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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

Saving time

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

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

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

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.
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Using Computers

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Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers1.1.2More Uses of Computers1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology
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Data

1.2.1Storing Data1.2.2Databases1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data1.2.4Interrogating Data
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Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism1.3.2Copyrighted Content
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Networks & the World Wide Web

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Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks2.1.2The Internet2.1.3The World Wide Web
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Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web2.2.2Searching Tips2.2.3Reliable Information
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Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint2.3.2Being Safe2.3.3Online Safety2.3.4Viruses2.3.5Malware2.3.6People Online2.3.7Your Feelings2.3.8Getting Help
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Computational Thinking

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Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking3.1.2Decomposing Tasks3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging
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Computer Languages

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Coding

4.1.1Code4.1.2Programs4.1.3Writing Programs4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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    What is information technology? Multiple choice
  2. 2
    Who is faster at finding things?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    What can you use to access e-learning sites like Seneca?Multiple choice
  4. 4
    Choose the things you can use a computer for:True / false
  5. 5
    Choose the correct statements:True / false
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