AKAM Digital Society ASSIGNMENTS: September 2016

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Businesses Crime Stories

'Most sophisticated bank attack ever!' Kaspersky Lab on mass globe-spanning cyber-theft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4YNOHU08EA
`Quantum Dawn 2' Is a Cyber-Attack Bank Drillhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/f851639e-0fa7-47d8-abe4-ea059d13cb37
Hyatt, Starwood and other HEI-operated hotels hit by malware attack, customer data feared stolenhttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/hyatt-starwood-other-hei-operated-hotels-hit-by-malware-attack-customer-data-feared-stolen-1576037
Others

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-06-17/cybersecurity-lessons-learned-from-the-swift-network-hack

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4367606677001/car-hack-fuels-new-cybersecurity-fears/?#sp=show-clips

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Business And Employment (Traditional Businesses)

Your task is to find either a supermarket/hotel/bank or any financial institution that operates locally or globally and provide the following;

a) Name the institution

b) Describe the different services offered by the Institution

c) Describe at least four unique Information technologies (systems/software/hardware/innovations), used by the bank.

d) Describe at least four common social and ethical issues that the institution faces or can face.

e) What are some of the common measures put in place to addresses the the issues state above?

Post your findings in OneNote

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Students Information Management System (SIMS)

Activity
You have been approached by a school to recommend the best online Students Information Management System (SIMS). Evaluate two such systems and submit a summary report that will be presented to the school board.

N/B ManageBac should not be one of the systems to be evaluated.

The presentation will include the following

the main features of each system
the advantages and disadvantages of each system
a short demo video of the main features or how the system is used.
recommend the best system from the two with reasons.

This will be assessed as a presentation in class. You have the option of using any presentation tool.

Assessment Criteria

Level	Descriptors
1-3	A simple software is presented which does not capture effectively the details required by the client. The impacts of using the software is superficial. Generic characteristics of the software are shown. The demo video used does not clearly provide the required information. The presentation tool used is partially effective in communication the required information. The board is partially convinced to purchase the software
4-5	A good software is presented which captures adequately the details required by the client. The impacts of using the software is detailed with good characteristics of the software shown. The demo video used provides the required information and is understandable. The presentation tool used communicates the information as required. The board considers to buy the software.
6-7	Excellent and most appropriate software is presented which captures effectively the details required by the client. The impacts of using the software is thorough with most appropriate characteristics of the software shown. The demo video used is clear, precise and effective in providing required information. The choice of presentation tool is effective, captivating and communicates precisely. The board is thoroughly convinced to purchase the software.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Computer software

Makes notes on software and post them on your OneNote page

Your notes should touch on the following;

Application software with examples

Systems software which includes operating system and utility programs with examples

Computer interface for example, Command Line Interface CLI, GUI, MDI, Voice Interface and others

Software licencing; Distinguish between shareware, public domain, freeware, proprietary and open source software

Licensing authorities: Business Software Alliance (BSA)
Commercial and custom-built (bespoke) software
Registration, serial number, warranty, copyright agreement
Web-based software
User support: manuals, assistants, tutorials, help systems, “Read Me” files
Macros, templates, wizards

Make further Notes on the following;

a) File formats

- What are file formats?

- Describe the different file formats

b) System Utilities

- Describe the different System utility activity.

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/utilitites/miniweb/pg2.htm

Introduction to Software slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/samudin/applicaton-software

http://www.slideshare.net/ThaierFandakly/chapter-08-discovering-coputers-2012

The Future of Software
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwj2s_5e12U

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Education Articles with Social and Ethical Significance

Copy the link, read the article assigned and post your findings in your OneNote Page;

Criterion A

i) What is the main social / ethical issue from the article?

ii) Who is the main primary stakeholder and why?

Criterion B

- Name the technology stated in the article

- List the IT terms and concepts directly listed in the articles

- List the IT terminologies that you would use provide more understanding on how the technology works.

ii) What contributes to the social issue stated in Criterion A to easily occur?

Criterion C

i) Name three explicitly stated stakeholders in the article and list advantages and disadvantages for each of using the technology

ii)Name One implicit stakeholder listing the advantages and disadvantage of using the technology

Criterion D

i) Name one main problem/ main disadvantage of the technology

ii) State one solution that can be used to solve the problem

iii) List the strengths and the limitations of your solutions

iv) State how your proposed solution can be improved in future

Education Articles with Social and Ethical Significance

Copy the link, read the article assigned and post your findings in your OneNote Page;

Criterion A

i) What is the main social / ethical issue from the article?

ii) Who is the main primary stakeholder and why?

