First of all we need to thank God for blessing us and keeping us safe over the weekend. We must be grateful for being spared. Always remember it could have been so much worst. I hope you were all prepared and continue to be prepared throuout this season.
Point to remember:
Presentation Friday also note Friday makeup classes 11 - 2:30 lunch break 30 Min noon to 12:30
Exam 12 Junly 2010 10:30 - 12:30
Monday:
Test Chaper 2 and 3
online Yea!!
Assignment on Software due
Check the bolg later to find group assignments for Project Presentation Friday
Tuesday
Chapter 4 slides Preview and be prepared for class participation
Wednesday
Chapter 5 Preview and be prepared for class participation
Thursday
Test Chapter 4 and 5
Friday
Presentations
Pizza Day
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday's Practical Exercises
All you creative people out there have you ever wanted to create your own stuff. Don't you think you have it in you to customize it just right??
Would you pay more to get it your way?
Experience customization by designing your own shoes at www.nike.com
then go to www.jaguar.com and build your own car
when you are done swing by www.eaternrecording,com and make your own CD
Drop by www.iprintcom and make your own business card and finally go to www.bluenile.com and make your own diamond ring.
Summarize your experiences.
I presume that you would have explored the websites while comparing the flexibility, creativity and ease of use of each. Submit your summary using MS Word not to exceed one page.
Would you pay more to get it your way?
Experience customization by designing your own shoes at www.nike.com
then go to www.jaguar.com and build your own car
when you are done swing by www.eaternrecording,com and make your own CD
Drop by www.iprintcom and make your own business card and finally go to www.bluenile.com and make your own diamond ring.
Summarize your experiences.
I presume that you would have explored the websites while comparing the flexibility, creativity and ease of use of each. Submit your summary using MS Word not to exceed one page.
Wednesday's Practical Excercise
Go to www.digitalenterprises.org
Prepare a report regarding the latest electronic commerce development in the digital age.
Your report should be prepare in MS word. and is to be Submitted on THURSDAY June 24th 2010 at the beginning of class.
Prepare a report regarding the latest electronic commerce development in the digital age.
Your report should be prepare in MS word. and is to be Submitted on THURSDAY June 24th 2010 at the beginning of class.
Tuesday's Practical Exercises
Surf the Internet for information about Homeland Security. Examine the available information, and comment on the role of information technologies in Homeland Security. Compare this to the system utilized in Belize.
Gather information such as resources available, advisory system, information about nuclear, biological and chemical emergencies, NEMO and various contacts.
Gather information such as resources available, advisory system, information about nuclear, biological and chemical emergencies, NEMO and various contacts.
Monday's Practical Excercise
Today we will explore Shipping Policies:
www.ups.com
1. You will be sending a package 10" x 20" x 15" weighing 40 pounds from you home in L.A. to #4 Dow Street Salem Ma. 01970
a. Find out the information available to customers before they send a package.
b. Compare the fastest delivery vs/ the cheapest.
c. Explore/explain the "package tracking" system.
2. You will be sending a fragile package 10" x 20" x 15" weighing 10 from #4 Dow Street Salem Ma. 01970 to your address in Belize.
a. What is the cost of the shipment.
b. How long will it take to arrive (fastest vs/ cheapest)
c. Will I be able to track the shipment. (Is the service offered in Belize)
Information available regarding time and cost, pickup schedule, labels, closest locations and how to prepare packages should be listed.
You are to follow the above directions and produce a printout directly from the UPS site which lists the delivery times and costs. Compare and determine the best option.
www.ups.com
1. You will be sending a package 10" x 20" x 15" weighing 40 pounds from you home in L.A. to #4 Dow Street Salem Ma. 01970
a. Find out the information available to customers before they send a package.
b. Compare the fastest delivery vs/ the cheapest.
c. Explore/explain the "package tracking" system.
2. You will be sending a fragile package 10" x 20" x 15" weighing 10 from #4 Dow Street Salem Ma. 01970 to your address in Belize.
a. What is the cost of the shipment.
b. How long will it take to arrive (fastest vs/ cheapest)
c. Will I be able to track the shipment. (Is the service offered in Belize)
Information available regarding time and cost, pickup schedule, labels, closest locations and how to prepare packages should be listed.
You are to follow the above directions and produce a printout directly from the UPS site which lists the delivery times and costs. Compare and determine the best option.
June 21 – June 25th 2010
Good Morning All;
We are off to the start of a wonderful week.
