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BECOMING COMPUTER LITERATE
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Technology in Action Book– Chapter 1
a. Germany
b. Japan
c. The U.S.
d. South Korea
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What Is Computer Literacy?What Is Computer Literacy?
• To be computer literate you must:To be computer literate you must:
– Understand a computer’s capabilities and Understand a computer’s capabilities and limitationslimitations
– Know how to use a computerKnow how to use a computer
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Avoid hackers and viruses
Protect your privacyDo you know how to protect
your self from identity theft?
Understand the real risks
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Being a Savvy Computer UserBeing a Savvy Computer User and Consumer and Consumer
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Use the Internet wisely
Avoid online annoyances
Maintain your computer
Make good purchase decisions
Integrate the latest technology
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Being a Savvy Computer UserBeing a Savvy Computer User and Consumer and Consumer
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Why Computers are important in EVERY Career?
Computer careers in:BusinessRetailShippingArtsEducation
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• Medicine• Law Enforcement• Legal System• Agriculture• Sciences
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Computers in BusinessComputers in Business
• Data mining: Data mining: • searching huge amounts of data for a patternsearching huge amounts of data for a pattern
• Example: Amazon and NetflixExample: Amazon and Netflix• Items thought aboutItems thought about• Past purchasesPast purchases• GeographyGeography
Results: coupons, suggestionsResults: coupons, suggestions
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Computers in RetailComputers in Retail
• PSS: Personal Shopper Systems is a handheld PSS: Personal Shopper Systems is a handheld computer – scans labels and picks up informationcomputer – scans labels and picks up information
• Check prices, offers discounts, videosCheck prices, offers discounts, videos• Coordinates with inventory and checkout Coordinates with inventory and checkout
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Computers in ShippingComputers in Shipping
• Package tracking software, databases, Maxicodes, Package tracking software, databases, Maxicodes, infrared scannersinfrared scanners
• Blue toothBlue tooth: wireless communication transmits : wireless communication transmits scanned datascanned data
• MaxicodeMaxicode: smart label that resembles an inkblot : smart label that resembles an inkblot contains information about the packagecontains information about the package
Web site galleries
Virtual danceComputer-
generated art
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Computers in the ArtsComputers in the Arts
Computer Gaming Careers• Computer games developed by the same culture• Game ProgrammingGame Artist
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Computers in EducationComputers in the
classroom - toolsDistance educationComputerized
researchThe InternetPDA (Personal Digital
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Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement
• Computers forensics: using computer Computers forensics: using computer systems to gather potential legal advicesystems to gather potential legal advice
• Databases: storing criminal information Databases: storing criminal information
• detect patternsdetect patterns
• forecast criminal activityforecast criminal activity
• Wireless networksWireless networks
• intercept e-mailintercept e-mail
• chat sessionschat sessions
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Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement
Forecast Crime??Forecast Crime??One study used was able to predict criminal One study used was able to predict criminal
activity before it happened 80% of the timeactivity before it happened 80% of the time
• By By studying studying leading indicators that trigger leading indicators that trigger crimescrimes
Computer forensics is a growing field Computer forensics is a growing field
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Computers in the Legal SystemComputers in the Legal System
• Surveillance cameras capture crimesSurveillance cameras capture crimes
• Forensic animations are extremely Forensic animations are extremely detailed and accepted in courtdetailed and accepted in court
• High-tech courtroomsHigh-tech courtrooms
• Handheld wireless devices used to display Handheld wireless devices used to display evidenceevidence
Computers in AgriculturePrograms assist in managing complex farming
business and information systems
RFID: Radio Frequency ID tags track when an animal passes certain feed locations does not hold digital informationminimize disease outbreaks
Computerized sensors and equipment activation -protect crops – measures temperature, rainfall, wind
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Patient simulators - life size mannequins used by medical students
Surgical robots – delicate and precise incisions
Physiome Project - realistic computer simulations of the human anatomy
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Computers in Medicine Computers in Medicine
VeriChip: is a personal id chip
Size of a piece of grain implanted under the skin
When exposed to radio waves, transmits information
Non-implant versions are used in some hospitals – HALO infant protection system
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Computers in Medicine Computers in Medicine
SimulationsSupercomputers used to create simulations:
Archeology – recreate historic sites - PompeiiMeteorology – tornado forecastingi
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Computers in SportsImproved training
Data storage and statistics
Smartballs: using a circuit chip and radio signals.
senses when soccer goals are scored
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NanotechnolgyNano: one-billionth
Example: Nanometer is one-billionth of a meter
Nanotechnology: science of using nanostructures to build extremely small devices
Enhance fibers with a coating to repel stains, wrinkles
Potential
Deliver precise doses of drugs
Lead to computers the size of a pencil eraser
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Affective Computing
ResearchComputing that relates to
emotion or tries to influence emotion
Project: Emotional-Social Prosthesis (ESP) device Helping people with autisticsGives users feedback
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Challenges Facing a Digital Society
Digital divide
Between the haves and have nots
Privacy risks
Personal data collection
Email monitored
Copyright infringement
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BECOMING COMPUTER LITERATE
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Technology in Action Book– Chapter 1
Questions
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Check out your computer and fill in the
Drives and Ports paper.
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External hard drives, video cameras…
Keyboards, ipods, speakers
An internet connection gives access to a cable or DSL modem. Also connects to network
servers and printers.
Newer version
Team Exercise10 minute break1. Get into groups (2-3 per group)2. Login the computer3. Go to www.prenhall.com/techinaction
1. Fill out the on-line study guide
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DCCC Computer Login 1.Make sure caps lock is off (check for light)2.Fill in Username and Password (see below)
Username: Student Id (Example: P00888888)Password: First letter of first name (lower case)
First letter of last name (lower case)Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (Example: cm9999)
Windows Workstation screen will appear (do not enter another id and password)3. Click OK
When you FIRST Login•May be asked to fill out a challenge question or several security questions.•This is important if you forget your password.•Change your password at the first opportunity.
To access the internet
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1. Click on your internet explorer button
2. In the address bar, type in www.prenhall.com/techinaction
www.prenhall.com/techinaction
Click on Companion Website on Edition 5E
www.prenhall.com/techinactionClick on the chapter you
want on the green navigation bar
www.prenhall.com/techinactionOn- Line Study Guide
www.prenhall.com/techinactionFor in-class points today,1.As a group, fill out the study guide .
1. You can use your books and notes
2.Submit 1 on-line study guide for the group to [email protected] and to members of your group (copies)
3.Name: put the initals of each member of your group or their last names
Extra Slides – not used
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www.prenhall.com/techinactionKey Terms Defined
Key Terms : also available in the back of
your book
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