Topics in Computer Science

Take notes using the Reading and Viewing Guide as you watch. Get a copy in the ICS Files section. The Reading and Viewing Guide is found in a document called Teacher_Tools.doc.

My app does what?

• How to protect your privacy on your phone (CBC Marketplace)
• Privacy and smartphone apps: What data your phone may be giving away (CBC Marketplace)
  • explain how emerging technologies can affect personal rights and privacy
• Microsoft shares tips on how to secure your identity against cybersecurity threats (Microsoft Cyber Defense Operations Center)
  • describe procedures to safeguard data and programs from malware

Ergonomics

• 9 Tips for a Healthy Ergonomic Workstation (Mayo Clinic)
  • describe and use appropriate strategies to avoid potential health and saftey problems associated with computer use

Competitive play

• The Fifth Estate: "Top Gun"
  • identify measures that help reduce the impact of computers on the environment and on human health

The magical factory

• Frontline: "Ghana: The Digital Dumping Ground"
  • describe the negative effects of computer use on the environment
• YouTube: Goodwill Electronics Recycling
  • identify government agencies and community partners that provide environmental stewardship opportunities

Building, as opposed to consuming

• Rise of the Video Game
• Extra Credits - Humane Design
• YOYO Games Gamemaker Studio 2 Demo reel. Think about building, not consuming.
• Chrome Music
• Chrome Music Lab. Think about building, not consuming.
  • describe some emerging technologies and their implications for, and potential uses by, various members of society

Where are we going?

• Google World
• TED: Fei-Fei Li: How we're teaching computers to understand pictures
• TED: Shyam Sankar: The rise of human-computer cooperation
• TED: Oscar Schwartz: Can a computer write poetry?
  • describe some of the solutions to complex problems affecting society that have been or are being developed through the use of advanced computer programming and emerging technologies

UNIT 3 ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT

As explained in our Google Classroom MEET:

Because of the current distance learning situation, the Unit 3 Assignment has changed.

Everyone will do this ALTERNATE Unit 3 Assignment.

Build a presentation using your SCHOOL Google Slides.

You will not physically present it.

Slides must have speaker notes ( https://youtu.be/PnlwpkMQl1w ).

Assignment

Create slides and speaker notes ( https://youtu.be/PnlwpkMQl1w ) for the following:

• explain the need for an acceptable-use policy for using computers at school and at work
  • (2 slides maximum)
• research and describe trends in careers that require computer skills, using local and national sources (e.g., local newspaper, national newspaper, career websites)
  • (2-4 slides maximum)
• identify opportunities for experiential learning (e.g., co-op programs, job shadowing, career fairs) related to computer science
  • (2 slides minimum)
• research and report on postsecondary educational programs leading to careers in the field of information systems and computer science (e.g., institutions offering relevant programs, industry certifications, courses of study, entrance requirements, length of programs, costs)
  • (4 slides minimum)
• identify groups and programs that are available to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in computer-related fields (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations)
  • (2 slides minimum)
• describe the Essential Skills and work habits that are important for success in computer studies, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport
• Identify the Essential Skills and work habits
• Explain, in your own words why these skills are important.
  • (4 slides maximum)

Rubric

The rubric for this assignment is found below.

Handing in the presentation

Create the slides in your SCHOOL Google account. When you are ready to hand it in:

1. In SLIDES Click File then Share
2. Select 'Get Shareable link'. COPY THE LINK.
3. Go to our Google Classroom
4. Click Classwork
5. Choose the right Assignment
6. Click View Assignment
7. Click Add or Create
8. Link
9. PASTE THE LINK
10. Add Link
11. Turn in

Unit 3 Assignment

PART 1

1. Identify and report on an area of research related to computer science, using Google Slides. Your research topic must come from one of the articles in Frontiers of Science: Computer Science.

• You must cover the material from the:
  • chapter heading (for example: chapter 5, p. 122-124 - Computer Vision)
  • chapter introduction (for example: chapter 5, p.124-126 - Computer Vision Introduction)
  • specific subtopic (for example: chapter 5, p. 144 - 146 - DARPA Grand Challenge) Note the difference between a case study (blue) and a subtopic. What is the purpose of the case study?
  • chapter conclusion (for example: chapter 5, p. 149 - 151 - Computer Vision Conclusion). Make a relevant connection to your subtopic.
  • chapter chronology (for example: chapter 5, p. 151 - 152 - Computer Vision Chronology). Make relevant connections to the chronology. Do not simply list dates and events.
• Your 5 minute presentation will be delivered to the class.

PART 2

2. In a 10 minute presentation (using Google Slides), report on the following:

• explain the need for an acceptable-use policy for using computers at school and at work
  • (2 slides maximum)
• research and describe trends in careers that require computer skills, using local and national sources (e.g., local newspaper, national newspaper, career websites)
  • (2-4 slides maximum)
• identify opportunities for experiential learning (e.g., co-op programs, job shadowing, career fairs) related to computer science
  • (2 slides minimum)
• research and report on postsecondary educational programs leading to careers in the field of information systems and computer science (e.g., institutions offering relevant programs, industry certifications, courses of study, entrance requirements, length of programs, costs)
  • (4 slides minimum)
• identify groups and programs that are available to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in computer-related fields (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations)
  • (2 slides minimum)
• describe the Essential Skills and work habits that are important for success in computer studies, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport
• Identify the Essential Skills and work habits
• Explain, in your own words why these skills are important.
  • (4 slides maximum)

The rubric for this assignment is found below.

On the first day of presentations, at the beginning of class, all presentations are due.

Handing in the two presentations

Create the slides in your SCHOOL Google account. When you are ready to hand it in:

1. In SLIDES Click File then Share
2. Select 'Get Shareable link'. COPY THE LINK.
3. Go to our Google Classroom
4. Click Classwork
5. Choose the right Assignment
6. Click View Assignment
7. Click Add or Create
8. Link
9. PASTE THE LINK
10. Add Link
11. Turn in