Friday, March 26, 2010

Activity 9 - Embroidery Module - March 26, 2010

I have already done some work regarding an embroidery module.
This time we are using an update to the system. We still followed
sequences and did a test at the end. Me and my partners worked
on a balloon. For my embroidery project I took a grey cotton t-shirt
and added embroidery stitching to the shirt. I used orange thread
and put "TEXAS" "Longhonrs". TEXAS was done in all caps and
the "Longhorn" was in script lettering. I have posted some pictures
of the final work. I really enjoyed making the shirt and I'm going to
give it to my Grandpa as a surprise.

Activity 9 - Journals - March 2010

March 4, 2010

We worked on getting started with the module procedure.
This module is working with the embroidery machine.
We are working on our blogs too.
We worked with the media, hands on and then took a test.

March 8, 2010

Worked on module again today.
Follow sequence which is media, workbook and then test.
I worked with my partners using the computer.
We used paint to add color to a balloon image for the embroidery machine.
When we were finished the teacher would sign off our work.
We finished the day with journaling in our blog.

March 10, 2010

Worked on module some more today.
Followed sequence like before.
There are some problems with the new system,
but we will get a good grade for our effort.

March 12, 2010

Worked on module again.
Today, I was going to try and do a brown ballcap.
I was going to put "TEXAS" with orange stitching
on the side, but we were not able to do it.
We need for the item to be flat, so I'm going to
try something else. We can add vocabulary &
crosswords to our blogs for xtra points.

March 25, 2010

Today, I brought in a grey cotton t-shirt to
put some stitching on. I put the shirt on the hoop.
Once the program was set with directions I pushed
the start button. I used orange thread and spelled
out "TEXAS" in upper case and then below that I
put "Longhorns" in script letters. It turned out
really nice. I'm going to give the shirt to my
Grandpa as a surprise.

Embroidery Summary



This module we learned some new things and that sometimes things
don't quite work out. We learned how to setup a machine; and
work with image files. The great thing about this module is that
you can make really nice things to give or to sell as a business.
Here are two photos that I have scanned in to show you the work
that I did with the embroidery module. I used a grey t-shirt, orange
thread and two types of lettering.
I used upper case on TEXAS and script for Longhorns.
This is going to be a surprise for my Grandpa.

Vocabulary Quiz Crosswork Puzzle


I have done this puzzle before,
but it never hurts to do things again.
I actually learn better the more
times I do something.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Activity 8 - Configuring A Simple Network With Packet Tracer - 2.26.2010

This activity included using the Cisco Academy Packet Tracer.
In working in groups of two, we used the Packet Tracer
simulator to configure two or three computers at a time.
These computers were connected by a network switch.
Each configuration contained our name with each device named,
network numbers labeled, network masks indicated, and default
gateways shown. After completing the configuration we were given
the access information to connect to the Packet Tracer class network.
This allowed us connection to the web server. I enjoyed taking notes
and working with my partners.

Activity 8 - Configuring Two Computers - 2.22.2010



This is my notes showing a configuration
of two computers connected by a network
switch using the Packet Tracer.

Activity 8 - Configuring Three Computers - 2.24.2010


This is my notes showing a configuration
of
three computers connected by a network
switch using Packet Tracer.