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=Business & Employment= Link - the [|difference between Information Technology and Computer Science] ||  || [|Data processing Cycle image] || [|Analog vs Digital signals] - brief explanation. [|Advantages & Disadvantages of Analog vs. Digital] || Hints - || ||
 * **Title** || **Description** || **File** ||
 * Induction week || Presentation - a brief overview of ITGS course || [[file:IB ITGS Induction week slideshow - June 2007.ppt]] ||
 * Introduction notes || Document - some key points about the ITGS course || [[file:Introduction notes - H3 IB ITGS - August 2007.doc]] ||
 * ITGS booklet || Document - general information about the ITGS course || [[file:ITGS update for 16 to 18 booklet - fri 4 may 2007.doc]] ||
 * Tomorrow's Technology & You || Website - Computer [|Confluence] support materials || http://www.computerconfluence.com/ ||
 * Computer Confluence Chp. 1 || Presentation - Approaching Computers (Hardware & Software) || [[file:ttay8_ppt_01(2).ppt]] ||
 * Terminology || Link - What is the [|difference between data and information]
 * The data processing cycle || Website - shows and explains the data processing cycle - take the test at the end of the section. || [|Link to BBC Bytesize]
 * A Gift of Fire Chp. 1 || Presentation - Chapter 1 presentation from text book || [[file:Chapter01.ppt]] ||
 * [|Value of Data] || Link - What is the value placed on data? ||  ||
 * [|Value of Information] || Link - the value of information and also the value of replacing lost information ||  ||
 * Analog & Digital Data || Links - this is a useful website which shows the differences between the two signals || [|How analog and digital recording works]
 * Write a report about the value of information || Document - this is a short assignment about the value of information and how to preserve it. || [[file:WhatIsTheValueOfYourInformation.rtf]] ||
 * Computer Components || Document - answer the questions to get you thinking about your current knowledge of computers. || [[file:ListingComponents.rtf]]
 * Definition of Peripherals || Link - some [|web definitions of peripherals] ||  ||
 * Health & Safety issues || Link - this is [|Officewise], a publication from the British Health & Safety executive ||  ||
 * Health & Safety homework || Document - answer the following questions and submit by 12/09/07 || [[file:HomeworkHealthSafety.rtf]] ||
 * Data storage devices || Link - explanations to [|data storage devices] and [|computer storage] ||  ||
 * Explanation of bits & bytes || Link - [|how bits and bytes work] ||  ||
 * Environmental issues || Presentation - some environmental issues with the production and disposal of electronic equipment || [[file:EnvironmentalIssues.ppt]] ||
 * Environmental questions || Document - answer the following questions about the environment || [[file:EnvironmentalIssues.rtf]] ||
 * Environmental presentation || Document - create a presentation about the environment see brief || [[file:ComputersAndTheEnvironment.rtf]] ||
 * Computer specifications || Document - price computers specifications for three types of users. || [[file:ComputerSpecs.rtf]] ||
 * Operating Systems (OS) || Presentation - describes the role of OS with brief history || [[file:OSoverview.ppt]] ||
 * OS Tasks || Document - answer the following question || [[file:OperatingSystemsHomwork.rtf]] ||
 * Planned obsolescence in IT || Document - complete the following questions on these issues || [[file:PlannedObsolescenceIT.rtf]] ||
 * Computer viruses || Document - answer the following questions about computer viruses || [[file:ComputerViruses.rtf]] ||
 * Networking || PDF - Presentation about basics of computer networks || [[file:networking.pdf]] ||
 * Networking poster || Document - create a poster about one aspect of networking || [[file:NetworkingPoster.rtf]] ||
 * Teleworking proposal || Document - create a proposal to convince your boss that teleworking is a good idea || [[file:TeleworkingProposal.rtf]] ||
 * Internet usage proposal || Document - create a proposal about employees using the internet || [[file:EmployeeInternetSurfing.rtf]] ||
 * Teleworking Points || PDF - add these points to your proposal || [[file:teleworkingpoints.pdf]] ||
 * Project & assignment work || Over the half-term break I requested that you created a proposal for your projects (SL) and portfolio (HL), could you continue working on this and researching to find appropriate materials that can be used for this work. ||  ||
 * Technological advances || Wiki page - as a group create a list with a brief description of the 100 most technological advances of all time on this wikipage. ||  ||
 * Exam questions || Print out - could you please stick the exam questions that I give you in your text books. ||  ||
 * Banking & Finance || Document - write a report about how IT has impacted the Banking & Finance industry || [[file:BankingFinance.rtf]] ||
 * Special needs || PDF - Classroom discussion about hardware & software for those with special user requirements || [[file:SpecialNeedsIT.pdf]] ||
 * Word Processing & Desktop Publishing || Link - complete this assignment task of creating a one page news article ||  ||
 * RFID || Document - complete the following group exercise (creating a wiki and presentation) about your designated scenario. || [[file:ID_ChipsInProducts.rtf]]
 * [|RFID video] || Link - A video regarding the use of RFID in shops and distribution chains || YouTube ||
 * Transportation || Wiki page - select one of these items and create a wikipage ||  ||