Introduction to Databases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8jgX1f8kc4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2GMtIuaNzU

http://www.slideshare.net/jothamgadot/9780538469685-ppt-ch01

Ten Ways Databases Run Your Life

http://www.liquidweb.com/blog/index.php/ten-ways-databases-run-your-life/

What are some examples of databases we interact with every day?

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-databases-we-interact-with-every-day

The top ten most common database security vulnerabilities

http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-top-ten-most-common-database-security-vulnerabilities/

Database News

http://www.dbta.com/Categories/Database-Management-334.aspx

http://www.infoworld.com/category/database/

http://www.teach-ict.com/news/news_stories/news_databases.htm

ITGS Case Study Activity

Read the ITGS Case Study posted in the link below;

https://ekrisnawan.wikispaces.com/file/view/Case%20Study%202013.pdf/386374376/Case%20Study%202013.pdf

Using the case study above and your further extended research on the Taxi systems, answer the following questions individually and posted your work in managebac;

1. Describe TWO main social and ethical issues that can arise from using behavioral marketing software by the Red Dragon Taxi Company. (4 mks)
2. Explain TWO situations where Business intelligence software can be used by the Taxi Company. (6 mks)

Surveillance

3. "The management of Red Dragon Taxi Company has announced that CCTV equipment will be installed to monitor the activities in the taxi in the interests of driver and customer safety. GPS and GPRS will also provide the location of the vehicles. However, this raises concerns from the drivers about employee monitoring. Different monitoring systems are being investigated. "

The extract above is from line 116

 a) Red Dragon company may be considering to move to 4G technology instead of GPRS. What is the impact of this move to the Company? (6 mks)

 b) "Different monitoring systems are being investigated".  Give evidence from research of measures that can be put in place to address the concerns of drivers in having monitoring technologies in the taxis. (10 mks)

4. UBER is a world wide transportation system; Evaluate the impact of using UBER to the different stakeholders. (Support with real evidence from research) (10 mks) 
         

Network Administration

Write short notes on network administration related terms below and post them on your OneNote page

Electronic security:
for example, authorized access, levels of access, biometrics with examples, login, password, firewalls, proxy server, encryption, secure socket layer (SSL), audit trails and others

http://www.itmanagerdaily.com/network-security-fundamentals/

http://www.computernetworkingnotes.com/ccna-study-guide/network-security-threat-and-solutions.html

Network Licences:
single-user, multi-user, concurrent, network, site

Physical security:
for example, locks, safes and others http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-physical-security-measures-every-organization-should-take/

Monitoring:
for example, keystroke monitoring, system performance, surveillance
check others methods in  http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-ways-to-monitor-what-your-users-are-doing-with-company-computers/

Network policies:
-Give an example of what the policy can say and why that is important.
for example, backup, archiving, disaster recovery, usage, redundancy, failover

Codes of ethics and professional conduct:
for example, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

Data centres

• What are they?
• Name some examples
• Why are they important?

Energy usage in managing computer networks
- uninterruptable power supply (UPS) how effective are they?
- Do we have other sources of energy used to support computer networks?
- What solutions have been put in place to address Energy concerns resulting from using computer networks?

Network Administration

Write short notes on network administration related terms below and post them on your OneNote page

Electronic security:
for example, authorized access, levels of access, biometrics with examples, login, password, firewalls, proxy server, encryption, secure socket layer (SSL), audit trails and others

http://www.itmanagerdaily.com/network-security-fundamentals/

http://www.computernetworkingnotes.com/ccna-study-guide/network-security-threat-and-solutions.html

Network Licences:
single-user, multi-user, concurrent, network, site

Physical security:
for example, locks, safes and others http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-physical-security-measures-every-organization-should-take/

Monitoring:
for example, keystroke monitoring, system performance, surveillance
check others methods in  http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-ways-to-monitor-what-your-users-are-doing-with-company-computers/

Network policies:
-Give an example of what the policy can say and why that is important.
for example, backup, archiving, disaster recovery, usage, redundancy, failover

Codes of ethics and professional conduct:
for example, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

Data centres

• What are they?
• Name some examples
• Why are they important?

Energy usage in managing computer networks
- uninterruptable power supply (UPS) how effective are they?
- Do we have other sources of energy used to support computer networks?
- What solutions have been put in place to address Energy concerns resulting from using computer networks?

