IDT Short Term Projects

Introduction to Digital Technology

Project-Based Instruction

Name Standards Objective Description

Cloud Computing IT-IDT-5 Teacher will: Students will research
Presentation Understand, communicate, and discuss the definition and cloud computing. They will
adapt to a digital world. need to present examples,
Class Hours to 5.1 Develop a working IT examples of cloud computing advantages,
complete: 2 class vocabulary. discuss and provide the project disadvantages, and images.
periods (3 hrs) 5.2 Describe trends in emerging,
evolving, and future computer expectations
technologies and their influence discuss and provide presentation
on IT practices. a. Mobile
technology, computing tablets, skills and PPT formatting (7x7 rule,
cloud computing
animation/transitions, and graphics)
distribute and discuss the Rubric
have students give examples of

cloud computing
review the uses of cloud

computing

Students will:
explain cloud computing
complete the Cloud Computing

presentation

Hardware IT-IDT-4 Teacher will: Students will have the
Children’s Project Identify, describe, evaluate, review Hardware components opportunity to choose
select and use appropriate review the project expectations which activity to complete
Class Hours to technology. and the Rubric from 2 different options.
complete: 3 class 4.1 Identify hardware device The options are a PPT
periods (4.5 hrs) functions, including peripherals Students will: Presentation or a booklet.
devices, input devices, and explain each hardware component Students will first research
portable hardware appropriate explain the job/use of each the hardware components.
for specific tasks and emerging component They will then take their
hardware as it impacts label each peripheral device findings and create either
information technology. show hardware images the PPT or a booklet that is
4.2 Demonstrate understanding for a young audience.
of set up a basic computer
workstation. a. Identify various
computer types, internal
components, connectors,
monitors

CLOUD
COMPUTING

Instructions: With a partner or individually, create a PowerPoint presentation about
Cloud Computing.

Your presentation should contain the following key areas:
1. Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing
 What is cloud computing and how does it work?
2. Cloud Computing Applications
 What is it used for?
 What are the available cloud computing applications?
 Examples
3. Advantages of Cloud Computing
4. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
5. Presentation Design:
 Insert images, make it colorful and appealing to the eye
 Do NOT copy and paste, make it short and to the point
 Organized and creative

Some helpful links to search for information (some may be blocked):
Cloud computing description:
1. Cloud computing
http://webhosting.devshed.com/c/a/Web-Hosting-Articles/Cloud-Computing/
2. Taking advantage of cloud computing
http://mindsinthecloud.org/pdf/Intel.Federal.Cloud.Computing.pdf
3. Cloud computing 101
http://articles.everyquery.com/articles-cloud-computing-101-16616.html
4. How cloud computing works
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing.htm/printable
5. Enterprise cloud computing strategies
http://techtoggle.com/2009/01/enterprise-cloud-computing-strategies/

Advantages of cloud computing:
1. The Advantages of cloud computing
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/10026.aspx
2. 4 power advantages of cloud computing
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/green/4-power-advantages-of-cloud-computing/11770
3. The advantages of cloud computing
http://www.webhostingreport.com/learn/advantages-of-cloud-computing.html
4. The Advantages of cloud computing for start-ups
http://blog.bluelock.com/blog/advantages-of-cloud-computing/0/0/the-advantages-of-cloud-
computing-for-startups
5. Six benefits of cloud computing

http://web2.sys-con.com/node/640237
6. Cloud computing pros and cons for end users
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1324280
7. Advantages of cloud computing
http://contactdubai.com/webhosting/advantages-of-cloud-computing

Disadvantages of cloud computing:
1. Disadvantages of cloud computing – presentation transcript
http://www.slideshare.net/maikelm/disadvantages-of-cloud-computing
2. The pros and cons of cloud computing
http://smart.com.ph/SmartSchools/SmartTools/ProsConsCloudComputing.htm
3. Cloud computing – The advantages and disadvantages
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cloud-Computing---The-Advantages-and-Disadvantages&id=3397944
4. Benefits and disadvantages of cloud computing
http://www.serverschool.com/cloud-computing/benefits-and-disadvantages-of-cloud-
computing/
5. 4 disadvantages of cloud hosting
http://hostwisely.com/blog/4-disadvantages-of-cloud-hosting/

Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric

NAME(S): Points Points earned
Description 20
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
Presentation Design 100

Total

HARDWARE PROJECT

INSTRUCTIONS: With a partner or by yourself, create a Hardware tutorial presentation for

children. You may create a PowerPoint Presentation or make a booklet using construction
paper. The design and information should be for children (ages 10 and under).

