Date: 2005-09-20 Category: Events
"Challenging ICT - Operation Mercury"
Wednesday 16th
November
9am - 3pm
Computer Science,
Swansea University
A
Technocamps workshop for Year 8 pupils
Information Communication Technology ICT has changed the way we live and learn, with a constant stream of new "must have" gadgets and gizmos. But are these new technologies essential in our
lives or can we survive and thrive without them?Computer Science, School of Physical Sciences, at Swansea University, has joined up with Teamforce to offer this one-day workshop.
10 teams of 4 pupils from Year 8 will be given the opportunity to put technology to the test in a series of practical activities.
Can you challenge ICT or will ICT challenge you?
Presenters:
Simon Adams, Teamforce
Schedule:
9am Registration
Dean Jones, Paradigm Communications
Lyndsey Clarke, Swansea University
Ben Spencer, Swansea University
9.15 Welcome and safety briefing
9.30 Change your ID - Morphing exercise
10.15 Break
10.30 Introduction to Satellite Communications
11.00 Satellite navigation - GPS exercise
12.00 Summary of morning sessions
12.15 Lunch
12.45 File update - set up of PowerPoint slides
13.45 Crypto Challenge / Flash Quiz
14.30 Mission accomplished... Debrief and presentations
14.50 Closing thanks and awards
15.00 End
For further information or to register your school for this event contact:
Chris Williams 01792 513384 or e-mail
info@ictforumwales.com
