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C.A.T. theory methodology – an idea

May 15, 2019 Matthew Hains

Here is an idea I am trying with my Grade 10’s and 11’s. Instead of me presenting the content and information on a particular topic (theory!), I am getting them to research it and present […]

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Making theory more practical

Mar 15, 2019 Matthew Hains

Just to show you what I’ve been up to. I made another display board to illustrate fragmentation and defragmentation. I used some math counting blocks (could not bring myself to use Lego!) and broke up […]

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Could a Keylogger Be Spying on You?

Mar 5, 2019 Matthew Hains

Could a keystroke logger be hiding on your PC without you even knowing?

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What is Intel Optane?

Feb 14, 2019 Matthew Hains

Intel Optane is a new storage technology that can be used as either a super-fast SSD or additional system RAM!

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Teaching theory with a cardboard robot

Jan 21, 2019 Matthew Hains

I built a cardboard robot to help teach the basic concepts of the data processing cycle we learn about in C.A.T., namely Input; Processing; Output; Storage Well, after creating “Steve”, I had to try use […]

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Theory through practice – The PC Build Simulator

Jan 21, 2019 Matthew Hains

Too many learners, too few test benches In an ideal world when we taught our learners about PC hardware and how all the parts fit together they should each assemble a physical machine so that […]

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My theory-teaching cardboard robot – Part 2

Dec 17, 2018 Matthew Hains

Continuing from my previous post, here is the second part of the journey: The completion! Phase 4 : The final product Welcome to STEVE 1.0, C.A.N.A.R. Edition. (Cardboard And Not A Real Robot) After sticking […]

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My theory-teaching cardboard robot – Part 1

Dec 13, 2018 Matthew Hains

In my quest to try make Computer Applications Technology theory more accessible to my learners, I thought I’d try build a robot. Well, not a real one but a model that I could use to […]

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Display boards for Theory

Oct 23, 2018 Matthew Hains

I am making display boards to encourage my students to ask questions or at least be inquisitive about hardware taught in the Theory sections of Computer Applications Technology. I have taken the physical devices and […]

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Tangible Theory – Learning theory in a practical way

Oct 4, 2018 Matthew Hains

Teaching theory in Computer Applications Technology should not be done ‘theoretically’. There should be a practical, tangible element that students can physically engage with to reinforce the concepts being taught. I have decided to try […]

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