Case Study Resources

 http://www.businessworld.in/article/Facial-Recognition-In-Restaurants-Future-Of-Food-Ordering-/28-12-2019-181189/

https://www.revfine.com/facial-recognition-hospitality-industry/

https://www.pymnts.com/restaurant-innovation/2019/malibu-poke-facial-recognition-technology-self-service-kiosks/

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/future-of-fast-food-restaurant-uses-facial-recognition-to-remember-your-order/860592449/

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a4e717a010027721c5f7414/t/5a8708839140b70db78d0b1a/1518798985704/Case-Study-UFood-Grill-Never-Forgets-a-Face.pdf

https://www.restoconnection.com/facial-recognition-fast-food-revolution/

https://thespoon.tech/panasonic-and-popid-aim-to-make-paying-with-your-face-the-norm-at-restaurants/

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/government/biometrics/facial-recognition

Introduction to Multimedia and Digital Media

 Objectives

• Define multimedia/digital media
• Describe the components of Multimedia
• Explain the importance of knowing text formats
• Describe the hypermedia and hypertext concepts

Multimedia power-point notes.

Multimedia/Digital Media notes

Photoshopped Images

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/01/07/how-spot-photoshopped-image-or-problem-with-internet/

What is the intention of photo-shopping images? 

Activity 2 15 Mins

Select any one image from the link below and try to answer the following questions

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/surreal-photo-manipulation-40-amazing-artworks/

• What do you think was done to achieve that?
• List down as many IT concepts and terms that may be necessary in this field of study.
• What issues can arise from manipulating images as shown
• What benefits or negatives arise by doing these?

Activity 3 10 Mins.

Read at least one article from the link below. Do you think image manipulation is blessing or a curse in print journalism. Support that with evidence from one article read.

http://hoaxes.org/photo_database

Activity 4 10 mins

There must be a reason for manipulating the images in the link below. Describe the reason for any of the image examples shown below

http://listverse.com/2007/10/19/top-15-manipulated-photographs/

Activity 5 10 Mins

Read the article " How fake images change or memory and behaviour"

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20121213-fake-pictures-make-real-memories

Other resources

http://photoshopmeartistically.com/amazing-examples-photo-manipulation-design/
http://hhsitgs.wikispaces.com/3.6+Multimedia

https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/before-and-after-photoshop-pictures/

How it is done;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pluN0sCKxhc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt6bOSzDVTY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqj0cizMe0E

Expert Systems

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqAz1-2Ht0


Expert System PowerPoint
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbUUszYzVtS2MwVzA/view


Medical diagnosis expert Systems
https://www.diagnose-me.com/ta/q.php


Examples of expert System solutions
http://www.exsys.com/demomain.html

Video advantages of expert systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhoIIDDoBo

Video disadvantages of expert systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gazWTg1yUak

Applications AI, Expert Systems and Robotics

AI in washing machines
http://businesskorea.co.kr/english/news/ict/14635-ai-washing-machine-home-appliance-manufacturers-release-ai-washing-machines

https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/02/samsung-ww8800m-quickdrive-ai-washing-machine/

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/this-internet-connected-washing-machine-has-its-own-artificial-intelligence-costs-1600-1637377

Fuzzy logic applications
https://www.controleng.com/single-article/artificial-intelligence-fuzzy-logic-explained/8f3478c13384a2771ddb7e93a2b6243d.html

Provide examples of applications of AI in the following;

• Smart homes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bUj-xZekf8
• Medicine  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZjWEVkDrHY
• Warfare
• Cars

Assignment;

Apart from the listed applications of AI, Experts Systems and Robotics, identify other applications;

- Where else is AI, Expert System and Robotics used.

- What are the benefits in the areas identified?

- What are the problems associated with using the above?

Paper 1 Question On Database, Markscheme, and Student Response

Refer to the Sample database below for revision
Exam Questions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DOstT__OmEjPGj4JXHSztn5RiAGrL_bG/view?usp=sharing

Markscheme
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wruTHgy0jbCSndJvdYOetR9HtvmpyxSF/view?usp=sharing

Student's Sample Response

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wruTHgy0jbCSndJvdYOetR9HtvmpyxSF/view?usp=sharing

Robotics and AI Notes

Please go through the presentation below

AI PowerPoint Presentation with Video Recording

Computer Network Threats and Solutions

Write brief notes on your OneNote page about computer network threats and solutions;

https://securitytrails.com/blog/top-10-common-network-security-threats-explained

https://securityfirstcorp.com/the-top-9-network-security-threats-of-2019/

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

https://www.cybrary.it/0p3n/top-10-network-security-threats-security-measures/

Case Study Facial Recognition Concepts and Terminologies;

