Introduction to Computer Software

Computer software

Makes brief notes on software and post them on your OneNote page

Your notes should touch on the following;

• Define software
• Application software with examples

• Systems software which includes operating system and utility programs with examples

• Computer interface for example,  Command Line Interface CLI, GUI, MDI, HCI, Voice Interface and others

• Software licencing; Distinguish between shareware, public domain, freeware, proprietary and open source software

• Licensing authorities: Business Software Alliance (BSA)
• Commercial and custom-built (bespoke) software
• Registration, serial number, warranty, copyright agreement
• Web-based software
• User support: manuals, assistants, tutorials, help systems, “Read Me” files
• Macros, templates, wizards

Make further Notes on the following;

a) File formats

- What are file formats?

- Describe the different computer file formats 

Notes presentation

https://www.slideshare.net/samudin/applicaton-software

https://pt.slideshare.net/chetanbirla/it-chetan/18?smtNoRedir=1

https://www.slideshare.net/myraijuan/kinds-of-computer-software

Future of software.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwj2s_5e12U

News Articles with Social and Ethical Significance.

1. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/software-developed-to-monitor-school-pupils-online-activity-and-spot-extremist-behaviour-10297397.html

2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jan/13/smartphone-app-translates-troops-afghanistan

3 https://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21720268-consequences-pile-up-things-are-starting-improve-computer-security

4. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/robot-uses-initiative-save-little-10746990

5. https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/09/23/government-lawyers-dont-understand-the-internet-thats-a-problem/?utm_term=.ffea97b4d22a

6. http://www.express.co.uk/news/science/838557/RACISM-artificial-intelligence-AI-software


Obtain News Article raising the following issues; Each article should have a technology / sofware or system that can be described in terms of functionality.

1. Privacy

2. Authenticity

3. Surveillance

4. Intellectual Property

Computer Hardware; What are the different types of Hardware?

Use the link below to describe the different types of computer hardware.
https://www.slideshare.net/bappyislmdu/computer-hardware-a-class-presentation

Write shorts notes on your OneNote page on Input/Output Devices you do not know much about

https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/i/inputdev.htm

https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/o/outputde.htm

Obtain notes for the following devices

1. MFP printers
2. Eyegaze System
3. blow pipe systems
4. Braille keyboards
5. VR goggles
6. Magnetic stripe Readers

Distinguish between the following;

1. Bit, byte, kilobyte (KB), megabyte (MB), gigabyte (GB), terabyte (TB), petabyte (PB), exabyte (EB), zettabyte (ZB), yottabyte (YB)

2. Mac Address and IP address explaining how each is important.

3. MICR and RFID showing the areas of applications.

Computer Hardware Use In Health.

Investigate and make short notes on at least 5 unique special purpose computer hardwares / devices used in Healthcare and post your notes on OneNote page. For example the Xtensor.

Mobile App Project

Think of a problem that relates to education and develop a simple mobile app that solves that problem. The solution should be able to uploaded in the apps store or run in individual phones.

Ideas of solution 
https://www.schoolmessenger.com/school-mobile-apps/

Example
Problem - Students at AKAM are not able to tell what is the special break that is being sold at the tuck-shop.

Client- Tuck-shop executive

Solution - Develop mobile app that we will updated by the tuck-shop committee  so as students can upload it in their mobile phones to be able to know what break is being sold everyday.

Possible software builder

1. http://www.mobincube.com/try-it.html
2. http://ibuildapp.com/marketplace/Solutions/?all=1
3. https://buildfire.com/
4. https://ibuildapp.com/

Assessment rubric
0-3
The app developed is simple solving the educational problem partly with limited techniques and features used.
4-6
The app developed is of an average quality solving the educational problem with some evidence of good use of techniques and features of the mobile app builder. The app functions partly.
7-9
The app developed is of good quality solving the educational problem with some evidence of good use of varied techniques and features of the mobile app builder. The app functions effectively in the mobile phone.

10-12
The app developed is of excellent quality solving the educational problem identified with some thorough use of the techniques and features of the mobile app builder and functions effectively as expected.

Introduction to Computers

Types of Computers

https://www.slideshare.net/Sajib007/types-of-computer-59993076


Who invented the First  Computer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1pvc9Zh7Tg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEmFqohbQCI

Summary Slideshare notes Discovering Computers" by Shelly Cashman on;

1. Introduction to computers

2. Components of a System Unit
  

http://www.slideshare.net/astirling917/chapter-01-11576876

http://www.slideshare.net/astirling917/discovering-computers-chapter-04


Revision Questions
http://insideitgs.wikispaces.com/3.1+Hardware+Quiz+Questions

http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_beekman_compconf_7/27/7030/1799850.cw/index.html

ITGS News Article.

The task will be done ins pairs.

Read the article or watch the video assigned;

Provide a brief background of the video or article and present the following

a) Strand 1 : State the most relevant social /ethical consideration raised.

b) Strand 2 : Outline the IT terms and concepts stated directly or will be relevant to know

c) Strand  3 :  Name the application to specified scenarios that the issues directly impacts.

d) Outline the key stakeholders implicitly stated and those not explicitly stated.

Ali-Mohammed & Gurjog

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36774308

Alya & Shahil

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36799788

Esther & Preet

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36715192

Wahaab & Dhruv

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36854290

William & Hussein
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-37152665

Krishan & Alameen
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37154918

Carlos & Amin
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36855109

Davesh & Kirunda
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-35061369

Riya & Karan

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34982570
Naeem & Mohammed
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-23964797

Social and Ethical Issues Assignment

Work in the group assigned to prepare a presentation on the social and ethical consideration assigned.

Your task will be to prepare a short presentation that will;

a) Define the social and ethical consideration assigned

b) Identify and describe one current news article that supports the issue assigned

c) Identify and show 1 current video of less 4 mins that brings our the social / ethical consideration assigned.

Intellectual property and Policies

Ali-Mohamed

Krishan

Mohammed

Alameen

Shahil Authenticity and Standard & Protocols Alya Carlos Karan Hussein Gurjog The digital divide and equality of access and People and Machines Esther Devesh Ali Muhammad Luke Surveillance and Digital Citizenship Wahab Riya Kirunda Dhruv Globalization and cultural diversity William Naeem Aminulloh Preet https://quizlet.com/5421392/ib-itgs-social-and-ethical-issues-flash-cards/