LO4 Connect & Configure Platforms (1)

LO4 Be able to connect and configure platforms and devices to enable gameplay

 

In groups of 2 or 3 connect the following:

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Wired Keyboard & Mouse

Install Mobile Game

Configure Mobile Game

Connect to Wifi

Unit 15 - P2 Hardware Technologies

Learners will need to describe at least six of the hardware technologies identified in the teaching content for learning outcome 2 describing their features.

http://frogserver/?d=207615

• human-computer interface e.g. devices; button configurations; user-centred, interactivity;

• processor (e.g. types; speed;)

• graphic processor (e.g. types; speed; pixels, polygons, nurbs)

• memory (e.g. capacity, RAM type, unified)

• display (e.g. built-in/external; colour/monochrome)

• sound (e.g. hardware (Cards and processors), mono/ stereo/3D/surround, memory)

• game storage e.g. medium (DVD, UMD), standard, size

• interfaces (e.g. paddle, wheel, joystick, 360 kinect, voice)

• mobile technologies (e.g. phones/smartphones, PSP, DS, iPad)

• connectivity (e.g. stand alone; controller ports; network, internet, wireless, Bluetooth)

• power supply (e.g. internal and external) 

Example

A learner might note, ‘The joystick is a widely recognised game peripheral. Joysticks give analogue output by rotating potentiometers. Analogue signals must be converted to digital for use by the game platform.’

Unit 1 Checklist

Following on from work with Ms Sharpe on Monday 31/03/14 complete tasks on the Unit 1 check-list and make sure all tasks are completed and submitted on edmodo before end of term.

below is a copy of the check-list 

https://www.edmodo.com/post/235904665

Unit 1 (M1) tasks

Explain the different personal skills that employers may require for specific IT jobs:

• Web Designer
• Programmer
• Systems Engineer
• Graphic Designer

Create a CV listing your skills.

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadCV.htm

Apply for a Job in the IT industry, write a cover letter for a job in the ICT industry explain how you meet the job requirements.

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/jobs/it?gclid=CIPTzIPTrb0CFXMPtAodVysA6w
http://www.totaljobs.com/search/it-internet-jobs
http://www.cwjobs.co.uk/JobSeeking/Ict.html

Complete Missing Unit 1 Work

Development Plan

Learning Style guide.

Need to be completed

Unit 1 LO2 Understand The Principles of Effective Communication

All work must be handed in by the end of the lesson, submit the booklets to edmodo. Export the Publisher files as a PDF before uploading.

P3 - Explain the principles of effective communication

P4 - Discuss potential barriers to effective communication

P5 - Demonstrate a range of effective interpersonal skills

D1 - Explain how some of the potential barriers can be reduced

P4 Demonstrate A Range of Effective Interpersonal Skills

Record yourself saying 'hello' and spelling your name using sign language

Upload the video to your blog page and add the link to edmodo.

Add information on Questioning techniques & Written communication to the booklet / report on interpersonal skills.

This could be evidenced by the use of observation by tutors or others which should be supported by documentary evidence. There must be at least three examples of the use of effective interpersonal skills and the learner should identify the situations they are evidencing and why they thought the skills were appropriate.

Look in the student book for some helpful information on Question Types & Written communication.

http://vle.cityacademy.bristol.sch.uk/user/74/146284.pdf

• Questioning techniques (e.g. closed, open, probing questions, response times)
• Written communication (e.g. emotions, note taking, reports, letters, faxes, email)
• Proofing documents (e.g. grammar checking, spell checking, proofreading, punctuation).