Lesson Update: Tesco, Here we Come!

Today in IT Cambridge technical I got informed when we are going to Tesco and what information we'll be collected while we are there. Basically the reason for the trip is to see how information systems are used in everyday businesses. Tesco is a great local example of how information systems are used. We will be given a free 30 minute tour around Tesco so we can take notes about all the technical jargon and all the technical details about the systems. All the research that we will collect from the trip will be used help us write a report about information systems that'll count towards my coursework. Thanks for reading!

Lesson Update: Assembly complete!

Today my IT Cambridge lesson was cancelled so it isn't really a "lesson update" but rather a "how the assembly went.... Update". The assembly was about advertising IT Cambridge to the year 11s and to get them interested about choosing IT Cambridge as one of their A-level options. It was a success, we gave lots of information to the year 11s without any confusing or illiterate sentences. We kept it quick, clean and we spoke and explain all relevant points. Mrs Bridger (our teacher) has said that she will give us any references when needed, in return for doing the assembly. Thanks for reading!

Lesson Update: Why do IT cambridge?

Today in IT Cambridge, Rufus and I got asked to do a assembly to advertise IT Cambridge to the upcoming year 11s. We will create a short PowerPoint to show what IT Cambridge is and what are the advantages of picking IT Cambridge for one of their A-level options. Will we also stress that there are no exams so this will really appeal for year 11s as they are about to their mock exams.
This assembly will be next Monday to all the year 11s.

Lesson update: The Finishing Touches

Over the last week in IT Cambridge I am finishing off the final touches of unit 1. Most of the tasks I am finishing off are evidence and explanations of previous tasks I have completed. But as the final date where all tasks have to be submit is approaching fast I need to complete submit evidence for task very quickly. There isn't much more to say about my process with IT Cambridge as I just doing the final finishing touches to all the pieces. Thanks for reading

Lesson Update: A guide to the basics

Today in Cambridge technical, I created a questionnaire that we give me the feedback on my beginners guide to Photoshop. It has open and closed questions which we help me find improvements for my guide. I will be giving my questionnaire to other 6th formers with little IT experience that have used my guide. My finished guide contains the very basics of Photoshop, for example cropping and changing the colour. Hopefully they will give lots of constructive feedback and therefore help me improve my guide ever further. Thanks for reading!

Lesson Update: Photos, images and more Photos

Today in IT Cambridge technical, I continued with the creation of a Adobe Photoshop guide which is turning out useful for me as I learn in depth details about the software. This guide is aimed at year 7s though so the guide is only covering the basics of Photoshop but every little counts! I use simple words and don't use jargon therefore the year 7 using it wont get confused. This does mean that when I say basics I mean the absolute basics. For example the guide explains how to change a images colour, crop an image and even how to save and open an image. But the fun animations and transitions on PowerPoint will keep the user interested and keep the year 7s attention. Thanks for reading.

Lesson Update: If only photoshop was that easy!

We started a new criteria today in Cambridge technical, this time we have to use basic tools on Photoshop well enough to create a "how to" guide for young people who have little to no experience using the software. I have decided to create my guide on Microsoft PowerPoint as I believe it is the easiest way to present the information effectively and simply. The guide will also avoid using slang or technical terminology therefore breaking down the barrier of communication. The guide will also include pictures so the user can visually see what they are trying to achieve. This guide should be completed over the next coming weeks. Thanks for reading