1. Information and Communication Foundations of Technology Information and Communication © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology Teacher Resource – Unit 3 Lesson 4

2. The BIG Idea Big Idea: Information and communication systems greatly impact our quality of life and are an essential component of business and industry that is rapidly expanding. © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

3. The Systems Model and Communication Information and Communication systems follow the systems model and require inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback. Inputs – determine the objective of the project or the action Process – how the objective is achieved or the procedure used (includes materials, tools, supplies, etc.) © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

4. The Systems Model and Communication Information and Communication systems follow the systems model and require inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback. Output – the results of the objective Feedback – confirmation that the objective was achieved; how the objective could be improved © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

5. The Systems Model and Communication Example: Sending a text message © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology Input: the desire to send a text message Process: entering the information using a mobile phone Output: the message is displayed Your message here Feedback: confirmation of the message

6. Information and Communication Information and communication systems can be further broken down into the: Source – the person or machine originating the communication Encoder – the device that translates the communication into a format for transmission Transmitter – the device that sends the message Receiver – the device that collects the message © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

7. Information and Communication Information and communication systems can be further broken down into the: Decoder – the device that translates the communication into an acceptable format Storage – the device that stores the communication Retrieval – the device that retrieves the communication on command Destination – the person or machine who is the audience © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

8. Information and Communication Example: Sending an email © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology Source: the person typing the email Encoder: the keyboard, the CPU, the email program used to create an email Transmitter: modem or wireless modem, the email program that sends the email Receiver: router, the email program that receives the email Destination: the person to whom the email is addressed Retrieval: the software application that displays the email Storage: hard drive, server, the email program inbox Decoder: the CPU, the email program that displays the email

9. Non-Verbal Communication Nonverbal communication is the process of communicating without using words, generally using visual cues between people. Nonverbal communication is used for interpersonal communication or communication between people Kinesics – the study of communication through gesture, posture, and movement Haptics – the study of communication through touching © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

10. Non-Verbal Communication Nonverbal communication represents nearly 66% of all communication. Examples of nonverbal communication: © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM  Center for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology