[Informatics] [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on the 2020 study

Mon Mar 25 01:40:02 UTC 2019

Thanks for your output, Laurie
With friends like you, who needs enemas?  😀

And may I just add that it would be best if everyone resisted the
temptation to post which of the textures and shades you personally
encounter.

Thanks.

P.S. I am somewhat glad it *was* static.
Imagine the horrors if it had been a dynamic doo-doo visualisation (DDDV).

On Mon, 25 Mar 2019 at 11:35, Laurie McDonald (Mr) <
mcdonaldl at stmargarets.vic.edu.au> wrote:

> Hi Mark and all
>
>
>
> Here is one I like to show - it’s only static but it may be good for the
> suppository.
>
>
>
> [image: Machine generated alternative text: How Well Do You Know Your
> Shit? When you poop, the little brown blob in your toilet bowl is what's
> left of the food after your body has absorbed all the nutrients it needs
> from it. Pooping is vital to your health as it's your body's natural way of
> expelling the waste that it doesnt need. That's why how your poop looks and
> smells can also give clues to whats going on inside your body. Textures of
> poon Sausage-shaped, smooth and soft Optimal poop! You're doing fine! Soft
> blobs with clear-cut edges Not too bad. Pretty normal if you're pooping
> multiple times a day. Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool You're
> On the edge Of normal. This type of poop is on its way to becoming
> diarrhoea. Shades OF poop Green: Food may be moving through your large
> intestine too quickly. Or you could have eaten lots of green leafy veggies,
> or green food colouring. Watery, no solid pieces, all liquid You're having
> diarrhoea! This is probably caused by some sort Of infection and diarrhoea
> is your body's way Of cleaning it Out. Make Sure you drink lots Of liquids
> to replace the liquids lost Otherwise you might find yourself dehydrated!
> Soft and sticks to the side of the toilet bowl Presence of too much oil,
> which could mean that your body isn't absorbing the fats properly. Diseases
> like chronic pancreatitis prevent your body from properly absorbing fat.
> Yellow: Greasy, foul-smelling yellow poop indicates excess fat, which could
> be due to a malabsorption disorder like celiac disease. Blood-stained or
> Red: Blood in your poop could be a Symptom Of cancer. Always See a doc
> right away if you find blood in your stool. Separate hard lumps, like nuts
> You're lacking fibre and fluids. Drink more water and chomp on some fruits
> and veggies. Sausage-shaped but lumpy Not as serious as separate hard
> lumps, but you need to load up on fluids and fibre. Sausage-s haped but
> with cracks on surface This is normal, but the cracks mean you could still
> up your intake of water. Brown: You're fine. Poop is naturally brown due to
> the bile produced in your liver. Light-coloured, White, or clay-coloured:
> If it's not what you're normally seeing, it could mean a bile duct
> Obstruction. Some meds could cause this too. See a doc. Black: It could
> mean that you're bleeding internally due to ulcer or cancer. Some vitamins
> containing iron or bismuth subsalicylate could cause black poop too. Pay
> attention if it's sticky, and see a doc if you're worried. QuiCK Facts
> about poop . The food you eat usually takes 1-3 days from the time you eat
> it till it ends up in your poop. • Poop is made up of undigested food,
> bacteria, mucus, and dead cells, that's why it smells. • Healthy poop sinks
> slowly. Sources How often Should you poop? On average, people go once or
> twice a day, but some may go more and some may go less. According to
> doctors, there's no normal frequency, so as long as you're comfy, you're
> fine. HOW to Keep your poop healthY? • Eat a diet high in fibre (20 - 25g),
> bts of water, regular exercise. • If you're having trouble pooping
> (constipation), dietary fibre can help make the passage smoother. • Proper
> hydration helps ensure your colon is slippery enough for the poop to move
> through. When to see a doctor? The first time you see anything out of the
> ordinary in your poop, don't panic yet. See if it happens again. If
> symptoms persist, then go talk to a doctor. Pay attention to what your body
> is telling you, and whenever you feel uneasy, it's time to go to a doctor.
> Web MD md -pro 1 LiveScience -signs-disease-infection.html Clink
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> Wd ocu ment tCu51Chart4'df NHS UK Disclaimer: The cmtents within this
> infoaraphic is general information only.ln no way should the information
> here substitute the advxe of a certified medical professicnal. Always
> consult your doctor if you have ccncerns regarding your health.
> GealthWorks.my Let's choose health and happiness. Together.
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>
>
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *Mr Laurie McDonald*
> *Digital Technologies*
>
>
>
> *From:* informatics <informatics-bounces at edulists.com.au> *On Behalf Of *
> Mark
> *Sent:* Thursday, 21 March 2019 9:45 AM
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> the 2020 study
