Computer Studies

ASCII worksheet

Data

• Backblaze Hard Drive Data Sets
• Google Public Data Explorer
• Random-contacts generator

Glossaries

• Basic computer: definitions
• Basic computer: worksheet
• Basic network: definitions
• Basic network: worksheet

Hardware Project

• Arkin
• Keras

International Baccalaureate

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

• ICT Backgrounder
• ICT Careers
• ICT History
• ICT News
• ICT Treats
• Pro & Con

Java

Markschemes

• Binder check
• Website design

Operating Systems

• Windows 7

Software

• Acrobat Reader
• BlueJ
• Chrome
• Chrome extension: Check My Links
• DrJava
• Dropbox sign-up
• FileZilla (nb: install client not server)
• Firefox
• Firefox extension: LinkChecker
• Flash
• Java Development Kit
• Notepad++
• TextWrangler
• Turing 4.1.1 for Windows
• Turing under OS X
• Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition

Turing

Typography

Video

• Creation of the Computer
• Enigma
• Lifting the Lid: How Computers Work
• Pirates of Silicon Valley
• Smartest Machine on Earth: Can a computer win on Jeopardy!?

VP Computer Studies Wiki

Website Design

Student & Parent

Academic Practice

• Citations: Citation machine
• Citations: How to Cite Wikipedia in APA Style
• Citations: Sample reference page
• Copyright: Copyright Matters!
• Editing: Need editing?
• Exit check
• Research poster
• Spelling & grammar checking: LanguageTool online and downloadable
• Styles of address (p. 35)

Administration

• Achievement categories: Computer Studies
• Achievement categories: Mathematics
• Evaluation Policy
• ICS2O: general
• ICS2O: outline
• ICS3U: general
• ICS3U: outline
• ICS4U: general
• ICS4U: outline
• Learning skills and work habits
• Week-1 Checklist

Computer & Lab Use

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Backup: Directory structure
• Backup: Dropbox video
• Backup: Strategy
• Dear Guest Teacher
• E-mail guidelines
• File submission
• Lab C15 printer installation
• Lab protocols
• Passwords
• Student-Host duties

Education

• Computer Science Rankings
• Handwriting is still an important skill
• Hey, kids: Learn about your brain
• Laptops banned in some lecture halls
• Learning for the 21st century

Study & Preparation

• Exam procedures
• General quiz & test instructions
• Getting help
• Sleep requirements
• Steps to success
• Test & exam preparation
• What Is the Best Way to Study?