I have checked your tests. They have been graded and your grades have been posted in Engrade. I am not pleased with the outcome but I realize that the results were skewed due to 3 people being absent and receiving an M; this brought down the average drastically. Having said that please be notified that absences are not good. When you are absent you miss vital work and your performance suffers. In the case where you have an unexplained/unexcused absence and graded work was assigned you receive an M.
(M is a pretty was of saying ZERO – Zero is not good to have in your grades!)
So to wrap up come to all my classes,
be on time and have all your assignments ready.
RUN my Gazelles RUN!!
Monday
Distribute and Review Test 1
Continue with slide
Distribute new chapter information
Tuesday
New Chapter begins
Web IT assignment 1
Excel Review
Wednesday 2
Chapter continues
Discuss cases presented
Test 2 (Practical ) Data Flow Diagrams
Thursday
Excel Assignment Due
Case study WEB IT
Friday Class Tentative:
You will be notified if the makeup class will be this Friday!
Be prepared for class at all times. I have no surprises. I keep you informed. Information is POWER…Use the POWER!!
We are off to the start of a wonderful week.
I have checked your tests. They have been graded and your grades have been posted in Engrade. I am not pleased with the outcome but I realize that the results were skewed due to 3 people being absent and receiving an M; this brought down the average drastically. Having said that please be notified that absences are not good. When you are absent you miss vital work and your performance suffers. In the case where you have an unexplained/unexcused absence and graded work was assigned you receive an M.
(M is a pretty was of saying ZERO – Zero is not good to have in your grades!)
So to wrap up come to all my classes,
be on time and have all your assignments ready.
RUN my Gazelles RUN!!
Monday
Distribute and Review Test 1
Continue with slide
Distribute new chapter information
Tuesday
New Chapter begins
Web IT assignment 1
Excel Review
Wednesday 2
Chapter continues
Discuss cases presented
Test 2 (Practical ) Data Flow Diagrams
Thursday
Excel Assignment Due
Case study WEB IT
Friday Class Tentative:
You will be notified if the makeup class will be this Friday!
Be prepared for class at all times. I have no surprises. I keep you informed. Information is POWER…Use the POWER!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Remineder: Test 1 ********** is HERE
Please note that your first test is ready.
I expect you to also be ready.
All students should be present and prepared.
ARE......YOU...........Prepared??
I expect you to also be ready.
All students should be present and prepared.
ARE......YOU...........Prepared??
Sunday, June 13, 2010
June 14th – 18th June 2010
Hello All:
It has been a long break. One that I trust you made good use of.
A reminder tomorrow is the last day to submit any late assignments. Any assignment not submitted tomorrow will be disregarded totally as there is no excuse that is acceptable given all the time you had. Having said that this is what we have in the week ahead. The Modern Organization in the Global , Web-Based Enviornment
Monday
Lecture/Discussion
Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions
The Global Web-Based Platform
Tuesday
Lecture Discussion continued
Business Pressures, Organizational Responses and IT Support
Why is IT important to ME?
Wednesday
Review Data Flow diagrams
Test 1 Multiple Choice/True and False
Team Assignment
Thursday
Problem Solving activities
Internet Activities
Case Presentation
Club IT
And that’s is for this week.
A reminder that updates to assignments will be posted so keep informed!
INFORMATION IS POWER!
USE the POWER!!
It has been a long break. One that I trust you made good use of.
A reminder tomorrow is the last day to submit any late assignments. Any assignment not submitted tomorrow will be disregarded totally as there is no excuse that is acceptable given all the time you had. Having said that this is what we have in the week ahead. The Modern Organization in the Global , Web-Based Enviornment
Monday
Lecture/Discussion
Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions
The Global Web-Based Platform
Tuesday
Lecture Discussion continued
Business Pressures, Organizational Responses and IT Support
Why is IT important to ME?
Wednesday
Review Data Flow diagrams
Test 1 Multiple Choice/True and False
Team Assignment
Thursday
Problem Solving activities
Internet Activities
Case Presentation
Club IT
And that’s is for this week.
A reminder that updates to assignments will be posted so keep informed!
INFORMATION IS POWER!
USE the POWER!!
June 14th – 18th June 2010
Hello All:
It has been a long break. One that I trust you made good use of.
