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Year 11 Information Processing and TechnologyPreliminary Course - Programme

Prepared By: Bernie Carpenter, Karen Heap and Michael Carey

Muirfield High School

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School Situation:Muirfield High School is an comprehensive high school with approximately 600 students. It is situated in the Hills District of

Sydney, N.S.W. MHS provides a diverse curriculum that caters for the current and future needs of all students.

The Information Technology facilities are composed of three computer labs, Library and Curriculum kiosk rooms all

workstations have internet access, as well as access to the school’s intranet, networked colour printer housed in the library,

file space on the network server, email, productivity and curriculum based software

Information Processes and Technology Course Rationale

This course meets the needs of students at Muirfield High School with the aim of them becoming confident, competent and

discriminating users of information technology. It is promoted as a positive further education and employment opportunity.

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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE 200X

MAIN OUTCOMES which relate to core and option

CORE AND OPTION

SYLLABUS WEIGHTINGS

%TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 4 TASK 6 TOTALS

T1 T2 T3 T3 T3

Syllabus components

Extracting Information Assignment Half Yearly

Personal Information

System Project

Group Information

System ProjectYearly Exam

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Task Value 5% 20% 15% 10% 10% 40% 100%

Outcomes assessed by the task

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Title: “User User” Timing: 6 periods per week X 10weeks. Course: Preliminary IPT Unit 1

Teacher Information This is an integrated unit. Students will be working on the theory for unit whilst developing their group projects. A variety of software usage is encouraged and should be monitored during students development of project. Progressive assessment of groups is important. Clearly defined roles and expectations should be negotiated at the introduction of tasks.

Unit Summary Introduction to topic. Information Systems in context- definitions and understanding of an information system. Individual Research project

Students research an information system ( suggestion a Parents workplace.) Write a computerised report. (identification of system, current trends, social and ethical issues) and present findings in a 3 minute oral report

3. Group Project:Produce a flyer on your given topic, your finalised flyer is intended to be posted to members of the local school community. Develop your project using the stages of the information processes. Record your work at each stage. Plan to have at least 3 different hardware and software collection tools used to produce your end product.

Assessment for this Unit

Oral Presentation of Group Individual Project: Oral Report 40% Report 60%

Group Project Diary/reflection journal 20%, Evidence of research 10%, Hardware & Software tools 20% Flyer 30% Team Dynamics

20%

Concepts / Vocabulary Information System, Environment, Scenario, Collecting, Organising, Analysing, Processing, Displaying, Group Norms, CoRT Thinking skills,

Outcomes: A student:P1.1 describes the nature of information processes and information technologyP1.2 classifies the functions and operations of information processes and information technologyP2.1 identifies the information processes within an information systemP2.2 recognizes the interdependence between each of the information processesP3.1 identifies social and ethical issuesP4.1 describes the historical developments of information systems and relates these to current and emerging technologiesP5.1 selects and ethically uses computer based and non computer based resources and tools to process informationP6.1 analysis and describes an identified needP6.2 generates ideas, considers alternatives and develops solutions for a defined need

Resources:

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Alter S Information Systems pages 6 –50 Chivers Computing Studies pages 27-32s Boyd G.S Computing Studies p 151Organise Excursions/Field Studies sheets & VNR organisation.

Intranet Web Site : http://10.15.46.21/Computing/ipt/Intro/index.htm

Students learn about: Students learn to: Outcome No:

Register Strategies and activities:

Introduction to Information Skills and Systems.Information Systems in context Diagrammatic

representation of an information system in context.

The environment is everything that influences, and is influenced by the information system and its purpose.

The people affected by

Diagrammatically represent a given scenario that involves an information system.

Explain how an information system impacts on its environment and how it in turn impacts on the information system.

Describe social and

P1.1

P1.1

P3.1

Commence the preliminary course with activities using the computer to introduce the concept of information systems and draw together the theory and practical nature of the course.

Problem (additional suggestion)Investigate the production of a template to be used as a simple information system that could be used across all faculties.

NB Social and ethical issues - page 17 of syllabus. These issues NEED TO BE discussed throughout ALL activities.

