#module9

[moomoomixalot]

Module9

[xiexi]

This was my first experience with programming and code, and it was an interesting experience. First of all, the process of learning computers through online computer courses is an educational advance. Online distance learning allows students to extract what they need from the course and discard what they already know or are not interested in. This kind of learning is a great experience. Secondly, I think programming is a good way to develop people’s thinking and reason, which is worth promoting and learning. As far as I know, a lot of kids in China take programming as an extracurricular interest, which I think is great.

[cse6441-blog]

SSL/PKI

SSL/TLS

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that establishes a link between a web server and a client. SSL allows the secure transmission of sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login credentials and more, providing a layer of security that utilises a public/private key pair. By encrypting all information sent in-between, someone eavesdropping on the network will not be able to see exactly what is being sent.

The SSL protocol is enabled through something called a SSL Certificate, which allows you to create a secure connection in the first place. First the server needs to GET a SSL Certificate by requesting a Certificate Signing. This certificate then needs to be sent to a Certificate Authority, that is trusted digital signers who verify the security of your server and that it adheres to certain standards.

Once a Certificate Authority signs this, the server’s certificate is then associated with that certificate, and you are able to see which CA signed off on it in the Subject of the Certificate.

Thanks to browsers coming with a pre-installed list of trusted organisations and CAs, a server certificate who had their certificate signed off by any of these organisations is automatically trusted. By a company signing off on this, they are claiming that an trusted third party has verified the identity of the server host (authenticated).

PKI

SSL alone isn’t enough to secure a web connection. SSLs alone can be susceptible to a man-in-the-middle attack where an attacker could intercept the key exchange protocol (like Diffie Hellman) and replace the server public key with their own. This way, once a ‘secure connection’ is established between the client and server, all traffic and requests sent by the client are directly transmitted to the attacker and decrypted for them.

This is where PKI comes in - the idea is that we don’t blindly trust that a public key provided by a server is the genuine public key, until it is verified or ENDORSED by someone we do trust. So we trust a few select key entities and also trust anyone they say is trustworthy (kinda sus).

As mentioned before, there are a few root certificate authorities who have been hard-coded/pre-installed into our browsers or OS whom we trust. This means they have power to determine what is secure/not...

[mysocsciblog]

April 30, Tuesday

It is interesting to see how the individual begins to function amidst others once they reach adolescence. The adolescent begins to involve himself more with his friends in an attempt to widen his social sphere, for the social aspect of one’s life begins to prove to be very important during this stage of development. It can be observed that people tend to flock to certain groups wherein they will be able to find peers with whom they can relate and with whom they may share things in common. This is a sort of stereotypical understanding of friendships and group dynamics when it comes to teenagers. I was surprised, however, to find that the tendency of the typical adolescent to go about interacting and belonging in many different groups is an idea that was acknowledged directly. It is the sort of phenomenon that does occur in real life yet would not really be acknowledged or thought of until someone were to point it out to you directly.

I can see how this is true in the way that I experienced in when I was in grade 8. I had still been studying Woodrose, where I had spent my entire grade school life. I knew everyone in my batch and was accustomed to the divisions in our batch that made way for the various barkadas. I had been in a specific group with the same girls since grade 4, yet all of a sudden (to be fair, certain personal circumstances brought it about as well), I would no longer stay with that one group only. I began interacting with the other barkadas and forming more relationships with my other peers. This being able to go about interacting with different groups is an important part of one’s development. It allows one to discover more about oneself by placing oneself in situations that would demand varying things from him. From here, one may be able to determine what would make him feel most comfortable and in turn, find out the who they are when they feel most like themselves.

[digital-skills-suneet]

CodeAcademy - Badges

Here are the badges i earned:

And here is a screenshot of an exercise in one of the courses i completed:

[panteliz]

Today’s setup for the documentary of the NBG transition #camerasetup #edelkrone #canerarig #cinematography #cinematographer #dp #dop #module9 #1dxmarkii #eos #canon #smallhd #manfrotto #ready #tripod #gofilm #videography #videographer #ldspro #pantelisladas #canonflagship #pantelizphotography #panteliz #pink #camerastuff #camerarental #rentcamera #cameraequipment https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn22G6Ln617/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12gdx5w3ezht4

[dorkdiplomacy]

Program: Scratch

So, I’ve recently just visited code.org to complete a coding exercise for this very module. While browsing through the list of exercises, the first one that really strikes out to me the most was the Flappy Bird one. 