A reminder tomorrow is the last day to submit any late assignments. Any assignment not submitted tomorrow will be disregarded totally as there is no excuse that is acceptable given all the time you had. Having said that this is what we have in the week ahead. The Modern Organization in the Global , Web-Based Enviornment
Monday
Lecture/Discussion
Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions
The Global Web-Based Platform
Tuesday
Lecture Discussion continued
Business Pressures, Organizational Responses and IT Support
Why is IT important to ME?
Wednesday
Review Data Flow diagrams
Test 1 Multiple Choice/True and False
Team Assignment
Thursday
Problem Solving activities
Internet Activities
Case Presentation
Club IT
And that’s is for this week.
A reminder that updates to assignments will be posted so keep informed!
INFORMATION IS POWER!
USE the POWER!!
It has been a long break. One that I trust you made good use of.
A reminder tomorrow is the last day to submit any late assignments. Any assignment not submitted tomorrow will be disregarded totally as there is no excuse that is acceptable given all the time you had. Having said that this is what we have in the week ahead. The Modern Organization in the Global , Web-Based Enviornment
Monday
Lecture/Discussion
Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions
The Global Web-Based Platform
Tuesday
Lecture Discussion continued
Business Pressures, Organizational Responses and IT Support
Why is IT important to ME?
Wednesday
Review Data Flow diagrams
Test 1 Multiple Choice/True and False
Team Assignment
Thursday
Problem Solving activities
Internet Activities
Case Presentation
Club IT
And that’s is for this week.
A reminder that updates to assignments will be posted so keep informed!
INFORMATION IS POWER!
USE the POWER!!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Extension on Assignment -- A first:-{
It appears that..
My gazelles were not ready to run when the sun rose this morning.
Can you believe I had some students who were not aware of the assignments?
HMMMmmm
Anyway for this time and this time ONLY you will be allowed to submit your assignment late. I will be checking the ones that I have and entering M for those that I do not have. I will replace the M with your grade when you submit your work.
NOTE:
>>>>This extended date is tomorrow at the beginning of class.<<<<<<<<<<<
Again a reminder to keep informed about the class.. assignments, details, reminders, CHECK THE BLOG!!
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KEEP CHECKING AND CHECKING BE A FOLLOWER AND YOU WILL RECEIVE EMAIL ALERTS WHEN SOMETHING IS ADDED TO THE BLOG.
Choices and consequences…make the right choice…stay informed!!
My gazelles were not ready to run when the sun rose this morning.
Can you believe I had some students who were not aware of the assignments?
HMMMmmm
Anyway for this time and this time ONLY you will be allowed to submit your assignment late. I will be checking the ones that I have and entering M for those that I do not have. I will replace the M with your grade when you submit your work.
NOTE:
>>>>This extended date is tomorrow at the beginning of class.<<<<<<<<<<<
Again a reminder to keep informed about the class.. assignments, details, reminders, CHECK THE BLOG!!
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KEEP CHECKING AND CHECKING BE A FOLLOWER AND YOU WILL RECEIVE EMAIL ALERTS WHEN SOMETHING IS ADDED TO THE BLOG.
Choices and consequences…make the right choice…stay informed!!
Practical Assignment: Keeping you busy :-)
Visit some Web sites that offer employment opportunities in IT. Prominent examples are : www.dice.com, www.hotjobs.com, www.monster.com, www.collegerecruiter.com, www.careerbuilder.com, www.jobcentral.com, www.job.com, www.career.com, and www.trucareers.com. Compare the IT salaries offered to accountants, marketing personnel, financial personnel, operations personnel, and human resources personnel. For other information on IT salaries check Computerworld’s annual salary survey.
Prepare a comparason report of your findings. (Not to exceed 500 words)
Include a paragraph on your perspective having been exposed to this information.
Submit Printed copy on Monday. MS Word
Prepare a comparason report of your findings. (Not to exceed 500 words)
Include a paragraph on your perspective having been exposed to this information.
Submit Printed copy on Monday. MS Word
Will the Registration Process affect us?
Ok it is 10:15 and the line for registration is still all the way downstairs. I am not sure if we will be able to get the use of the lab. I hope so and only time will tell. However we must be prepared in the event that we do not get to have class.
Think you got away?? Aha..Nope
Consider the following:
1. Describe some of the pressures that characterize the modern global business environment?
2. What are some of the organizational responses to these pressures? Are any of the responses specific to a particular pressure? If so, which ones?
3. What are the major reasons why it is important for employees in all functional areas to become familiar with IT?
4. Why is accessing the Internet with cell phones such a huge advantage for countries or areas with no land lines?
5. What are some additional ways that villages could use the Internet? Can Internet access really bridge the digital divide in these rural areas? Why not?
