Global Contexts & ATL's

Global Context

Storage Devices are currently evolving, day by day technology is improving and Storage Devices play a big role in storing huge amounts of data. Educating people who don't know about Storage Devices is very helpful for the generation. Data storage has evolved through technological advances in Storage Devices. I initially thought of creating the booklet because while researching I learned that most younger kids don’t have lots of knowledge about Storage Devices, that is why I created this booklet. I shared my booklet across the community and it is very beneficial because the community learned about Storage Devices and they can use it for their day to day life, as technology is increasing, more people are using storage devices, to transfer and save data quickly and efficiently. I developed my project by using research to put appropriate information for the audience, so it makes sense and educates the readers. There are no consequences because I have carefully edited and selected appropriate content for the booklet, as it will be suitable for the audience and it is helpful for the community.

Information Literacy

I learned lots of new information while researching about Storage Devices, I went in-depth for particular storage devices and learned the speed, capacity, portability, reliability and durability of the storage devices. I learned new research skills, narrowing down my searches for useful information, I knew things about Storage Devices, that slightly guided the way I found my information and wrote it down in the booklet.

Communication

To communicate this to other audiences, particularly the younger audiences, I used simple and medium definitions, so they could understand the storage device in a simple and easy manner. I used various amounts of tables to make sure the reader learns the information efficiently, as one of the main purpose of this booklet is to educate the readers about Storage Devices, I also used a variety of colours to attract and make the readers interested in the topic, I also added References, so if the reader wants to know more information about Storage devices, they can easily use the references to find and learn about the Storage devices, in a detailed way.

Criteria D- Evaluating the Solution

Criteria D - Evaluating the Solution

Self Evaluation

Peer Evaluation

Name of Peer Evaluator: Oliver

Final Reflections

What did you do?

      I made a 5-page booklet about Storage Devices containing lots of information            about Storage Devices, I did Design Ideas, Cover Pages and lots of research to          make a great booklet.

What did you enjoy?

I enjoyed making the cover page and researching about Storage Devices for the 5 pages because I learned lots of new things.

What did you find challenging?

I did not find anything challenging.

What could you have done better?

I could have made the booklet with a model to make it interesting and better looking. I could have done more research and made a better cover page.

Criteria B- Developing Ideas & Criteria C

Storage Devices Booklet

Design Specification

Cover Page Design Specifications
Title	Storage Devices
Picture Resolution	300x263
Font of Text Present	Coolvetica RG
Page Border	Yes
Audience	Kids/Younger Children

Design Idea 1

Annotations

Title- Storage Devices: I used this big font with colours, I used Coolvetica RG, a font that appeals to children. I named the title Storage Devices because the booklet is about Storage Devices. I made it a big size, so it can stand out on the cover page.

SD Card: It is a commonly used storage device, to show an example, I drew an image of a storage device, there are SD Card readers on laptops, which show it is portable.

USB- It is a very useful storage device, it is used to store information and it is very portable, so I chose the device. It can be connected to a laptop to easily transfer or store data.

Floppy Disk- It is another type of storage, it is a disk storage and a storage devices.

CD- It is a storage device, which can store information and it is well-known and used commonly and is a good example of a storage device.

Design Idea 2

Annotations

Title- Storage Devices: I used this big font with colours, I used Coolvetica RG, a font that appeals to children. I named the title Storage Devices because the booklet is about Storage Devices. I made it a big size, so it can stand out on the cover page.

Picture: It is a teacher teaching students about Storage Devices, with pictures and information on the board. I made the picture, so children know that they are going to learn about storage devices. Most children, know what a teacher is and they know what school is, so it is as if they are being taught.

Final Design

I would chose Design Idea 2, because it is innovative, creative and very good idea. It is also more child-friendly and better looking in general. It has more colour, it is more attractive and it looks like it can catch attention of readers

Criteria C

Booklet Pages

Cover Page

References

Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. 2016. Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/storage_devices/miniweb/pg7.htm. [Accessed 24 May 2016].

Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. 2016. Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/storage_devices/miniweb/pg10.htm. [Accessed 24 May 2016].Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. 2016. Teach ICT - GCSE ICT - storage devices. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/storage_devices/miniweb/pg5.htm. [Accessed 24 May 2016].

Difference Between Internal & External Computer Memory | Science - Opposing Views. 2016. Difference Between Internal & External Computer Memory | Science - Opposing Views. [ONLINE] Available at:http://science.opposingviews.com/difference-between-internal-external-computer-memory-2003.html. [Accessed 24 May 2016].

Peer Evaluation

Peer Evaluations

Students in the group: Kalyani, Yashvi and Avantika 

Project presented: Baking Website with Recipes

The project was about baking recipes, videos on two websites and some video recipes for baking. The recipes were for amateurs and professionals for tips in baking. The recipes were for sweets and desserts. I like how they made video recipes, to give more detail and they made a website for convenience. They also put a lot of effort into making lots of websites. They could make an offline app and detailed videos, for enthusiastic bakers and tips for baking and some facts. I think it shouldn't be in the Tech Fair because the topic isn't very interesting to me and this is not very innovative and also it is very easy to make a website. 

