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  • Topic 1

    • Opened: Saturday, 1 July 2023, 12:00 AM

       

      Assignments:

      1. Research and present on the evolution of technology.
      2. Explore different types of hardware and software.
      3. Conduct basic troubleshooting exercises.
      4. Reflect on the ethical implications of technology.
      5. Create a personal technology plan for staying updated and adapting to new advancements.

      Keywords: Evolution of technology, hardware, software, troubleshooting, ethical implications, technology plan, adaptation, advancements.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 1: Research and Present on the Evolution of Technology
      Step-by-step Instructions:
      1. Research about the evolution of technology starting from the Industrial Revolution up to the present day. Include innovations like the internet, smartphones, AI, and more in your study.
      2. Comparison: Talk about how the present technology is a result of certain evolutionary phases.
      3. Prepare a presentation that efficiently summaries your findings.
      4. Include graphics and a timeline to illustrate the evolution of technology overtime for a better understanding.
      5. Present it virtually and make sure to have a reflection and a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

       

      Assignment 2: Explore different types of Hardware and Software
      Step-by-step Instructions:
      1. Start by familiarizing yourself with different types of hardware such as laptops, desktop computers, servers, networking equipment, etc.
      2. For each type of hardware, provide a brief description and their applications.
      3. Move to software types. Explore different categories such as system software, programming software and application software.
      4. Investigate popular examples for each software category and their usage.
      5. Compile your findings into a report and share this for discussion and review.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 3: Conduct basic Troubleshooting Exercises
      Step-by-step Instructions: 
      1. Identify a common technological issue, e.g., slow computer, no internet connection, malfunctioning application, etc.
      2. Utilize resources to find out possible solutions for the identified issue.
      3. Document your step-by-step troubleshooting process.
      4. Conduct the same process on a different problem to gauge your learning and understanding.
      5. Write a reflection on your problem-solving experience.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 4: Reflect on the Ethical Implications of Technology 
      Step-by-step Instructions:
      1. Investigate cases where technology has created ethical dilemma, e.g., privacy violation, misinformation distribution on social media, AI decision-making bias, etc. 
      2. Analyze these instances and understand the ethical issues involved.
      3. In a reflection paper, discuss how technology might be causing these issues and what might be potential solutions.
      4. Consider the balance between technological advancement and ethical standards. 

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 5: Create a Personal Technology Plan for Staying Updated and Adapting to New Advancements
      Step-by-step Instructions:
      1. Develop your own 'technology update routine'.
      2. Identify resources you will access for learning about updates (e.g., blogs, websites, newsletters).
      3. Include a segment on how to adapt to new advancements—mention skills you need to develop or update.
      4. Write a timeline with specific months or periods to check-in and update yourself.
      5. Share your plan for feedback.

      Revised Keywords: Technological Evolution, Hardware Types, Software Categories, Technology Troubleshooting, Technology Ethics

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  • Topic 2

    • Opened: Saturday, 1 July 2023, 12:00 AM

       

      Assignments:

      1. Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build a basic website.
      2. Design and develop a responsive web application.
      3. Explore user experience (UX) design principles.
      4. Analyze and optimize website performance.
      5. Reflect on the impact of web design on user engagement.

      Keywords: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web development, responsive design, web application, user experience, UX design principles, website performance, user engagement.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 1: Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build a basic website
      Keywords: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web development

      Step-by-Step Instructions: 
      1. Study the basics of HTML, including tags, elements, and attributes.
      2. Learn about CSS properties and how they are used to style HTML elements.
      3. Start with the basics of JavaScript, focusing on variables, functions, and loops. 
      4. Create a simple HTML page with CSS styling, implement JavaScript to make it interactive.
      5. Share the created site for peer review and feedback.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 2: Design and develop a responsive web application
      Keywords: web development, responsive design, web application 

      Step-by-Step Instructions: 
      1. Study the concept of responsive design and its importance in web development. 
      2. Learn about the different ways to make a website responsive, such as using media queries in CSS.
      3. Design and develop a simple web application ensuring it is responsive.
      4. Test the application on multiple devices to ensure its responsiveness. 
      5. Share the web application for peer review, focusing on its responsiveness.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 3: Explore user experience (UX) design principles
      Keywords: user experience, UX design principles

      Step-by-Step Instructions: 
      1. Understand the basics of UX design principles such as usability, accessibility, and user interaction.
      2. Learn to incorporate these principles into web design process. 
      3. Choose a popular website, critique their application of UX design principles.
      4. Propose modifications to improve user experience, applying the principles you've learned.
      5. Share your critique and proposed modifications for feedback and discussion.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 4: Analyze and optimize website performance
      Keywords: website performance, web development

      Step-by-Step Instructions: 
      1. Learn about analyzing website performance such as loading speed. 
      2. Explore optimization strategies to improve website performance.
      3. Choose a website and analyze its current performance, identifying any areas of concern.
      4. Suggest optimizations for the website based on your analysis. 
      5. Share your analysis and optimization suggestions for peer review.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 5: Reflect on the impact of web design on user engagement
      Keywords: web design, user engagement

      Step-by-Step Instructions:
      1. Understand the relationship between good web design and user engagement.
      2. Reflect on how a website's design elements can impact user engagement.
      3. Write a short reflection paper detailing your thoughts and ideas.
      4. Include examples from your own experiences or from researched websites.
      5. Share your reflection for class discussion and feedback.

