Journal compiled by Maziely Crisostomo Thursday September 15, 2005

We heard a cassette on responsibility

We learned to take responsibility, be positive.

Winners take responsibility.

Self employment, think as if you are working for your self.

Have "Self Dedication"

Now we review assignments.

 

Assignment Strategies

*3 assignments each worth 10 points, we divided into 3 parts the first is the material from the book 4 points, 3 points go with you and class discussion, last 3 points is research (internet, and other resources).

*Every assignment must be one page, double space, and 12 font size.

 

How many character is in one page? 46x73= 3,358

Algorithm by Hassan (classmate)

Original computer papers had 25 lines and 80 characters

 

Measurements

How many byte is 1 character? 8 bits is 1 byte

How many byte is 1 letter? 8 bits

How many kilo is  2,000 byte? 2 kilobyte

How many kilo is one byte? 1,000 kilo

How many byte is 1 megabyte? 1,000 byte

How many megabyte is in one gigabyte? 1,000 megabyte

Kilo is not 1,000 in computer. But 1,024 because 2 to the power of 10.

 

Time 2:10pm

First assignment was on page xiii preface What is wrong? Put your fear aside.

 

Extreme sport how do you control your fear. Example Glider

***The best assignment gets double coupons (20 points).***

Second assignment was character and code. Page 3

 

How do you restart the computer? ctrl+alt+delete these three represent one character.

Ctrl + printscreen will copy everything you have on your screen on clipboard and you will be able to paste it.

 

Third assignment is What is algorithm? Page number 100

 

Fourth assignment is Read page 15-19 Magic (power) and Mysteries (puzzle). Pg 17 is about Mystery.

 

As a teacher Ebrahimi has characteristics as knowledge and interaction and Humor. He like to add humor, a little spice to the lessons.

 

class adjourned by listening to tape about time management 2:27pm.

 write goals down in details

put your heart into success

you can tell how successful you will be by how you bounce back

commit your self to long life learning

never stop learning