Business And Employment: Online Security

Read the article and prepare to present briefly what you have been assigned. Posting on OneNote is an optional activity

Saumya:
Describe briefly the 6 fraud risks for small businesses
http://programs.online.utica.edu/articles/TopSixFraudRisksforSmallBusinesses

Sahir:
Describe briefly the 7 e-commerce frauds
http://www.information-age.com/seven-types-e-commerce-fraud-explained-123461276/

Shad
List the different online frauds and suggest the different measures to prevent on from online fraud.
http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/roundup/the-small-business-guide-to-preventing-online-fraud-1101869

Ali
Describe 5 business related scams from the list in the website and suggest how one can protect themselves from the scam
http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/fraud-az-online-fraud

Wayne
Explain the crime committed in article below. Explain in detail how credit card skimmers are used to commit crime.
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20161107/feds-charge-foreign-nationals-in-alleged-credit-card-skimming-scheme

Hezi
Describe how each of the 5 examples 5 scams was executed.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-5-internet-fraud-scams-time/

Samy
Explain the different Frauds identified in the article
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227689

Tanzil
Why do hackers target small businesses? What are types of cyber-attacks? what are the Security solutions and and best practices for your business
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8231-small-business-cybersecurity-guide.html

Amaar
Explain the 6 different business security risks and how you can protect your self from them
http://www.cio.com/article/2872517/data-breach/6-biggest-business-security-risks-and-how-you-can-fight-back.html?page=2

Network Functionality Notes

5G Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdfN_oSi4LM

Write brief notes on ;

Protocols http://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/chapter-32-12564235

Asynchronous vs Synchronous data transmission

broadband, baseband and dial-up connection http://www.careerride.com/nw-baseband-vs-broadband.aspx

Remote Access

Bit rate vs Bandwith http://www.slideshare.net/kajal070/data-transmission-rate-and-bandwidth-293031

What is the difference between WPA, WEP and WAP in wifi security

You may use the links below for references

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/an-introduction-to-networking-terminology-interfaces-and-protocols
http://fcit.usf.edu/network/default.htm
http://www.integritycomputing.com/ppt2/sld009.htm
http://www.kelso.scotborders.sch.uk/departments/computing/resources/projects/james_mcmunn/synas.htm

Attempt all the activities in the links below
http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_beekman_tomtech_10/183/46880/12001471.cw/index.html
http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_beekman_compconf_7/29/7508/1922285.cw/index.html 

http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_beekman_tomtech_9/104/26867/6877973.cw/index.html

Business and Employment: Online Businesses

Watch the videos in the YouTube links below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdXf6f22N4g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaH1jc3zBM0


A friend has approached you to start an online business;

a) Study ONE example of an online business ensuring that the following is captured;

• What is the name of the online business?
• What are the different technologies used by the online business?
• Describe in detail how the business functions / operates online
• What are the common issues/ethical concerns associated with the online business?
• What are some of the solutions put in place to address the concerns / problems?

b) As for your friend

• What online business would you recommend? and why?
• Describe the IT technologies that will be used in the recommended online business?
• Describe in detail how the online business will function/operate?
• Provide a detail account of the expected challenges/ concerns/ problems in running the proposed online business.
• For each concern suggest some of the solution to address them.

Further Reading

 ATM, EFT, Online Banking Fraud Cases

Read the news article below
ATM frauds
http://www.northeastfraudforum.co.uk/atmfraud
http://www.bankersonline.com/security/gm_atm_skimming.html

ATM Crime & Fraud Information
https://www.european-atm-security.eu/ATM%20Crime%20/

EFT POS Hacker Net $50 Million
http://www.bloggernews.net/123778

Steps for Preventing EFT problems
http://www.isaca.org/Journal/Past-Issues/2003/Volume-4/Pages/Preventing-EFT-Fraud.aspx

Other news
http://www.atmsecurity.com/

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321215.html

http://www.bdo.co.za/resources/showitemarticle.asp?ResourceSectionId=4&ResourceSectionName=Publications&ResourceId=11&ResourceName=News%20and%20Views&IssueId=44&ContentPageID=&Archive=&articleid=52

Network Activities

As part of your Network notes on OneNote, 

• Provide the differences between SAN (storage area network) and RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks). Use diagrams where possible to provide the detailed explanations
• Describe at least 4 network operating systems while stating the functions of a network operating systems (NOS). What are the functions of utility software with a computer network?

Attempt the following questions and post those important for you on your OneNote

the network worksheet in this page 

https://uastechies.wikispaces.com/Revision+Worksheets

Paper 2 Practice Activity

Task A.

Read the article and use the marking to assess the student's response. Post comments and grades awarded for each criterion in your one note page.

• Child Drinkers Article

• Markscheme

• Student's Response

Task B.
Using the article below write a complete paper 2 type response and post the response on your OneNote page.

• Geo-tagging article

Computer Networks Technologies

Use your OneNotes page to make short notes on the concepts already covered on networks.

You will further make short notes on;

• Distributed processing, Grid computing and Cloud computing,

• Network connections types; types of cables, wireless technologies, WiMax, Bluetooth and Microwave.

Introduction to Computer Networks

Watch the Ted video

All computer devices can be hacked

http://www.ted.com/talks/avi_rubin_all_your_devices_can_be_hacked

Computer Uses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ_2QBel_cQ

Computer networks basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvXro0dzJY8&index=1&list=PLtJDAcNXilyT-ykli3snQsu3Xe5FlA37Y

Notes Slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/ASHadventurelover/introduction-to-computer-network-33788727

http://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/basic-concepts-of-computer-networks?next_slideshow=1

http://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/basic-concepts-of-computer-networks

http://www.slideshare.net/hemangkothari/lecture-1-introduction-to-computer-network-2013

Objective for the lessons today

• Be able to define what a computer network is
• Distinguish between host and a server computer, P2P network, 
• Describe the different network types and Wireless network
• Examine the different network topologies
• Explaining the functions of the different network devices.

