Objectives:
*Express numbers using some of: binary, hexadecimal, BCD and ASCII.
*Explain some data types.
*Explain some logic gates and write truth tables.
*Describe in detail number systems, logic, logic operators and data types.
This morning I realised that the seating plan had changed, this felt like it was a good adjustment. As for starters, Zoë showed us a video about how Viv may beat Siri in terms of usefulness as Viv gives direct answers rather than search engine searches. Personally, I am all for intelligent features but I do believe too much artificialness would be dangerous.
For the entire of the morning, Zoë taught us the remaining parts required for U24_A1T3, which is also a pass criteria. She covered the different kinds of codes with us, including binary, hexadecimal, binary coded decimal and ASCII. Since we know most of this prior to learning with Emily, everyone understood what it means and does and therefore this is a strength.
Additionally, we then split up into pairs and researched about different logical operators and numbers in terms of data types. These were the AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR gates and Integer, Fixed Point, Floating Point and Double data types. For this part, I felt like I did not get enough information from the presentations from other pairs, but the good thing is that Zoë went through it again and that I can always research furthermore.
Until Lunch, I worked on U24_A1T3 as much as possible and ended up finishing explaining the different types of code and begun on logical operators. After Lunch a man named Ze (hope I spelt it right) came in and taught us for around half an hour. His teaching were about the IPv4 addressing, its application in home network and short comings of the system. There were instances that he covered I understood, such as about binary (again) and the different kinds of classes. However, since it was quite short, it was a lot to process and I didn't understand everything. Plus, my interest in the technical side is not the biggest as much as I try, therefore there's a limit to how much I can take in. Nonetheless, it was a good change and if he becomes a tutor I think we will learn a lot more than what we believe.
Reflecting on today, it has been an amazing day with good productivity. I really think the seating plan change helped. Over the weekends, I am going to work on U24_A1T3 and get assignment one completed overall and ready for U24_A2. I will also work on art for the upcoming competition.
Thank you! Bye.
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