Review all keys learned

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Today we are going to take the short time we have and review.  We are going to use a couple of different websites today to break up the monotony and get out of using the book.  Lets start with this website:

Lesson 1

Once you get done with Lesson 1 go on to Lessons 2 and 3.

After completing those you will need to go this next website to practice:

Sense-Lang.org

On that website you can complete any of the lessons from Lessons 1 - 5.

Free Typing Games

You can work on Lessons 1 - 4, 10, and 15 on this website.
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Weekly Roundup

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For the Computer Science Principles classes last week I had them define Computer Science . The Wordle below is from their definitions after Unit 1. I am planning on having them do this each unit and see how our collective definition shifts as we layer on more material. I think this might make a good writing prompt later int he year.
Other things Ive been looking at:


  • Been using this site with my Algebra I kids: http://learnscratch.org/ I am hoping to incorporate Scratch and Graphing
  • Curious to Try this: http://www.learnstreet.com/teacher_signup as the AP Computer Science Principles classes start on the Internet and HTML
  • Rereading As We May Think by Vannevar Bush - this document, from 1945,  first suggests hypertext. Beyond the reading level of most of my high school kids, but some good nuggets
  • As the computer club keeps working on their 3-D printer I am looking forward to trying Blockify 
  • Interesting Video recruiting for AP Studio Art: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyeKseCShY
  • And, we just found out our CSTA chapter will get 100 Finches to play with next fall! Cannot wait.
  • And lastly made my hotel reservation for SIGCSE 2014. The one thing I learned coaching debate - make the hotel reservation early!
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Flash video Design a Pizza Menu formatting activity

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Here is the last video of the year:


After watching the video we will begin working on our last formatting activity.  I will spend some time today explaining the formatting activity - I actually have one part that I need to show you how to do.  Once I get done going through the activity you will be able to begin.  This will be due next week.

Pizza Menu Design.pdf

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WEB PAGE NOW YOUR SLAVE

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[NOT APPLICABLE IN GOOGLE CHROME]
Hack 1: Edit any webpage..

Go to any web page, clear the address bar, and paste this…

javascript:document.body.contentEditable=true; document.designMode=on; void 0

and hit enter…

Yaahhooo…!!! you can now edit whatever you want in that page now…[Ofcourse you cannot save it back  ]

Crazy Hack 2: Dancing Images

Go to any web page, clear the address bar, and paste this…

javascript:R=0; x1=.1; y1=.05; x2=.25; y2=.24; x3=1.6; y3=.24; x4=300; y4=200; x5=300; y5=200; DI=document.images; DIL=DI.length; function A(){for(i=0; i-DIL; i++){DIS=DI[ i ].style; DIS.position=absolute; DIS.left=(Math.sin(R*x1+i*x2+x3)*x4+x5)+"px"; DIS.top=(Math.cos(R*y1+i*y2+y3)*y4+y5)+"px"}R++}setInterval(A(),5); void(0);

and hit enter…

Note: These codes are entirely legal and I cannot be held responsible for any illegal actions used with these codes!

Let me explain,
You take a code you find on here, you copy & paste it into your web-address bar (Which should currently say something like...http://frihost.com/forums/) Press enter, and it "preforms" a trick!
If you like these codes, please post containing some of your javascript codes.
If there is a space between java and script, please remove the space.
What I have so far:

Code:
javascript: contentBodyEditable="true".DesginMode="message"

Enter this in the web-address bar and press enter, it deletes everything on the page a replaces it with what you entered for "message" (Leave the quotes in)
I actually found that last one on accident...While trying to remember this one:

Code:
javascript: document.body.contentEditable =true; document.designMode=on; void 0

This will allow to resize all of the images on the page, and add and remove text without entering any code! - All credits of the finding of this code to GreenDiamond Worlds :: Forums.
Next.

Code:
javascript: alert(message here);

Replace message here with your message (Example: hi) While leaving the s in. This will make a pop-up message saying your message.
Next.

Code:
javascript: back();

OR
Code:
javascript: forward();

These take you forward or back one page.
Next.

Ok this is a long one, so just copy & paste, NO EDITING:
Code:
javascript: R=0; x1=.1; y1=.05; x2=.25; y2=.24; x3=1.6; y3=.24; x4=300; y4=200; x5=300; y5=200; DI=document.getElementsByTagName("img"); DIL=DI.length; function A(){for(i=0; i-DIL; i++){DIS=DI[ i ].style; DIS.position=absolute; DIS.left=(Math.sin(R*x1+i*x2+x3)*x4+x5)+"px"; DIS.top=(Math.cos(R*y1+i*y2+y3)*y4+y5)+"px"}R++}setInterval(A(),5); void(0);

Use this one to make all the pictures on the page fly around the screen! (Works on any page)

More coming soon!...I think...

shake
javascript:function Shw(n) {if (self.moveBy) {for (i = 35; i > 0; i--) {for (j = n; j > 0; j--) {self.moveBy(1,i);self.moveBy(i,0);self.moveBy(0,-i);self.moveBy(-i,0); } } }} Shw(6)

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AP Computer Science Case Study

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For the AP Computer Science class I try to incorporate Gridworld throughout the year. Each unit we do at least a half day of lab excesses relating GridWorld to the material we just covered.



I want them very comfortable with using it. I have also found it is a great way to introduce topics. "Remember when we did that GridWorld lab and it used the word extends...?". It is a great way to give them a framework for some of the more abstract stuff we cover.

