
- Public Information Systems
- Web Design
- Flatenner #10 - personal digital devices
- Analog vs. Digital
- Storage architectures (flash drive, hard drives, cd/dvd drives)
- Copyright
- Patents
- Trademarks
Tuesday (1/6/09)
Warmup:
- Discuss the social impact of electronic student records. You should cover social & ethical benefits and issues, as well as explicitly relating it to an "area of impact." (10 marks)
- E-mail your response to Mr. Bui
Agenda:
- Warmup discussion
- Introduction to the ITGS Project
- Exam Review - Thursday (1/8/09)