Activity 1Examine the paper version, white pages telephone book (or a dictionary) as an example of an information system. Identify the components of the system and discuss:

environment

purpose

needs

information processes

participants

data / information

information technology

social and ethical issues

Acitivity 2Information Systems in Context

Visit a local information System eg. Video Shop. The field sheet should include the headings for the information system ie

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Environment

Information System

Data Information

Information Processes

PurposeWho it is for?Need(s) they have

InformationTechnology

Participants



social and ethical issues, including:- participants within the information system.- those with the purpose- those in the environ-ment

The purpose as who the information system is for and the need they have.

who the information system is for including;- individuals- organizations (individuals with a common goal, eg. business, government agency or charity).

the information system as a set of information processes requiring participants, data / information and information technology for them to take place.

information processes involving computer and non-computer activities.

information technology as hardware and software used in information processes.

data / information as raw material that information processes deal with.

participants as the people who carry out the information processes

ethical issues that relate to:- information system users-participants

Ensure relevant social and ethical issues are addressed

Identify and explain reasons for the expan-sion of information systems, including:- advances in tech-nology- suitability of inform-ation technology to repetitive tasks

Describe the environ-ment and purpose of an information system for a given context.

explain how a given need can be supported by an information sys-tem.

describe an information system in terms of its purpose.

for a given scenario, identify the people who are;- in the environment- users of the information system- participants in the information system.

P3.1

P4.1

P2.1

P1.2

P2.1

P1.2

purpose, needs, environment, information technology, participants, social and ethical issues.

Environment (for telephone book)Purpose who is it for

- subscribers in that area- general public

needs- focus on the phone user- individual / group

Participant is determined by the phone userData / Information

Indentify the fields used, (surname, initials, street, suburb, phone)

Information Technology (to produce the telephone book) hardware involved in producing information systems software - variety of applications as required eg. Word

processing, graphics and database computer methods (electronic version of the telephone book)

- project / hard copy- CD- www.telstra.com.au- www.whitepages.com.au- www.yellowpages.com.au- audio eg 013 telephone directory services

Non-computer methods- phone book

Social and Ethical Issues- accuracy of data- copyright- privacy issues- ethical issues

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within the information system.

Information processes collecting, as the

process that:- defines the required data.- identifies the source for

the data.- determines how the data will be gathered.

- gathers the data. Organizing as the

process that;- determines the format in which data will be represented in the information system.

Analyzing as the process that:-interprets the data, transforming it into information.

Storing and retrieving as

distinguish between and categorize the activities within an information system in terms of the seven information processes.

use an existing information system to meet a simple need.

manually step through a given information system identifying the information process.

for a given information system, describe how, - participants - data / information- information technology- relate to the information processes.

schematically represent the flow of data and information through a given information system, identifying the information processes.

Distinguish between data and information in a given context.

categorise data as image, audio, video, text and/or numbers

P2.1

P2.1

P2.2

P2.2

P2.1

P3.1

P1.2

Activity 3Carry out a survey eg. TV watching patterns. Survey the computer class(es) regarding TV shows watched over a specified time.Other possible surveys could be: shopping patterns

school canteen food

travel

Collecting Survey Results: Issues bias of information

accuracy of information

privacy / confidentiality

graphics from a variety of sources

Organising output expected

the format of the document

organising the display

spreadsheet table

database

Analysing survey results for the spreadsheet data into suitable fields

Storing / Retrieving as a template / stationery

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the process that:- saves data and information for later use.- obtains data and information previously saved.

Processing as the process that:- manipulates data and information.

Transmitting and receiving as the process that:- sends and receives data and information, within and beyond information systems.

displaying as the process that:- decides on the form the information will be displayed.- displays the information.

Social and Ethical Issues social and ethical issues

arising from the processing of information, including:- privacy of the individual- security of data and information- accuracy of data and information- changing nature of work- appropriate information use

describe social and ethical issues that relate to:- information system users- participants

ensure that relevant social and ethical issues are addresed

P3.1

P3.1

differences in saving between file and template comparison with a manual template as in a filing cabinet and

the difficulty of retrieving information as against the ease of an electronic database

differences in retrieving a template and a file

Processing the Data manipulation of the graphic / text / spreadsheet result /

database

Transmitting and receiving survey as a manual method of receiving data receiving information from on-line on the internet, transmit the query and then receive

information

Displaying printing of survey reporting on results on paper and the web

Social and Ethical Issues equity of access, skills

security of information transmitted on the net

copyright in use of graphics, legal issues

acknowledgment of ownership

credibility of source on the internet

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- health and safety- copyright laws

the people affected by social and ethical issues, including:- participants within the information system- those with a purpose- those in the environment

the responsibility of system designers to create information systems that are socially and ethically acceptable

current government legislation to protect the individual

the use of information systems in fields such as manufacturing as well as the traditional fields of observation and recording

global information systems:- where the purpose involves international organisations, or- where one of the participants, data / information or information technology is

identify and explain reasons for the expansion of information systems, including:- advances in technology- suitability of information technology for repetitive tasks

P4.1

truth and accuracy

used in the correct context -> a 'true' graphic

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international

the nature of data and information data as the input to an

information system. the different types of

media, namely;- image- audio- video- text- numbers

information as the output from an information system.

the transformation of data into information via the information processes.

how information from one information system can be data for another information system.