You can check it out here [https://studio.code.org/c/491987763]

The exercise is sorted in a quick-learning 10 steps style, where you will have to go through each process of attaching simplified code to make a game. It was overall very easy to follow, and its format is very loosely similar to that of Max Cycling 74, a sort of simplified visual coding style. I have had some minor experience with Max Cycling 74 back in high school, I just fooled around with the program to make a sort of counting machine that changes displaying image every time a particular number is randomized. Putting pieces of predefined codes together on code.org was very easy, and I can see how it is a good learning tool for someone who isn’t familiar with digital technology. Once I’ve gone through all the 10 steps, the very last page allowed me to simply make the game however I like. So, I did.

The Flappy bird game I made with code.org, as you can see in the image above, looks very simplistic. I modified the game so that each click propels the bird up with randomized flap-strength. I figured it is pretty funny and made the game pretty much challenging to play. Also, instead of ending the game when the bird is crashed into an obstacle, I made it so that the speed of the game gets faster, and a randomized gravity strength would also have triggered. The speed of the game is also slower when you successfully passed an obstacle to reward a player with a cruel twist. In the end, I got an online certificate for it!

[kathyhua-blog1]

HOW TO SURVIVE EID100

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When you are trying to assemble something, say a new computer, having a manual is a lifesaver. It saves you time and ensures that you are setting it up correctly. Ultimately, it helps you derive the most values and benefits! Imagine having a course manual for every university course that you have taken, it would make your life a whole lot easier. And no, I’m not talking about a course syllabus that helps you stay on track by telling you the material that is being covered each week. I’m talking about a guide to success, also known as little tips and tricks that will help you excel. I find that many do not realize how crucial these tips and tricks are, and often forget them when our schedule gets bombarded with a million things to do.

To future EID100 students, fear no more. I have come up with a manual to success from my experience with the course. These tips and tricks will help you do well in the course and ensure a great learning experience.

BASIC MANUAL Come to class: You don’t want to miss out on these easy marks (attendance is taken via the QR Code app that can be downloaded on your phone).

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Pay attention and listen attentively: Although the information is on the PowerPoint slides, listening to your professor explain the content makes a huge difference.

Be prepared: Have a notebook and pen, or a laptop ready so you can take notes.

Participate: You get marks for class participation, so put up your hand and you’ll receive a code to scan for marks (again, QR code app).

Participation via Twitter: If you come across any course related material, tweet it! You can earn marks for taking what you have learned beyond the class. In addition, Twitter is used a component for exam review marks. You have to tweet up to 5 course related questions with the exam review hashtag (i.e. #eid100midterm) and mention @EID100_RU.

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Use Quizlet as a study tool: Since the course involves a lot of terms, it can be a handful to study by just reading off your notes. An effective way to study is by using Quizlet, an online studying platform where you can study in an interactive and engaging environment. 

BLOGGING MANUAL A major portion of the course is the module blogs. A total of 10 modules is required, and it is due on a weekly basis. Here are the tips and tricks to receive full marks on your blog posts!

Sourcing: It is crucial to source, as you want to avoid plagiarism. An effective way to source is to insert hyperlinks for meaning words that leads to the information you need to source. For example, “A research study shows…”, in this case, a hyperlink can be inserted for “research study”. Avoid saying things like “Click here...” and inserting the hyperlink for “here” because that word is meaningless (this is what Am said).

Incorporate course content: This is where you can relate what you have learned and make your blog post relevant to the course.

Add graphics and source it: This will make your blog posts more intriguing and not boring to read. Also, it is a requirement to obtain full marks.

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Remember to submit it on Twitter: When submitting on twitter, follow this format...           #module[module #] [BLOG TITLE] [link to blog post] @EID100_RU  NOTE: the content in brackets are subject to weekly changes

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[adharhassaineid100-blog]

EID100 Bible: Your Keys To Success

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You’re probably on my page for 1 of 2 reasons:

1: You’re the prof (If so, what is up my favourite professor?) 2: You stumbled onto this with the #EID100 hashtag on twitter

Regardless your reason to being here today, I’m back with ANOTHER ONE. For all interested in joining this class, this will be your BIBLE to continuously come back and refer to when you’re stressing about anything EID 100 related. Consider this my one last gift to you before I leave this page forever. 