Resources 

Types of computer networks

http://freewimaxinfo.com/computer-networks-types.html

Wireless networks

http://freewimaxinfo.com/wireless-network.html

Network topologies

http://freewimaxinfo.com/computer-network-topologies.html

Network Devices

http://wifinotes.com/computer-networks/network-communication-devices.html

Ethical Dilemmas facing Developers today

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2607452/application-development/12-ethical-dilemmas-gnawing-at-developers-today.html

Analyse one of the dilemmas and share your views.

Ethical issues for computer network security professionals

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2557944/security0/ethical-issues-for-it-security-professionals.html

Business and Employment Assignment

Research for a 2016 News article with social / ethical issue in Business and Employment. Use post the link of the news article and use the article to respond to the following on One Note

Criterion A

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

     

     ii) Who is the main primary stakeholder and why?

Criterion B

  i)

     - 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

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

x

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

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.

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

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

  i)

     - 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

Student 1
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/14/guilford-county-schools-adopts-new-service-learning-management-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 2
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/new-report-on-personalized-learning-recommends-use-of-learner-positioning-systems.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 3
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/securely-adds-cyberbullyingprevention-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 4
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/lenovo-updates-lanschool-with-expanded-chromebook-support-faster-screen-sharing.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 5
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/robots-give-chronically-ill-kids-valuable-social-ties-with-school.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 6
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/tennessee-district-adopts-edfi-student-data-tracking-system.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 7
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/26/class-communication-tool-adds-payment-feature-for-field-trips-dues.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 8
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/parentteacher-communication-app-adds-student-reports-and-portfolios.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 9
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/schoolwise-launches-website-to-help-high-school-students-with-college-admissions.aspx?admgarea=News1

Task B
You have been approached by an IB school to recommend the best online Students Information Management System (SIMS). Evaluate two such systems and submit a summary report showing

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

  i)

     - 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

Student 1
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/14/guilford-county-schools-adopts-new-service-learning-management-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 2
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/new-report-on-personalized-learning-recommends-use-of-learner-positioning-systems.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 3
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/securely-adds-cyberbullyingprevention-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 4
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/lenovo-updates-lanschool-with-expanded-chromebook-support-faster-screen-sharing.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 5
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/robots-give-chronically-ill-kids-valuable-social-ties-with-school.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 6
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/tennessee-district-adopts-edfi-student-data-tracking-system.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 7
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/26/class-communication-tool-adds-payment-feature-for-field-trips-dues.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 8
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/parentteacher-communication-app-adds-student-reports-and-portfolios.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 9
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/schoolwise-launches-website-to-help-high-school-students-with-college-admissions.aspx?admgarea=News1

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

  i)

     - 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

Student 1
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/14/guilford-county-schools-adopts-new-service-learning-management-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 2
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/new-report-on-personalized-learning-recommends-use-of-learner-positioning-systems.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 3
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/securely-adds-cyberbullyingprevention-tool.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 4
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/13/lenovo-updates-lanschool-with-expanded-chromebook-support-faster-screen-sharing.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 5
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/robots-give-chronically-ill-kids-valuable-social-ties-with-school.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 6
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/09/12/tennessee-district-adopts-edfi-student-data-tracking-system.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 7
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/26/class-communication-tool-adds-payment-feature-for-field-trips-dues.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 8
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/parentteacher-communication-app-adds-student-reports-and-portfolios.aspx?admgarea=News1

Student 9
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/schoolwise-launches-website-to-help-high-school-students-with-college-admissions.aspx?admgarea=News1

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

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

1. http://appmakr4schools.com/
2. http://www.mobincube.com/try-it.html
3. http://ibuildapp.com/marketplace/Solutions/?all=1

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

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

1. http://appmakr4schools.com/
2. http://www.mobincube.com/try-it.html
3. http://ibuildapp.com/marketplace/Solutions/?all=1

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

1. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30814302
2. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/09/schools-surveillance-spying-on-pupils
3. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160630214509.htm
4. https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/student-data-mining-system-raises-privacy-concerns/
5. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810141939.htm
6. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830084148.htm
7. http://pilotmountainnews.com/news/2911/new-security-system-launching-at-east-surry
8. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/12/28/google-is-tracking-students-as-it-sells-more-products-to-schools-privacy-advocates-warn/
9. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/22/schools-are-helping-police-spy-on-kids-social-media-activity/

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

1. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30814302
2. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/09/schools-surveillance-spying-on-pupils
3. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160630214509.htm
4. https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/student-data-mining-system-raises-privacy-concerns/
5. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810141939.htm
6. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830084148.htm
7. http://pilotmountainnews.com/news/2911/new-security-system-launching-at-east-surry
8. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/12/28/google-is-tracking-students-as-it-sells-more-products-to-schools-privacy-advocates-warn/
9. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/22/schools-are-helping-police-spy-on-kids-social-media-activity/

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.

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