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>
> Thanks, Matt.
>
> The suppository is getting better all the time  :-)
>
>
>
> On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 21:57, Matt Olesen <
> M.Olesen at balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au> wrote:
>
> Ok, here is a site that I like as it has many well presented infographics
> which help promote discussion of the design principles.
>
> https://mccrindle.com.au/insights/publications/infographics/
>
> Enjoy. Matt
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>    1. Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on the 2020 study
>       design - 'Data Analytics' (Roland Gesthuizen)
>    2. Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on the 2020 study
>       design - 'Data Analytics' (Mark)
>    3. Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on the 2020 study
>       design - 'Data Analytics' (Russo, Frank R)
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> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:05:47 +1100
> From: Roland Gesthuizen <rgesthuizen at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Informatics] [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on
>         the 2020 study design - 'Data Analytics'
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> OK, here is a fav infographic .. and some questions.
>
> BY Information is Beautiful 2017-04-25
>
> http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-hacks/
>
> Explore this visualisation and ask yourself the following questions:
>         • what hacks do you recall happening and what surprised you?
>         • what is the likely impact of a data breach and who will this
> hurt the most?
>         • what steps could a company or user take to prevent this from
> happening or minimise the impact?
>         • what is the value of visualisations like this?
>
>
> > On 20 Mar 2019, at 2:33 pm, Mark <mark at vceit.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the input, Phillip.
> >
> > Infographics currently appear in unit 1. In 2020 they are promoted to
> unit 3.
> > Is this dumbing-down unit 3 or smartening-up KK from unit 1?
> > In 2020, unit 1 and 2 outcomes will be just as meaty as those in units 3
> and 4.
> >
> > Speaking of which, days ago I asked if anyone had a favourite
> infographic they would care to send me for a slideshow.
> > It turns out that no-one in Victoria has one.
> > Not one.
> > This is remarkable - and discouraging.
> >
> > As our great ex-leader Tony Abbot said in 2013, "No one, however smart,
> however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all
> wisdom."
> >
> > I don't know everything, and only our collected contributions will make
> a really great suppository.
> >
> > I am willing to contribute to these magnificent lists, but if hundreds
> of practising teachers don't also contribute why should I?
> > I will happily stroll back down to the beach and let you use your own
> suppositories.
> >
> > Love, as always,
> > Grumpy Mark
> >
> > On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 13:36, Phillip Donald <milsendonaldp at gmail.com
> <mailto:milsendonaldp at gmail.com>> wrote:
> > I'm sure my Informatics class is going to double in size now that it's
> called Data Analytics!
> >
> > I'm pretty disappointed with this new study design. Plenty of flaws have
> been left in, ie: 2NF and references. I'm at a loss of words about this
> fancy graph making infographics or "dynamic data visualisations"...
> >
> >
> > --
> >
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> Thanks for the DDV (dynamic data visualisation), Roland.
>
> The *dynamic* aspect of the DV does raise the question of how such
> graphics can be archived after the source site dies, or deletes your
> favourite visualisations (vizs?)
>
> It would be unfeasible (and incredibly boring) to record the DDV as a
> movie and display the content of each node as it's hovered over...
> So, how will we store DDVs for posterity?
> And how can they be embedded into slideshows without live links to the
> internet?
> Do any/some/all DDV sites like this offer a downloadable player for their
> dynamic data downloads?
>
> Dynamically visible Mark
>
> On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 16:06, Roland Gesthuizen <rgesthuizen at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > OK, here is a fav infographic .. and some questions.
> >
> > BY Information is Beautiful 2017-04-25
> >
> > http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-da
> > ta-breaches-hacks/
> >
> > Explore this visualisation and ask yourself the following questions:
> > • what hacks do you recall happening and what surprised you?
> > • what is the likely impact of a data breach and who will this hurt
> > the most?
> > • what steps could a company or user take to prevent this from
> > happening or minimise the impact?
> > • what is the value of visualisations like this?
> >
> >
> > On 20 Mar 2019, at 2:33 pm, Mark <mark at vceit.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the input, Phillip.
