ICT lesson reflection

Today in our ICT lesson our class worked o creating a flyer about a device/part of the computer.For today I worked with my partner Imaan,we created a flyer about The static wristband device .In the flyer we wrote about what it is and its function,what is it known as,the different types,what it consists of,an image for the wristband and a reference for where we got our information from.Other than that two of our groups were able to present their flyer in class.The first people that presented were Rania,Ward and Arthur,in their presentation, they talked about the RAM its function,definition and the purpose of the RAM.For  their group  I think that they presented their information in a clear and deep manner,the next person that presented was Karim he presented about the ROM and clearly described all its features in clear and very good detail.Now here is an image of the flyer that I worked on with Imaan during our  class today:

Technology and the UAE National Agenda (Sustainable environment and infrastructure)

In the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has launched a 7-year program called the National Agenda which then got the government  to the UAE vision for 2021.In this national agenda, there are 6 different pillars that are: Cohesive Society and Preserved Identity, Safe Public and Fair Judiciary, Competitive Knowledge Economy, First-Rate Education System, World-Class Healthcare and Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure.

Today in the lesson we decided to focus on one of the pillars which is the Sustainable environment and infrastructure, so we then wrote on how we as students can use technology to help give a sustainable environment around us, here is a description of how we can use technology to give a sustainable environment.

In our society today, technology has several aims towards.However today most of our society depends on technology/devices for most of the categories in our lives.,for example, there are different impacts of technology such as socializing, raising awareness on different concepts  but also in a way environmentally.For example me as a student I can use applications like retina interfaces that can then help reduce the energy that we then use to make ink and paper that will then reduce the amount of paper used in the school, other than that those applications can also cut down on our tree devastation and on our forest clear cutting; which will then support creating a sustainable environment.Second of all we can use the different softwares on technology like canva or piktochart and then we can use the softwares to create posters and flyers to raise awareness about keeping our environment eco-friendly and also sustainable another option is you can also create a website.The third way we can use technology to create a sustainable environment is an action that we will have to take as a class/grade/school which is instead of having copybooks and using papers for our work in school we can recycle the paper and instead use our devices for our work instead of textbooks and copybooks.

To conclude as students we can use technology in several different ways like creating flyers, poster and websites to raise awareness, use our devices in school instead of copybooks and lastly by using applications to reduce the amount of energy to make paper and ink which will then reduce the amount of paper we use in the school.Those are all ways that will help us deliver a sustainable environment around us.

References:
https://www.vision2021.ae/en/national-priority-areas
http://www.uaeinnovates.gov.ae/ecosystem/innovation-ecosystem
http://uaecabinet.ae/en/national-agenda
https://www.vision2021.ae/en/our-vision

Presentation reflections

The next group that presented consisted of Harang and Imaan, their project was A Stop motion animation video.They had an option of using the software Monkey jam but instead for their project they decided to use the Stop motion animation software for their video.Their project is basically a video where they created models and took pictures of them in different perspectives to tell a story.The positive things about their presentation were that they used simple language to describe their project which made it easier for the audience to understand but they managed to also use technical vocabulary, however their presentation was very detailed and informative since the were able to describe the exact features of their project.The only thing I think they can improve is maybe if they talked with a louder voice and in a more clear manner but other than that I believe that their presentation was very good.Last but not least I think that they deserve to go to the tech fair because their project is different and unique than the other projects, I also think that it is very artistic and is very interesting and people would be interested to see it.So to conclude I think they have done an excellent job overall on their project and powerpoint.

After that the next group that presented consisted of Davide and Satchit.Their project is night lights shaped as fireflies that use flameless LED lights.Their presentation was very good overall since they were able to explain briefly how it works? What is it? the materials and their pros and cons.On the other hand, next time, they can improve on adding a little more information on the project and maybe putting a detailed description of the exact features of their project.Another thing they can improve is next time maybe they can talk in a louder and clearer manner.For this group, I believe that their project is not very worthy of the tech fair, the first reason I believe that is it is not very technological since it does not include technological features like any electronics or software.Second of all I don't think it is very interesting or innovative since it is something very simple and might not interest the audience in the tech fair.So to conclude even though they presented their project a powerpoint quite well their tech fair project does not include technological features wich makes it unworthy for the tech fair but overall they have done a good job.

Presentation reflections

Reflections

In our presentation, me and my group presented our two tech fair projects are: the sawed-off USB cable and our playlist that we created using Garageband.My group consisted of me, Rania and Kiyara. Our first project that we presented was the sawed-off USB cable it is basically a cable that we have reconstructed using the parts USB and has also been sawed off.We reconstructed it by using the parts of a USB to replace the part that connects the cable to the computer.Our second project was basically a software on iOS called Garageband that we then used to create a playlist of tunes using the instruments downloaded on the app.I believe that our presentation was very good since we clearly explained our projects and we also spoke in a loud manner for people to hear and understand.I believe our group can improve by being a little more serious in our presentation and a little more confident and less embarrassed.The last reason my group thinks that we should enter the tech fair is because we created two tech fair projects they are not just tech related but it is also something we are very passionate about and we would like to share our learning and our experience.

Today Adam presented his project to the class, his project was a website that he has created to raise awareness about the endangered pandas around the world.His project is basically a website that he has created using a software called Wix and has presented information on about Pandas.The positive things about Adam’s presentation was how he gave a convincing and persuasive justification to why he created his project second of all he also knew all about his project and was very informative while presenting.I believe the only way Adam can improve his presentation is to be a little more confident and not hesitate too much while presenting,for his website he can improve by maybe making it a little more activities to it and make it more informative, other than that he could have maybe added more information about how people can help saving them.Last but not least I think that it is not very worthy and did not show much technical work and effort but I thinking Adam has done a good job since it is only his first tech fair.

After that Christa and Jana presented their tech fair project which was a robotics car that they built.The project is basically a car that is composed of an engine that is connected by the remote using wires it is also  surrounded by metal pieces, they then fixed wheels using screws so that it moves in a faster manner.The positive things about their presentation was that they clearly explained their project and the details of their project, they also explained the exact materials and structure of their car.Other than that I believe that they did not hesitate at all during their presentation.The only thing I think they can improve is maybe showing us a demonstration of how it is used or how the car moves.I think their project is worthy of entering the tech fair because it is very related to technology and is also very interesting and unique and I believe will enjoy seeing their project.

Presentation reflections

 Today in our lesson our first presentation was done by Anishka. For her project, she has created a handy electronic mop.Her project was basically a small sized box that she has then put wheels from a remote control car in and allowed the wheels to stick out of the box so then it would be able to move on the ground and also clean at the same time. Anishka also used the remote control from the car so she can control it.The function of the object was to reach things and clean objects that you can not access through your house or in any other place.What I liked about her presentation was how she demonstrated it and then showed us the different features in it.The only point of improvement I have for her is to talk with a higher voice and explain in more detail.I believe her project is not very worthy of the tech fair since it doesn't show a lot of effort through it and not much of technical skills have been used in it but I believe that she has done a good job for trying individually.

In our lesson today the second presentation was done by Mohammed, Khaled and Matei.For the tech fair, their project was a game that they called Big Ship Defender.Their project was basically a game they have created to work on iOS and Android using softwares called Game Salad and Console Friend.The game was a ship that tried to defend itself against other ships by using the weapon that it has been provided, then the person has to use the arrows to move and the spacebar to use its weapon.I believe that their group presented really well  but they can improve on explaining in a little more detailed and clear way so we can easily understand but other than that they have done a good job on their presentation.According to their presentation, I think their project is worthy of the tech fair because it applies and uses technology and it would also be interesting for the people to see.