Animation

33) Create an animated cartoon using Xtranormal.

(30 Points)

1)

Become acquainted with Xtranormal (http://www.xtranormal.com)–a very cool free tool

that you can use to create impressive animated cartoons.

2)

Create a cartoon that is at least one (1) minute long. It can be serious or silly,

educational or fun, related to a course or something personal, but

must be in good

taste.

3)

Take a signed screenshot of your Xtranormal cartoon file and add it to your portfolio.

4)

Write a short message to your professor and include a link to your cartoon in the email

so they can experience it. Right before you send your message take a screen photo

with your signature file visible on the screen. Tell you professor you have completed this

achievement and sent this message just so they know to expect it.

My Prezi

32) Create a Prezi presentation explaining a topic from a class.

(30 Points)

1)

Become acquainted with Prezi–a new type of presentation program at http://prezi.com

2)

Think of topic you are discussing in any of your ZU classes this semester that is well

suited to Prezi’s dynamic visual style.

3)

Create a Prezi presentation to help explain the topic(s) you have chosen.

4)

Take a signed screenshot of your Prezi file and add it to your portfolio.

5)

Write a short message to your professor and include a link to your Prezi presentation in

the email so they can experience it. Right before you send your message take a screen

photo with your signature file visible on the screen. Tell you professor you have

completed this achievement and sent this message just so they know to expect it.

6)

Add everything to your portfolio.Note that Prezi Presentations are only available for a

limited time. If you create one, let your instructor know right away by sending them a

COL 270 email.

Survey

28) Develop and on-line survey and collect at least 10 responses. (20 Points)
1)
Investigate on-line survey tools like
http://www.surveymonkey.com
and many others.
2)
Think of an survey you could create to that is related to topics you are discussing in this
or any other Zayed University class.
3)
Create your own survey and get at least 10 people to complete it.
4)
Add a “signed” copy of the original survey and a screenshot showing a
summary page
of all the responses you have received.
5)
Save everything and add it to your portfolio.

NEW TASk

27) Create a COL 270 Achievement for future classes to complete. (20 Points)

1)

Think of your own COL 270 achievement microproject. It could be something creative,

challenging, innovative, etc. The only requirement is that it be related to information

technology in some way.

Note: Discuss your idea with your instructor before you begin work on it in order to

make sure it is appropriate.

2)

Using this document as a guide, write step-by-step instructions the detail how to

complete your achievement.

3)

Finally, using your instructions, actually complete an example of your achievement.

4)

Take signed photos of your instructions and your finished work and add everything to

your portfolio.

5)

Contact your COL 270 professor and discuss how you should submit your work.

Depending on what kind of achievement you have created, there may be special ways

you need to turn it in for grading.

 

27) Compare bandwidth and throughput in different locations. (20 Points)

1) Apply for a mobile data internet service, find out the bandwidth of this service and write it down.

2) Check the throughput three times at home and write the average.

3) Repeat step two in two other locations

4) compare the results in a table, is there a difference, if so why do you think that is?

5) Place your avatar on a page with the table and a brief explanation as to why there is or isn’t a difference and hand it in to your instructor.

.

27) Create a COL 270 Achievement for future

27) Create a COL 270 Achievement for future classes to complete. (20 Points)

1)

Think of your own COL 270 achievement microproject. It could be something creative,

challenging, innovative, etc. The only requirement is that it be related to information

technology in some way.

Note: Discuss your idea with your instructor before you begin work on it in order to

make sure it is appropriate.

2)

Using this document as a guide, write step-by-step instructions the detail how to

complete your achievement.

3)

Finally, using your instructions, actually complete an example of your achievement.

4)

Take signed photos of your instructions and your finished work and add everything to

your portfolio.

5)

Contact your COL 270 professor and discuss how you should submit your work.

Depending on what kind of achievement you have created, there may be special ways

you need to turn it in for grading.

 

27) Compare bandwidth and throughput in different locations. (20 Points)

1) Apply for a mobile data internet service, find out the bandwidth of this service and write it down.

2) Check the throughput three times at home and write the average.

3) Repeat step two in two other locations

4) compare the results in a table, is there a difference, if so why do you think that is?

5) Place your avatar on a page with the table and a brief explanation as to why there is or isn’t a difference and hand it in to your instructor.

.

create a meme

25) Make a Meme.
(20 Points)
1)
Research some of your favorite Internet memes. What makes them appealing?
2)
Create your own meme from scratch with your own drawing or use a site like
http://memegenerator.net
if you are not very artistic.
3)
Circulate your meme among friends on campus and see how they react.
4)
Add a signed screen photo of your finished meme to your portfolio

ecard to my little brother

21)
Make someone happy by sending them an eCard.
(10 Points)
1)
What could be more important than making someone else happy? Brighten someone’s
day by sending them an eCard.
2)
Research some online tools that allow you to create and send eCards like
http://www.care2.com
, http://
http://www.someecards.com
) and many others.
3)
Choose your favorite card design and send it to a friend or family member.
4)
Display the finished card just before you send it, add your digital signature, take a
screen photo of everything and save it to your portfolio.

ascii.png

20) Make some ASCII ART. (10 Points)
1)
Research on-line ASCII Art tools that let you create some “retro-look” images that you
can use in your email signatures, etc.
See sites like http://ascii.mastervb.net and many others.
2)
Create some ASCII art and display it on your screen along with digital signature file.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.

Cloud

19) Subscribe to a “Cloud Storage” service (like DropBox or Google Drive) and use
it to save a document.
(10 Points)
1)
Research on-line tools that let you store your information in “the cloud.”
See sites like DropBox Google Dive and many others. “
2)
Sign up for a
free
account and use your new cloud storage space to save a document.
Note: If you already have a cloud storage account, there is no need to sign up for a new
one.
3)
Display your cloud storage directory on your screen along with digital signature file.
4)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.

Icon

13) Replace a standard icon with a custom folder or desktop item icon. (5 Points)
1)
Take a “Before” screen photo of your computer’s desktop. Note that there should be
some icons for folders, programs, etc., visible when you take the screen photo.
2)
Research ways to personalize your computer by changing icon resources.
Like:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows/customizing-your-icons-in-windows-xp/
!
or
!
http://pimpmymac.wordpress.com/2007/03/05/how-to-change-icons/
3)
Change one or more icons on your computer to something new.
4)
Take a second “After” screen photo making sure your new icon(s) are visible along with
your digital signature.
5)
Save both the “before” and “after” versions to your collection of digital files along with a
printed copies of each in your portfolio.