Prepare a brief presentation on the concepts / terms in relation to the facial recognition systems case study concepts assigned;
Ayaan

• ACM Code of Ethics
• ACTIVE ethics
• 
  

Anita

• Algorithm
• Autonomy

Jonathan

• (Biometric) nodal points
• Consent

Azaan

• Data ethics canvas
• Data migration

Sachwani

• Data sharing formats
• Ethics canvas

Vallerie

• Forward compatibility
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Jordan

• Image analysis
• Interoperability

Gabbie

• Loyalty card programme
• Metrics

Amilio

• Opt in / opt out
• Point-of-sale (POS)

Heena

• Privacy impact assessment (PIA)
• Proof of concept

Alefiyah

• Software as a service (SaaS)
• Start-up business

Sneha

• Deep learning Models
• Usability

Abbas

• False Acceptance and False Rejection Rates
• Reference Image

Afzal

• Facial recognition Artificial Intelligence
• Live face detection

Other Terms that can associated  with facial recognition.

Other Facial Recognition Terms

Thursday Lesson 30th Jan 2020

Research on the following individually. Support everything with evidence and examples  from research. Use real stakeholders and company names.

FaceToFace company is likely to face challenges in the implementation of the facial recognition systems to the coffee shops and their partnership with SEACS. 

a) Describe 5 real and practical technical challenges from research and their solutions.

b) Describe 4 real Ethical challenges from research and their solutions.

c) Describe 4 legal challenges that is evidence based and their solutions

d) Describe 4 social challenges supported with research and their solutions

e) Describe 4 marketing challenges that is supported with research and their solutions.

Project Management Issues (HL Topic)

What is a Project?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbSnZGU3FMX1AtN0E/view

Why do need a Project Management?
https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/why-is-project-management-important/

http://tierrasalto.com/role-management/

Project Development Methodologies
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbUWI3d3E1S3paQk0/view

Agile Vs Watefall


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7Py7W-Qng

Agile Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zDct5d2smY

Five Different SDLC Development methodology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM8rvSOukpE

Project Management Methodologies

1. PRINCE2 (projects in controlled environments 2),
2. SSADM (structured systems analysis and design method),
3. PMBoK (project management body of
4. knowledge), 
5. CMMI (capability maturity model integration)

Thursday 29/1/2020 Activity
Objectives;

By end of the lesson, we should be able;

• Evaluate Prince2 and PMBOK project Management methodologies
• Discuss the application areas of Prince2  and PMBOK methodology by the different stakeholders.

Task A

Prince 2 Project Management Methodology

Post the following on your onenote page.
- What is Prince2 in full?
- What are the key features that distinguish Prince2 project management methodology?
- What are the advantages  and disadvantages of using Prince2 methodology in project management?

PMBOK Management Methodology

Post the following on your onenote page.
- What is PMBOK in full?
- What are the key features that distinguish PMBOK project management methodology?
- What are the advantages  and disadvantages of using PMBOK methodology in project management?

https://www.slideshare.net/CTESolutions/prince2-pmbok-comparison-demystified-29846454

Revision Quizzes
Prince2 Quiz

http://www.brighthubpm.com/methods-strategies/126526-are-you-a-king-or-queen-of-prince2-take-this-quiz-and-find-out/

Cloud Computing Basics

Cloud computing objective

• To able to define of cloud computing
• Describe how cloud computing functions and describe it main features
• explain the models/services of cloud computing
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing
• Identify examples of cloud computing application or users.
• discuss the common social / ethical issues arising from using cloud computing services.

http://www.slideshare.net/ProfEdge/introduction-to-cloud-computing-23970527

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/cloud-computing-introduction.html

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

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

ITGS Command terms Guidelines and sample Network Past Examination Question

http://akamitgs.blogspot.com/2019/10/strategies-for-answering-paper-1.html

Networks Past Examination Questions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qo9_6JMhWGtPJoBwZC57K4orqkG4Pa91/view?usp=sharing

Answering Extended Response Part (c)

Use the link below to obtain see how to respond to extended response question
Strategy for extended response

SDLC Stages Summary

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

Stage 1: Planning (Defining the problem)

Stage 2: Analysis;

• Methods of data collection
• Feasibility study
• Identification of possible solution
• Developing the requirements specification
• Developing a project plan (Who, what, why and when)
• Justify the chosen solution.

