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Transcript of Computer Skills
Computer Skills
Preparatory Year
2011-2012
Presented by:L.Obead Alhadreti
Last week - Lecture 4 Networks and their advantages Networks Types Client and Server The Internet The Intranet & Extranet Main uses of the Internet
Lecture 5 - Outline Information Technology Information Society Using the IT in the daily life A Good Working Environment
Information Technology
Definition of Information Technology (IT)
In early days, the term of Information Technology (IT) used to describes
any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate,
and/or disseminate information.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the term information technology (IT) was used by
those who worked in places like banks and hospitals to describe the
processes they used to store information.
Today, Information Technology (IT) defined as the use of computers,
networking, software programming, and other equipment and
processes to store, process, retrieve, transmit, and protect information.
Information Society
Definition of Information Society
The concept of the Information society refers to the fact that it is
now very easy to link computers together and access information
stored on other computers.
The Internet is a good example. By connecting to the Internet you
gain access to millions of other computers that are connected around
the world.
Information Society
Using the IT in the daily life
Computers in the Home
Computers at Work
Computers in Education
Computers in the Home
Common uses for the computer within the home
Computer games
Home working
Home banking
Flights booking
Computers in the Home
Buying or selling goods(e-commerce). The phrase e-commerce is word that relates to buying or selling via the Internet. you can purchase directly via a Website by selecting the that you require and entering your credit card details. e.g. amazon website
e-Government is defined as the employment of the Internet for delivering government information and services to the citizens. e.g. opening a file at hospitals.
Computers at Work
Common uses for the computer at work
1. Computer Based Training (CBT)
Computer Based Training (CBT) offers a low cost solution to training needs where you need to train a large amount of people on a single subject. These programs are normally supplied on CD-ROM and combine text, graphics and sound.
Computers at Work
2. Automated Production Systems Many car factories are almost completely automated and the cars are
assembled by computer-controlled robots.
This automation is becoming increasingly common throughout industry.
Computers at Work
3. Design Systems Many products are designed using CAD (Computer Aided Design) programs to produce exact specifications and detailed drawings on the computer before producing models of new products.
Computers at Work
4. Accounts / Payroll In most large organizations the accounts are maintained by a computerized system. Due to the repetitive nature of accounts a computer system is ideally suited to this task and accuracy is guaranteed.
5. Stock Control Stock control is ideal for automation and in many companies it is now completely computerized. The stock control system keeps track of the number of items in stock and can automatically order replacement items when required.
Computers in Education
The concept of education is largely affected with the enormous
advancement in the technology of information and communication.
The lessons have become electronically available.
They explain the subject in attractive way that can be repeated by the student.
Electronic learning (e-learning) has become a mean of education.
Electronic learning is a term describing the education by the computer,
to give the learner a opportunity to learn at all times and nearly everywhere.
Computers in Education
The modern mechanisms of communication such as networks, multimedia ,
electronic libraries as well as the Internet are all used during the academic
term.
Aims of E-learning: • Covering the lack of qualified in the staff of teaching. • Giving the training more flexibility.• Achieving fairness in the training opportunity. • making education last.• Making the training cost effective.
A Good Working Environment
Understand what elements and practices can help create
a good working environment.
• Frequent breaks away from the computer• Provision of adequate lighting and ventilation.• Appropriate positioning of screens, chairs and
keyboards (ergonomic).
A Good Working Environment
Lecture 5 - Outline Information Technology Information Society Using the IT in the daily life A Good Working Environment
Lecture 6- Next Week ! Revision