Grade 11's - Understanding Copyright We will be watching RIP! A Remix Manifesto Reading through some materials and answering some questions. Section 1 : Understanding Copyright (read and answer the questions on your website) See song lyrics here Section 2 : The Cost of Copyright Confusion Assignment: Students select two YouTube videos and compose a comparison-contrast paragraph. Each student selects one example of a video that is likely to be considered a transformative use of copyrighted materials and one that is not transformative. In the paragraph, students describe each video and justify their selections, applying what they have learned about copyright and fair use. Section 4 : Fair Use Policy Video Case Study: NYC Elementary School (answer these questions on your website) 1. Do you agree with the teacher that the use of music in these PSAs was a transformative use? Why or why not? 2. Why do you think these students chose to use copyrighted works in their videos? Why didn't they use royalty-free music? Why do you think they chose a picture of a Cadillac instead of a generic car image with no logo? 3. Do you think the students should have given credit to the original creators of the images they used in their videos? The students used Google Images -- how would they find out who the original creator is? 4. Which of the five principles are relevant in this case? What evidence supports your answer? Video Case Study: Ithaca College Project Look Sharp (answer these questions on your website) 1. Why do you think Newsweek told Project Look Sharp to get permission from the photographers and the subjects of the photos? 2. Do you think it makes a difference whether or not Project Look Sharp makes money from selling their curriculum materials? Why or why not? 3. In this video, the copyrighted images were used for purposes of critique and analysis. Would it make a difference to you if the images were used for purposes of illustration? Why or why not? 4. Which of the five principles are relevant in this case? What evidence supports your answer? Grade 12's - Cisco Chapter 16: Advanced Security This chapter reviews the types of attacks that threaten the security of computers and the data contained on them. A technician is responsible for the security of data and computer equipment in an organization. This chapter describes how you can work with customers to ensure that the best possible protection is in place. Risks to computers and network equipment come from both internal and external sources. Risks include physical threats, such as theft or damage to equipment, and data threats, such as the loss or corruption of data. After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Assignment Chapter 16 - Please upload the finished sheet as an attachment to your website. Chapter 16 Quiz will be Friday, June 17 but will be an "open screen" quiz. You will be able to reference the Cisco Site for your answers. Week of June 6 - June 10
Grade 11's - Cisco Chapter 8 - Network Fundamentals This chapter provides an overview of network principles, standards, and purposes. The following types of networks will be discussed in this chapter:
The different types of network topologies, protocols, and logical models as well as the hardware needed to create a network will also be discussed in this chapter. Configuration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance will be covered. You will also learn about network software, communication methods, and hardware relationships. After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Grade 12's - Cisco Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks This chapter focuses on advanced networking topics, including network design, network component upgrades, and e-mail server installations. Basic networking topics, such as safety, network components, and preventive maintenance, are also discussed. To meet the expectations and needs of your customers and network users, you must be familiar with networking technologies. You must understand the basics of how a network is designed and why some components affect the flow of data on a network. Troubleshooting advanced network situations is also described in this chapter. After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Week of May 30- June 3rd Read this: Evolution of Printing Technology Try this game: Laser Printer Components Game Grade 11's - Chapter 7 - Printers & Scanners
This chapter provides essential information about printers and scanners. You will learn how printers operate, what to consider when purchasing a printer, and how to connect printers to an individual computer or to a network.
After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Chapter 7 Online Study guide (due by Friday, June 3rd)
  Grade 12's - Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers & Scanners
This chapter explores the functionality of printers and scanners. You will learn how to maintain, install, and repair these devices in both local and network configurations. The chapter discusses safety hazards, configuration procedures, preventive maintenance, and printer and scanner sharing. After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Chapter 14 Assignment - due Friday
How Stuff Works - How Scanners Work (click to see article) Wednesday - May 25
Research an Emerging Technology (see definition)
Use any site you choose, here are a couple to get you started:
Read the web page above. Choose 1 emerging technology.
On your websites, write a 2 paragraph (minimum) feature on one of these.
You can also consider writing about the availability of the technology, how easily it may or may not be adopted, the cost, the long-term potential it may have, etc.
Be prepared to discuss your article for Thursday's class.
Week of May 15 - 20
Grade 11's
Chapter 6 - Laptops
For this chapter, you will be using the Virtual Laptop files that are located in the Handout folder.
After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Place completed answers on your website in the Cisco homework section.
Grade 12's
Chapter 13 - Servicing Laptops
After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:
Place completed answers on your website in the Cisco homework section.
Week of May 9 - 13
Cisco Chapter 4 & 5 Assignments (Grade 11's)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 4 is quite short so we will be doing both chapter 4 & 5 this week.
Chapter 4 - Read and Review
Summarize the 6 steps of the Troubleshooting Process on your websites.
(1-2 sentences each)
Chapter 5 Assignment
Chapter 5 worksheet - rather than printing it, just complete the information required on your website in your Cisco Homework section, Chapter 5
Chapter 5 worksheet #2 - please complete the following questions using both the chapter materials and internet searches.
Place the completed answers on your website.
Your Quiz on Monday, May 16 will only cover Chapter 5
 Chapter 4-5 Jeopardy (Power Point) - You can play this in small groups on Thursday during long block. Organize yourselves with other grade 11's and have one person as the host, everyone else can guess answers.
Chapter 12 Assignments (Grade 12's)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 12 Worksheet - please complete and fill answers in on your website
Chapter 12 Jeopardy (Power Point) - You can play this in small groups on Thursday during long block. Organize yourselves with other grade 12's and have one person as the host, everyone else can guess answers.
Cisco Chapter 3 Assignments (Grade 11's)
Chapter 3 Worksheet (place on your website "Cisco homework" Chapter 3 section)
Review (make sure you can answer these questions)
View the Chapter 3 Power Point
Cisco Chapter 11 Assignment (Grade 12's)
Chapter 11 Lab Assignment - Multimeters (work through the unit with a partner)
Practicing Good Phone Support Skills in IT Customer Service
Tablet Computing Assignment
Today marks the release of the long anticipated Blackberry Playbook
Tablet computing certainly has picked up steam in recent years, especially since the release of the Ipad, and subsequent Ipad 2.
Other companies have attempted to compete with options including the Samsung Galaxy Tab, HP Slate, and Asus Eee Pad to name a few.
In this 2 day assignment I would like you to compare and contrast 10 pro's and con's to using a tablet compared to a traditional PC or Notebook.
I would like you to focus on what you feel are the top 2 tablets on the market. I would like you research an upcoming tablet that has not been released yet. Please provide information and photos on each tablet.
The assignment should be at least 3 - 4 paragraphs with photos, specs and details.
Due, end of class on Wednesday.
 Cisco Week 1 - Assignments
Grade 11: Please complete the Chapter 1 question sheet and read through the chapter 1 material in your online course. There is also a Chapter 1 Power Point presentation to provide you with additional materials for review.
Grade 12: Review Chapter 9 in the online Cisco course. Please complete the following questions and place them in the Cisco section of your homework page on your website.
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