> >
> > Infographics currently appear in unit 1. In 2020 they are promoted to
> > unit 3.
> > Is this dumbing-down unit 3 or smartening-up KK from unit 1?
> > In 2020, unit 1 and 2 outcomes will be just as meaty as those in units
> > 3 and 4.
> >
> > Speaking of which, days ago I asked if anyone had a favourite
> > infographic they would care to send me for a slideshow.
> > It turns out that *no-one in Victoria* has one.
> > Not one.
> > This is remarkable - and discouraging.
> >
> > As our great ex-leader Tony Abbot said in 2013, "*No one, however
> > smart, however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository
> > of all wisdom.*"
> >
> > I don't know everything, and only our *collected* contributions will
> > make a really *great* suppository.
> >
> > I am willing to contribute to these magnificent lists, but if hundreds
> > of practising teachers don't also contribute why should I?
> > I will happily stroll back down to the beach and let you use your own
> > suppositories.
> >
> > Love, as always,
> > Grumpy Mark
> >
> > On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 13:36, Phillip Donald <milsendonaldp at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I'm sure my Informatics class is going to double in size now that
> >> it's called Data Analytics!
> >>
> >> I'm pretty disappointed with this new study design. Plenty of flaws
> >> have been left in, ie: 2NF and references. I'm at a loss of words
> >> about this fancy graph making infographics or "dynamic data
> visualisations"...
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >
> > Mark Kelly
> >
> > mark at vceit.com
> > http://vceit.com
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> Here’s a quick one for you Mark
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> From: informatics <informatics-bounces at edulists.com.au> On Behalf Of Mark
> Sent: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 4:50 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Informatics] [Yr11 Information Technology] Thoughts on the
> 2020 study design - 'Data Analytics'
>
> Thanks for the DDV (dynamic data visualisation), Roland.
>
> The dynamic aspect of the DV does raise the question of how such graphics
> can be archived after the source site dies, or deletes your favourite
> visualisations (vizs?)
>
> It would be unfeasible (and incredibly boring) to record the DDV as a
> movie and display the content of each node as it's hovered over...
> So, how will we store DDVs for posterity?
> And how can they be embedded into slideshows without live links to the
> internet?
> Do any/some/all DDV sites like this offer a downloadable player for their
> dynamic data downloads?
>
> Dynamically visible Mark
>
> On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 16:06, Roland Gesthuizen <rgesthuizen at gmail.com
> <mailto:rgesthuizen at gmail.com>> wrote:
> OK, here is a fav infographic .. and some questions.
>
> BY Information is Beautiful 2017-04-25
>
> http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-hacks/
>
> Explore this visualisation and ask yourself the following questions:
> • what hacks do you recall happening and what surprised you?
> • what is the likely impact of a data breach and who will this hurt the
> most?
> • what steps could a company or user take to prevent this from happening
> or minimise the impact?
> • what is the value of visualisations like this?
>
>
>
> On 20 Mar 2019, at 2:33 pm, Mark <mark at vceit.com<mailto:mark at vceit.com>>
> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the input, Phillip.
>
> Infographics currently appear in unit 1. In 2020 they are promoted to unit
> 3.
> Is this dumbing-down unit 3 or smartening-up KK from unit 1?
> In 2020, unit 1 and 2 outcomes will be just as meaty as those in units 3
> and 4.
>
> Speaking of which, days ago I asked if anyone had a favourite infographic
> they would care to send me for a slideshow.
> It turns out that no-one in Victoria has one.
> Not one.
> This is remarkable - and discouraging.
>
> As our great ex-leader Tony Abbot said in 2013, "No one, however smart,
> however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all
> wisdom."
>
> I don't know everything, and only our collected contributions will make a
> really great suppository.
>
> I am willing to contribute to these magnificent lists, but if hundreds of
> practising teachers don't also contribute why should I?
> I will happily stroll back down to the beach and let you use your own
> suppositories.
>
> Love, as always,
> Grumpy Mark
>
> On Wed, 20 Mar 2019 at 13:36, Phillip Donald <milsendonaldp at gmail.com
> <mailto:milsendonaldp at gmail.com>> wrote:
> I'm sure my Informatics class is going to double in size now that it's
> called Data Analytics!
>
> I'm pretty disappointed with this new study design. Plenty of flaws have
> been left in, ie: 2NF and references. I'm at a loss of words about this
> fancy graph making infographics or "dynamic data visualisations"...
>
>
> --
>
> Mark Kelly
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