problem solving

27th Nov 2013

I was starting my software upgrade on a computer when I noticed that there weren't any internet connection and the Local area network is also missing from the network connection list. I couldn't find any way of getting that back it took me half-hour to figure out what was wrong, the problem was with the LAN drivers so I reinstalled the LAN drivers and guess what everything worked know i had interent access my missing LAN connection was also at its place.

I noticed that my biggest strength in problem solving situation is that I stay calm but I noticed that I have to improve on my thinking and decision making cause it took me half-hour to figure out it was the drivers which i should of check in the start.

Personal Development Plan

26th Nov 2013

Improved Skills:
Presentational skills

• Improved on body language (keeping hands out of the pocket)

Installation and upgrade plans

Installation and upgrade plans

 

Before we actually start installing an operating system on a pc we have to make a installation plan this plan includes what equipment resources we need to carry out the job.

The equipment we need includes a pc, a windows xp cd with serial key and lan connection  details to carry out the upgrades.

Android, IOS or Windows presentation

19th Nov 2013

Android, IOS or Windows

I choose to talk about mobile operating systems, identify some of their features, there look and feel and customisation option. The Three OS I choose to talk about was Google Android, Apple IOS and Microsoft windows. I feel that I started the presentation well although I was slightly nervous, I did manage to go through all three OS in those 2 min.

I think my biggest strength in the presentation was my knowledge about those three OS, you couldn’t get through everything in 2min but I managed to point out key differences. What I did wrong in that presentation was using “AAA…umm…” during the talk, however I managed to use my body language and kept my hands out of the pockets. This was an improvement in my presentational skills as I used to put my hands in pocket when presenting.

Overall I think I managed the presentation well and used body language I may need to work on my pauses and try to be more confident in my presentations but overall it was my best presentation.

Installing and upgrading software

8th Nov 2013

Installing and upgrading software
Had a go at installing windows xp on a virtual machine.

7 pass criteria for a website

7th Nov 2013

7  pass criteria

Superstructure
Easy to understand?
Easy and working Navigation?
Natural feeling?
Easy to get back to homepage?
Quick Loading Time?

Graphics
Clear, Attractive and Appropriate Graphics?
Are Graphics relevant to the purpose of the page?
Are Graphics excessive or distracting?
Do graphics contribute in understanding of the content?

Use of Colour
Appropriate use of colour?
is it excessive and messy?
does it help with understanding of the content?

Content
Are the contents interesting?
Are they attractive?
Are they up to date?
Do they have any Copyright?
Is it appropriate?
Has the content cleared of RE:legal consideration?

Readability
Is it easy to read?
does it follow a logical sequence?
Are fonts readable, attractive and properly sized?
Do they look good on other browsers?

Page Layout
Good use of white space?
do graphics distract?
Does it fit well in the browser window?

Hyper links
Do links enhance the purpose?
Do they lead visitors away?
Are they appropriate?
Do they work?

Daily blog 5 Nov 2013

05 November 2013

Interpersonal communication skills

we had to work in a group today and discuss a topic and record our conversation luckly it went well but its now over know we have to listen and write a script of the discussion. our topic was about games whether they're good or bad and in what ways.

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Planning

Games

Positive things

Educational games
·  It develops interactive skills
Hand eye coordination is developed when playing computer games which may require a guitar or generally a pad which is used to press buttons which is connected to the computer console.
·   Develops communication skills
Games such as Sing star use a microphone to talk through and you follow the words with your eyes and sing the words as they appear on screen in order.
·  Broadens your imagination
Fantasy games such as World of Warcraft and Grand theft auto V are all open world games. Custom maps are made to suit the games for the user’s needs.

Negative things

· Develops addiction
Games are generally time consuming due to the amount of effort you need to put into them to get something out of them. Making up excuses when children playing games can lead to going out of a routine which could mean getting out of a bed in morning could be a problem and creates a sense of laziness.
· Confusion between Reality and virtual imagination
Playing any computer game extensively could develop a disturbance for a sense of time.
· Eye strain could be caused if you play a computer game for lots of time. Eye strain could lead to the usage of glasses in the later future.

Computer games are known to have controlled the minds of people and have lead them to kill other people in reality. This is all linked to the topic of confusion between reality and virtual imagination