Data Logging
1. Describe what is meant by the term 'Data Logging'
2. Describe the hardware and software required to perform data logging.
3. Create a table of the advantages and disadvantages of data logging.
4. Discuss the use of data logging used by Science Teachers and Scientist doing research and development.
The following links may help you:
Defining data logging:
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/data_logging.html
General information including quizzes to try: http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse/software/datalogging/students/shome_datalogging.htm
Different uses of data logging in schools: http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/datalogging/examples.htm
General information about data logging: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/measurecontrol/3dataloggingrev1.shtml
Monday, April 7, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Online Libraries DP1
Visit and investigate some other high school library that is online and check it out for 15 minutes or so.
Here are some examples of half decent online libraries from other schools ...
http://www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us/lmc/hhs/hhshome.htm
http://lhs.lexingtonma.org/Library/
a) Describe what you can find in each as far as tools, capabilities, etc.. (6 marks)
b) What advantages does this one system provide over the other? (6 marks)
2. Now visit www.turnitin.com, view the Flash tour and describe the services it provides. (6 marks)
3. Finally skim the article found at www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,62906,00.html. Describe the criticism against Turn-it-in. (4 marks)
Here are some examples of half decent online libraries from other schools ...
http://www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us/lmc/hhs/hhshome.htm
http://lhs.lexingtonma.org/Library/
a) Describe what you can find in each as far as tools, capabilities, etc.. (6 marks)
b) What advantages does this one system provide over the other? (6 marks)
2. Now visit www.turnitin.com, view the Flash tour and describe the services it provides. (6 marks)
3. Finally skim the article found at www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,62906,00.html. Describe the criticism against Turn-it-in. (4 marks)
Library System
Library and SIMSIT is being used at the core of schools information processes by using School Information Management systems
Visit http://home.capitaes.co.uk/learningplatform/solution/index.aspto find out about the new developments of SIMS in education. Try out their demonstrations to see the full impact of what it can do. Look at all of the new modules including Assessment Manager, Parent Gateway, Timetabler and Student gateway
a) If AKAM was to implement this, describe the benefits to the students, the teachers and the parents.
b) What are the limitations of using such a system?
c) Describe some of the social and ethical issues of implementing this system.
Visit http://home.capitaes.co.uk/learningplatform/solution/index.aspto find out about the new developments of SIMS in education. Try out their demonstrations to see the full impact of what it can do. Look at all of the new modules including Assessment Manager, Parent Gateway, Timetabler and Student gateway
a) If AKAM was to implement this, describe the benefits to the students, the teachers and the parents.
b) What are the limitations of using such a system?
c) Describe some of the social and ethical issues of implementing this system.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Case study questions DP2 HL
DP2 ITGS
Research on all the questions given.
CASE STUDY QUESTIONS FOR PAPER 3 EXAMINATION 2008
1. Identify 2 types of processes done by the POS.
2.Describe how the bar code is used to determine the price.
3. Examine the reliability of different input devices in the POS.
4. To what extent can the staff of La Vianda Supermarket be blamed for a pricing error?
5. Identify two human error associated with barcode reader
6. Describe the role of a clocking in system
7. Compare the advantages and disadvantages, of using smart cards in supermarkets
8. Discuss the issues related to the use of servers and barcode readers
9. Identify two technologies use in the supermarket.
10. How do your chosen technologies work?
11. Explain the effect of the technologies on two stakeholders in La Vianda Supermarket.
12. Analyze the issue related with the use of new technologies in supermarket.· Identify the IT Systems used in the supermarket· Describe two of the IT Systems used· Evaluate the two IT Systems above· Compare these IT Systems
13. Identify 2 input devices at a POS Terminal
14. Describe how Biometrics can be used to reduce shoplifting
15. Explain how Supermarkets can get in more contact with customers?
16. To what extent is privacy an issue when customers handout about themselves information to supermarkets?
17. Describe the advantages of Loyalty cards to the supermarkets and to the Consumer
18. Identify 2 Advantages of EDI to the Supermarket?
19. Identify two technologies for check-out in a super market.
20. Describe how a bar code reader works.
21. Compare how a bar code reader works differently form a POS Terminal.
22. To what extent does technology increase supermarket efficiency?
23. Identify 2 IT Systems used in supermarkets
24. Describe how the IT system works.
25. Evaluate the EPOS/Bar codes.26. Compare bar codes and RFID tags.
27. Discuss three possible social and/ or ethical issues raised by the use of RFID tags in supermarkets like the La Vianda.
