Only 5 students on class
Met with groups in so far as that was meaningful
Group NB
plot sorted
nothing implemented
time to go with whatever plan there is by the end of today
Group CD
lots of good ideas still floating around
need to pin down the clouds and make some drinking water
time to start doing and start assigning some tasks
start thinking about the player experience
Friday, November 18, 2011
CMOD6001 COM1 Class
I met with the groups for an update
Group B
3/3
plot sorted
just need to implement everything now
an excused absence for 25/11
Group C
4/4
plot done. props organized
working on clues. sounds interesting.
site specific. and someone will need to run it on the day
if it doesn't all go right on the night it won't be for lack of effort
Group D
some group issues that need to be addressed
I am splitting this group into two . I'm not happy about this. But there doesn't seem to be an option at this stage. Group K and Group L. The tossed for the two Finns that came with the old group.
Group K
2 students nos
Group L
2 + 1 now
Group E
4/4
Group F
3/4
ideas a plenty
nothing implemented
plot organized
need to get a move it
Group Y
1/4 in
this student is leaving to join another group
I'm not happy but there doesn't seem to be much choice.
Group W
2/4
plot almost sorted
some implementation started
need more suspects. 2 not enough
I can host pages, but there's a turn around time
Finn on board but not very technical
Group X
1/4
But group seems to be doing OK
Nothing really done yet. running out of time
Group B
3/3
plot sorted
just need to implement everything now
an excused absence for 25/11
Group C
4/4
plot done. props organized
working on clues. sounds interesting.
site specific. and someone will need to run it on the day
if it doesn't all go right on the night it won't be for lack of effort
Group D
some group issues that need to be addressed
I am splitting this group into two . I'm not happy about this. But there doesn't seem to be an option at this stage. Group K and Group L. The tossed for the two Finns that came with the old group.
Group K
2 students nos
Group L
2 + 1 now
Group E
4/4
Group F
3/4
ideas a plenty
nothing implemented
plot organized
need to get a move it
Group Y
1/4 in
this student is leaving to join another group
I'm not happy but there doesn't seem to be much choice.
Group W
2/4
plot almost sorted
some implementation started
need more suspects. 2 not enough
I can host pages, but there's a turn around time
Finn on board but not very technical
Group X
1/4
But group seems to be doing OK
Nothing really done yet. running out of time
CMOD6001 DWEB1
Less than half of the class was in. But there seemed to be a few almost complete groups. So some groups got some work done. I met with each group for an update
Group WA
2/2 students in
Planning some sort of board game. I think this is a bit limiting
not maybe time enough to do something more interesting
Group WO
1 student in
nothing new since last week
group doesn't seem to be getting get much done
student who is in probably needs to get moving without the others
Group WB
4/4 in
Finn is in place and working away with the group
need to get a move on
some cool ideas
make decisions today!
Group WM
2/4 in
wanted to use recent actual murders, but I advised against it
sounds very complicated
think about the players' experience and how it works
not much time left for planning. time to execute the plan
Group WN
4/5
plot sorted. sounds a bit elaborate
need to pin things down today and then go execute whatever plan there is
Group WE
3/5 in
scenario well developed. sounds good.
but need to figure how to implement it
Group WA
2/2 students in
Planning some sort of board game. I think this is a bit limiting
not maybe time enough to do something more interesting
Group WO
1 student in
nothing new since last week
group doesn't seem to be getting get much done
student who is in probably needs to get moving without the others
Group WB
4/4 in
Finn is in place and working away with the group
need to get a move on
some cool ideas
make decisions today!
Group WM
2/4 in
wanted to use recent actual murders, but I advised against it
sounds very complicated
think about the players' experience and how it works
not much time left for planning. time to execute the plan
Group WN
4/5
plot sorted. sounds a bit elaborate
need to pin things down today and then go execute whatever plan there is
Group WE
3/5 in
scenario well developed. sounds good.
but need to figure how to implement it
CMOD6001 Project Submission Times
Completed projects should be submitted to Colin on 30 November during the following times
ITS/ITM 1200-1230 C170
ITS/ITM 1300-1400 C123c
DWEB1 1400-1430 B219
DCOM1 1300-1400 C123c
DNET1 1300-1400 C123c
COM1 1300-1400 C123c
Details of the project event on Friday 02 December will be finalized soon. All students will be expected to attend this event.
