1. Essential Standard 2.00 Objective 2.04
Students will:
Understand the nature of business.
Understand applications and issues of technology.
Topics:
Businesses use of technology
Concerns of using technology

2. Parts of the Computer Monitor Speakers Tower CPU Desktop CPU Mouse
Ergonomic Keyboard

3. Comparing Sizes of Computers

4. Alternative Input Devices
Digital Camcorder
Writing Tablet
Scientific Probe
Biometric Device
Digital Camera
Scanner
Webcam
Mouse
Smart Phone

5. Business Technology Applications
What are computer networks?
Computer networks are computers linked in a school or business so users can share hardware, software, and data.
Hickory Ridge is part of the CCS LAN (Local Access Network) network. We have over 300 computers that are run through the common network.
Networking allows students to access previously saved information anywhere in the building or at other schools in the system.

6. Examples of Computer Networks
Internet
Public network used most often for:
ing
Accessing the World Wide Web (WWW)
Intranet
Private network primarily used to share:information WITHIN a business
Only members or employees can utilize
Effective tool for sharing information, saving time & money

7. Applications of Technology by Businesses
Why is Computer-aided design (CAD) used?
used to create product styles and designs.
Examples:
Design for a camera
Drawings for homes, buildings, equipment
Electronic prototypes
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
software that enables computers to reason learn and make decisions.
Example: voice recognition software
video link- robot

8. Computer Assisted Design Example

9. Computer Assisted Design Video Clip
Designing a Diamond Ring

10. Business Technology Applications
Computer assisted Instruction
Used in education
Help people improve skills at their own pace
Telemedicine
Video conferencing from remote areas so patients have access to diagnosis by doctor in another location
Public records
Military records
Social security
Medical information
Police records

11. Financial Activities
Bill paying online, checking credit report, selling stocks

12. Technology Applications by Businesses
What is E-commerce?
E-commerce is conducting business transactions using the Internet or other technology.
*E=electronic

13. Common E-Commerce Activities
Providing product information
Promoting/marketing a company
Selling online
Conducting market research
Collecting/making payments on line
Obtaining parts and supplies
Tracking shipments

14. E-Commerce
Examples
Message on your cell phone screen from a business advertising their sale
Ebay - online auction
Website that asks market survey questions and give prizes for participation

15. Four Basic E-commerce Models
B2C: Business-to-Consumer
Example: Lands’ End.com selling swimwear to expecting mothers, Ben & Jerry’s selling ice cream related goods
B2B: Business-to-Business
Example: Staples.com ships office supplies to local hospital
C2B: Consumer-to-Business
Example: Customers completing on-line marketing surveys in order to provide feedback to Dunkin’ Donuts
C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer
Example: Customer buying electronics from other customers through eBay.com

16. Expert Systems How do expert systems help people?
Expert systems are computer programs that help people solve technical problems including medical services, financial planning, and legal matters.
Examples:
-Automotive parts electronic catalogues
-Quicken books
-Peachtree Accounting

17. Management Information Systems (MIS)
An ordered system of processing and reporting information in an organization
Management uses information to make business decisions.
Four main components of a MIS:
Gathering data
Analyzing data
Storing data
Reporting results

18. MIS Categories of Information
Financial
Information for budgets and financial reports and statements
Production and inventory
Information for production summaries and supplies
Marketing and sales
Information to determine customer needs, economic conditions, and competitors action
Human resources
Information about employees’ salaries, benefits and evaluations

19. Business Applications of Technology
Robots can:
Work underground
Work under water
Work in outer space
Work 24 hours/7days a week
Work in humanly impossible situations
What is robotics ?
mechanical devices are programmed to do routine tasks, such as those seen on an assembly line in factories
video link-Rosie the robot

20. Vacuum Cleaner

21. Telecommuting What happens during telecommuting activities?
What happens during telecommuting activities?
Workers use computers off-site (at home) to do a job, saving travel time and costs.
Works well for occupations:
Writers
Editors
Accountants
Computer Programmers
Web designers
Workers send reports, documents, & ideas to employers via , fax, videoconferencing