Stage 3: Design

• Models
• Prototypes
• Flowcharts
• DFDs
• ERDs

Stage 4: Development of the IT solution

• Alpha testing
• Quality assurance and quality control

Stage 5: Implementation

• User Documentation
• Technical Documentation
• Training and staff support

Stage 6: Change Over Methods

• Parallel change over
• Direct change over
• Phased change over
• Pilot change over

https://www.ictlounge.com/html/implementation.htm

Stage 7: Testing

• Beta Testing

Stage 8 : Maintenance

Stage 9: Phase Out

Quizzes; 
https://career.guru99.com/sdlc-interview-questions-answers/

https://www.gkseries.com/computer-science/software-engineering-and-case-tools/software-engineering-fundamentals/fundamentals-of-software-engineering

https://www.siteforinfotech.com/2016/01/multiple-choice-questions-on-sdlc-set-4.html

ITGS 2020 News Articles

Read the news article assigned and respond to the ITGS Paper 2 Questions in one of your oneNote page;

Criterion A - The issue and stakeholder(s)
Describe one social/ethical concern related to the IT system

Describe the relationship of one primary stakeholder to the IT system 

Criterion B - The IT concepts and processes

Describe, step by step, how the IT system works

Explain the relationship between the IT system and the social/ethical concern described in Criterion A

Criterion C - The impact of the social/ethical issues on stakeholder
Evaluate the impact of the social/ethical issues on the relevant stakeholder

Criterion D - A solution to a problem arising from the article
Evaluate one solution that addresses at least one problem identified in Criterion C

1. Afzal & Sneha: E-challan system for Paying vehicle Fines  https://techtends.com/special-notice-to-your-vehicle-with-huge-pending-fines/
2. Abbas & Jeanette: UK police use of computer programs to predict crime sparks discrimination warning  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/feb/03/police-risk-racial-profiling-by-using-data-to-predict-reoffenders-report-warns.
3. Alifiyah & Azaan: Software that makes network smarter https://www.networkworld.com/article/3401523/cisco-software-to-make-networks-smarter-safer-more-manageable.html
4. Amilio & Heena: Police trial AI software to help process mobile phone evidence  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/27/police-trial-ai-software-to-help-process-mobile-phone-evidence
5. Gabby & Jordan: How police are using technology like drones and facial recognition to track people across the US https://www.pulse.com.gh/bi/tech/how-police-are-using-technology-like-drones-and-facial-recognition-to-track-people/dx92dr7
6. Anita & Ayaan: Crime prediction software 'adopted by 14 UK police force https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47118229
7. Vallerie & Jonathan: How technology is allowing police to predict where and when crime will happen https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-big-data-technology-predict-crime-hotspot-mapping-rusi-report-research-minority-report-a7963706.html
8. Tamara & Sachwani Google Is Absolutely Listening to Your Conversations, and It Confirms Why People Don't Trust Big Tech https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/google-is-absolutely-listening-to-your-conversations-it-just-confirms-why-people-dont-trust-big-tech.html

Reviewing Computer Networks

Objectives for the lessons

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

HACK YOUR HOME NETWORK IN 62 SECONDS

https://sector.ca/this-man-can-hack-your-home-network-in-62-seconds/

Network Devices and Hardware

Examples of network devices

https://fossbytes.com/networking-devices-and-hardware-types/

http://www.certiology.com/computing/computer-networking/network-devices.html

Client, Host, Server Computer;
https://learntomato.com/what-is-a-client-what-is-a-server-what-is-a-host/

Network Communication Media
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/types-of-media-used-in-computer-networking

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-transmission-media/

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

Related News Article
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140516-i-operate-on-people-400km-away

https://www.pcmag.com/news/365992/china-performs-first-5g-remote-surgery

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

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

Plan for The Year 2020

Lessons in 2020;
- Monday Lesson will be for HL and SL covering Strand 3 IT  System Content.
- Tuesday Lesson will focus on Paper 2 news articles for HL and SL
- Wednesday Lesson will for HL Class only Focusing on HL content
- Thursday lesson will be for HL Class Case Study Excercises
- Friday Lesson will be for HL & SL  Project Tasks.

ITGS CLASS EXPECTATION

• Treat everyone with respect.
• Respect everyone's right to learn
• Meet all set deadlines
• Participation highly encouraged.
• Use OneNote for notes and for collaborative work.

Managebac Details

    Categories of work

• Short quizzes and presentations
• IA Project Tasks
• Case Studies Tasks
• Paper 2 News Articles Tasks
• Tests

Grade boundaries for all ITGS Tasks

7  - 79-100

6  - 66-78

5  - 54-65

4  - 41-53

3  - 26-40

2  - 13-25

1  - 0 -12

ITGS Guide
Complete ITGS Guide