Session Date Incorrect on Invitation

Apologies are in order. The invitation for Session 4 on Python went out with the wrong date on it. It stated the 19th May 2011 when it should've stated the 18th. The IT Teaching Section sincerely apologises to those students who missed out on attending the session this week. Please find the link to the recording of this session to the right.

The Adobe Connect sessions run by the IT Teaching Section are usually run on a Wednesday at 11:00am which can be accessed via the Live link to the right.

Revised Adobe Connect Sessions - Term 2 2011

NB The schedule has been amemded 2nd May 2011

The OTEN IT Teaching Section has yet again revised the schedule for the series of Adobe Connect sessions this semester. The new proposed schedule is shown below. They will still be run on a Wednesday from 11:00 am for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Sessions have been scheduled for the remainder of the Semester, i.e. to the end of Term 2. No sessions have been scheduled for Semester 2 at this stage.

Date	Session Title	Description	Relevant Unit/s	Course
27/04/2011	Python Basics - Session 1	This session will provide an introduction to the Python programming language.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
04/05/2011	Python Basics - Session 2	This session continues of from Session 1.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
11/05/2011	Selection Statements in Python	This session will provide examples of constructing selection statements using Python	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
18/05/2011	Iteration in Python	This session will cover constructing programming loops using Python.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
25/05/2011	File Handling using Python	This session will provide examples of file handling using the Python programming language.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
01/06/2011	Creating - Using Styles in MS Word	Learn how to create and apply styles in MS Word.	ICAB3018	Certificate III IT
08/06/2011	Mail Merge	This session will cover setting and running a Mail Merge using MSWord 2010.	ICAU1129 & ICAU2013	Certificate II & III IT
15/06/2011	VLOOKUP Function	This session will cover the VLOOKUP() function in an Excel spreadsheet.	ICAD2012	Certificate II IT
22/06/2011	Developing Web Pages using HTML	This session will build on the first two sessions on HTML and will explore developing some of building elements of HTML.	ICAB4135	Certifcate III IT
29/06/2011	Developing a website	This session will provide examples developing a website using a web authoring tool.	ICAB4169	Certificate III IT

Python Session 1 - Variables

The OTEN IT Teaching section resumed its online Connect sessions today with Barry Collier delivering a session on the Python programming language. This will be the first of several sessions on Python which will be delivered over the remainder of the semester. This particular session will be delivered over two stages with the second half being delivered next Wednesday. You can view a recording of this session by selecting it from the list of recordings to the right.

Datasbase Basics - Session 2

Teacher Kim Prasertsuksom ran the second session on Database Basics yesterday. Once again Kim ran a very informative session on developing Queries By Example (Query Forms) and generating Reports. You can view a recording to the session by selecting the appropriate link to the right.

Revised Online Sessions Schedule

NB The schedule has been amemded 31st March 2011 The OTEN IT Teaching Section has yet again revised the schedule for the series of Adobe Connect sessions this semester. The new proposed schedule is shown below. They will still be run on a Wednesday from 11:00 am for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that additional sessions are now proposed for Term 2 also at the moment no sessions are scheduled for the April holiday break but this may change.

Date	Session Title	Description	Relevant Unit/s	Course
23/03/2011	Database Basics - 1	Covers the basics of developing a database using MSAccess 2010.	ICAU1131, ICAD2012 & ICAU2013	Certificate II & III IT
30/03/2011	Database Basics - 2	Covers the basics of developing a database using MSAccess 2010.	ICAU1131, ICAD2012 & ICAU2013	Certificate II & III IT
06/04/2011	Editing Images	This session will cover editing images including using the curve tool as well as optimising images for the web.	ICPMM321	Certificate III IT
27/04/2011	Python Basics	This session will provide an introduction to the Python programming language.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
04/05/2011	Mail Merge	This session will cover setting and running a Mail Merge using MSWord 2010.	ICAU1129 & ICAU2013	Certificate II & III IT
11/05/2011	VLOOKUP Function	This session will cover the VLOOKUP() function in an Excel spreadsheet.	ICAD2012	Certificate II IT
18/05/2011	Windows 7 Backup	This session will go through the steps of backing up and restoring files using Windows 7.	ICAS2017	Certificate II IT
25/05/2011	Selection Statements in Python	This session will provide examples of constructing selection statements using Python	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
01/06/2011	Iteration in Python	This session will cover constructing programming loops using Python.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
08/06/2011	File Handling using Python	This session will provide examples of file handling using the Python programming language.	ICAB4225	Certificate IV IT
15/06/2011	Creating - Using Styles in MS Word	Lear how to create and apply styles in MS Word.	ICAB3018	Certificate III IT
22/06/2011	Developing Web Pages using HTML	This session will build on the first two sessions on HTML and will explore developing some of building elements of HTML.	ICAB4135	Certifcate III IT
29/06/2011	Developing a website	This session will provide examples developing a website using a web authoring tool.	ICAB4169	Certificate III IT

Database Basics - Session 1

Todays session was run by Kim Prasertsuksom on developing a database. Kim covered Database Terminology, creating a database in MS Access and also creating a table by importing data from a text (ASCII) file. Her presentation focussed on setting up a table by determining the columns (fields) and their associated data types. Thanks Kim for a really informative session.

Algorithm Design - ICAB4225

There was another Adobe Connect Session today which was run once again by Barry Collier this time on Algorithm Design. This session went relatively smoothly thanks to Barry's support crew (student, Kevin & teacher Eve) who provided timely reminders on recording the session. The session provides an introduction to designing programs albeit with a rather advanced example. You can view it by accessing the link to the right.