Digital representation of data the necessity to

represent data in a digital format for use by information technology.

current data digitizing trends, for example;- newspapers on the Internet.- telephone system.- video on DVD- facsimile- media retrieval

identify the data and the information it becomes for a given scenario

identify examples of information systems that use information from another information system as data.

Categorise the data as image, audio, video, text and / or number

explain why information technology uses digital data.

describe advantages and disadvantages for the digital representation of data.

P2.1

P2.2

P1.2

P4.1

P4.1

Nature of data and information data as input from spreadsheets, database information as output.

Organisation

Presentation

Compare formats - white pages versus yellow pages

Manual versus computerised depends on the content not the

presentation

Data transformed into meaningful information with name,

footer, header

Information from one system is data for another

Information from the survey is data for the analysis

Template is a part of another information system

Mention of dynamic vs static linking

Digital Representation of data

Possible sources include - internet, CD ROM's, scanner, digital camera, video capture

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management

classification of information systems personal information

systems;- where the end user is an individual.

group information systems;- where the participants in the information system work as a group.

classify a given information system as one of;- personal- group

develop a personal information system, such as one that manages subject material received during the course, by organising, storing / retrieving and analysing a word processor and a database

apply the phases presented in the topic Planning, Design and Implementation.

for the chosen need, determine the data / information, information technology and the information processes.

apply project management tools to the development of the system

document the phases in the topic Planning and Implementation as they are related to the

P1.2

P6.2

P5.1

P2.2

P7.1

P5.1

Activity 4 Take one newspaper article with text and graphic, scan and

put into word processor document

Do a comparison of a web page article to the original paper printed newspaper page

Prepare a one and a half to two page report by interviewing someone who deals with a lot of facsimile material and indicate issues / concerns about security, accuracy, permanence (thermal fax paper) of the material; are there differences between faxing a printed copy of a document and using a fax modem

A school library is considering scanning relevant newspaper articles and making them available in pdf format on the school computer network; what are the copyright issues relevant to this, give some advantages and disadvantages

Activity 5Personal Systema. Develop an information system for your friends' birthdays or Christmas card list. Analyse the system and discuss social and ethical issues.

b. Using spreadsheet software, design and information system which can be used for invoicing students who have bought tickets for the school play. Use the phases: planning, design and implementation.

Assessment - Project - Case Study eg. Coca Cola case study in Chivers

Within the case study identify and discuss the entities in the 'Diagrammatic representation of an information system in

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project represent the system

diagrammatically P1.1

context"

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Title: “Tools Tools Tools” Timing: 6 periods per week X 15 weeks.Course: Preliminary IPT Unit 2

Teacher Information This unit involves reflection from the previous unit and draws knowledge and understanding of the tools necessary to carry out the group project. Excursion: Local Library, Computer Business, Guest speaker Internet provider.

Unit Summary Theory: Tools for information processes

Individual Research projectStudents research an information system ( suggestion a Parents workplace.) Write a computerised report. (identification of system, current trends, social and ethical issues) and present findings in a 3 minute oral report

3. Group Project:Prepare a profile of the community in which you live. Use a variety of tools produce a display.Present your story boards Flow charts of your procedure and hard copy data with your working prototype.

Assessment for this Unit Group Project 20%

4 Class exercises on information tools. 20% each.

Concepts / Vocabulary Information System, Environment, Scenario, Collecting, Organising, Analysing, Processing, Displaying, Group Norms, CoRT Thinking skills,

Outcomes: A student:P1.1 describes the nature of information processes and information technologyP1.2 classifies the functions and operations of information processes and information technologyP2.1 identifies the information processes within an information systemP2.2 recognizes the interdependence between each of the information processesP3.1 identifies social and ethical issuesP4.1 describes the historical developments of information systems and relates these to current and emerging technologiesP5.1 selects and ethically uses computer based and non computer-based resources and tools to process informationP6.1 analyses and describes an identified needP6.2 generates ideas, considers alternatives and develops solutions for a defined needP7.1 recognizes and applies management and communication techniques to project workP7.2 uses technology to support work

Resources:Excursions Local Tourist Bureau, Guest Speaker – Local Internet provider, Texts: Boyd CH1, Chivers CH1. Preparation of Student PowerPoint guides booklets. Videos Work in this century, Special Education IT.Intranet Web Site : http://10.15.46.21/Computing/Year11/database/data1.htm http://10.15.46.21/Computing/Year11/Spreadsheet/Default.htm

