What is ICT?
Software
Operating Systems
Windows XP
Linux
Windows 7
Application software
Word processing software
Audacity
Photoshop
Hardware
Input
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Output
Speakers
Earphones
Image on screen
Storage
Flash memory stick
Hardrive
CD
Information
Meaningful
Charts
Letters
Word documents
Quality of information ... C - complete, A - accurate, T - timely, F - from a reliable source, U - up to date & R - relevent
Data
Raw Facts
Raw Figures
Set of values
DIRECT
Specifically for a purpose
INDIRECT
Orginally for another purpose
People
Users
ICT Teacher
Kitchen designer
Secertary
Subtopic
Characteristics of users
experience
physical characteristics
environment of use
tasks to be undertaken
age
essentiall skills for ICT professional
good oral and written communication skills
problem solving skills
patience
flexible
team work
Subtopic
ICT professionals
ICT Technician
Database manager
Website designer
Technical editor
Good ICT Team
Balance of skills
Team leader
BUSGEMS
strengths and weaknesses identified
structured work
mointoring of task, money and time
communication skills
Subtopic
Procedures
Data protection act
Computer misuse act
Copyright design and patents act
Freedom of information act