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Christian Approach to Technology and Media Paper - Turn in here.

Posted On: Tue, 2008-05-13 15:07 by mrschmid

 You'll post your final paper (1 word document or pdf) to this post by 3:30 pm on Friday, May 16. Name your file in the following way: TechApproach_XXX.doc or TechApproach_XXX.pdf where XXX are your initials. 5% will be deducted if your file is named incorrectly.

Bonus policy: 5% bonus will be added to your grade for each day that the paper is turned in early (up to 5%). A day early consists of being submitted by 3:30 pm the day prior. Bonus will not be rewarded for obviously rushed or incomplete work.

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Weekly Technology Quiz #7 - How Firewalls Work

Posted On: Mon, 2008-05-12 14:47 by mrschmid

Firewall (this article is in pdf form so it can be read at school). If you have problems opening the pdf, try Sumatra PDF reader.
Read the attached pdf pages on firewalls and take the following quiz
Quiz

 

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Weekly Technology Quiz #6 - How a Cable Modem Works

Posted On: Tue, 2008-05-06 13:56 by mrschmid

How a Cable Modem Works – Quiz
How a Cable Modem Works Article
Cable Modem Quiz
Remember, be sure you are happy with the quiz before you submit. The first quiz results sent to me will count as the grade for the quiz.

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Christian Approach to Technology and Media Due May 16

Posted On: Mon, 2008-05-05 15:06 by mrschmid
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Functions in Python

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-28 14:49 by mrschmid

Functions

 So far we’ve been using built in functions such as int() and raw_input(), but now it’s time for us to create our own functions. By creating functions we will save us time and money (well not actually any money, but saving time is nice). We can create small working functions and use them multiple times throughout our program. We can also reuse functions between programs.

 

Defining Functions

We define a function by using the following line-

Def functionname():

Anything indented under the def command will be part of the function.

The next line is documentation. Text in triple quotes will explain what the function does.

Complete the instructions program

 

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Weekly Technology Quiz #5 - How a VPN Works

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-28 14:26 by mrschmid

How a VPN Works – Quiz
How a VPN Works Article
VPN Quiz
Remember, be sure you are happy with the quiz before you submit. The first quiz results sent to me will count as the grade for the quiz.

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For Loops, Slicing and Tuples

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-21 14:47 by mrschmid

Invinite Loop For Loops:

While loops continue until a condition is met. For loops continue through a sequence. For each item or step the for loop will continue. For loops can replace those while counting loops that we had used before.

Loopy String

Counter Program

This counter program uses the for loop with the range() function. The range function returns a range of numbers from the starting value to the ending value. A step number can be used that will count by that number (fives for example). Range(starting value, ending value, step by value)

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Numb3rs - Computer Surveillance - Worksheet

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-21 14:26 by mrschmid

Numb3rs Worksheet - Due 4/27

Numbers LogoWe'll be watching this show and completing a worksheet today. Get the Numb3rs worksheet You can print it off and hand write the answers, or type the answers in the word document and print it with your answers in the document. If you type, use a smaller or different font to distinguish between the worksheet and your answers.
Episode Info.
Computer surveillance
TEMPEST
Compromising emanations: eavesdropping risks of computer displays

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Weekly Technology Quiz #4 - How Encryption Works

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-21 13:24 by mrschmid

How Encryption Works – Quiz
How Encryption Works Article
Encryption Quiz
Remember, be sure you are happy with the quiz before you submit. The first quiz results sent to me will count as the grade for the quiz.

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Work for the week of 4/21-4/25

Posted On: Mon, 2008-04-21 13:05 by mrschmid

While I'm out with the sophomore class for the week, you'll complete the following assignments:
1) For Loops practices and exercises (will be checked on Monday, 4/28)
2) WQoftW #4 - Encryption (Quiz submitted or emailed by the end of class on Friday, 4/25
3) Numb3rs worksheet (Printed and handed in to substitute by the end of class on Friday, 4/25

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