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Chapter 1 Module 1A Computer & Information Literacy Module 1B A History of Computer Technology Chapter 1

Computer & Information Literacy Why study Computer & Information Literacy What is a Computer Introducing Personal Computers Understanding What Computers do Type of Computers The World of Computer Software Introducing Information Systems Module A

& Information Literacy Computer & Information Literacy Why Study Computer & Information Literacy Think about what you’ve done today, and see how many activities you can name that involve a computer in one way or another. Module A

Knowledge of computer and Internet use Computer & Information Literacy Computer Literacy Knowledge of computer and Internet use Knows how to gather information, evaluate this information, and make an informed decision Module A An information-literate person

Computer & Information Literacy Businesses have gone far beyond the stage of putting computers on everyone’s desk. They are now building advanced computer information systems. Module A

Information Literacy Individual responsibility has increased A Computer & Information Literacy Information Literacy Module A Individual responsibility has increased pension plan decisions doctors let patients decide managed health care decisions

The Need for Critical Thinking Computer & Information Literacy The Need for Critical Thinking Information literacy requires critical thinking, the capacity to evaluate the quality of the information you’re getting. Module A

Computer & Information Literacy What Is a Computer? electronic devices that, under a program’s direction and control, perform four basic operations: Input Processing Output Storage Module A

Computer & Information Literacy Computer Program Module A A list of instructions, written in a programming language, that tells the computer what to do.

Computer System Hardware: The physical components of the computer. Computer & Information Literacy Computer System Hardware: The physical components of the computer. Software: The programs that run on the computer. Module A

Components of a typical microcomputer system Computer & Information Literacy Personal Computers Module A Components of a typical microcomputer system

Understanding What Computers Do Computer & Information Literacy Understanding What Computers Do Module IPOS cycle: input, processing, output, and storage A

Computer & Information Literacy Connectivity Much of what’s happened in computing during the last decade can be summed up with this one word, connectivity. The World Wide Web (WWW) has millions of Web sites. Module A

Types of Computers Computers for individuals: Computer & Information Literacy Types of Computers Computers for individuals: Professional workstations Desktop computers Network computers (NCs) Notebook computers Subnotebooks Personal digital assistants (PDA) or handheld computer Module A

Types of Computers Computers for Organizations: supercomputer Computer & Information Literacy Types of Computers Computers for Organizations: supercomputer mainframe minicomputer server Module A Server

The World of Computer Software Computer & Information Literacy The World of Computer Software System Software: all the programs that help the computer function operating system (OS) Application Software: all the programs you can use to perform a task productivity software special-purpose programs Module A

Computer System Hardware: The physical components of the computer. Computer & Information Literacy Computer System Module A Hardware: The physical components of the computer. Software: The programs that run on the computer.

Introducing Information Systems Computer & Information Literacy Introducing Information Systems Information Systems customized hardware and software data central to company’s mission trained users procedures Module A These managers are reviewing the information system at the Memphis FedEx facility

Information Systems Issues Making it happen The challenge Computer & Information Literacy Information Systems Issues Making it happen The challenge Giving customers needed information Pushing order entry out of the enterprise Ensuring quality service Understanding technology and marketing Module A

A History of Computer Technology The First Computers Foundations of Modern Computing The First Generation The Second Generation The Third Generation The Fourth Generation A Fifth Generation Lessons Learned Module B

A Historical Perspective The First Computers The abacus, known to have existed in ancient Babylonia and Egypt, remained in widespread use in the Far East until recently. Module B