ITS/ITM 1300-1400 C123c
DWEB1 1400-1430 B219
DCOM1 1300-1400 C123c
DNET1 1300-1400 C123c
COM1 1300-1400 C123c
Details of the project event on Friday 02 December will be finalized soon. All students will be expected to attend this event.
CMOD6001 Essay Feedback
I believe I've given feedback on all of the essays now. If I've missed yours please e-mail me and I'll get to it.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
CMOD6001 ITS/ITM Class
Skype sessions with IUT and I met with groups
Group R
Story in progress
Need to get a move on
Group H
Plot sorted
Just need to work on details
Group G
Just 1 student in
Unable to provide update
Group S
Plans not very far advanced but work progressing
Plenty if imagination in evidence, but work needs to be done to deliver
Group Q
Basic plot done
Group V
Plans well advanced
Group R
Story in progress
Need to get a move on
Group H
Plot sorted
Just need to work on details
Group G
Just 1 student in
Unable to provide update
Group S
Plans not very far advanced but work progressing
Plenty if imagination in evidence, but work needs to be done to deliver
Group Q
Basic plot done
Group V
Plans well advanced
CMOD6001 DNET/DCOM
I asked student to meet in their groups and work on the project.
I met with groups for an update
Group CB
2 students in
No real story yet
Have been thinking about it but progress is slow
Group CD
2 students in
Using dinner party structure where players take on roles. That takes a lot of set up and planning
Group CE
Only 1 in
He is moving to another group. Be sure to send me the details
Group NA
2 in
Still working in ideas
A but cryptic
No plans to use real world objects
Need to think a bit more
We knocked around a few ideas
Group NB
3 students in
Plot sorted. Sounds good
On track
I met with groups for an update
Group CB
2 students in
No real story yet
Have been thinking about it but progress is slow
Group CD
2 students in
Using dinner party structure where players take on roles. That takes a lot of set up and planning
Group CE
Only 1 in
He is moving to another group. Be sure to send me the details
Group NA
2 in
Still working in ideas
A but cryptic
No plans to use real world objects
Need to think a bit more
We knocked around a few ideas
Group NB
3 students in
Plot sorted. Sounds good
On track
CMOD6001 Game Requirements
We've talk a lot in class about what the game might look like and how it might work. But it's a good idea to write a few things down.
If you are doing the standard kind of game we discussed you'll need at a minimum:
If you are doing the standard kind of game we discussed you'll need at a minimum:
- a setup clue that explains the scenario and what happened
- at least 10 individual clues
- a whodunnit video that explains who did what and why and how the clues add up to that conclusion (probably in a sealed envelope)
- minimum of 5 suspects
- a printout of all the QR codes and where they go, just in case there's a problem reading them
- submit it in a shoe box (if it fits)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
CMOD6001 Referencing and Project
We had a good discussion of the referencing handout and the game project in a class during the week. All encore performances weren't as good, so interested students might ant to download it.
cmod6001-com1-20111115.m4a
cmod6001-com1-20111115.m4a
CMOD6001 DWEB1
Group list
FI
Essay resubmit
presentation absences
referencing and handout
questions about game assignment
FI
Essay resubmit
presentation absences
referencing and handout
questions about game assignment
CMOD6001 ITS/ITM Class
I gave a handout on referencing and we went through it.
I talked a bit about the essay resubmissions. Some students were genuinely surprised that the plagiarism flag went up on their papers. That's why copying and pasting is so dangerous. You can sometime forget to reference, or not be clear on what was your own and what was borrowed.
We discussed the game project a bit, but there were very few questions.
There will be presentations during next Monday's lab class. Thursday's class will be used for IUT meetings.
I talked a bit about the essay resubmissions. Some students were genuinely surprised that the plagiarism flag went up on their papers. That's why copying and pasting is so dangerous. You can sometime forget to reference, or not be clear on what was your own and what was borrowed.
We discussed the game project a bit, but there were very few questions.
