1. AREAS OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ICT IN SOCIETY

2. It is official, One Direction decided to venture into the ICT sector. They had chosen Malta where open the head office of their new venture. Not having much knowledge about ICT systems they are asking for help. The would like someone to present them with more information about computer applications used. They expect a PowerPoint presentation to describe the type and use of each application. And report in Excel showing the costs involved in setting up such application. TASK

3. PROCESS The class is to be divided in groups of 2 or 3 in which each team member will have a role. The roles to choose from are; System Analyst Webmaster In case that the group is of 3 there will be 2 system analyst within the group The best group will present their findings to the band members on their next visit in Malta. GOODLUCK!!!

4. RESOURCES Click on one of the underneath usages to find more resources; Commercial Data Processing Systems Technical, Mathematical and Scientific Systems Communication and Information Systems In Industry Educational Uses Leisure and home Uses Office Automation Finances Travel In the community

5. COMMERCIAL AND DATA PROCESSING

6. COMMERCIAL DATA PROCESSING Applications used for commercial data processing are divided into these categories; Stock control Systems Reservation System Administration Systems Point of Sales Systems Each group is requested to create a showing practical uses of each system and an Excel report showing the costs involved in implementing such system. It is not always possible. Click on each sub system to find the links related to such system

7. STOCK CONTROL SYSTEMS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_control http://www.barcodesinc.com/articles/inventory- control-system.htm http://www.barcodesinc.com/articles/inventory- control-system.htm http://www.bitsandbytesmalta.com/products/cate gory.php?cat=PO- http://www.bitsandbytesmalta.com/products/cate gory.php?cat=PO- http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/accessories.htm l?SID=0a374e169dea93dd7d881a72f18fa67f http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/accessories.htm l?SID=0a374e169dea93dd7d881a72f18fa67f http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/business-start- up/documents/resource%20centre/BusinessPlannin g/Stock%20control%20and%20inventory%20tips.doc http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/business-start- up/documents/resource%20centre/BusinessPlannin g/Stock%20control%20and%20inventory%20tips.doc

8. RESERVATION SYSTEMS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_reservations_syst em http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_reservations_syst em http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_reservation_syste ms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_reservation_syste ms

9. ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resource_man agement_system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resource_man agement_system http://canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2626

10. POINT OF SALES SYSTEMS (POS) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_sale http://posnation.com/ http://www.bitsandbytesmalta.com/products/cate gory.php?cat=PO- http://www.bitsandbytesmalta.com/products/cate gory.php?cat=PO- http://www.megabyte.net/Solutions/RetailManage mentSystem.aspx http://www.megabyte.net/Solutions/RetailManage mentSystem.aspx

11. TECHNICAL MATHEMATICAL AND SCIENTIFIC USES

12. Computer systems in this area are divided in the following categories; Medical Diagnosis CAD Simulation Weather Forecasting

13. MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_imaging http://www.europharma.com.mt/content/bloodpr essure-monitor-mtv http://www.europharma.com.mt/content/bloodpr essure-monitor-mtv

14. CAD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD http://www.icemalta.com/autocad-associate- course/ http://www.icemalta.com/autocad-associate- course/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creo_Elements/Pro

15. SIMULATION http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulation_software http://www.azdressup.com/simulation/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_simulator http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/

16. WEATHER FORECASTING http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_forecasting http://www.explainthatstuff.com/weather- stations.html http://www.explainthatstuff.com/weather- stations.html http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/hom e/weather-gadgets3.htm http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/hom e/weather-gadgets3.htm

17. COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

18. For this part it is expected to present the systems used to communicate. This section is divided into four categories Internet World Wide Web Electronic mail (E-Mail) E-Government

19. INTERNET http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet http://www.yourmaindomain.com/web- articles/what-is-internet.asp http://www.yourmaindomain.com/web- articles/what-is-internet.asp http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm http://www.bizymoms.com/computers-and- technology/uses-of-the-internet.html http://www.bizymoms.com/computers-and- technology/uses-of-the-internet.html

20. WORLD WIDE WEB http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet /2002/Web_vs_Internet.asp http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet /2002/Web_vs_Internet.asp http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics /internet-versus-world-wide-web1.htm http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics /internet-versus-world-wide-web1.htm