HERE ARE YOUR KEYS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT IN EID 100 - DIGITAL SKILLS AND INNOVATION

CLASSROOM TIPS

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Key #1 - Attendance

The professor, Ahmed Sagarwala gives lectures that are both engaging, and packed with tons of information. With many references to popular memes, and even the fun KAHOOT game at the end of each lecture, why would you not want to come to this class? Also, coming to class and partaking in class discussions is a really easy way to rack up your participation marks!

Key #2 - Note Taking

Ah.. note taking, I know how you feel. With Professor Sagarwala’s lecture slides that tend to be very minimal, it is ideal that you come to class in order to know what topics are being discussed, and to what context. If it is somehow impossible for you to come to class, make sure to get a friend to get these notes for you!

Key #3 - Make Use Of Your Resources!

Ahmed is a great guy, a hero. He is one of those few professors that have no problem with recording their lectures, and providing students with the recording to look back to in case they could not make it to class, or did not understand something the first time. USE THIS!

TIPS FOR OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Key #1 - Modules

Ahh modules .. the most easiest marks you can possibly get in the course! Each module comes with 5 different topics to chose from. All you got to do is research the topic, and create a cool blog post about it on any platform you enjoy using! (i.e. Tumblr, Medium, Blogspot) Each blog post tends to take about 45 minutes to complete, so get ‘em done, and you got yourselves some marks boy!

Key #2 - Twitter

Alright ya’ll. Twitter is probably the most important thing about being a student enrolled in this course, and is probably what the course revolves around the most. All your assignments are submitted through Twitter, all your online participation marks are from twitter, and all your midterm/final exam practice marks are from twitter. 

1) When handing in assignments, please remember to tag the professor @EID100_RU and hashtag #Module(#). This is the major key to submitting assignments. If you don’t do it right, you lose easy marks that shouldn’t be lost in the first place.

2) Share some cool digital technology type news on twitter that relates to course material for some easy participation marks. Tag the professor @EID100_RU, and you’re pretty much on your way to getting a 100% in online participation!

There you have it folks, everything you need to know about the course in the palm of your hands. Now get out there, and become the best EID100 student you can possibly be! 

[kyangbrillo]

Which method of gathering feedback is more advantageous- formal or informal? Explain.

   For me the more advantageous method of gathering feedback is informal because in informal the visitors are free to give a feedback without following any rules or format. It is simple because you can personally ask the visitors what suggestions that you can improve in your website. This may involve you giving more feedback, encouraging the visitors to seek feedback as routine from others, and involving more people in giving informal feedback. Feedback can also have a thread if other visitor wanted to reply to another feedback. With the informal feedback, you can gather feedback as much as you can.

[danamagat-blog]

REFLECTION #28

Which method of gathering feedback is more advantageous – formal or informal? Explain.

    Informal manner of feedback solicitation is more advantageous because visitors of the website can easily comment and give their opinion, even their suggestions unlike with the formal solicitation wherein there are specific rules and protocols needed before a visitor of a website can comment or give a feedback.

[kurbo]

Coding with JavaScript

My experience with using Codeacademy is not new. I have previously used this site before for my previous classes that I took as noted in my badges from the past and it. The languages that I practised previously was HTML. This time, I decided to do Javascript. I mentioned that I had classes that required of using this site before and I have taken coding in high school so it was not much a problem for me, in the beginning stages. Even though it has been awhile I remember what one of my teachers usually said in high school for coding: "Think logically". So when it asks me to do certain codes  I was able to quickly gather the order of what code needs to come by. The only problems that I found are when it comes to coding, in general, is correct spelling and Syntex. Computers are picky objects such that a very small mistake can lead the program to not fully operate correctly and would require either looking over the code multiple times to find the mistake or google the problem that you have.  I had some issues wth that when it came to some of the questions it has asked. Some of them I did exactly what it told me to do but provided my an error still. I skipped it and carried on and went back to it when it was done. Then for some reason when I came back to it, it worked which confused me and I had no idea what happened.  I mean it worked I am just confused why it worked now and it did not previously. To end it this is exactly how it felt for me 

[barakasamsaratapestry-blog]

Learning Java with Codeacademy

For a project I am working on in my Expanded image class, I want to create a webb app that shows each image that is being uploaded to flickr as it is being uploaded to flickr to demonstrate the abundance of images that are being added to the world wide web and after accomplishing this with the help of Codeacademy it is quite interesting what people post on the internet.  The majority of the time the quantity of the images being uploaded is much higher than the quality of images.  