28. Describe the purpose LAN in reference to La Vianda supermarket
29. Customers may want faster ways of buying goods. Describe the technology the supermarket can implement to achieve this.
30. Explain the benefit to the supermarket of using online shopping.
Research on all the questions given.
CASE STUDY QUESTIONS FOR PAPER 3 EXAMINATION 2008
1. Identify 2 types of processes done by the POS.
2.Describe how the bar code is used to determine the price.
3. Examine the reliability of different input devices in the POS.
4. To what extent can the staff of La Vianda Supermarket be blamed for a pricing error?
5. Identify two human error associated with barcode reader
6. Describe the role of a clocking in system
7. Compare the advantages and disadvantages, of using smart cards in supermarkets
8. Discuss the issues related to the use of servers and barcode readers
9. Identify two technologies use in the supermarket.
10. How do your chosen technologies work?
11. Explain the effect of the technologies on two stakeholders in La Vianda Supermarket.
12. Analyze the issue related with the use of new technologies in supermarket.· Identify the IT Systems used in the supermarket· Describe two of the IT Systems used· Evaluate the two IT Systems above· Compare these IT Systems
13. Identify 2 input devices at a POS Terminal
14. Describe how Biometrics can be used to reduce shoplifting
15. Explain how Supermarkets can get in more contact with customers?
16. To what extent is privacy an issue when customers handout about themselves information to supermarkets?
17. Describe the advantages of Loyalty cards to the supermarkets and to the Consumer
18. Identify 2 Advantages of EDI to the Supermarket?
19. Identify two technologies for check-out in a super market.
20. Describe how a bar code reader works.
21. Compare how a bar code reader works differently form a POS Terminal.
22. To what extent does technology increase supermarket efficiency?
23. Identify 2 IT Systems used in supermarkets
24. Describe how the IT system works.
25. Evaluate the EPOS/Bar codes.26. Compare bar codes and RFID tags.
27. Discuss three possible social and/ or ethical issues raised by the use of RFID tags in supermarkets like the La Vianda.
28. Describe the purpose LAN in reference to La Vianda supermarket
29. Customers may want faster ways of buying goods. Describe the technology the supermarket can implement to achieve this.
30. Explain the benefit to the supermarket of using online shopping.
Games In Education (HL&SL)
Games in Education
There has been lots of debate in education about the value of teaching with computer games.Some sites e.g. the Gridclub – have provided a whole site with educational games that you can subscribe to. What value does ‘The Age of Empire’ have on the teaching of history?
a) Research the use of games in education and present your findings.
b) How do games motivate students?
c) What skills are students learning when gaming?
d) Do you think parents who are paying expensive school fees would approve of games being played in school? How would you overcome this obstacle?
There has been lots of debate in education about the value of teaching with computer games.Some sites e.g. the Gridclub – have provided a whole site with educational games that you can subscribe to. What value does ‘The Age of Empire’ have on the teaching of history?
a) Research the use of games in education and present your findings.
b) How do games motivate students?
c) What skills are students learning when gaming?
d) Do you think parents who are paying expensive school fees would approve of games being played in school? How would you overcome this obstacle?
Case Study Termimologies
What are the advantages and disdvantages of the following terminologies
Jamsheed
Biometrics
Arif
Data Mining
Alex
Dynamic Pricing
Owais
EDI – Electronic Data Interchange
Salsabila
EPOS/POS
Katalina
RFID Tags
Jamsheed
Biometrics
Arif
Data Mining
Alex
Dynamic Pricing
Owais
EDI – Electronic Data Interchange
Salsabila
EPOS/POS
Katalina
RFID Tags
Case study Challenges
Using the listed supemarket challenges provide possible solutions
Jamsheed
Theft
Arif
Running out of stock on the shelves
Alessandro
Food safety + freshness
Owais
Slow Checkouts
Salsabila
Advertising
Katalina
Loyalty Card Scheme
Jamsheed
Theft
Arif
Running out of stock on the shelves
Alessandro
Food safety + freshness
Owais
Slow Checkouts
Salsabila
Advertising
Katalina
Loyalty Card Scheme
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