Students in the group: William
Project presented: Arcade Game
The project was a arcade game on a software called Splonder, there was a game created, a retro arcade game, with different level and stages. The game had lots of jumps and bosses to get through. I like how he made an arcade game because I like arcade games and it had lots of detail. I think to improve the levels and make them challenging to win, so people play it a lot and that would make it a very good tech fair idea, but for now I don't think it deserves to be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Amirreza and Magnus
Project presented: Remote Control BB-8
The project was a globe which is designed to look like a droid called BB-8 is remote controlled, using various materials for the project. I liked the trailer because it was very informative and I like the remote controller droid. They could design the globe to look like BB-8 and put a in-built camera with some protection for some first-person views.
I think this project should be in the tech fair because it requires a lot of effort and is very good.

Students in the group: Abdullah
Project presented: Retro fighting game
The project is a fighting game with popular characters from the past, it uses traditional fighting games styles with combos and various punches and kicks, he used the M.U.G.E.N software for the game. I liked how they bring back the popular characters from the past, to improve he could create a game from scratch as this is mostly not his content as I saw the software or he could develop the characters with abilities. I think this should  be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Rawan
Project presented: Object that moves...
This project is a object that moves with controlled legs and a good structure. The project could have been improved by adding more detail and explain the project and it needs a lot of things to be worked on. I don't think should be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Aashna 
Project Presented: Global Warming Awareness
This project is a video to spread awareness about Global Warming. She made a detailed video, while voicing over the video. She didn't find significant cons and found lots of pros because it helps the environment. I don't think this should be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Daniil & Francesco
Project Presented: Rocket
The project is a rocket that launches, it is very interesting because the idea is rarely seen and it is a great project, it has a very complicated way of launching it and it needed lots of materials to make it, it deserves to be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Aytmammet
Project Presented: Speaker Case
The project is a speaker case, it is very innovative and I really like the idea with the velcro but it is too heavy and thick which makes it very inconvenient, but it is good quality. It should be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Jackson and Mario
Project Presented: Robot
The project is a robot that feeds you tomatoes while you are running, an excellent idea and very interesting. It is on your back and takes tomatoes and feeds them, unfortunately I didn't see their presentation, but it should be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Josephine
Project Presented: Techllery
The project is piece of jewellery, I didn't understand and grasp the concept of the techllery and it doesn't have a sole purpose, it took a lot of effort and it is a interesting idea, but it doesn't deserve to be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Maria and Mckaylin
Project Presented: Speakers
The project is homemade speakers, very easy and basic and not a lot of materials needed for the speakers, which makes it great, but the quality isn't great and the design isn't slick, but it should be in the tech fair as it is very easy.

Students in the group: Sameer and Oliver
Project Presented: Car that carries food
The project is very creative and great, the car is fast, durable, has a good battery life, suspension and good grips but it is expensive and not waterproof. It should be in the tech fair because it is a great idea.

Students in the group: Tereza and Rozita
Project Presented: CD Art
The project is too basic and very simple and that's a big con as it is very easy to make, it is eye-catching and artistic. There is various different parts of technology in the CD art. It shouldn't be in the tech fair as it is very simple.

Students in the group: Salma and Tanya
Project Presented: CD Lamp shade
The project isn't common as it is a lamp out of CD's. It is cheaper and smaller than a lamp, the light source isn't great and it is very fragile, one problem can spoil the entire project. This should be in the tech fair.

Students in the group: Zainab and Yasmeen 
Project Presented: CD Art-Optical Illusions
The project is about CD Art with optical illusions, a great idea, it is very interesting but the presentation doesn't tell me much about the project, very innovative but it shouldn't be in the tech fair.

Criteria A - Tech Fair

Cruise Automation's Self-driving car

Cruise Automation is inventing a self-driving car, the owner of Cruise Automation is Kyle Vogt. The self-driving technology is currently only working on Audi A4's. There are several sensors,radars and actuators all controlled by a central computer.

The Cruise RP-1 sees the road and cars around you through the sensor pod mounted on the roof of your car. Through a combination of cameras, radar, and other measurement systems, the Sensor Pod relays what it detects back to the Cruise Computer to make real time decisions on where to go.

The Controls for the Cruise RP-1 seamlessly integrate into your car making it easy to engage and disengage the autopilot. A simple click of a button will enable the RP-1 to take control of your steering and speed. Just sit back and watch as the RP-1 guides your car down the road.

In the trunk of your car you will find the Computer - the brain of the RP-1. Taking up less than two feet of space and mounted off to the side, the Computer calculates exactly what it needs to do to keep you and your loved ones safe using state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms.

The product benefits the society by making it safe and efficient while driving. The driver-less car technology also lets the driver to relax while sitting in the car. The car helps inexperienced drivers to learn how to drive the car.

References

http://www.getcruise.com/technology

http://www.inc.com/magazine/201502/john-brandon/the-new-cruise-control-kyle-vogt-cruise-automation.html

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2014/06/26/budget-driverless-cars-and-glow-in-the-dark-trees-the-top-five-most-innovative-tech-projects-of-2014-so-far/

Reflection

I used tech projects as a search and put '- science' to filter out all the searches with science. The keywords I used led me to finding the tech project. I got my project in my first search. I never faced any problems and finding the tech project went very smooth.

Tech Fair Project

 FPS GAME TRAILER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlWZgtGSZuM

Self Evaluation

Peer Evaluation

How could you improve your blog?

You can edit the video with better effects to make it interesting and you could make the blog a bit better with colours and different fonts.