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http://10.15.46.21/Computing/Year11/Spreadsheet/Default.htm

http://10.15.46.21/Computing/Year11/database/data1.htm

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collecting collecting as the information input

process, that involves;- deciding what to collect- locating it- collecting it

hardware used for collection, including;- scanners and/or digital cameras to collect images. - microphones and/or recording from peripheral devices to collect audio.-video and/or peripheral devices with appropriate interfaces to capture video;- keyboards and/or optical character readers to collect numbers and text.- data capture devices such as counters counting cars on a road.- hjistorical and emerging trends in hardware collection devices.

software used for collection, including;- software to interface with hardware collection devices.- data entry into application software.- the Internet as a collection source.

Non-computer procedures in collecting.- literature searches.- surveys and interviews.- form design for data collection.- manual recording of events.- existing non-computer data.

Social and ethical issues in collecting.- bias in the choice of what and

where to collect data.- accuracy of the collected data.- copyright and acknowledgment of source data when collecting.

For a given scenario, identify alternatives for data collection and choose the most appropriate one.

Use a range of hardware collection devices to collect different data types.

Describe the operation of a range of hardware collection devices.

make predictions about new and emerging trends in data collection based on past practices.

choose the most appropriate combination of hardware, software and/or non-computer tools to collect data from a given source.

use the Internet to locate data for a given scenario.

design forms that allow data to be accurately recorded and easily input into software applications.

select and use appropriate communication skills to conduct interviews and surveys so that data can be accurately collected.

identify existing data that can be collected for an information system for a

P1.1

P1.2

P1.2

P4.1

P1.2

P2.1

P6.1

P7.1

Revision of information systems, introduction of topic..

Case Study:Notes on hardware overview revise and expand.

A high proportion of this topic could be covered by setting a project.One suggestion is:-

You have been nominated by the management of a graphics art company to research equipment needed to develop a new information technology system.

The system must be able to

Acquire images through scanning, clipart, digital camera etc

Capture sound and video Accept data input through keyboard, optical

character reader, data capture device eg bundy system etc.

Your task is to research and select suitable hardware and software that the company could use. Include details such as specifications, images, cost, supplier and the reasons for these selections.

Also take into account and document social issues such as

Software piracy Ergonomics Ethics in the choice of supplier

etc.

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- the rights to privacy of individuals on whom data is collected.- ergonomic issues for participants entering large volumes of data into an information system.

organizing the process of organizing as the

arranging, representing and formatting of data for use by other information processes.

how different methods of organizing affect processing, for example; - letters of the alphabet represented as images rather than text. - numbers represented as text rather than numeric.

the way in which hardware used for collection organizes data by digitizing image, audio, video, numeric and text data.

software for organization, including;- paint and draw software for images- mixing software for audio- animation software for video- word processors and desk top publishing for text- spreadsheets for numeric

given scenario. recognize personal bias

and explain its impact on data collection.

identify the privacy implications of particular situations and propose strategies to ensure they are respected.

Predict errors that might flow from data inaccurately collected.

Predict issues when collecting data that might arise when it is subsequently analyzed and processed.

Choose the most appropriate format for a given set of data and identify and describe the most appropriate software and method to organize it.

describe how different types of data are digitised by the hardware that collects it.

compare and contrast different methods of organizing the same set of data using existing software applications.

use software to combine data organized in different

P2.1

P3.1

P3.1

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P5.1

P1.1

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P2.2

NB1. This project lends itself to group work. Small groups could research individual components and present to the group as a whole.

2. All of the Information processes could be included by extending the project to cover areas such as data source from:

Daily media (TV, newspapers etc)

Journals, magazines

Interviews with current users of equipment

Internet newsgroups

Special interest groups

Chat lines

Suppliers of hardware and software

Site visits

3. Many of the skills in the ‘students learn to’ requirements for this topic can be covered by specifying how the project is to be presented. It is assumed that other relevant theory will be covered as the project is developed.

4. A graphics art company has been suggested and outlined but other possibilities could be:- mail order company, video store, home building and/or decorating company, real estate agency.

Incorporating other projects such as researching the development of cartoon films would enable students to fulfill other learning outcomes.

