Foundations of Technology
Information and CommunicationInformation and Communication
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Teacher Resource – Unit 3 Lesson 4
The BIG IdeaThe BIG Idea
Big Idea:
Information and communication systems greatly impact our quality of life and are an essential component of business and industry that is rapidly expanding.
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The Systems Model and The Systems Model and CommunicationCommunication
Information and Communication systems follow the systems model and require inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback.
Inputs – determine the objective of the project or the action
Process – how the objective is achieved or the procedure used (includes materials, tools, supplies, etc.)
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The Systems Model and The Systems Model and CommunicationCommunication
Information and Communication systems follow the systems model and require inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback.
Output – the results of the objective
Feedback – confirmation that the objective was achieved; how the objective could be improved
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The Systems Model and The Systems Model and CommunicationCommunication
Example: Sending a text message
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Input: the desire to send a text message
Process: entering the information using a mobile phone
Output: the message is displayed
Your
message
here
Feedback: confirmation of the message
Information and Information and CommunicationCommunication
Information and communication systems can be further broken down into the:
Source – the person or machine originating the communication
Encoder – the device that translates the communication into a format for transmission
Transmitter – the device that sends the message
Receiver – the device that collectsthe message
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Information and Information and CommunicationCommunication
Information and communication systems can be further broken down into the:
Decoder – the device that translates the communication into an acceptable format
Storage – the device that stores the communication
Retrieval – the device that retrieves the communication on command
Destination – the person or machine who is the audience
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Information and Information and CommunicationCommunication
Example: Sending an email
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Non-Verbal Non-Verbal CommunicationCommunication
Nonverbal communication is the process of communicating without using words, generally using visual cues between people.
Nonverbal communication is used for interpersonal communication or communication between people
Kinesics – the study of communication through gesture, posture, and movement
Haptics – the study of communication through touching
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