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1 Information Systems UNIT 7 Suleman Hasan Rathor

2 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 (www.mashable.com, www.wired.com)www.mashable.comwww.wired.com  Watch videos  You guys need to contribute. Bring ideas to class!

3 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

4 Computer Architecture  Read the text and highlight the important information.  Page 98.

5 7.2 Networks  What is a computer network? And why are they useful?

6 LANs and WANs  There are two main types of network: 1. Local Area Network (LAN) 2. Wide Area Network (WAN)

7 Local Area Network (LAN) A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or a college.

8 Wide Area Network (WAN) A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WANs are made from several LANs connected together.

9 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.

10 7.3. Printers  Dot Matrix Printer  Ink Jet Printer  Laser Printer  3D Printer http://www.makerbot.com/

11 Youtube Videos  3D printers https://youtu.be/8aghzpO_UZE  Carbon 3D https://youtu.be/l3TgmvV2ElQ  Houses https://youtu.be/OYqBxEAtXZA  Make anything you want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EJmBoLq-g  ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EXsAeJ7RsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqKFg8sgFzE

12 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.

13 Complete Questions. P. 111

14 Discussion! “Technology is dangerous. It must be controlled!” Discuss

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