Computational Thinking for Information Technology

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP STUDENT SCENARIO:STORYTELLING through animation In this scenario, you will create a storyboard and use animation to tell a story. Chris Woods will be your Creative Director and virtual supervisor for the lesson.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP Objectives This course will enable you to develop logical thinking skills, including: • Asking probing questions to uncover details of a problem • Clearly defining a problem • Defining clear success criteria for the project including measurable objectives • Evaluating the effects of design options • Making design decisions based on rational criteria • Identifying the steps required to solve a problem

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP Objectives (cont.) This course will enable you to develop logical thinking skills, including: • Identifying the sequence of steps including possible decisions and alternatives • Identifying normal and exceptional behaviors of a solution • Measuring and evaluating solutions against the success criteria • Adjusting the design and implementation as needed

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP Expectations In your first months here, you will learn new technologies, research cutting-edge technologies, prepare documents, create and deliver presentations, and design and develop websites for clients. These assignments may take you out of your comfort zone and push you to think in new ways. However, we are certain that the excitement of solving these challenges will more than make up for the difficulties you might encounter.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP We expect each of you to make the client’s needs your priority by contributing to your team and producing quality, finished products on time. We have worked hard to develop a reputation for excellence, and are currently the industry leader in consulting services in information technology. We hope to be the industry leader in the region within the next five years. I hope you will be an integral part of helping us reach that goal.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • About our consulting • We are a premier information technology solution provider. We specialize in providing reliable solutions for businesses in today's fast-paced technology world. The company is dedicated to providing clients with the most powerful IT products, solutions and strategies that keep their businesses on the cutting edge of technology.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • We are committed to personal and professional integrity, honesty, and open communications with our clients. We seek long-term relationships with our clients. • The Community College and University IT (CCUIT) Division is responsible for providing consulting services for educational institutions systems. CCUIT is the largest division in the company and key to the company’s success.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Your role • Our excellent reputation is spreading. As a result, within the last year, we have seen a surge in the number of new clients seeking our services. In turn, this has allowed us to hire new employees such as you to help us to deliver these services. You have been assigned to the Community College and University IT Services Division. The division is primarily responsible for providing consulting services for educational institutions.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Since many of the clients you will be working for are new clients to the company, I would like to ask you to start building a good relationship with your client. Pay attention to customer service skills, communicate often, and most importantly provide your client with finished products that are up to our standard of excellence. • This is a fast-paced working environment. I hope you will enjoy and be up to the challenge. • Welcome aboard!

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Project Overview • Your consulting firm has been selected by the client to use the software Alice to make an animation that completes the following story: • “Alice is shocked to find Bob doing something • completely unexpected…” • Your animation should tell a story of two or more characters (at least Alice and Bob). There needs to be a recognizable plot, with these elements: • Exposition – telling of the history and motivations of the characters • Conflict – a problem that one or more of the characters must solve • Climax - what happens when the conflict is resolved • Resolution – the end of the story

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Task 1 Deliverables • In this task, you will be creating a storyboard for your animated story. Storyboarding is incredibly important when creating an animation so that you can ensure that there are transitions and good flow to your animation. • To prepare you for this task you will be given access to Alice and some basic tutorial instruction to demonstrate what Alice allows you to create and what it cannot do.

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Task 2 Deliverables • To encourage you to explore Alice features, your project must meet or exceed the following technical requirements. Your world must include at a minimum: • 3 objects that you place in the world • 3 loops; two of them different types of loops • Camera and object motion • Run-time of at least 60 seconds

HOME| OBJECTIVES | WELCOME| TASK 1 | TASK 2 | HELP • Task 2 Deliverables (cont.) • To prepare to complete this project you will be given access to Alice and basic tutorial on how to use Alice and its functionality. You are expected to complete additional tutorials and research on the project on your own. • You will submit your final animated storyto the Creative Director for review.

Computational Thinking for Information Technology