1 Computer Literacy James P. Sampson, Jr. Florida State University Copyright 2001 by James P. Sampson, Jr. All Rights Reserved

2 Evolution of Computing u Mainframe era u Minicomputer era u Personal computer era u Internet era

3 Computing Misconceptions u Math ability required u Technical ability required u Gender and age issues

4 Computing Success Factors u Good verbal skills u Good communication skills

5 Key Elements of Literacy u Knowledge u Attitude u Skills

6 Knowledge Factors u Hardware functioning u Software functioning –Operating system software (e.g., Windows) –General application software (e.g., word processing, ) –Counseling application software (e.g., testing, CAI, career guidance)

7 Knowledge Factors u Internet functioning (e.g., searching, browsing) u Implementation process (e.g., evaluation, integration, training) u Ethical issues u Professional standards

8 Attitude Factors u Positive attitude (e.g., I can either figure it out or I know who I can get to help me) u Willingness to try new things u Willingness to learn on my own u Willingness to get help when needed

9 Skill Factors u Software use u Implementation within an organization

10 Computing Components u Hardware u Software

11 Hardware u Super Computers u Mainframe Computers u Mini Computers u Personal Computers –Desktops –Notebooks and Sub-Notebooks –Internet server u Hand Held Computers u Appliances (e.g. Web TV)

12 Computer Functioning

13 Input u Keyboard u Mouse u Trackball u Pointing Device u Scanners u Floppy Drive u Hard Drive u CD-ROM Drive u DVD Drive u Modem u Network Card u Voice u Joystick u Pen Point-Handwriting u Light Pen u Touch Screen u MIDI Interface

14 Processing u CPU (Central Processing Unit) –Size –Clock Speed –Bits (0 or 1) –Bytes (1 byte = 1 character) u Internal Bus u Memory –RAM (Random Access Memory) –ROM (Read only Memory)

15 Processing u Measures –K = 2 10 or approximately 1,000 –M = approximately 1,000,000 –G = approximately 1,000,000,000 u Video Card (memory) u Sound Card u Communications Card

16 Output u Display u Laser Printer u Bubble Jet Printer u Ink Jet Printer u Audio Speakers u Floppy Drive u Hard Drive u Modem u Network Card u MIDI Interface u CD-RW

17 Computer Functioning

18 Software u Systems Software u Applications Software

19 Systems Software u Operating Systems –Graphic User Interface (e.g., Windows) u Compilers u Authoring Systems

20 Applications Software u Word Processing u Presentation Software u Desktop Publishing u Electronic Spread Sheets u Data Base Managers u Communications, Networking, FAX u Internet Web Browser u Web Site Development Tool

21 Applications Software u Expert Systems u Statistical Software u Educational Software u Games u Music Software u Imaging Software

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