Blog 18 Third Answer

• How can a computer programmer best create a program designed to teach kindergarteners problem solving?
• Effective subject integration into common core so all things taught in a programming manner tie into core classes
• The programming course must apply to the common core standards that are being implemented so that the programming "has a purpose that is apparent"
• By effectively integrating students will be able to learn more about computers and function better in current society.
• Programming will allow students to create better work within their school years and never be held back by what a program "cannot do"
• Programming will also allow for problem based learning, even when the school is not and iPoly-like PBL school
• Interview 3
• I believe that this is my most important answer actually. 

Blog 10: Senior Project: The Holiday

1.  It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you over the break with your senior project?

This wasn't specifically for my senior project, but over the break I had to set up parental controls for my brother's computer. In the process of setting these up, I realized there was no white list (allow list) for the windows user account control (UAC)  There were a few programs on my brothers computer that we wanted him to be able to use that windows blocked, so rather than having to type the administrator password every time he used a program, I created a program to do it for me. 

2.  What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

The time it takes to create "simple" programs, all because of the time it takes to learn all aspects of the code behind it. The source of what I learned stemmed from the 5 hours that it took to write 16 functional lines of code. 

3.  If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

Probably my mentor just to see a programmers viewpoint, and also teachers and parents to see the viewpoints of those who work with young children to see what they believe would work.

EQ

1.   Review this.  Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
Essential Question 
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question.  The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic.  An essential question must:

• Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
• Takes a stance (Allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
•  Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense

I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ

2.  Review the following EQs and

• Tell us if it meets the rule of 3 criteria.
• Tell why it does or why it doesn't

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

It does, it is specific, makes sense, and allows for research and the ability to take a side.

 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

no, wording is confusing

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

no, not specific enough when describing the customer

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

no, doesn't say what the chronic pain is from or when it is located on the body.
3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.

What is the most important factor for a computer programmer to consider when creating a program designed to teach children?

Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?

What, as a computer programmer, is the most important factor to consider when creating a program for a client?

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format.  

Ease of use. If a customer has limited computer knowledge, they need to still be able to use the program.

Efficiency. A program needs to be able to do its task using the lowest resources possible and as directly as possible.

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ? 

My mentor.

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you volunteering, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

My mentor is Richard Hartlein, and I am working with State Collection Services. I am going over reports and programs created using a facs system and seeing how they are executed. It allows me to actually create programs for people with the help of my mentor and see what factors we need to consider.

Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ

So far, you have: completed your summer mentorship, started doing some research, maybe completed the interview and hopefully found a mentor.

Using what you have done so far, answer the following 5 questions (be specific and use examples)

The Pentagon: 
(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?

I have learned a lot about 2 different careers, aluminum casting, and computer programming, and i'm sure now that I do not want to do the first. Also, I have realized just how big a job learning programming languages can be.

(2) EQ Content:  Pick a piece of research or your interview.  How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?

My First source gave me a great overview about programming as a whole and how it works. I also now understand certain pieces of vocabulary such as syntax and semantics. Now that I understand much more about what the commands do, I have gained a lot of understanding  about how computers work as a whole.

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?

Finding a possible mentor and staying on top of contact with them and making sure they don't forget about me wanting them to be my mentor.

(4) What hasn't worked so far?  

Finding a mentor in the medical field was extremely challenging and in the end I changed topics because of it.Also I find that its not so much the unwilling people as the fact they have to clear it with their boss and that doesn't go quite so well.

(5) Finding Value:  

•  What is a potential question you would like to study this year?  (working EQ)
•  What do you plan to do for mentorship?  If you haven't found a mentor yet, then discuss where you are currently looking and who you are talking to to find it.  

What, as a computer programmer, is the most important factor to consider when creating a program for a client?

I plan to work with my mentor and learn to program myself. I'm currently trying to have Richard Hartlein be my mentor, and we are just waiting for it to hopefully clear with his boss.

2013 2-Hour Presentation Reflections

Literal: 

1.  (Know) What presentations did you see?  Name the topic and the person's first name.

I saw: Jorge E   Electronic Dance Music,  Jessica B   Making an Album, Marilyn G   OBGYN, Dominic Z  All Star Cheerleading (Safety), Nicholas G   Automotive Repair, Alyssa S   Yoga, Ariana K   Machine Programming, Emma S   Yearbook, Ricardo M   Drifting, Darlene D   Cancer Survivors, Daniel L   Car Audio, Cheryl W   Veterinarian Oncology, and Mr. Hedman's AMAZING two hour presentation.

2.  (Need to know) What questions do you have that haven't been answered about the project? 

How much does each part of the presentation count for? For example, is making time 20% of the grade or 50%? is professionalism 10% or 70%? Also, when do we find out who is grading our presentation? And do the activities have a time that they need to reach?

Interpretive:

3. What has the most important part of the senior project based on what you are seeing in the 2-hour presentations?

I believe the most important part of the senior project is really learing the technical aspects of what you are studying so that you can easily make time. Also, it really looks professional when you can answer any question that is presented to you.

Applied:

4. What topic are you considering doing and why?

I am considering doing some kind of Nursing because that is the career that I would like to shoot for in the future.