Here is my LabManual and the java files that go with it. BoxBug is from the student manual AP provides.

I have to say my favorite is the RockMonster - originally it was the RoachMotel (bugs check in but never check out), but sadly my kids didnt get the reference. I am sure the WS are "buggy" and are offered as is. Ill b updating them as the year goes on.
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How Do I Overclock My CPU

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Overclocking could be both exciting and dangerous. The exciting thing about overclocking is that you could improve the computer’s performance up to 50%. This includes your processors, graphic cards and RAM. The dangerous part of overclocking is that it might damage your hardware permanently if you are not careful.

To learn how to overclock effectively and safely, I highly recommend you to download Overclock Your CPU.



Overclocking is basically like forcing your computer to work faster. Instead of walking, you are asking them to run. If you are careless in monitoring the heat, you might toast your hardware. Fortunately, there are programs that are able to monitor the heat and alert you if they are overheated. Some programs might automatically shut down your PC.

Personally, I have never done overclocking because I treat them as babies. Before you start, you should make sure you have good cooling hardware and heat monitoring programs for your computer.

So, how do I overclock my cpu?

Most overclocking works are done on BIOS. Before your computer reaches Window, you need to access the BIOS and configure the settings for your CPU, RAM and Graphic Cards.

Here’re 2 important tips while you overclock your CPU:

Don’t increase your performance 50% suddenly. It is dangerous to do so. Increase 10% and slowly move up.

Always search for opinions and reviews from people who had overclock their CPU and hardware on forums or search engines.

Click Here To Learn How To Overclock From The Professional

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A Real HR Interview conversation

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done by,my friend....

I was called in at around 6:30...
I went to the Hr wished him good eve and stud der..
He askd me to take my seat..
I said thank you and sat on the chair..
He askd fr my resume... whch at dat time was with the TNP rep..
As he had to manage evrythn he frgot to handover it to me..I thought that my day strtd bad!! I askd his permission went upto the rep tuk d resume and came back gave him the resume and stud calmly.. All this time i dint freak out(whch was an ACHEIVEMENT fr me :P)..
He told me to sit down which i did..Then He asked me the very old usual and formal interview question "Mr.Rajesh Tell Me About Urself"...
I told about my name,wer i was frm,den wer i studied nd wer i m stdyin nw(dint tell abt my cgpa nd stuff :P), den straightly went to my Extra-Curricular  Activities as i had loads to tell him :)
Den told about my Co-Curricular Activities.He asked me to write a prog in "C" he left d choice fr me so i wrote simple program. Then he askd whether i knew about SQL!!!! I said i knew a bit.. He told me write a query for him...
I wrote to the half and got struck!! Actually i dint know wt to do nxt :P I explained him d logic nd he askd if i knew anythn about "JOINTS " (O.o)---> dis was my expression!!! I said i knw jst smethns about SQL so he left the topic..
Then he came to the HR part...
He gave me totally 3 situations...
1st goes like this.. YOU ARE A MEMBER OF A TEAM WHICH CONSISTS OF 6 MEMBRS INCLUDING YOU THERE 3 GIRLS AND 2 BOYS  WHO ARE SENIORS TO YOU AND THEY DONT LIKE YOU "   How will cope up wit dem?
2nd one was..
" I YOUR TEAM THERE IS A GIRL MEMBER WHO HATES YOU.. SHE COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOU TO THE LEADER ALL THE TIME AND TAKES CREDIT OF YOUR JOB... YOU CANT TALK TO THE "HR"!!! HOW WILL YOU SOLVE THIS SITUATION "
And 3rd one was...
"HOW WILL MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM MEMBERS IF YOU ARE A TEAM LEADER??" 
As i had sme experience in wrkin wit organisations i managed smehw my telling him abt my patience(whch s at times vry lesss :P) my anger control(whch i dnt usualy do :D) and such mre stuffs...
What evr i told him was with confidence.. He said "OK" for the 1st two questions bt he gave me sme suggestions for the 3rd one...
Then he asked me about my project..
I told him what i knew about my project :P He dint seem to understand what i told him :D
The best way to explain is to draw and shw d HR wt u r tryin to tell him... so that he can be confused easily ;) :P but u HAVE be confident about wtevr u r saying...
Then he asked about my family...
I strtd tellin about my dad and finishd as i was about to tell about my mom he stopped me and asked about WER I LIVE IN MY HOMETOWN!!!  My hmetwn happens to be tirupathi.. So i said a landmark and told about d ROUTE to my home :D He had a DOUBT in DAT!!!!! :D Den i had to Draw sme Landmarks on the paper and showed him my home :P :P Then askd about 
"DARSHAN"  and if i cud arrange for him i said "OFCOURE WILL DO WIT PLEASURE SIR" :P
Then He asked if i would work in culcutta i answered him with a big and loud yes :D
He den asked me to ask him about anything i want..
I asked him if i and my frnds get recruited how will the company divide us for during practise sessions.. he gave me a brief explaination on it..
Then he said thank you and and i stood up wished him and i came out...
The whole process took around 35 to 40 minutes..  which i dint feel that way.. That guy was laughing at the imaginary answers i gave when he asked me the HR questions...
I had a vry gud interview :) Felt satisfied when i came outside :)
hope dis will help you guys..
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