22. Business Applications
Financial activities
Bill pay online
Direct deposit
Electronic Funds Transfer
Selling stocks
Completing tax returns
Checking credit reports
Public Records
Military records
Social security
Medical information
Police records
Telemedicine
Video conferencing from remote locations so patients have access to diagnosis by doctor in another location
Using robotics for surgical procedures

23. Computer Assisted Instruction
Disadvantages
Lack of personal contact with a teacher may be detrimental to the student
Learner must be self motivated
Learner must be technology savvy
Learner must have access to computer
Limited professional training given
Advantages
Learner proceeds at own ability level and pace
Learner has necessary tools to learn material
Company/trainer can deliver same training to every user
Offers flexibility in timing and outcomes

24. Concerns of Using Technology
Ethics
moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems
Employment Trends
Shift in duties and skills needed in the workplace.
Companies retrain displaced workers who are unemployed because of changing job conditions.
Computer literacy is vital.
Literacy the ability to enter, store, process, and retrieve information.

25. Concerns-Computer Crimes
A computer virus is a hidden program code in a system that can do damage to software or stored data.
How many people have encountered a computer virus?
Will someone tell how they removed the virus?
Viruses may be programmed to become active :
At a specific date
When certain keystrokes are made
When certain data is accessed

26. Types of Viruses
Bomb - Destructive computer code or virus designed to activate at a specific time Hoax - A program intended to scare users into thinking they have a virus Phage - A program that modifies other programs, operating systems, and databases on a Personal Digital Assistant Trojan Horse - A virus disguised as a useful piece of software Virus - A computer program designed to cause damage to computer files Worm Destructive computer program that bores its way through a computer network

27. Copyright Protection of intellectual property
Protection of intellectual property
Gives owner/creator exclusive rights to reproduce or distribute copies of his/her own work
From the US copyright website above:
What are examples of protected property?
Do I have to register with US Copyright office?
Go to “is my copyright good in other countries”.
Name three countries that do not recognize US copyrights.
Name three countries with WTO international agreements.
For works created after , :
How many years does a copyright last?
Can you renew the copyright?

28. Theft Concerns
How many people have access to software that has been copied to a CD by a personal contact?
Did that person commit an act of piracy?
Piracy -stealing or illegally copying software packages or information
Copyright infringement - the illegal copying of proprietary (property of another) works

29. White Collar Crimes
An illegal act carried out by office or professional workers while at work including:
stealing money, information, or computer time through improper use of computer systems.
Would you be afraid of this person?
Check out this website and see what he did.

30. Health Concerns of Using Technology
Eyestrain and vision problems
Muscle tension and nerve damage
Ergonomically poor equipment
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A repetitive stress syndrome
Lack of physical exercise & obesity

31. Privacy Concerns of Using Technology
Dishonest people have access to customer records.
Companies have changed which employees as well as other people that may have access to customer records.
To protect customers, some companies are:
Increasing database security
Changing access codes multiple times during day
Becoming more strict about who has access
Purchasing tighter security systems
Laws are changing but can’t keep up with technology.

32. Identity Theft Thieves:
Obtain information online
Apply for credit cards
Access bank account information
Do not give private information out over the internet or phone unless you know the site is secure!
Check out the website and see how many identities this man has had.

33. Frank William Abagnale, Jr.
Known as a cheque forger, skilled impostor, and escape artist.
Notorious in the 1960s for successfully passing US$2.5 million worth of meticulously forged checks across 26 countries over the course of five years, beginning when he was 16 years old.
Assumed no fewer than eight separate identities, successfully impersonating an airline pilot, a doctor, a Bureau of Prisons agent, and a lawyer all before he was 21 years old.

34. Protecting Your Information
Utilize antivirus programs, encryption; select passwords carefully and change often to reduce the risk of hackers accessing your personal information.
Hacker
Person who secretly gains access to computers and files without permission
Password (access code)
Safeguard for access to a computer program
Should be unique
Should be private
Should be changed
Antivirus program
Detects viruses and repairs files
Encryption
Converts readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access

35. Cutting Edge Technology Innovations
link: my-blackberry-is-not-working
link: hubble-ultra-deep-field-3d
link: revolving-house-architecture
link to car that runs on air
link to gps- how does it work?
link to gm-hy-wire-concept-car
video link: helicopter-cable-inspector