As of learning Java Script (JS) with Codeacademy was fairly easy for me, however it is like learning a new language.  While completing the courses for JS if found that by just completing the free courses only will not teach you very much, you need to exercise the skills that are being taught outside of the courses.  When you learn something new such as the boolean operators you should then practise them outside of Codeacademy to fully understand how you can apply them and the different areas they can be applied.

Overall code academy was a very useful tool, it helped me complete my project fairly well, since I am completely new to coding there might be an easier way to do what I did, nonetheless I did accomplish what I wanted to by using Codeacademy.  You can view my complete project at: vmccague.com/overload.

[panicattackthat]

#Module9 Program: Scratch! I Made a Star Wars game on Code.org

I completed the one hour code on Code.org. The site is easy, fun, and beneficial when learning to code. The guide to learn was clear and easy to understand. I had so much fun figuring out how to craft a game together and have the freedom to change the the details so easily. Switching from the black language to text was extremely helpful to see how the language of coding works. The freedom to create your own game at the end is a fantastic way to conclude the hour. It gave the opportunity to really apply what was learned with our as much guidance from the levels prior.  I plan on returning to Code.org and play around with more codes and text. 

[robomateplus-blog]

CA IPCC, Formation Of Functional Strategy, Module 9

Research and Development in this particular Module. These people or this personnel can play an integral part in strategy implementation. These individuals are generally charged  with developing new products and improving old products. Companies in virtually every  industry are relying on thedevelopment of new products and services to fuel profitability  and growth. Surveys suggest that the most successful organisation use R & D strategy that  ties external opportunities to internal strengths. You will be shocked to hear Volkswagen  has spent 12 billion dollars in a year, right, on R &D. 12 billion Dollars in a year.  R & D policies can enhance strategic implementation efforts to emphasize product  improvements, stress basic or applied research, be leaders or followers in R & D, spend a  high, average or low amount on R & D. So even Samsung people spend a good amount of money on Research and Development. The decisions on whether to acquire R & D expertise  internally depends on the following, technical progress slow plus market growth moderate  equals to in house R & D. Technical …..

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[angelacthornton-blog]

Module 9 - DIVERSITY

Diversity in the classroom means recognizing that each student is different whether it is his or her race or gender. My mentor did an excellent job of being inclusive by ensuring that there was not any bias in the course. The course materials were relevant to the content regarding English Literature without being biased to any gender or socioeconomic class. The diversity of topic ensured that the students learned about all types of people in English Literature. From the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes who invaded the borders of England and eventually became the Anglo-Saxons to modern poetry, the course content provided a snapshot of English Literature that included authors of both genders and the stratum of socio-economic classes. The class read The Canterbury Tales, which tells the story of many archetypes reflecting the diversity of personality and character among people.

I think the biggest way to account for diversity among learners is to know the student. What is their learning style? Who are they as a person? I believe that students should be able to come into an online classroom without the threat of cyber bullying. I would be sure that students would have discussion based on the content of the literature that is rooted in textual evidence rather than a lot of opinion based questions. Though I value the belief systems of others, I value my own belief system enough to believe that people should not be forced to agree with another’s opinion for the sake of diversity or political correctness. Disagreement of opinion does not equal hatred as many in the mainstream media would like for the populace to believe. Diversity in the classroom should be something that is respected but not forced down the throat of others. In an effort to make sure that everyone feels comfortable in the classroom, I would make an effort to ensure that the online classroom did not reflect my own personal bias. I would give specific instructions on online etiquette at the beginning of the course to give students clear expectations regarding online discussion. I would try to make sure the content gives a clear picture of the overall view of English literature for example and not give preferential treatment to my favorites - Romanticism, Jane Austen, and Emily Bronte.

 One of the great aspects of online instruction is that students do not meet each other. There is not any preconceived notion about someone based on his or her gender, race, socio-economic status, etc. Through discussion, chat rooms, and instructor availability, students are accepted for the contributions made to the discussion while not being judged based on other areas that lean toward peer bias.

 The GAVS mentor teacher that I interned with had many different types of students in her classroom. Students who were taking the course were from all over the state of Georgia. The students had various reasons for taking the course from graduating early to just trying to graduate on time. For some students, this was the first and last course taken through GAVS. For others, this was their fourth class through the online school. Both genders were represented in the classroom as well as many races and diverse socio-economic statuses.