The+ways+in+which+IT+is+used

Have an understanding of a range of IT applications in everyday life and be aware of the impact of IT with emphasis on the following. ** Communicating applications ** - newsletters, - websites, - multimedia presentations, - music scores, - cartoons, - flyers, - posters. // Refer to Practical units 1 and 2. // Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chpts 11 & 12) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 11.2) ** Data handling applications ** - surveys, - address lists, - tuck shop records, - clubs and society records, - school reports, - school libraries. // Refer to Practical unit 3. // Links http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/databases/index.shtml [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 13) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 12.4) ** Measurement applications ** - scientific experiments, - electronic timing, - environmental monitoring. // Experiments in Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. // Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 14) - turtle graphics, - control of lights, - buzzers and motors, - automatic washing machines, - automatic cookers, - central heating controllers, - burglar alarms, - video recorders/players, - microwave ovens, - computer controlled greenhouse. // How to use turtle graphics using a Logo based program. // // Discuss the use of control in the home. // Links http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/measurecontrol/index.shtml http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/overview.jsp?nodeId=023Z1Dj0Tc http://www.softronix.com/logo.html (free LOGO download) [] (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 15.5) (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 14) - 3D modelling, simulation (e.g. flight or driving), - use of spreadsheets for personal finance - tuck shop finances // Emphasise that modelling is not just spreadsheets  // Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 13) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 11.4) Understand the differences between batch processing, on-line processing and realtime processing. Have an understanding of a wider range of work-related IT   applications and their effects including the following: // - //// Learn definitions in the three systems. // // - //// Examples of batch processing are the processing of bank cheques, payroll, non-automatic stock control systems, utility billing. // // - //// Examples of on-line processing are cash withdrawals from ATMs, EFT and EFTPOS systems. // // - //// Other examples of on-line processing are air ticket / holiday / theatre / cinema booking systems. // // - //// Examples of real-time processing are any control system which uses sensors requiring immediate response e.g. rockets fired onto space, robots, computer controlled air conditioning / central heating / burglar alarm, computer controlled greenhouses etc. // Links http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/software/4operatingsystemsrev3.shtml [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 9) - the Internet, - electronic mail, - fax, - electronic conferencing, - mobile telephones. // Revisiting Section 4 will help as well as practical unit 1. In addition explain about // // tele/video conferencing. // Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 4) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 11.2) - business cards, - letterheads, - flyers, - brochures. Learn about use of DTP for producing advertising materials and the creation of web sites similarly. // Learn about use of DTP for producing advertising materials and the creation of web sites similarly. //  Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 11) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 11.2) - robotics in manufacture, - production line control. // Discuss use of robots in car industry and other similar applications. Emphasise the need for real-time processing. // Links [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 8) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 15.5) ** Applications for finance departments ** - billing systems, - stock control, - payroll. // Describe how computers are used in utility billing systems such as gas, electricity and water. Meter readings, turnaround documents and batch processing should be mentioned. The use of batch processing in some stock control systems and payroll systems should be described. // // The use of transaction and master files should be explained. // Links http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task10.htm (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chpts 7 & 9) (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 14.3) - registration, - records - reports. // Describe computerised registration using OMR. Include how pupil records are stored and used and how school reports can be produced // Links http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task12.htm - those in the travel industry, - the theatre, - cinemas. // Describe these systems in terms of on-line processing. Do not confuse on-line processing with real time processing such as process control. // Links http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task10.htm (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 9) - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), - cash machines, - credit/debit cards, - cheque clearing, - home banking. // Use of MICR for inputting cheques (batch processing). Use of ATMs (cash machines) for obtaining cash. The use of the Internet for home banking (on-line processing). // Links http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module8/task1.htm http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module2/task5.htm [] (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 14) - doctors' information systems, - hospital and pharmacy records, - monitoring, - expert systems for diagnosis. // Use of databases for storing patient information and medicine stock files. The use of computers for monitoring and controlling patient condition. The use of expert systems in medical diagnosis. // Links http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task9.htm http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task7.htm Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chpts 7 & 15)   (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 1.2)    - records of books and borrowers    - the issue of books,  //  Use of a borrower file containing the details of each borrower including name, contact details, books borrowed etc. Use of a book file containing details of each book such as title, author, ISBN,  // //  Accession number, genre etc. The use of bar codes for books and bar codes or magnetic stripes on borrower cards.  //  Links    http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/module9/task4.htm    (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 7)   The use of expert systems, for example:    - in mineral prospecting,    - car engine fault diagnosis,    - medical diagnosis,    - chess games.  //  The design and implementation of such a system. Collecting data from experts. The key parts of an expert system such as rule bases, inference engines, knowledge bases, user interfaces.  //  Links    http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/others/expert.htm    http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/databases/0datainforev6.shtml    (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 15)   (Leadbetter, & Wainwright, 2004, 1.2)    - stock control,    - POS,    - EFTPOS,    - internet shopping,    - automatic reordering.    - Use of on-line systems.    - Use of bar code readers, immediate updating of stock files, automatic reordering.    - Use of EFTPOS to link shops with banks.    - Use of credit/debit cards.    - Checking of cards and account information.    - Use of Internet for on-line shopping.    Links    http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteacher/gcse/newgcse/others/supermarket.htm   []  (Walmsley, et. al., 2004, Chapter 14)
 * The ways in which IT is used **
 * Learning outcomes **
 * Control applications **
 * Modelling applications **
 * Communication applications **
 * Applications for publicity and corporate image publications **
 * Applications in manufacturing industries **
 * School management systems including: **
 * Booking systems **
 * Applications in banking including **
 * Applications in medicine including: **
 * Applications in libraries **
 * Applications in the retail industry: **