Software

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- software that organizes data into tables hypertext and hypermedia.- software that converts data from one format to another.

non-computer tools for organizing.- hard copy systems such as phone books, card catalogues and pen and paper forms- pen and paper methods for organizing data.

social and ethical issues associated with organizing, including;current trends in organizing data, such as:- the increase in hypermedia as a result of the worldwide web. - the ability of software to access different types of data.- a greater variety of ways to organise resulting from advances in display technology.- the cost of poorly organized data, such as redundant data in a database used for mail outs.- the appropriateness of a two digit date field at a time when storage and processing was more expensive, versus the current inappropriateness.

analysing analyzing as the process that

transforms data into information. hardware requirements for analyzing,

including;- large amounts of primary and secondary storage allowing for fast processing.- fast processes allowing many calculations rapidly.

software features for analysis, including:- searching / selecting data. Sorting.- modelling / simulations. What-if scenarios.

formats. use data dictionaries to

describe the organization of data within a given system.

assess future implications when making decisions about the way data is organized.

identify hardware requirements to carry out a particular type of analysis.

describe the best organization for data for a particular type of analysis

use software analysis features in a range of software applications to analyse image, audio, video, text and numeric data

compare and contrast computer and non-computer tools for analysis

P5.1P7.1

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P1.2P6.1

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P5.1

To enable the completion of the design brief students will need software to

Organize

Analyze

Store and retrieve data

Process data

Transmit and receive data

Display data

A variety of assessment strategies as outlined in 12.5 Assessment Components, Weightings and Tasks

The suggested approach to this unit is a group project

Activities

Some activities suggested below will develop skills which are needed for the project. These activities need to be related to the relevant theory and extended to look at the situation outside the classroom.

Activity 1Carry out a feasibility study of hardware and software suitable for a small business market. Using at least 4 hardware sources, develop a presentation using MS Powerpoint. (ie digital camera, scanner, microphone, CPU).

Activity 2Use of scanner / digital cameraTasks could include taking an existing document which contains text and graphic data and producing a different layout.

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- charts and graphs to identify trends.- file comparison.

non-computer tools, for analyzing, including:- searching manual filing systems.- non-computer models and simulations with these.

social and ethical issues associated with analysis, including;- unauthorized analysis of data.- data incorrectly analyzed.- erosion of privacy from linking databases for analysis.

storing and retrieving storing and retrieving as the two step

process that saves data / information and reloads it to allow for;- other processing to take place.- a temporary halt in the system.- backup and recovery.- the transfer of data / information.

hardware in storing and retrieving.- hardware devices, including;

- magnetic disk.- optical disk.- network storage.- flash memory.- magnetic tape.

- the characteristics of hardware, including;

- random or sequential access.- volatile or non-volatile.- permanent or non permanent.

- the trend to faster and greater storage capacity over time.

software in storing and retrieving.- hardware interface software.- file management software.- database management systems.- file formats for different data types.- an Internet browser.

- as a data / information store

on the bases of speed, volume of data that can be analyzed, and cost

analyze data on individuals for the purpose it was collected

document the storage and retrieval process in an information system.

describe the characteristics and operation of hardware devices used for storage and retrieval.

use a range of hardware devices and associated software to store and retrieve information and data.

store and retrieve data using a network.

compare different file

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Activity 3Use the Internet to locate data for a given scenario. (eg specifications of digital camera or features of scanner). Present in a table summarising and comparing features available.

Activity 4Design a form which would allow the information (from activity 3) to be entered into a database or spreadsheet.

Activity 5Real / Mock interview with a view to develop a survey form to be used in the classroom and then to be applied as part of the project.

Use appropriate software to develop the report.

Activity 6Social and ethical issues may be covered in debate / discussion format. Eg. Debate topic "The Internet is a source of completely accurate and unbiased material."

Activity 7Refer to Activity 2 and examine alternative methods of presenting this information.

Activity 8Create a title page for a novel including a small graphic (drawn in paint program, not clipart).

Produce a WP document which requires information from a spreadsheet to be discussed / interpreted AND must incorporate a graph.

Activity 9Develop a data dictionary for the telephone directory.

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that is machine independent.- search engines to retrieve.

- encryption / password protection. non-computer tools including;

- paper based storage systems. - microfiche.- libraries.

social and ethical issues, including;- the security of stored data.- unauthorised retrieval of data

advances in storage and retrieval technologies and new uses such as data matching.processing processing as the manipulation of

data, by editing and updating it. types of processing, including;

- centralised; processing controlled by a central computer.- distributed; work stations connected to share resources at a local site or elsewhere.- parallel; the simultaneous processing of instructions with multiple cpus.

hardware in processing.- hardware with fast processors, a lot of ram and large storage capacity for image, video and audio processing.- cpu operation;

- its components.- the fetch-execute cycle.- caching.

