What is ICT?

Operating Systems

Windows XP

Linux

Windows 7

Application software

Word processing software

Audacity

Photoshop

Input

Keyboard

Mouse

Microphone

Output

Speakers

Earphones

Image on screen

Storage

Flash memory stick

Hardrive

CD

Meaningful

Charts

Letters

Word documents

Quality of information ... C - complete, A - accurate, T - timely, F - from a reliable source, U - up to date & R - relevent

Raw Facts

Raw Figures

Set of values

DIRECT

Specifically for a purpose

INDIRECT

Orginally for another purpose

Users

ICT Teacher

Kitchen designer

Secertary

Subtopic

Characteristics of users

experience

physical characteristics

environment of use

tasks to be undertaken

age

essentiall skills for ICT professional

good oral and written communication skills

problem solving skills

patience

flexible

team work

Subtopic

ICT professionals

ICT Technician

Database manager

Website designer

Technical editor

Good ICT Team

Balance of skills

Team leader

BUSGEMS

strengths and weaknesses identified

structured work

mointoring of task, money and time

communication skills

Subtopic

Data protection act

Computer misuse act

Copyright design and patents act

Freedom of information act