Your project should have the following Hardware components:

RAM memory ROM memory Motherboard

CD-rom / DVD-rom Flash drive NIC card (network interface card)

Video card CPU Expansion slot

External hard drive Internal hard drive Power supply

Sound card Document scanner Computer speakers

Mouse System unit case Laptop touchpad

Webcam Keyboard Monitor

Ink jet printer Laser printer

For each hardware component:

 Define
 Image(s)
 Explain the job/use of each component
 Label each peripheral device: input, output, storage, or hybrid

Hardware Project Rubric

Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25
Images of hardware components 25
Hardware components explained 25
Peripheral devices labeled 20
Organized and neat 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10

Total 115

Student Example 1 11/2/2016

What is cloud computing and how does it work?

• cloud computing is storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet

instead of your computer's hard drive.

• You simply just save the data to a network, instead of your computer.

What is it used for? WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE CLOUD COMPUTING
APPLICATIONS?
• Cloud is used for storing your files and accessing, storing and retrieving them
• Google drive
from any web-enabled interface. • Gmail – drive
• ICloud
• Student networks / teacher teachers
• Bacially any website/ network which saves your information where you can

access it from anywhere anytime you want to.

ADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

• Clients would be able to access their • Increased collaboration • The worst disadvantage of cloud computing is hackers.
• possible downtime without internet connection
applications and data from anywhere at • Work from anywhere • Security and privacy issues
any time. • Cost
• Document control
• Extra storage • Security.
• Flexibility

• Disaster recovery

• Automatic software updates.

• Capital-expenditure Free

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Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric

NAME(S): Laura and Sean

Description Points Points earned
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20 15
20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20 20
20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20 95

Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 20

Presentation Design 20

Total 100

Teacher Comments:
More detail on what is it used for slide.

Student Example 2 11/2/2016

CLOUD COMPUTING WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING AND HOW
DOES IT WORK?
Vahid Fusung
• Cloud Computing is using a computer server to as storage to keep al l your files.
• Cloud Computing requires a user to send the information to the cloud.
• The cloud server then process the information and stores it.
• The information is not stored on your personal computer but accessible through it.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR AND WHY TO USE AVAILABLE CLOUD APPLICATIONS
IT?
• There are many Cloud Computing applications and some of these include:
• Cloud Computing is used for backing up data and storing data. • MozyPro
• It doesn’t require a hard drive so you don’t have to buy an physical items. • Salesforce Pardot Marketing Automation
• Once your data is stored, you can access it anytime via the cloud on a web browser. • Box
• Cloud Computing also offers better security so anyone besides the user can’t access • Quickbooks
• Google Docs.
it.

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE

• Some advantages of Cloud Computing include: • It is possible to hack Cloud Computing apps but not an easy task.
• Remote Accessibility. You are not limited to location. • Risk of data loss due to backup failures and system failures.
• Easy Expansion. You can easily and quickly acquire resources/information and also • You will almost always need network connectivity to access the cloud.
• All Cloud Computing apps may eventually receive outages.
send it back. • During outages, the user can’t access any of their data.
• Security. Cloud Computing is a very secure and not very easy to hack.

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Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric

NAME(S): Vahid

Description Points Points earned
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20 20
20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20 20
20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20 100

Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 20

Presentation Design 20

Total 100

Teacher Comments:
Great job!

Student Example 1 11/2/2016
HARDWARE PROJECT
RAM MEMORY

•This stands for “

Random Access
Memory “, therefore
its extra memory
which is stored.

ROM MEMORY MO•TThHisEisRtBhOe dAeRviDce, just like your mother,

•Once data has been written onto a ROM chip, it controls everything that happens.

cannot be removed and can only be read

•Used for storage

CD-ROM /DVD-ROM FLASH DRIVE

Short for Compact Disc-Read • a small device containing flash memory that is
Only Memory,
a CD-ROM is a disc used for storing data or transferring it to or from
which contains audio or a computer, digital camera,
software data.
• This is used for storage
This is
an 1
input
device

Student Example 1 11/2/2016

NIC CARD VIDEO CARD

• contains the electronic • a printed circuit board controlling

circuitry required to output to a display screen.
communicate using a
wired connection . In • This is an input device
other words it the • Allows the screen to show colors/
device that lets you
connect Wi-Fi. turn on.

CPU This is an EXPANSION SLOT
input device
• the central processor, • This is an input device

but more commonly • a place in a computer where an
called processor, the
CPU is the brains of expansion card can be inserted
the computer where
most calculations
take place.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

• storage device that can be • primary storage device located inside a

attached to a computer through a computer system. It usually contains pre-
USB or FireWire connection, or installed software applications, the
wirelessly. operating system and other files

• This is an input device This is
an input
device

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Student Example 1 11/2/2016

POWER SUPPLY SOUND CARD

• power supply is an electronic • a device that can be slotted into a

device that supplies electric energy computer to allow the use of audio
to an electrical load. components for multimedia
applications.
• This is an input device.
• This is an out put device

DOCUMENT SCANNER COMPUTER SCANNER

• This is an input device. • This an input device.
• a device that captures images
is a device, which converts
a document or text from its from photographic prints,
paper form into digital posters, magazine pages, and
data. similar sources for computer
editing and display

MOUSE SYSTEM UNIT CASE

•Also called a clicker •The
•This is the little device you
computers
place your hand on to click
things on the screen. main

•This is an input device storage This is used for storage

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Student Example 1 11/2/2016

LAPTOP TOUCHPAD WEBCAM

This is the little space on a • This is the device that you take photos with on
laptop, this is only used on
laptops not a desktop your computer.
computer, for the desktop
you use the mouse • This is in input device

This is MONITOR
an input
device • This is the big screen where you look

KEYBOARD off of when you play games on the
computer.
• This is the device where you type
• This is An Output device.
with.

• This is an input device

INK JET PRINTER LASER PRINTER

This is an When pictures print, produces good-quality
output they use color ink printed material by
device using a laser to form a
pattern

This Is An Output
Device

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Hardware Project Rubric

Name(s): Sean and Ariel

Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25 25
Images of hardware components 25 25
Hardware components explained 25 20
Peripheral devices labeled 20 10
Organized and neat 10 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10 5
95
Total 115

Teacher comments:
Did not label all the peripheral devices and the hardware explanations needed to be more detailed.

HARDWARE PROJECT 12/8/2016

KIARA BALDWIN AND IMAM MCCOY RAM MEMORY

• A Type Of Computer Memory That Can Be Accessed Randomly
• The job of ram memory is to store space for data
• Ram memory is both input and output

ROM MEMORY MOTHERBOARD

• Retains Its Contents Even When The Computer Is Turned Off. • IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF THE COMPUTER
• Rom memory is to store important data • THE JOB OF THE MOTHERBOARD IS TO KEEP EVERYTHING WORKING
• This is both input and output • MOTHERBOARD IS A PERIPHERAL DEVICE

CD-ROM/DVD ROM FLASH DRIVE

• A COMPACT DISC THAT READS DATA • A SMALL ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTAINING FLASH MEMORY
• A CD ROM JOB STORES COMPUTER DATA OF GRAPHICS, TEXT AND AUDIO. • A FLASH DRIVE JOB IS TO STORING DATA OR TRANSFERRING IT TO OR FROM A COMPUTER,
• A CD ROM IS A INPUT DEVICE
DIGITAL CAMERA, ETC.
• A FLASH DRIVE IS A STORAGE DEVICE

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12/8/2016

NIC CARD(NETWORK INTERFACE CARD) VIDEO CARD

• A NIC CARD IS A CARD THAT ALLOWS YOU TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET • A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONTROLLING OUTPUT TO A DISPLAY SCREEN.
• A NIC CARD S JOB IS TO ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET • A VIDEO CARD JOB IS TO CONNECTS TO THE MOTHERBOARD OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM AND
• A NIC CARD IS AN OUTPUT
GENERATES OUTPUT IMAGES TO DISPLAY.
• A VIDEO CARD IS AN OUTPUT DEVICE

CPU EXPANSION SLOT

• A CPU IS A CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT. • A PLACE IN A COMPUTER WHERE AN EXPANSION CARD CAN BE INSERTED.
• THE CPU IS THE BRAINS OF THE COMPUTER WHERE MOST CALCULATIONS TAKE PLACE. • AN EXPANSION SLOT JOB IS TO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FEATURES TO A COMPUTER SUCH AS
• A CPU IS AN OUTPUT DEVICE
VIDEO, SOUND, ADVANCED GRAPHICS
• INPUT

