ICT Backtrack #17 h j

What happened today? Although I don't really remember (sorry sir!) I do remember what we did on the 10th of November 2005! Here are the articles I wrote about the day and a few of the pictures I took...

For the Newspaper

On Thursday 10th November, the year 12 ICT group visited the powerboat racing tournament in order to see how they used ICT to accomplish their goals. They were greeted by the Victory Team, one of the many teams competing in the tournament. Maire, who was a key member of the Victory Team, led the tour and ensured that the group had a great time. The group learned many things about the races; from how the media is able to create live footage of the tournament, to what safety measures are taken during the races. The group also was given an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ peek on what goes on in preparation for the races. Many thanks to Maire and Mr Le Marchand for organizing and making the trip possible.

For the School Website

Notice how they put a web address

A powerboat

Justine pretending to look interested (it makes her look like she's yawning though)

On Thursday 10th November we went to the powerboat racing tournament as part of our study on the extent of ICT usage in today’s society. We got an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ look on how the members of the Victory Team work and prepares for the races. We found out many interesting things, and were surprised by how much ICT had impacted the way they do things. The tour began by Maire showing us the boats, and after that we split into two groups. My group first saw the components of the boat and how they are able to make it strong but light. We then went into a telemetry room where we saw how real time information could be sent from the powerboats to the machines. We learnt how the data obtained could help in future designs, for example possible improvements to minimize crash damage. We then were shown the inside of the powerboats and all the ICT related gadgets they use for communication. Finally we explored the media coverage center and were shown the techniques used in creating the footage that are put on TV. Many thanks go to Maire and Mr Le Marchand; the trip couldn’t have been organized or made without you!

Some extra pics

Ha ha very funny

Looks like they're interested!

What a day!