INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

This quarter, I learned about how computers started and how they changed over time. I also understood the difference between hardware and software, and how each part helps a computer work. Learning about numbering systems, like binary and decimal, helped me see how computers read numbers in their own way.

I also learned the importance of using technology safely and responsibly through computer ethics. Discovering new and emerging technologies showed me how fast the world is improving and how these new inventions can help people in the future.

Activity Title: Design a Mobile Application Using the Given Data

Date Completed: August 13 2025

In this activity, I learned about designing an app to help students manage stress while studying. The app reminds users of their tasks, monitors stress levels, and encourages better time management and rest. It is user-friendly, free, and designed for students from kindergarten to college. Completing this task helped me understand how technology can support well-being and make studying more effective and less stressful. 

Activity Title: IT in Different Fields

Date Completed: September 1 2025

In this activity, I explored key aspects of computing in IT and how each one contributes to the digital world. I focused on areas such as data retrieval, programming and software, networking and communication, cybersecurity, and data analysis. Completing this task helped me understand how computing enables IT systems to store information, connect people globally, protect data, and turn raw data into useful insights. 

Activity Title: History of Computing Timeline

Date Completed: Sep 10 2025

In this activity, I put together a timeline that highlights major breakthroughs in the history of computing. I arranged each event from the earliest mechanical inventions to today’s advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing. By creating this timeline, I was able to see how computing has evolved through the years and how every discovery has played a role in shaping the digital tools and systems we use in the present.

Activity Title: Research Work - Operating Systems

Date Completed: nov 11

In this activity, I learned about operating systems and how they help computers and devices work by managing hardware, running programs, and organizing files. I also learned about different types of operating systems, like batch, time-sharing, mobile, and network OS, and how they are used in computers, phones, and other devices. This helped me understand the history, functions, and importance of operating systems in making technology easy to use and secure.

Activity Title: Apply: CPU Scheduling

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Activity Title: Gen AI Activity

Date Completed: Nov 11

In this activity, I reflected on the personal, societal, and critical aspects of Generative AI. I considered how AI can enhance my learning, creativity, and productivity, as well as its potential influence on industries like healthcare, education, and entertainment. I also examined the ethical challenges of AI, such as bias, misinformation, and overreliance. This task helped me understand the balance between using AI as a helpful tool and maintaining human creativity, responsibility, and critical thinking. 

Activity Title: Creating a Website Using Google Sites

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Activity Title: My First Web Page - HTML

Date Completed: Nov 30

I created my first simple web page using HTML, including headings, personal details, and basic CSS to style the background, text, and fonts. This activity allowed me to grasp the basics of HTML layout and introductory web design techniques.