Advantages of Information Technology

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Advantages of Information Technology

Information technology is about how we use computers and other devices to save, find, and share information.

Saving time

Computers can search vast amounts of data.
Computers can find things far more quickly than we can.

Typing

Typing on a computer is often quicker than writing by hand.
You can make changes in your text without having to cross things out.
- Speech-to-text software can make writing even quicker.

Other uses

You can use computers to shop, find a map, talk to a friend, etc.
Computers mean you do not need to redo something if you want a copy.
Messages can be sent and received almost instantly using computers.

Learning

Many organisations offer online lessons through computers.
- Like Seneca!
Online videos show people how to do things.
Schools use computers to access e-learning sites and platforms for lessons and homework.
People can do tests and exams online on computers.

1Using Computers

1.1Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers

1.1.2More Uses of Computers

1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology

1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology

1.2Data

1.2.1Storing Data

1.2.2Databases

1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data

1.2.4Interrogating Data

1.3Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism

1.3.2Copyrighted Content

2Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks

2.1.2The Internet

2.1.3The World Wide Web

2.2Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web

2.2.2Searching Tips

2.2.3Reliable Information

2.3Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint

2.3.2Being Safe

2.3.3Online Safety

2.3.4Viruses

2.3.5Malware

2.3.6People Online

2.3.7Your Feelings

2.3.8Getting Help

3Computational Thinking

3.1Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking

3.1.2Decomposing Tasks

3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)

3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)

3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging

4Computer Languages

4.1Coding

4.1.1Code

4.1.2Programs

4.1.3Writing Programs

4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design

4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)

4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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