Sunday, September 10, 2017

Digital TV, Video Conferencing, Telecommuting, VOIP

Task 1

Make short notes on the future technologies and post them on your OneNote page

 http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/types_computer/miniweb/pg9.htm

Task 2

Work in pairs and post your notes on OneNote as you prepare to share your findings

a)
i) What is synchronization in relation to the different personal and public communication devices? 
 ii) What other systems are part of synchronization process? 
iii) Describe using some examples how devices are synchronized (Saumya and Wayne)
b)
i) What videoconferencing? 
ii) Describe how videoconferencing works. 
iii) Describe the different systems/technologies required for videoconferencing to succeed or take place.
iv) What are the pros and cons of video conferencing? (Ali Shah & Tanzil)
c)
i) Define the terms teleworking, distance learning
ii) Describe the different device/system required for teleworking and distance learning to take place
iii) What are the pros and cons of the teleworking and distance learning systems?
(Shad and Amaar)
d)
i) What is voice over internet protocol (VOIP)
ii) What contribution has VOIP brought to communication?
iii) What are the pros and cons of using VOIP?
iv) What is the future of VOIP?
( Samy &  Hezi)

Task 3. 
The tasks below should be done independently.

Revision Questions
  1. How is wiMAX different from WiFi?
  2. How would you fix problems with security and privacy with WiMAX?
  3. Give three examples of groupware.
  4. What are the pros and cons of telecommuting?
  5. What is Phishing?
  6. What is SPAM
  7. Describe how two advances in technology have led to an increase in telecommuting. 

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