Paper 2 Samples News Articles

Read or watch the video link to the two articles and discuss how you will respond to using the Paper 2 criteria format.

http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/an-australian-first-outing-sex-offenders/?_r=0

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9759415.stm

Case Study Activities 2016

Respond to the following by writing short response in your OneNote page.

1. Using the link below describe some of the unique home toys that can be used in a smart home
http://www.hometoys.com/

2. Read the article below and describe how Siri is used to control lights in a smart home? What are the advantages and concerns of using Siri for such functions?
http://www.electronichouse.com/daily/home-lighting/control-lights-siri-review-lutron-caseta-smart-bridge-homekit/?mqsc=H3799745&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=EH+EH%20Daily%20Newsletter+EH%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=EH_Daily_061015

3. What are these wireless connections that may transform our lives?
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23326035

Other Resources for your Extended Reading
http://www.electronichouse.com/daily/smart-home/apple-homekit-vs-google-brillo-weave-alike/

http://www.electronichouse.com/tag/cool-homes/?cat=smart-home

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/business/energy-environment/homes-try-to-reach-smart-switch.html?_r=0

Sample Paper 3 Questions: Attempt them show responses in OneNotes
1.
a) Using a practical example from research describe in detail how a security system works in a smart home.

b) What are some of the concerns results from using such security systems?

c) Suggest some solutions to the concerns or problems results from using using such security systems.

Links,
http://www.wareable.com/smart-home/best-wireless-smart-home-security-system

http://safesoundfamily.com/blog/50-best-smart-home-security-products/

https://cocoon.life/

2.
a) Using a practical example from research describe in detail how smart TV systems are used in smart homes.

b) What are some things that can be done with a smart TV in a smart home?

c) Suggest other features / functions that a Smart TV can be enhanced to do in a smart home.

Links
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs-entertainment/8080/smart-tv-explained-apps-streaming-upgrades-and-more

http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/televisions/article/what-is-smart-tv

3.
a) Using a practical example from research describe in detail how Air conditioning / Heating systems work in smart homes.

b) What benefits to the home owners do smart homes bring to the management of the air conditioning and heating systems?

c) Suggest improvements that can be made to such systems.

Links
http://news.mit.edu/2015/smart-home-heating-cooling-0828

http://www.keenhome.io/products/smart-vent

http://www.smarthome.eu/heating-control


4.
a) Using a practical example from research describe in detail how window sensors work.

b) What are the concerns or disadvantages that can result from using window sensors?

c) Suggest examples of stakeholders can use or situations where window sensors can be used.

5.
a) Describe in detail how wifi can be used in a smart home?

b) What are the concerns associated to using wifi?

c) Suggest methods that be used to ensure the safety of gadgets/ devices controlled via wifi.

Links
http://www.econais.com/applications/smart-home-applications/

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/network-wifi/top-10-uses-for-wi-fi-in-your-home-3428603/

http://www.smarthome.com/wifi-thermostat.html

6. 

a) Give an example by name from your research and describe in detail how the following technology work in a smart home;

• Smoke detector
• Moisture Sensor
• Lighting system
• Oven system
• Electricity usage system
• Music system
• Toilet system

b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Links
Smoke Detectors
http://phys.org/news/2015-06-google-home-camera-detector.html

http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Nest-smart-smoke-detectors-not-so-smart-6305235.php

Extended Responses Sample Questions

1. TO WHAT EXTENT are SMART technologies are part of the problem and/or the solution?

2. Discuss the future of one smart homes technology

3.

IT Systems in Organization: SDLC

Read quietly the notes on SDLC below

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMCVjH_2goHkFXaUpBZHqZ8pIWTnGbx_yNHgA62m_MA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1

Project Development Methodologies.
http://www.slideshare.net/RiantSoft123/different-types-of-software-development-model


https://ishitgs.wikispaces.com/3.9)+Introduction+to+project+management

ITGS project Criterion E checklist

Criterion E: Product development	Tick
The different appropriate techniques used to develop the product have been identified.
The reason for the use of the appropriateness techniques are well explained and supported with appropriated screenshots
Screenshots are used to illustrate the choice of the techniques used to develop the product.
All sources have been cited using an appropriate referencing style (APA).
The technical documentation is approximately 700- 1000 words.

Sample for Criterion E

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbUVhPRkNLaTVCWFU/edit?usp=sharing

News Articles Readings

Read the news article assigned and;
a) Share briefly what your article is all about
b) What you think is the most probable social / ethical issue
c) Who is the main stakeholder and how ?
d) How does the technology work?
e) What are the impact of using the technology / system on the stakeholders
f) Identify one problem and describe a suitable solution to the problem

Dinar  http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-32653269
Barbara http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31968642
Aliasger http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-23425297
Joshua http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23376199
Sharleen http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29379679
Ann http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500254844/UCHL-mobile-healthcare-service-demonstrates-the-potential-future-of-the-NHS
Jhanvi http://www.livescience.com/52384-trash-hauling-volvo-robots.html
Paul http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Ford-reduces-injuries-with-virtual-assembly-programme
Ashiqa http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-32301118
Khaleel http://www.livescience.com/52384-trash-hauling-volvo-robots.html
Husnah http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrymagid/2015/10/05/disney-experiments-with-augmented-reality-to-bring-coloring-books-to-life/