21. ELECTRONIC MAIL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email http://computer.howstuffworks.com/e-mail- messaging/email.htm http://computer.howstuffworks.com/e-mail- messaging/email.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_client http://lifehacker.com/5455741/five-best-email- clients http://lifehacker.com/5455741/five-best-email- clients

22. E-GOVERNMENT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Government https://mygov.mt/portal/(tjke2j55y0v5ob3lkmbgdc2 k)/webforms/home.aspx https://mygov.mt/portal/(tjke2j55y0v5ob3lkmbgdc2 k)/webforms/home.aspx https://mygov.mt/PORTAL/(tjke2j55y0v5ob3lkmbgd c2k)/downloads/mygov/e- Government%20Services%20Directory.pdf https://mygov.mt/PORTAL/(tjke2j55y0v5ob3lkmbgd c2k)/downloads/mygov/e- Government%20Services%20Directory.pdf

23. IN INDUSTRY

24. In industry computers are used to control and manufacturing process. We refer to such systems as robots. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/44912/automation/24855/Computer -process-control http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/44912/automation/24855/Computer -process-control http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_robot http://science.howstuffworks.com/robots-changed-manufacturing.htm http://www.robots.com/faq/show/what-are-the-advantages-of-an-industrial- manufacturing-robot http://www.robots.com/faq/show/what-are-the-advantages-of-an-industrial- manufacturing-robot http://www.fanucrobotics.com/Home/Videos/Videos/Industries/Food-Grade/mh- pack-low.wmv http://www.fanucrobotics.com/Home/Videos/Videos/Industries/Food-Grade/mh- pack-low.wmv http://uk.farnell.com/robot-exploration-applications#

25. EDUCATIONAL USES

26. There are various uses of information systems for educational purposes. We are going to concentrate mainly on learning managed systems, virtual learning environments and learning platforms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_Management _System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_Management _System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmodo

27. LEISURE AND HOME USES

28. LEISURE AND HOME USE There is various uses in our home of computer systems. We can say that where there is a microprocessor there is a computer. Go through the activity in the link to follow and list items that contain a microprocessor http://w30.four- h.purdue.edu/adec/level2/dcr_htm/microhunt.html http://w30.four- h.purdue.edu/adec/level2/dcr_htm/microhunt.html

29. OFFICE AUTOMATION

30. There are various used of an information system in an office. Mainly computer systems are used for word processing, database systems, spread sheets, creation and use of graphics presentation software, personal organizers and schedulers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_suite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_processor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spreadsheet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_program http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_client http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_office_suites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_information_manager

31. FINANCES

32. The financial world is driven by computer systems. Computer systems are used in banks, stock exchange, retail shops etc. There are various financial systems used by organizations and even for home use. http://fso.cpasitesolutions.com/premium/bs/fg/fg- Computerizing.html http://fso.cpasitesolutions.com/premium/bs/fg/fg- Computerizing.html http://kclau.com/wealth-management/best- budgeting-tools-online-softwares/ http://kclau.com/wealth-management/best- budgeting-tools-online-softwares/

33. TRAVEL

34. Computer systems change the way we travel. Nowadays we find GPS in cars, mobile and other hand held devices. Rarely that we use maps to travel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_online_map_services http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS http://www.flightradar24.com/ http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety- regulatory-devices/self-parking-car.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety- regulatory-devices/self-parking-car.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_car

35. IN THE COMMUNITY

36. IN COMMUNITY Health http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital_information_system#Benefits_of_ HIS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital_information_system#Benefits_of_ HIS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_medical_record http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiology_information_system Police http://spillproject.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/how-is-computer- technology-used-in-law-enforcement/ http://spillproject.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/how-is-computer- technology-used-in-law-enforcement/ Library http://www.ehow.com/about_6616606_library-management- information-system.html http://www.ehow.com/about_6616606_library-management- information-system.html

37. EVALUATION You will be evaluated according on the following aspects; Accuracy of content found in PowerPoint Use of Excel

38. CONCLUSION At the end of each lesson a short discussion will be held in which a group member from each group will divulge the group findings