There will be presentations during next Monday's lab class. Thursday's class will be used for IUT meetings.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Microsoft Academic Alliance
The Microsoft Academic alliance is a programme that gives softwrae free to students. It has the usual developer tools that students use for programming. But there is also some interesting cool stuff.
Microsoft® Expression® Studio takes your creative possibilities to a new level. The professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression Studio give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality—whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content.
Songsmith generates musical accompaniment to match a singer's voice. Just choose a musical style, sing into your PC's microphone, and Songsmith will create backing music for you. Then share your songs with your friends and family, post your songs online, or create your own music videos.
XNA Game Studio 4.0 is a programming environment that allows you to use Visual Studio to create games for Windows Phone, the Xbox 360 console, and Windows-based computers. XNA Game Studio includes the XNA Framework, which is a set of managed libraries designed for game development based on Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The visual nature of the language allows for rapid design iteration using only an Xbox game controller for input (mouse/keyboard input is also supported).
Microsoft® Expression® Studio takes your creative possibilities to a new level. The professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression Studio give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality—whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content.
Songsmith generates musical accompaniment to match a singer's voice. Just choose a musical style, sing into your PC's microphone, and Songsmith will create backing music for you. Then share your songs with your friends and family, post your songs online, or create your own music videos.
XNA Game Studio 4.0 is a programming environment that allows you to use Visual Studio to create games for Windows Phone, the Xbox 360 console, and Windows-based computers. XNA Game Studio includes the XNA Framework, which is a set of managed libraries designed for game development based on Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The visual nature of the language allows for rapid design iteration using only an Xbox game controller for input (mouse/keyboard input is also supported).
SOFT7001 Class
I arrived a bit late.
I met with students and they showed me what they have done so far.
Some issues that came up.
The requirement not to use too many classes is not a total ban. Obviously the menu list is going to be a different class of list
Yo don't need to specifically check for iPhones. Below a certain width or height we can presume we are in mobile phone territory
I met with students and they showed me what they have done so far.
Some issues that came up.
The requirement not to use too many classes is not a total ban. Obviously the menu list is going to be a different class of list
Yo don't need to specifically check for iPhones. Below a certain width or height we can presume we are in mobile phone territory
CMOD6001 COM1 Lab A
Group Y gave a presentation on Internet Crime but only one student was present.
I emailed on URLs for YouTube videos of the presentations but actually most of this group's ones have yet to be uploaded.
I emailed on URLs for YouTube videos of the presentations but actually most of this group's ones have yet to be uploaded.
CMOD6001 ITS/ITM
I told students about the re-submission opportunities for the paper
Students in this group are keen to see the recordings of their presentations, so they said it was OK for me to post the URLs a comments to the group blog. I went back to my office and started uploading some more.
When I cam back I met with the groups to get an update on the game project
Group T
Nothing done yet
Get moving
Group S
Nothing done yet
Get moving
Group Q
Nothing done yet
Group R
ideas. But still thinking about it. Nerds to be pinned down soon
Students in this group are keen to see the recordings of their presentations, so they said it was OK for me to post the URLs a comments to the group blog. I went back to my office and started uploading some more.
When I cam back I met with the groups to get an update on the game project
Group T
Nothing done yet
Get moving
Group S
Nothing done yet
Get moving
Group Q
Nothing done yet
Group R
ideas. But still thinking about it. Nerds to be pinned down soon
CMOD6001 DWEB1 Lab A
I asked students to check the information on the group list. I've been having a hard time keeping up with changes in group composition. I offered to send around a list of Metropolia students, but everyone seems to be OK. I told students about the feedback available on turnitin. Not everyone is done yet.
I met with the groups for an update on the game
Group WO
Has done some work in the mechanics
No plot device yet. Need to work on that
No FI guy yet
Need to get cracking
Group WM
Have a FI. Working away
No plot yet
Group WM
Plot nearly done.
No FI yet
Group WL
Just 2 really in the group
Group going to split up
I met with the groups for an update on the game
Group WO
Has done some work in the mechanics
No plot device yet. Need to work on that
No FI guy yet
Need to get cracking
Group WM
Have a FI. Working away
No plot yet
Group WM
Plot nearly done.
No FI yet
Group WL
Just 2 really in the group
Group going to split up
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