Information Systems Basics Chapter 0: Information Age Available on class website In Required Resources Section

Information Systems Basics Components Functions Information Systems are made up of perform

IS Basics Objectives ▪ Information Systems ▪ Define System, Information System, Business Information Systems & Information Technology ▪ Contrast Information System & Information Technology ▪ Functions ▪ List, define & recognize examples of the four functions of an IS ▪ Components ▪ List, define & recognize examples of the five components of the IS Framework ▪ Explain how to use the IS Framework during the development of Information Systems ▪ Identify the most difficult component to change

IS vs. IT? ▪ System ▪ Information System ▪ Business Information Systems ▪ Information Technology

What Functions Do IS Perform? Output Input Storage Processing

IPO Example ▪ Hokie Plus is a feature of Hokie Spa (MyVT) that allows you to change the password associated with your VT PID. ▪ Identify the input, processing, output and storage functions associated with changing your VT password.

What are the Components of an IS? Data Hard ware Soft ware Proce dures People

Component Example Pretend you are taking notes right now on the digital version of the slides. Name the specific components you are using. ▪ Hardware ▪ Software ▪ Data ▪ Procedures ▪ People

How Can I Use the 5-Component Framework?

Using 5-Component Example Students often ask me “What do I need to get on the next exam to get an A in the class?” Answering this question is a time consuming task.  How can I use the 5-Component Framework to help me improve the situation?  What is likely to be the hardest part of improving this situation?

Using 5-Component Example Statement in Syllabus

Using 5-Component Example Clarification Added to Syllabus

How Can I Use the 5-Component Framework?

Using 5-Component Example Grade reporting application

Using 5-Component Example Grades displayed to students.

Using 5-Component Example ▪ Students estimate grades ▪ Press Calculate button ▪ Final percentage displays

Using 5-Component Example Students often ask me “What do I need to get on the next exam to get an A in the class?” Answering this question is a time consuming task.  How can I use the 5-Component Framework to help me improve the situation?  What is likely to be the hardest part of improving this situation?

When Will We Use iClickers? ▪ Attendance Starts Tuesday ▪ Remember to register your i-Clicker on the class website: ▪ Required Resources ▪ i-Clicker 2 ▪ Register your i-Clicker now

Brush-up on PowerPoint ▪ PowerPoint supplements (text & video) are available on the class website: ▪ Required Resources ▪ Supplemental Materials ▪ PowerPoint Web Resources ▪ Textbooks on Reserve at Newman Library Circulation Desk