Introduction to Arduino- Week 1
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs such as light on a sensor, a fingeir on a button or a Twitter message and then turn it into an output, activating a motor, turning on an LED and publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on the board.  

Below is a picture of what the arduino looks like: 




Making our own application - Week 2

Within the first few weeks, we got into groups of 3 and we had to think of ideas to create an application that has not been created before. The video did not have to be long which was good for our audiences. Sometimes people start to watch a video and if it is long they would end getting bored and not focus on what the video is about. So as a group, we decided to create an app that allows your phone to silent automatically once to step into the university. As a group we felt that this was a good idea because it would stop students from being distracted while in their lessons.

I would recommend others to try and create their own idea because it is enjoying to do and you can have fun with your friends. In addition to this, it is a good way to get your mind off something that you normally do such as playing on your ps4 or XBOX, going on your phone.   

SFIA- Week 9
Within many jobs including IT related, you must make sure that you have these skills below as they are some of the most important you will need in the job industry. 

Skills:

Self- managment

Team working

Problem solving

Application of IT

Communication and literacy

Application of numeracy

Business and customer awareness

Below are possible careers that require specific skills and knowledge that you must have in order to get into the job.

System Developer:

For this job, you must have the knowledge to test systems to see if everything is fine with the computer, diagnose and fix faults, write diagnostic programs and design and write code for operating systems and software to ensure they function more efficiently. 

Informations System manager:
For this job, you must have the knowledge of being able to install computer systems, ensuring that back up systems work effectively well and you must also have to buy the right hardware and software.




Web Designer
This person is responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of the website. They must have knowledge of graphic design packages such as Photoshop or Fireworks.

Profile

I would describe myself as a person who wants to work quickly with the goal that I can complete the task. I might want to advance far inside an IT industry as I think that its fascinating.

Skills/ Qualities

·         Able to work accurately under pressure

·         Patience

·         Flexibility

·         Willing to learn and take on new tasks

·         Great team player

·         Motivation

Employment History

Information System manager:

For this job, I have the knowledge of being able to install computer systems, ensuring that backup systems work effectively well and I also have to buy the right hardware and software.

Web designer

I am responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of the website. I have the knowledge of graphic design packages such as Photoshop or Fireworks.

System Developer:

For this job, I have the knowledge to test systems to see if everything is fine with the computer, diagnose and fix faults, write diagnostic programs and design and write code for operating systems and software to ensure they function more efficiently. 

References

Available for request

Overall, I believe that I have improved my skills from my IT course. One skill includes team-working. This skill was very efficient as I was working in a group using the Arduino kit. Another skills I have improved is my problem solving skills. Within my IT course, when working in a group or individually, I had problems with the arduino so I had to go on specific websites to find the right information to help me.  

SCALEXTRIC CAR RACING- Week 22

I was presenting the Skalextric Car Racing to many audiences including primary school students, secondary school students and uni students. The way the Skalextric Car Racing works is that electric signals from the brain are picked up from the headset, it then filters out noise from facial muscles and the environment, it then seperates different frequencies that indicate different mental states. The arduino circuit then uses the signal strength to change the speed of the racing car.

This was an amazing experience because it allowed me to try the other technologies that were on display as well as explaining what the skalextric car racing does to my audiences on that day.

DOPPEL ME- Week 20





















I have went on the website called DoppelMe and have created a version of what I look like. While I was creating myself, I was able to change my hairstyle, my colour eyes, what I am wearing to the best of my ability. This was quite exciting to do because you can create as many avatars as you want with your friends and family. In addition to this, you are able to use your avatar in blogs, instant messenger and anywhere else on the web.

Chat Bot with Izar



After creating my DoppleMe, I went onto two different websites to message a chat bot. The first website I used was called Talk with Izar. As you can see above, there are messages with Izar and the website shows how it works e.g. how Izar replies to your message. Izar is still learning our language however Izar's language ability probably exceeds most of your friends you hang out with already. Izar can learn and grows more intelligent everyday the more you talk to him.

Chat Bot with Alice



Another website I had used was Bot A.L.I.C.E. It is very similar to the website "Talk with Izar" as it has the same format or where you type your message. In addition to this, it was actually fun messaging the chat bots as it was something interactive to do. 

BBC Civilisations AR app


I had downloaded the BBC Civilisations AR app on the google play store and decided to try it and it was actually a good experience. I have added photos to show people of what the app looked like. One good thing about this app is that the app features over 30 fascinating artefacts from museums across the UK that have been digitally scanned and are now available to view as part of a new virtual exhibition.