Information Systems UNIT 7 Suleman Hasan Rathor
Introduction Aims: To learn about Information Systems To learn about how technology can be used, its benefits and disadvantages Gaming, learning, etc. To look at the latest technology To explore apps To learn about social media and how it can be used To be creative and to think about business opportunities through technology How? Read blogs ( Watch videos You guys need to contribute. Bring ideas to class!
Introduction to Information Systems Discuss the following questions. 1. What is a computer? 2. What can computers do? 3. What would the world be like without computers? 4. Label the following diagrams
Computer Architecture Read the text and highlight the important information. Page 98.
7.2 Networks What is a computer network? And why are they useful?
LANs and WANs There are two main types of network: 1. Local Area Network (LAN) 2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Local Area Network (LAN) A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or a college.
Wide Area Network (WAN) A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WANs are made from several LANs connected together.
Routers Routers are used to connect computers. They do so by sharing data packets between computers. Routers are usually used to connect computers to the internet.
7.3. Printers Dot Matrix Printer Ink Jet Printer Laser Printer 3D Printer
Youtube Videos 3D printers Carbon 3D Houses Make anything you want ?
Quiz 1. List the hardware that is needed to build a computer. 2. Which hardware device controls the speed of the computer? 3. What is a storage device? 4. List 3 benefits of networks. 5. List the two types of networks. 6. List four types of printers.
Complete Questions. P. 111
Discussion! “Technology is dangerous. It must be controlled!” Discuss