- increased processing speed, by;- increased clock speeds- increased bus capacity

- historical and current trends in processor development.- hardware for centralised, distributed and parallel processing

software for processing text, numeric, image, video and audio data.

non-computer tools and processing

formats for storing the same data, explaining the features and benefits of each type.

estimate the storage capacity needed to store a file.

use software features to secure stored data and information.

retrieve and use data in an ethical way.

choose between centralised and distributed processing for a given scenario.

identify and describe situations in which parallel processing would be an advantage.

select appropriate hardware configurations for a specified type of processing.

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Use appropriate software to develop table (eg. MS Word, spreadsheet).

Activity 10As a class, discuss any issues in relation to the group project.

Activity 11Use available storage devices to solve a variety of the files in various formats.

Activity 12Password protect a file.

Activity 13Retrieve information from e-mail and insert information into a letter, which will be mail, merged with a 5 record database.

Activity 14Demonstrate and use the fax machine both external and internal.

Activity 15Classify printers and plotters with advantages and disadvantages. Use appropriate software to produce a report.

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- documenting procedures to follow when processing.- diagrammatic representation of processing steps using data flow diagrams and system flowcharts.

social and ethical issues associated with processing.- types of computers on networks.

- flexibility from the distributed processing of personal computers on networks.- security from the centralised processing of network computers (terminals).

- ownership of processed data.- bias in the way participants in the system process data.

transmitting and receiving transmitting and receiving as the

process that transfers information / data within and between information

examine and demonstrate the operation of the cpu.

edit text data using word processors, desktop publishing, hypertext and database management systems.

edit numeric data using spreadsheets and database management systems.

edit image data using paint, draw and animation packages.

edit video data using animation packages.

edit audio data using mixing software.

diagrammatically represent data processing.

describe arguments for and against distributed and network processing.

identify examples of potential human bias in data processing.

distinguish between and discuss dumb terminals and intelligent terminals.

link together two or more computers using available hardware and choose

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Extra Activities

Activity 16Ethical and Legal Issues

Complete the following questions in relation to privacy and ethical issues of data collection:1. To what extent should your medical records be available

to your boss?

2. To what extent should your phone conversations be monitored by your employer?

3. To what extent should there be limits on the types of information others collect about you without telling you they are doing so?

Activity 17Internet

Use the Internet to complete a search on a given topic.1. Describe how and where you obtained the information.2. What hardware did you use?3. What software did you use?4. Where was the information stored?5. Prepare a short report (1 page) and e-mail your result to

the teacher's e-mail address.

Other Ideas for activities:

(Organising) Take notes on data organisation alter p287Data storage systems: Research Future trends in data storageGood reference: Alter p293.Students complete review question sheet from Alter.

Discuss hypermedia – definition and future uses.The Internet and privacy laws

Students observe school network and outline in diagrammatic form.

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systems. Communications concepts, including;

- serial and parallel- simplex, half duplex and full duplex- synchronous and asynchronous- measurements of speed- analog to digital conversion

hardware for transmitting and receiving.- communications within a computer between peripheral devices and the cpu via busses.- the role of modems, including;

- modulation demodulation.- other features such as fax, scanner, automatic answer.

- local area networks and wide area networks.

software for transmitting and receiving.- communications packages to interface with hardware.- transmitting and receiving text, numeric, image, audio and video.- electronic mail, its operation.- encoding and decoding.

non-computer tools for transmitting and receiving, such as mail, phone, fax and radio and television (transmit only)

social and ethical issues associated with transmitting and receiving.- accuracy of data received from the Internet.- security of data being transferred.- net-etiquette.- acknowledgment of data source.- global network issues, time zones, date fields, exchange rates.

appropriate software settings to allow them to transmit and receive.

send data or information from a computer to a fax machine and compare / contrast this with sending the same information to another computer.

discuss the requirements for a local area network and a wide area network.

transfer numeric, text, image, audio and video data.

demonstrate sending and receiving mail, with attachments, over an email system.

encode information or data for transmitting and decode information and data received.

select the most appropriate combination of hardware and software for a given situation to allow computers to transmit and receive data or information.

compare and contrast computer and non-computer based communication systems.

describe and employ net-etiquette when using the Internet.

predict and discuss

P5.1

P5.1

P1.2

P5.1

P5.1

P5.1

P7.1

Excursion to Local computer agent to discuss and gauge changes occurring in the computer business trade.

Transmitting & Receiving demonstrations of software and hardware.Notes taken on procedures

Internet Search engines, Providers

Displaying for children and physically impaired. Video Special education IT Unit.

Printers / Plotters demonstration of types, advantages and disadvantages.Notes on maintenance.

Social issues related to the Internet sites, Chat and E – Mail.