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  • Topic 3

    • Opened: Saturday, 1 July 2023, 12:00 AM

       

      Assignments:

      1. Learn data analysis techniques using tools like Python and Excel.
      2. Analyze real-world datasets and derive insights.
      3. Explore machine learning algorithms and develop predictive models.
      4. Apply natural language processing techniques to text data.
      5. Reflect on the ethical considerations of data analysis and AI.

      Keywords: Data analysis, Python, Excel, insights, machine learning, predictive models, natural language processing, text data, ethical considerations.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 1: Understanding Data Analysis Tools  
      Step 1: Start with researching extensively on Python and Excel.  
      Step 2: Learn basics of using Python for data analysis, download any necessary software and familiarize yourself with it. 
      Step 3: Master Excel by exploring its features and functionalities for data manipulation and representation. 
      Step 4: Submit a brief overview about the functions of Python and Excel in data analysis.

      Keywords: Data analysis, Python, Excel

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 2: Real-World Data Analysis 
      Step 1: Select a real-world dataset of your interest and download it.
      Step 2: Apply your learned skills in Python and Excel for data munging, cleaning and visualization.
      Step 3: Derive meaningful insights from the dataset and compile them into a report.

      Keywords: Real-world datasets, insights, Python

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 3: Machine Learning & Predictive Models 
      Step 1: Explore fundamental machine learning algorithms.
      Step 2: Select a predictive model of your choice and use a dataset to train the model using Python.
      Step 3: Test your model and document the results for submission.

      Keywords: Machine learning, predictive models, Python

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 4: Natural Language Processing 
      Step 1: Understand and research natural language processing techniques.
      Step 2: Experiment with text data using Python and practise extraction of information.
      Step 3: Submit a report outlining the techniques applied and insights derived from the text data.

      Keywords: Natural language processing, text data, Python

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 5: Ethical Considerations 
      Step 1: Study potential ethical issues concerning data analysis and AI.
      Step 2: Reflect on how misuse of data and AI can negatively affect individuals and societies.
      Step 3: Submit a reflective essay on the importance of ethical considerations in data analysis and AI.

      Keywords: Ethical considerations, data analysis, AI

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  • Topic 4

    • Opened: Saturday, 1 July 2023, 12:00 AM

       

      Assignments:

      1. Study different types of cyber threats and security measures.
      2. Analyze vulnerabilities and perform risk assessments.
      3. Develop a cybersecurity plan for personal or organizational use.
      4. Explore privacy issues in the digital age.
      5. Reflect on the importance of ethical behavior in cybersecurity.

      Keywords: Cyber threats, security measures, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, cybersecurity plan, privacy issues, digital age, ethical behavior, data protection, risk management.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 1: Study of Cyber Threats and Security Measures
      Instructions:
      Step 1: Research different types of cyber threats like viruses, worms, Trojans, phishing, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, etc.
      Step 2: Write a two-page report on the threats discussed, their functioning and potential impact.
      Step 3: Research different security measures such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, antivirus software, etc.
      Step 4: Add another two pages to your report detailing these security measures and how they work to combat the threats you identified.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 2: Analyze Vulnerabilities and Perform Risk Assessments
      Instructions:
      Step 1: Research on the common vulnerabilities that make systems prone to cyber threats.
      Step 2: Write a brief description of each vulnerability.
      Step 3: Using online resources, learn how to perform a risk assessment.
      Step 4: Simulate a risk assessment scenario for a hypothetical company, detailing potential vulnerabilities and possible threats, and formulate ways to minimize these risks.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 3: Develop a Cybersecurity Plan
      Instructions:
      Step 1: Review the knowledge gathered from Assignments 1 and 2.
      Step 2: Visualize a company (or yourself) that needs a cybersecurity plan.
      Step 3: Formulate a comprehensive cybersecurity plan that includes, but not limited to: security policies, risk management strategies, employee training procedures, and incident response protocol.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 4: Explore Privacy Issues in the Digital Age
      Instructions:
      Step 1: Research current privacy issues in the digital age like data breach, location tracking, surveillance, etc.
      Step 2: Write a 3-page reflection paper discussing these issues, their implications on personal and corporate levels, and potential strategies to address them.

    • Opened: Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:00 AM

      Assignment 5: Reflection on The Importance of Ethical Behavior in Cybersecurity
      Instructions:
      Step 1: Research the principles of ethics in cybersecurity, focusing on issues like data protection and integrity, anonymity, consent, etc.
      Step 2: Reflect on your findings, write a reflection paper discussing why ethical behavior is crucial in cybersecurity, providing instances where lapse in ethical judgement could lead to serious cybersecurity issues.

      Updated Keywords: Cyber threats, security measures, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, ethical behavior.

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