SOFT6008 Class 03

We looked at the Random Image example. This example is tricky because of the escaped quotes.

I asked student to try this for themselves but using their own images and naming convention. Using my naming convention doesn't demonstrate much understand of what's going on.

I asked student to try the time based image exercise. Any well known landmark would be suitable, as images are likely easy to come by.

I messed up the video so the quality of the podcast is very poor.

SOFT6008 Class 02

I asked students to ensure they knew how to subscribe to the module podcast at
http://mcom.cit.ie/staff/computing/cmanning/soft6008.xml

However it took student so long to log into the machines that we got straight down to business once they did. In addition, some machine in that lab have no sound. I logged both problems with the Service Desk.

I talked about what JavaScript is and is not.

We did the Time Based Greeting example.

I asked students to type in this code and see it working. Many students got to see first hand just how fussy JavaScript is, and just how difficult it is to debug.

I messed up the video recording so the quality of the podcast is very poor.

SOFT6008 Class 01

Welcome to Interactive Web Development.

There are more then 20 students in this class so when the numbers finalize we might have to modify the timetable to accommodate a second lab group.

There was no projector in C134x so class was short.

After introducing myself I gave a very quick introduction to JavaScript and answered some questions.

Free Choice Module

Instructions for free choice module registration should be sent tomorrow

Colin Manning, Dept. of Computing
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Visit to Lannion

I was in Lannion earlier his week.

Details later

LRC Meeting

I had my first meeting of the Learning Resources Committee today. It was very interesting. The people involved are very keen.

We looked a bit at the terms of reference of the LRC. They are a bit old now.

We talked about Blackboard.

There's a lot of overlap between the membership of the LRC and the Teaching & Learning Unit.

COMP7004 Computing Ethics class podcasts

I plan to use podcasts extensively for this module. I recommend using iTunes to subscribe to the podcasts, but any other RSS reader should be fine too.

The URL for the class podcast is

http://mcom.cit.ie/staff/computing/cmanning/comp7004/comp7004.xml

This podcast will deliver digital copies of the class where appropriate and copies of slides and (some) handouts. There are two downloads available already so that students can test their set-up is working correctly.

In addition to subscribing to the course podcast listed above, students should subscribe to the this custom podcast of radio programs from various media organisations around the world.

http://huffduffer.com/tags/cit-comp7004/rss

If you need help using iTunes please let me know.

COMP6021 Exam

The final was on 15 December (Wednesday morning)

The solutions and marking scheme are now available online. However if you are still studying for exams do not waste time pouring over solutions to exams you have already take. There will be time for that later.

The results will not be published until some time in January. I won't have anything further to say until then.

Except that it's been a pleasure doing business with you.

Good luck with the rest of your exams.

Games Research Survey

A masters student in Computing, conducting research in the area of ethics in the virtual world, has a brief (5 tickbox) question survey directed at people who play online games, such as Second Life and World of Warcraft, etc. The anonymous survey is a part of an investigation into the relationships formed between gamers and their avatars.

If possible, please complete the survey. It will only take a couple of seconds. Feel free to forward the survey link onto anyone that you feel might be relevant.

Survey Link:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BHZ9JDY

If you have any further questions, or input, the student in question, James O'Sullivan, can be contacted at james.c.osullivan@mycit.ie

COMP7004 Textbook

Ethics & Technology by Tavani is the recommended textbook for this course. ISBN:978-0470509500

The Second Edition of this book will also suffice. A copy of the second edition is available in the library.

COMP6021 Re: Exam format?

Hi
There won't generally be much mixing up of topics in any one question. For the most part it's one question = one topic.
Colin M
Colin Manning, Dept. of Computing
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
On 14 Dec 2010, at 14:02, *********wrote:
> So any chance you could tell me what format the exam will be in, like 4 questions do 2 etc. and will each question be a mix of topics or topic specific.

COMP7004 Useful sites

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner


Digital Rights Ireland

COMP7004 Recommended Podcasts

Students taking this module are expected to familiarize themselves with current ethical issues facing the computing profession and the wider society. The issue of privacy is often discussed in the media. These podcasts and websites often discuss topics relevant to this modules. Interested students should subscribe to them.

Marketplace Tech Report podcast site sitefeed

NPR Technology podcast site

BBC Technology News site

Podcast of Stories about "Privacy" from NPR

Not as useful for this class, but still very interesting:
On The Media podcast site

COMP7004 Computing Ethics

The CRN for this module is 21108.

Students should check their mail in mid January for instructions from the registrar's office on how to register.

SOFT6001 Last Chance for Assessment 3

Any student who missed Assessemnt 3 should immediately contact Colin by e-mail or SMS. I expect there will be an opportunity to sit the assessment some day this week.

SOFT6001 Student Comments

Please feel free to leave comments on the course.

SOFT6001 Week 12

We had an in-class written exam.

I didn't get a chance to properly say goodbye to people. It's been a pleasure working with you. Good luck with your other exams and future plans. I may yet darken your door again, some time in the future.

COMP6021 Tutorials

If any students in this module are interested in having a tutorial, please let me know in advance.

SOFT6001 Extreme Weather

Some students may find it difficult to make it to class for the assessment on Thursday night. Students should not take unnecessary risks in order to make it to the exam.

I plan to offer a further opportunity to sit the assessment some time next week. However, it would be foolish for any student to use this as an opportunity to put off the exam. There is no guarantee that the exam will be on a day or at time that suits you.

So come if you can. Don't come if you can't do so safely.

CMOD6001 Student Comments

Please leave comments on this module. What worked for you? What didn't?

They can be anonymous if you like. And you can wait until after you get your final results too.