Sunday, March 15, 2015

Paper 2 Articles and Markscheme

Guidance in Answering Paper 2
1. Article : Mobile Phones & Geotagging
2. Mark scheme for the "Applicant" websites as used by Universities.
News Article for your reading.
As you read each of the articles below ensure that you are able to;
  • pick straight away the main social/ethical consideration associated with the IT system
  • describe how the IT system/technology works
  • Identify at least four key stakeholders and how each is impacted by the IT system/technology
  • Identify one of the main problem from using the IT system/technology and  provide a detailed valid solution as well as evaluating your own solution.
a) http://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/a-controversial-video-game-condoning-mass-murder-has-caused-a-stir-for-its-extremely-graphic-content/story-e6frfrt9-1227200920980?from=public_rss

b) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/surveillance-systems-smarter/story?id=27242336

c) http://mashable.com/2013/12/14/impossible-lab/

d) http://mashable.com/2015/03/17/yellow-taxi-cheaper-uber/

e) http://mashable.com/2015/01/29/postmates-goes-to-web/

f) http://mashable.com/2015/03/24/apple-find-my-friends/

g) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-virtual-nose-simulator-sickness-video.html

h) http://phys.org/news/2015-02-eye-tracking-frontier-human-computer-interaction.html

i) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-video-game-thoughts.html

j) http://phys.org/news/2015-03-robo-advisor-growth-wall-street-money.html

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Case Study: Research Activities

You have been assigned an IT system for your in-depth investigation and understanding. Obtained summary notes / relevant illustrations that will
a) Describe how the IT System works
b) It's impact to the stakeholders
c) Social/ethical issues arising from using the system
d) Some main problems arising from using the IT System and some possible solutions.

The notes should be posted in your notes section in ITGS OneNote. Include not more than two relevant links.
Husnah
Paul
Sharleen
Dinar
Joshua
Ann
Jhanvi
Khaleel
Ashiqa
Aliasgar
3D printing

Wearable Technologies
Cyber Security
Or
Neuromorphic chips
Internet of Things (IOT)
Advanced, Pervasive and Invisible analytics systems
Sense and Avoid Drones
Digestible Sensors
Hybrid Operating Rooms
Smart Contact lenses
Invisibility cloaks created with laser-stitching

Investigate how;
  • GPS works and its history, 
  • its related technologies, 
  • Its applications and impacts in education, Health, Research & Science, Government, entertainment, and Business.
  • Describe 4 common related social and ethical issues with current examples from research.
Use your own notebooks in OneNote and share the completed tasks with me

Case Study Document for Computer Science 2015
Computer Scinece Case Study


Monday, March 9, 2015

Internet in Education

A old educational institution is considering expanding its services into the internet. The educational institution plans to utilize every opportunity available in the internet for it's expansion. N/B assume that currently the internet is basically used for email and browsing for information.

Research and prepare a detailed presentation for the board of governors of the institution to examine the possible areas for expansion. The presentation will evaluate the many educational opportunities and tools that exist in the market and appropriate for 21st century. In your presentation you will ensure that key terminologies are explained for better understanding of the board members.

Among the key terms that must be used but not limited to these are;
DNS, hyperlinks, metatags, browsers' features i.e (Plug-ins, bookmarks,tabs, visited links), web based languages such as HTML and javascript, Data-driven website such as ASPX and PHP, Site management for example web hosting, uploading, domain purchase and other like website bounce rate, click through rate, avatar and website profiles.

Be creative in your presentation.
Peer assessment
Student Name_______________________________________

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The presentation covers detailed content with detailed examination of a number of possible areas for expansion







Current educational opportunities and tools that exist in the market that are appropriate and unique in the 21st century are presented.







Key terminologies are explained for better understanding and convincing to the board members. Presentation is completed within the time given.







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