Revise unit.Topic Test and assessment of major project

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- changing nature of work for participants, such as work from home and telecommuting.- current developments and future trends in digital communications, radio and television.- the impact of the Internet on traditional business.

displaying displaying as the output from the

information system to meet a purpose.

hardware for displaying, including;- screens for text, numeric, image and video- printers for text, numeric, image and video- speakers and speech synthesis for audio- plotter and slides for image- digital and analogue for video.

software for display.- interfaces for hardware display devices.- display features in applications packages, including;

- reporting- formatting- spacing- merging- tables- charts

non-computer tools;- story boarding.- pen and paper designs.- traditional methods for displaying the different types of data.

possible future trends in communications and the impact they are likely to have on the transmitting and receiving of data / information.

choose and justify the most appropriate method for displaying information given a particular set of circumstances.

describe the operation of display hardware.

use a range of hardware and software combinations to display different types of information.

format a text document with appropriate use of fonts, spacing and layout for printed and screen displays.

design and develop a simple web page.

generate reports for display within a database.

mail-merge information from a database into another application for display.

create audio, image and video displays with presentation software.

compare and contrast displays created without a computer to those created with a computer.

P4.1

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P1.2

P5.1

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social and ethical issues associated with displays.- communication skills of those presenting displays.- past, present and emerging trends in displays.- appropriate displays for a wide range of audiences, including;

- standards for display for the visually impaired - displays suitable for young children.

identify, discuss and appreciate the widespread use of non-computer methods of displaying information.

design a display for a wide variety of users.

P5.1

P4.1

P4.1

P6.2

AssessmentProject on Information System plus Class Activities

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Title: “What do you want!” Timing 6 periods per week X 5 weeks. Course: Preliminary IPT Unit 3

Teacher Information This project involves the group working as a company. The teacher is the client who has contracted the business to improve an old system. Each group will have a different scenario.

Unit Summary 1. Theory: Information Tools ( revise and complete mastery test) and planning design and implementing.2. Project BriefYour company has been asked to set up an information system for a small business (Each group has a different scenario)Regular meetings with clients should be arranged throughout the process. A strategic plan is to be established to research needs and negotiate with client. Design solutions, implement strategies and be aware of social and ethical issues.

Assessment for this Unit Understand the problem to be solved - Strategic plan 10%Designing solutions – 10%Implementation 20%Testing, evaluating and maintaining 20%Group Evaluation 20%Individual Evaluation 20%

Concepts / Vocabulary Information Tools, Information processes, Reflection diaries, Search engines, Organising, Analysing, Processing, Displaying, Group Norms, CoRT Thinking skills,

Outcomes: A student:

P1.1 describes the nature of information processes and information technologyP1.2 classifies the functions and operations of information processes and information technologyP2.1 identifies the information processes within an information systemP2.2 recognizes the interdependence between each of the information processesP3.1 identifies social and ethical issuesP4.1 describes the historical developments of information systems and relates these to current and emerging technologiesP5.1 selects and ethically uses computer based and non computer-based resources and tools to process informationP6.1 analyses and describes an identified needP6.2 generates ideas, considers alternatives and develops solutions for a defined needP7.1 recognizes and applies management and communication techniques to project workP7.2 uses technology to support work

Resources:Seven different business scenarios for each group.

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Group Information Systems group information systems as being those

where participants work in groups using data / information and information technology to conduct information processes so that the need of the information system is met

the characteristics of the group, including:- members working together, often via a

computer network- the different roles played by individuals in

the group, such as leader, spokesperson- areas of strengths and weaknesses of

the individual group members- skills of member, including

communication interpersonal technical organisational

the consequences for groups that fail to function as a team, including:- financial loss- employment loss- missed opportunities

how information technology supports group work

understand the problem to be solved understand the purpose approaches to identify problems with

existing systems, including;-interview / survey users of the information system -interview / survey participantsanalyses the existing system by determining;

-how it works-what it does-who uses it

User requirement reports. project plans incorporating project

develop a group information system to perform a task

apply the phases present in the topic Planning, Design and Implementation

determine the information technology, data / information and the role of participants (group members) in conducting the information processes for the system

apply project management tools to the development of the system within the group

produce a group report that:

- documents all phases in the development of the system

- represents the system diagrammatically

Select and apply surveys and interviews, with the support of information technology, in orderto understand the problem to be solved.

diagrammatically represent existing systems using context diagrams, data flow diagrams and systems flow charts

define the requirements for a new system in terms of;-the need of the users of the information system have.

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P7.1

P2.2

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P7.2

P1.1

P1.2

P2.1

Example of project. An information system for Year 12 students to use in organising a School Formal.