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

• PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO A COMPUTER THROUGH A USB • PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICE LOCATED INSIDE A COMPUTER SYSTEM.
• ITS JOB IS TO BACK UP COMPUTERS OR SERVE AS A NETWORK DRIVE. • ITS JOB IS TO ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE GREATER DATA STORAGE.
• OUTPUT DEVICE • OUTPUT DEVICE

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12/8/2016

POWER SUPPLY SOUNDCARD

• AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT SUPPLIES ELECTRIC ENERGY TO AN ELECTRICAL LOAD. • A DEVICE THAT CAN BE SLOTTED INTO A COMPUTER TO ALLOW THE USE OF AUDIO
• PULLS THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY AND CONVERTS THE AC CURRENT TO DC COMPONENTS FOR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS.

CURRENT. • CONVERTS DIGITAL DATA TO ANALOG SOUND WAVES YOU CAN HEAR.
• INPUT DEVICE • OUTPUT DEVICE

DOCUMENT SCANNER MOUSE

• IS A DEVICE, WHICH CONVERTS A DOCUMENT OR TEXT FROM ITS PAPER FORM INTO DIGITAL • AN INPUT DEVICE THAT IS MOST OFTEN USED WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER
DATA. • TO SELECT THING FROM THE COMPUTER
• INPUT DEVICE
• IT SCANS DOCUMENTS, WHICH CAN BE SENT TO A COMPUTER, PRINTER, FLASH DRIVE OR
EMAIL ADDRESS.

• INPUT DEVICE

SYSTEM UNIT CASE LAPTOP TOUCHPAD

• PART OF A COMPUTER THAT HOUSES THE PRIMARY DEVICES THAT PERFORM OPERATIONS AND • A COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE IN THE FORM OF A SMALL PANEL CONTAINING DIFFERENT TOUCH-
PRODUCE RESULTS FOR COMPLEX CALCULATIONS SENSITIVE AREAS.

• ENCLOSURE FOR ALL THE OTHER MAIN INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER. • TO OPEN UP INFORMATION WITHOUT USING KEYS
• INPUT DEVICE • INPUT DEVICE

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WEBCAM KEYBOARD

• A VIDEO CAMERA THAT INPUTS TO A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET, SO THAT ITS • A PANEL OF KEYS THAT OPERATE A COMPUTER OR TYPEWRITER.
IMAGES CAN BE VIEWED BY INTERNET USERS. • USED TO ENTER CHARACTERS AND FUNCTIONS INTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM BY PRESSING

• FEEDS OR STREAMS ITS IMAGE IN REAL TIME TO OR THROUGH A COMPUTER TO COMPUTER BUTTONS, OR KEYS
NETWORK. • INPUT DEVICE

• OUTPUT DEVICE

MONITOR INK JET PRINTER

• DISPLAY SCREEN USED TO PROVIDE VISUAL OUTPUT FROM A COMPUTER, CABLE BOX, VIDEO • PRINTER IN WHICH THE CHARACTERS ARE FORMED BY MINUTE JETS OF INK.
CAMERA, VCR OR OTHER VIDEO GENERATING DEVICE • RECREATES A DIGITAL IMAGE BY PROPELLING DROPLETS OF INK ONTO PAPER, PLASTIC, OR

• TO DISPLAY VIDEO AND GRAPHICAL INFORMATION GENERATED BY THE COMPUTERS OTHER SUBSTRATES
GRAPHICS ADAPTER • OUTPUT DEVICE

• OUTPUT DEVICE

LASER PRINTER

• A PRINTER, LINKED TO A COMPUTER, PRODUCING GOOD-QUALITY PRINTED MATERIAL BY
USING A LASER TO FORM A PATTERN OF ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED DOTS ON A LIGHT-
SENSITIVE DRUM

• PRODUCE AN IMAGE ON A DRUM
• OUTPUT DEVICE

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Hardware Project Rubric

Name(s): Kiara and Imam

Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25 25
Images of hardware components 25 25
Hardware components explained 25 25
Peripheral devices labeled 20 20
Organized and neat 10 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10 5
110
Total 115

Teacher comments:
More colorful for children?