Criterion B

- Name the technology stated in the article

- List the IT terms and concepts directly listed in the articles

- List the IT terminologies that you would use provide more understanding on how the technology works.

ii) What contributes to the social issue stated in Criterion A to easily occur?

Criterion C

i) Name three explicitly stated stakeholders in the article and list advantages and disadvantages for each of using the technology

ii)Name One implicit stakeholder listing the advantages and disadvantage of using the technology

Criterion D

i) Name one main problem/ main disadvantage of the technology

ii) State one solution that can be used to solve the problem

iii) List the strengths and the limitations of your solutions

iv) State how your proposed solution can be improved in future

Education Articles with Social and Ethical Significance

Copy the link, read the article assigned and post your findings in your OneNote Page;

Criterion A

i) What is the main social / ethical issue from the article?

ii) Who is the main primary stakeholder and why?

Criterion B

- Name the technology stated in the article

- List the IT terms and concepts directly listed in the articles

- List the IT terminologies that you would use provide more understanding on how the technology works.

ii) What contributes to the social issue stated in Criterion A to easily occur?

Criterion C

i) Name three explicitly stated stakeholders in the article and list advantages and disadvantages for each of using the technology

ii)Name One implicit stakeholder listing the advantages and disadvantage of using the technology

Criterion D

i) Name one main problem/ main disadvantage of the technology

ii) State one solution that can be used to solve the problem

iii) List the strengths and the limitations of your solutions

iv) State how can your proposed solution can be improved in future

Monday, September 12, 2016

Introduction to Computers

Summary Slideshare notes Discovering Computers" by Shelly Cashman on;

1. Introduction to computers

2. Components of a System Unit

http://www.slideshare.net/astirling917/chapter-01-11576876

http://www.slideshare.net/astirling917/discovering-computers-chapter-04

Revision Questions
http://insideitgs.wikispaces.com/3.1+Hardware+Quiz+Questions

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Education Mobile App Development

Think of a problem that relates to education and develop a simple mobile app that solves that problem. The solution should be able to uploaded in the apps store or run in individual phones.

Ideas of solution http://www.schoolscool.co.uk/school-mobile-applications

Example
Problem - Students at AKAM are not able to tell what is the special break that is being sold at the tuck-shop.

Client- Tuck-shop executive

Solution - Develop mobile app that we will updated by the tuck-shop committee so as students can upload it in their mobile phones to be able to know what break is being sold everyday.

Possible software builder

Assessment rubric
0-3
The app developed is simple solving the educational problem partly with limited techniques and features used.
4-6
The app developed is of an average quality solving the educational problem with some evidence of good use of techniques and features of the mobile app builder. The app functions partly.
7-9
The app developed is of good quality solving the educational problem with some evidence of good use of varied techniques and features of the mobile app builder. The app functions effectively in the mobile phone.

10-12
The app developed is of excellent quality solving the educational problem identified with some thorough use of the techniques and features of the mobile app builder and functions effectively as expected.

Education Mobile App Development

Client- Tuck-shop executive

Solution - Develop mobile app that we will updated by the tuck-shop committee so as students can upload it in their mobile phones to be able to know what break is being sold everyday.

Possible software builder

Monday, September 5, 2016

Education: IT Hardware In education

Investigate and make short notes on at least 10 IT hardwares used in education and post your notes on OneNote.

Your notes should;
- Define the hardware
- Describe how and where it is used
- Obtain a suitable diagram for the hardware
- List the advantages and disadvantages of using the hardware.

Show at least FIVE hardwares of the future that will be used in Education, explaining why.

Resources
Notes Summary
http://www.itgstextbook.com/chapter10-education.html

Classroom gadgets
http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/10-awesome-gadgets-for-teachers-1301675
http://calgaryherald.com/technology/classroom-gadgets-using-technology-to-enhance-learning

News Articles for Further Reading

Education: IT Hardware In education

Thursday, September 1, 2016

IT in Education

Do an independent research in the area assigned and post a summary of your findings on OneNote;

a) Define the terms assigned
b) Describe how the technology works and use appropriate illustrations or diagrams to explain the technology
c) Provide examples where possible
d) Outline the positives and the negative impacts of using the tools in education
e) Suggests some common related social / ethical issues to the technologies
f) Share one current article relevant with an issue related to the topic.

Shad Virtual learning environments (VLE),
Tanzil : Interactive and smart e-books,
Amaar : Web 2.0 educational networks
Saumya: Game-based learning,
Wayne: fully immersive learning environments,
Sahir: Software filtering and monitoring of students’ internet use,
Samy: M-learning technologies.
Hezi: Cloud computing in Education