information systems unit 7 suleman hasan rathor. introduction aims: to learn about information...
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Introduction
Aims:
To learn about Information Systems
To learn about how technology can be used, its benefits and disadvantages
Gaming, learning, etc.
To look at the latest technology
To explore apps
To learn about social media and how it can be used
To be creative and to think about business opportunities through technology
How?
Read blogs (www.mashable.com, www.wired.com)
Watch videos
You guys need to contribute. Bring ideas to class!
Introduction to Information Systems
Discuss the following questions.
1. What is a computer?
2. What can computers do?
3. What would the world be like without computers?
4. Label the following diagrams
LANs and WANs
There are two main types of network:
1. Local Area Network (LAN)
2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or a college.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WANs are made from several LANs connected together.
Routers
Routers are used to connect computers. They do so by sharing data packets between computers.
Routers are usually used to connect computers to the internet.
Youtube Videos
3D printers
https://youtu.be/8aghzpO_UZE
Carbon 3D
https://youtu.be/l3TgmvV2ElQ
Houses
https://youtu.be/OYqBxEAtXZA
Make anything you want
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EJmBoLq-g
?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EXsAeJ7RsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqKFg8sgFzE
Quiz
1. List the hardware that is needed to build a computer.
2. Which hardware device controls the speed of the computer?
3. What is a storage device?
4. List 3 benefits of networks.
5. List the two types of networks.
6. List four types of printers.