Tasks to be completed. a survey to find out what year 12 students would like

for the formal

a schedule of tasks (finding information on venues, menus, bands, DJ's, cost of printing tickets, bonds / deposits)

developing a journal / log book

summarise survey to determine where to go for formal

Understanding the problem

Analyse existing system

WHO Who is the project for?

Who will carry out the various tasks?

Who will manage the project?

WHAT What are the major tasks required?

What individual steps are needed?

What is the existing system?

WHEN

When must the project be completed?

When must each step of the project be completed?

HOW

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management tools including;- Gantt charts.- scheduling of tasks.- journal and diaries.- Funding management plan.- Communication management plan.

making decisions Estimating the cost of proposed solutions. Determining if the required technology

exists.

Determining the time frame by which the new system must be operational.

Select the most appropriate option. Identify concerns of participants, users of

the information system and people in the environment.

designing solutions Identifying participants, data / information

to be used, information technology and how the information processes will operate.

Ensuring participants concerns are addressed and the system design is human centred.

clarifying with users the benefits of the new information system

Designing the information technology so that it is easy to maintain in the future.

implementing methods of implementing new solutions,

including;- parallel conversion- direct conversion- phased conversion- pilot conversion

-who the participants are.-The data / information to be used.-Required information technology.-Information processes.

Produce a report stating the need, and how an information system will meet it.

Create Gantt charts to show the implementation time frame.

Investigate / research new information technologies that could form part of the system.

consider and justify the feasibility of a solution based on - cost- technical feasibility- available time for

implementation- Its alignment with the current

goals of those the system is for.

Represent the new system

diagrammatically. Document the relationship

between the new system and users of the information system and their need(s).

Analyse and customise user interfaces and other tasks in applications software forming part of the solution.

Compare and contrast conversion methods.

Justify the selected conversion method for a given situation.

Convert from the old system to the new.

P6.2

P5.1

P4.1

P7.1

P7.1

P2.2

P6.2

P4.1

P6.2

How can the available technology be used in each step of the project?

How can system development techniques be used in the project?

Investigate and research system.Develop time plan.

Making decisionsAnalysis of system and prototypes required.

create a gantt chart

what hardware / software required

identify problems / concerns

what information to gather

Design Solution

database for venues

spreadsheet for costing

design ticket / invitation

design interface for users of the system

create data flow diagram

Implementation decide on method of conversion and justify method demonstrate participant training demonstrate system to client develop manual for users

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Implementing training for the participants in the system.

testing, evaluating and maintaining Testing the new system to see that it

meets initial requirements. Review the affect on users of the

information system, participants and people within the environment.

Modifying parts of the system where problems are identified.

social and ethical issues Machine centred systems as simplifying

what computers do at the expense of participants.

human centred systems as those that make participants work as effective and satisfying as possible

how the relationship between participants change as a result of the new system relationships between the participants

ensuring the new system provides participants with a safe work environment.

awareness of the impact the system may have on the participants:- Opportunities to use their skills.- meaningful work- The need for change.- opportunities for involvement and

commitment

Implement the appropriate information technology is in place.

Demonstrate participant training of the new system.

Identify the training needs of users of the information system.

Evaluate information processes in relation to adequate performance and design and implement modifications.

Compare the new system to the requirement report.

Design human centred information systems.

Identify human centred and machine centred information systems and describe the impact each has on its participants.

Develop systems that pay as much attention to the needs of participants as they do to information technology.

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P7.1

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P6.2

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P3.1

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P3.1

Testing, evaluation and maintaining

survey to evaluate use of system develop plan to ensure system is updated each year

Social and Ethical Issues

describe impact of system on participants including:- opportunities to use their skills- the need for change- meaningful work

- opportunities for involvement and commitment

AssessmentProject (20%)

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Suggested Projects

Individual GroupRecord income and expenditure figures and make what-if predictions Databases on specific topics.

Food technology - classification of food groupsDatabase of patient records kept by a doctor A video presentationWrite a story A booking system for a school resourcePersonal address book Simple Motel Reservation systemInventory of CD's Create a Web Site with a specific purposeCompare product prices Create a directory of web sites to access for faculty specific assignmentsRecipe book Real Estate agencyParty Plan Video storePersonal Budget Cross Curriculum projects eg Biological classification, Senior Geog. ProjectProduce a Flyer Production of a school or class magazineSet up a share portfolio Produce a NewsletterStudy Plan Travel Agency

A sporting event eg. Athletics carnival

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Documents

Teaching and Learning Programweb1.muirfield-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/technology/Programs/... · Web viewPreliminary Course - Programme Prepared By: Bernie Carpenter, Karen Heap and Michael