6. What is the relationship between providing cell phones to villages and a flat world?
7. Why is it so important for an organization to make compliance an integral part of its culture? Hint: Is compliance a “top own or a “bottom up” process?
8. Why is the IS function so important to an organization’s compliance efforts? Is this true of all industries, or is it true of some industries more than others? If the latter, for which industries would compliance be most critical? Why?
9. How do JPMorgan’s investments in IT help the bank increase market share? Increase profits? Prevent competitors from entering its markets?
Answer the questions in MS Word. Do it well and be prepared for a dynamic discussion. When we meet.
Taa Daa...over and out.
Think you got away?? Aha..Nope
Consider the following:
1. Describe some of the pressures that characterize the modern global business environment?
2. What are some of the organizational responses to these pressures? Are any of the responses specific to a particular pressure? If so, which ones?
3. What are the major reasons why it is important for employees in all functional areas to become familiar with IT?
4. Why is accessing the Internet with cell phones such a huge advantage for countries or areas with no land lines?
5. What are some additional ways that villages could use the Internet? Can Internet access really bridge the digital divide in these rural areas? Why not?
6. What is the relationship between providing cell phones to villages and a flat world?
7. Why is it so important for an organization to make compliance an integral part of its culture? Hint: Is compliance a “top own or a “bottom up” process?
8. Why is the IS function so important to an organization’s compliance efforts? Is this true of all industries, or is it true of some industries more than others? If the latter, for which industries would compliance be most critical? Why?
9. How do JPMorgan’s investments in IT help the bank increase market share? Increase profits? Prevent competitors from entering its markets?
Answer the questions in MS Word. Do it well and be prepared for a dynamic discussion. When we meet.
Taa Daa...over and out.
Interesting.. true…very true!!
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up.
It knows it must run faster that the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning a lion wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.
It does not matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle.
When the sun comes up, you better start running.
So my question for you is..
Are you ready for the rising of the sun?
It knows it must run faster that the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning a lion wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.
It does not matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle.
When the sun comes up, you better start running.
So my question for you is..
Are you ready for the rising of the sun?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Class Reschedule notice....NOTICE!!
Yesterday as I was feeding my dogs in the morning before going to school, one of them jumped on me and threw me off balance. Sadly I stood on an exposed nail. I sprayed it with a pain killer and went to school. Later that day as I sat and assisted with the students’ registration my foot started to swell. Luckily I made it through class. I am sure you could see how painful it was for me to move. So unlike me!!
Today my foot is swollen really badly and I am not able to put on my shoe nor can I walk. I will not be able to make it to class today. You know if I could I would.
I know we had a quiz scheduled for today but in its place I will assign a take home assignment. This assignment is to be printed and submitted in our next class.
You are free to use you notes and research to ensure a good grade. I propose, to make up this class next week at a time to be arranged upon my return. I suggest that you do not resist as this is in your best interest. I already explained that this summer session will be packed with lots of activities and I assure you this misfortune will not derail us. Having said that here is your assignment.
1. You are to construct a level zero diagram for a video store.
2. Construct each process individually
3. Combine the individual diagrams to create a level 1 DFD for the video store.
Below is the descriptive details for the video store.
“Video R US” is a members only video store.
To become a member a person must provide a valid form of ID and a current utility bill.
A membership card is issued when membership has been approved.
To rent videos a member provides the required video along with his/her membership card. Both are processed and a fee is given.
The video store acquired new videos each month based on a compiled list that is submitted to the supplier who then brings the requested videos.
Taa Daa that's it!! If you have any questions call me at 629-9922. Don't send me text cause I can't text back today.
Today my foot is swollen really badly and I am not able to put on my shoe nor can I walk. I will not be able to make it to class today. You know if I could I would.
I know we had a quiz scheduled for today but in its place I will assign a take home assignment. This assignment is to be printed and submitted in our next class.
You are free to use you notes and research to ensure a good grade. I propose, to make up this class next week at a time to be arranged upon my return. I suggest that you do not resist as this is in your best interest. I already explained that this summer session will be packed with lots of activities and I assure you this misfortune will not derail us. Having said that here is your assignment.
1. You are to construct a level zero diagram for a video store.
2. Construct each process individually
3. Combine the individual diagrams to create a level 1 DFD for the video store.
Below is the descriptive details for the video store.
