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presentations ROCKROCK!

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Do: Limit Colors•Use 2 to 4 different colors

•Use colors that will stand out

Don’t: Misuse Color

Do: FontsUse fonts that are easy to read

• Arial• Helvetica • Times • New Roman

Don’t: Fonts

Don’t use decorative fonts

•Comic Sans•Cracked•Brush Script•Papyrus

Do: Use brief statements

•Use keywords•Leave space between lines of text

•Keep slides to the point

Don‘t: Use too much text

Because too much text can be boring and unnecessary and putting you whole speech on a PowerPoint is a very bad idea because:

Computers and the workplace 11) In the last 10 years, what kinds of jobs have been replaced by computers?A. The manufacturing of carsB. Phone help lines2) For one of those jobs taken over by computers, write why that may have been.A. Because machines can make cars more quickly and with less mistakes.3) In the last 10 years, which kinds of jobs have been changed by mputers?A. Teachers - from standard paperwork to using computers to help organise oneselfB. Offices - computers have made things much easier and faster, a good example of a program that4) For one of those jobs changed by computers, write why that may have been.A. Because it can help anyone with the work and help them achieve more in a day. An accountant would be able to use a powerful spreadsheet program such as Excel instead of drawing up one by hand.5) In the next 10 years, which jobs do you think could be replaced or changed by computers?A. Checkouts, this has already started to happen. It means that there will be less queuing and people will be able to get their shopping done much faster.Computers and the workplace 21. What kinds of jobs have been created by the use of computers and the development of the Internet?a) There have been many jobs created by computers, such as programming, web design, computer repair, software engineering and even the jobs created by making video games.2. Pick two occupations and find out what is involved and the qualifications required for the position.a) Many jobs, such as software engineer, need abachelor’s degree and some experience with computers, although more complex jobs need higher education.3. In the next 10 years, what new jobs will be created by omputers?a) As computers get more widely known and used, a lot more jobs will be created by people needing the websites, such as big and small corporations alike. This has already started to happen with thousands of companies.4. What could you do to ensure a job in the computer workforce?a) If one wanted to get into the computer industry or a similar job, then they should study I.T in school, and look for jobs and courses that they can do to gain plenty of computer knowledge.5. What steps can a older person or a computer-illiterate person take to ensure they stay in the work force?a) There are many adult computer classes available. Someone could take a few to make sure they know the basics, or read some computer guides instead.Computers and the workplace 31. Who are the users of the checkouts at supermarkets?a) The employees, as well as the customers themselves.2. Which group of people are helped out by this new technology? What problems could still be associated with this new system?b) People who are in a hurry will be able to do pay for things quickly. Others may be a bit nervous about using the new technology and wen people do use it, problems may arise which means that staff will have to help people anyway.3. Which group is adversely affected?c) Employees, because the new machines are replacing their jobs4. Who would benefit most from this system?d) Employers would save money by not paying people to do it, as well as customers who may find it fun or quicker.5. What new employment jobs can upraise form this?e) Machine maintenance6. Can you think of an organisation which could benefit from this?f) Big W, Target, Safeway, etc. Lots of people shop there, so this will help lower the queues meaning faster service.Computer Awareness: Exercise 4Computerized Devices:Find three examples of computerized devices at home, or at school.Identify the input device used to put information into the computer. What is the job of this device?Identify the output device. What is the job of this device?Television:The input into this device is AV cable which sends the signal of picture and sound to the T.V. The output of the television is sound and picture its job is to entertain and inform.Nintendo DS:The input into this device is the game card with holds a game its purpose is to entertain. The output from this device is visual interactive entertainment.CD player:The input into this device is the CD and its purpose is to make music and sound. The output from this device is sound for entertainment.Computer Awareness – Exercise 5Computers and PlacesSchool would be a place we visit for most of the week, as well as go to the shops every now and then. There is a lot of computerisation in these places. School, well obviously we need to learn about computers so there are a lot of them at our campus. We are supposed to use them for work, of course when there is a chance we can always play games which we aren’t exactly meant to do, but we need a break once in a while.Shops have many different kinds of technology. There are cash registers, which are used to calculate and store cash. There are sensors which detect shopping items and if someone was to try to steal something it would most likely beep and they would be caught. These different types of I.T can range in size, from something like a normal computer to being similar to a surfboard.Usually there is one person to a computer or cash register, there could be more but sometimes it can be difficult and distracting, lowering the efficiency. The sensors in shops are always active and can be used by anyone as the only way to get in and out of the shop is to pass through them. Other places that use similar technology would be other shops of course, as well as people who use metal detectors or things like that. Calculators can also be considered similar as the cash register has an inbuilt calculator.The information processing cycleAsking what book you have on loanAcquisition – Giving the library card to the librarian so she can enter the number.Input – The librarian enters the number.Validation – Checks the name to make sure the details are correct.Manipulation – Computer looks for any books that we have on loan.Retrieval – A list of books is created on the computer.Communication – Screen displays the list of books.Output – List is printed.Disposal – Paper is recycled or thrown in the bin after viewing.Computer Input Steps1. Acquisition - A new DVD is purchased and numbered by the inventory person.. Input - The numbers and details and are entered into database.3. Validation - The operator reads the data that has been input to check if it is correct.4. Storage - The operator saves the database.5. Communication / Retrieval - The operator sorts the DVD list so that the new DVD appears in order on the list of DVDs currently held.6. Output - The operator prints out the new list.From most to least important IT uses:1. IT used in Health Care2. IT used in Education3. IT used in Everyday life4. IT used for Banking5. IT used for Shopping6. IT used in Entertainment7. IT used in Communication

And that is the meaning of life.

Do: Use Images

•Use related images•Use real pictures that are not distorted

• Only include 1 to 2 images per slide

Don’t: Use too many pictures

Do: Use Diagrams Use graphs and charts that show

relationships, comparisons, and change

Do: Noise Effects

Use sounds to help convey, complement, or enhance the message

Don’t: Noise Effects

• Don't use sounds when they aren't appropriate • Sounds can be distracting and can make your presentation less effective

Do: Use few transitions

•Use same transitions

•No more than 2 different types

•Only when moving to next slide

Don’t: Overuse transitions

Do: Proofread

•Use Spell Check•Use uppercase letters for the first letter

•Is it easy to read?

Don’t: Speel baddaly

Use fonts that are easy to readLern to use the speil cheek! Its moar impotant than the use of color

Do: Cite Resources

Be sure to name websites, books and people you used to gather information