Computer Disassembly

During the last week of school before the Christmas holidays, my ICT 12 class was given an assignment to disassemble an old computer. In groups of two, we took apart a computer while identifying the different parts inside of it, such as the motherboard, network card and RAM. After we've taken apart all the pieces we could, we had to try and reassemble the computer again. It was somewhat difficult to remember where each part went (especially the data connectors), and it took a bit more strength to put the pieces together than it was to take them apart. Once we got the computer completely reassembled, we brought them to Mr. Vogel and plugged it in to see if it worked, which mine did. Even though this assignment was often frustrating at times, it was satisfying to learn that I am somewhat capable of putting a computer back together.

Before I go, I would just like to wish everyone a happy 2008!!!

Python: @ NDRS

If you want to know more about the computer language Python, check out this website www.myndrs.com/python. The site is run by the ICT 12 teacher Mr. Vogel, and it includes many Python and other Computer Science resources, and some examples of software written in Python. You can even download the package if you're really interested in trying Python out.

Digital Cameras

If you want to buy a camera, check out this website: http://www.ndrs.org/iol/cameras.htm for an updated list of all the latest digital camera models. The list includes the price(s) of the camera at different stores, the megapixels, and some of the camera's special features. It even shows which digitals cameras are considered "best buys." All the models mentioned in the list can be found in the Lower Mainland, but just remember that the prices refer to the Vancouver area

MediaMax & Python

Last week I signed up for a MediaMax account, which allows me to store files. It's kind of like my backup, just incase something happens to my main files. So far, I have stored files from Visual Basic, such as ND Subjects and just recently, Digital Clock.

Yesterday, I installed the program Python onto my computer at home. Later on in the year, my class will be doing some assignments using this program.

One Laptop Per Child

"One Laptop Per Child" (OLPC) was founded by Nicholas Negroponte. The goal of this organization is to provide children in developing countries an educational experience - in other words, an access to knowledge. From November 12, 2007 until December 31st, OLPC has established an offer to North American residents called, "Give 1 Get 1," which allows the consumer to get 2 laptops for a certain price, with one of them being sent to a child in a developing country.


For more information about OLPC, visit their official website at:
http://www.laptop.org/.

For a review from someone who owns an OLPC laptop, click here:
http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1014

For an article about OLPC from the Wall Street Journal, click here:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/Wny$100LaptopProjectIsUnderSiege.aspx


(Image Credit: http://eris.njit.edu/~timothyk/uploads/olpc-green-white.jpg)

Google Analytics Update

I've added the tracking code from Google Analytics to my blog for about a week now. From my reports, I have had 18 visits with 14 of them being absolute unique visitors. All my visitors so far are from Canada - 12 from Vancouver, 4 from Burnaby, and 2 from Port Coquitlam.

ICT 12 Bloggers

Here is a list of blogs that belong to other ICT 12 students:

Cecilia Abreu
Amanda Alberti
Lester Aquilario
Maria Arcadi
Laura Bordignon
Jason Cadacio
Jaime Dy Tioco
Jon Catapia
Joey Ficetola
Kathryn Jarin
Eliza Labrador
Ysabel Lago
Natalie Luongo
Micaela Monk
Sarah Navarro
Ryan Parmiter
Julian Sales
Emily Shim
Tomasz Sowa
Robert Straw
Stephanie Tan
Precious Toca
Adrianna Wong
Greg Ziarek