“Video R US” is a members only video store.
To become a member a person must provide a valid form of ID and a current utility bill.
A membership card is issued when membership has been approved.
To rent videos a member provides the required video along with his/her membership card. Both are processed and a fee is given.
The video store acquired new videos each month based on a compiled list that is submitted to the supplier who then brings the requested videos.
Taa Daa that's it!! If you have any questions call me at 629-9922. Don't send me text cause I can't text back today.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Update for June 7th – June 11th 2010
Helllo everyone,
I trust you are well rested and by now have completed my required DFD level 0 diagram
as discussed in class on Thursday.
If not... guess what?
Get to it because I WILL check to see that you have it done!!
AHA and you don't small assignent like a level 0 DFD to mess up your nice grade..or do you??
Plan ahead to ensure you are ready for whatever comes>>>
Here is what coming the week ahead.
Monday June 7th:
Continue with DFD- Will check your level 0 diagram
Practical: Construction of DFD level 1 of a library system.
Assignment to construct a level 0 diagram for a pizza shop due Tuesday in MS Word.
Tuesday June 8th :
Quiz on DFD
Things to know: Symbols- name, shape, definition, use
Processes- be able to evaluate for: efficiency, effectiveness, use of
technology, documentation, availability, training requirements.
June 9th: Wednesday
New innovative hardware and software:
Select and area of interest.
Evaluate the use of technology in this field/area of interest.
Research technologies that could be used in this area.
Research new innovative technologies that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in this area.
Students will submit and discuss the 1 really “WOW” interesting hardware and 1 incredible software. Explaining its use, benefits, pitfalls, etc.
June 10th
Research
Students will research and compile an upgrade proposal for The S.J.C. bookstore.
You are to transform the book store into a trendy esthetically appealing relaxing gathering place for the students of S.J.C.J.C.
Be sure to consider the following:
Hardware
Software
Processes – A DFD depicting how things were done
and another depicting the new way it is to be done.
Services
Training requirements
Product supply
Cost
Maintenance requirements
Layout/space availability
Expansion possibilities
Employee requirements
You will be give class time on Thursday to do this.
Keep in mind that it is not an easy task and will require intense for site and research to be done properly.
I trust you are well rested and by now have completed my required DFD level 0 diagram
as discussed in class on Thursday.
If not... guess what?
Get to it because I WILL check to see that you have it done!!
AHA and you don't small assignent like a level 0 DFD to mess up your nice grade..or do you??
Plan ahead to ensure you are ready for whatever comes>>>
Here is what coming the week ahead.
Monday June 7th:
Continue with DFD- Will check your level 0 diagram
Practical: Construction of DFD level 1 of a library system.
Assignment to construct a level 0 diagram for a pizza shop due Tuesday in MS Word.
Tuesday June 8th :
Quiz on DFD
Things to know: Symbols- name, shape, definition, use
Processes- be able to evaluate for: efficiency, effectiveness, use of
technology, documentation, availability, training requirements.
June 9th: Wednesday
New innovative hardware and software:
Select and area of interest.
Evaluate the use of technology in this field/area of interest.
Research technologies that could be used in this area.
Research new innovative technologies that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in this area.
Students will submit and discuss the 1 really “WOW” interesting hardware and 1 incredible software. Explaining its use, benefits, pitfalls, etc.
June 10th
Research
Students will research and compile an upgrade proposal for The S.J.C. bookstore.
You are to transform the book store into a trendy esthetically appealing relaxing gathering place for the students of S.J.C.J.C.
Be sure to consider the following:
Hardware
Software
Processes – A DFD depicting how things were done
and another depicting the new way it is to be done.
Services
Training requirements
Product supply
Cost
Maintenance requirements
Layout/space availability
Expansion possibilities
Employee requirements
You will be give class time on Thursday to do this.
Keep in mind that it is not an easy task and will require intense for site and research to be done properly.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Assignment June 2nd
Research 5 input output processing and storage devices. Your assignment is do be completed in MS word (hardcopy required)
Include the following:
Image
Description of functions
Can it be misused?
Price
Location
Note: Find interesting devices not the regular mouse keyboard etc.
Have assignment printed to be submitted at the beginning of class.
Assignment due June 3rd 2010
Include the following:
Image
Description of functions
Can it be misused?
Price
Location
Note: Find interesting devices not the regular mouse keyboard etc.
Have assignment printed to be submitted at the beginning of class.
Assignment due June 3rd 2010
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