Application of Information and Communication Technology (CS-143) Lecture Notes PDF

Application of Information and Communication Technology (CS-143) Lecture-01 Instructor: Sajiya Tariq Lecture Outline Introduction to the Course Discuss Course Outline Role of Computers in your Life Computer in Your Life Why learn about computers? – P...

Application of Information and Communication Technology (CS-143) Lecture-01 Instructor: Sajiya Tariq Lecture Outline Introduction to the Course Discuss Course Outline Role of Computers in your Life Computer in Your Life Why learn about computers? – Pervasive computing Also known as ubiquitous computing Computers have become an integral part of our lives – Basic computer literacy Understanding what a computer is and how it works Computer in Your Life Before 1980 – Computers were large and expensive – Very few people had access to them – Computers were mostly used for high-volume processing tasks Microcomputers in the early 1980s – Inexpensive personal computers – Computer use increased dramatically Computer in Your Life Today – Nearly 90% of US households include a computer, and most use computers at work – Electronic devices are converging into single units with multiple capabilities Check e-mail on living room television View Internet content on mobile devices – Computer literacy is an essential skill for everyone Computer in Your Life Computer in the Home Computers used for a variety of tasks: – Looking up information and news – Exchanging e-mail – Shopping and paying bills – Watching TV and videos – Downloading music and movies – Organizing digital photographs – Playing games – Making vacation plans Computer in the Home Used for reference, productivity, and entertainment Wireless networking – Computers can be used in nearly any location Smart appliances – Traditional appliances with built-in computer or communication technology Smart homes – Household tasks are monitored and controlled by a main computer in the house Computer in the Education Youth today: the computing generation Computer labs and classrooms – Most students today have access to computers at school – Some schools integrate e-books into the curriculum Wireless hotspots – Colleges and universities are even more integrated – Some have computer requirements for enrollment Supplied or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Distance learning – Students participate from locations other than the traditional classroom setting using computers and Internet access Computer in the Education Computers on the Job Computers have become a universal on-the-job tool for decision-making, productivity, and communication – By all types of employees – For access control and other security measures – For service professional use – Extensively by the military – Requires continually refreshing computer skills – Common uses: – Decision making, productivity, off-site communications, and authentication Computers on the Job Computers on the Go Computers are encountered in nearly every aspect of daily life – Consumer kiosks – ATM transactions – POS systems at retail stores – Self-checkout systems – Consumer authentication systems – Portable computers or mobile devices – GPS systems Technology and You Box Restaurant iPad Ordering Systems – Used in conjunction with e-menus – Customers can place and pay for orders – Can provide more resources to customers