MODULE 2
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 8-12
LEARING OBJECTIVES
Justify the use of IT tools to solve reallife problems
 Use the most appropriate format to
display or present information;
 Use appropriate information sources to
retrieve and disseminate information for
a particular task;
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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Justify the acceptance or rejection of a
piece of information;
 Use information technology tools to
access and communicate with remote
information sources;
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WHAT IS AN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY TOOL?
WHAT IS AN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY TOOL?
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An information technology tool is any
system or device which utilises both
hardware and software in order to
complete any given task.
Justify the use of IT tools to solve
real-life problems
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What is it that one should consider when
thinking about using an information
technology tool?
Justify the use of IT tools to solve
real-life problems
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Criteria for selection include:
 The nature of the solution
 Type of analysis required (calculations,
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formatting graphics)
Type of data
Type of storage
Type of access method
Type of processing
Type of reports (detailed, summary,
preformatted, ad hoc)
Use the most appropriate format
to display or present information
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What is it that one should think about
before he or she decides on the format
of a presentation?
Use the most appropriate format
to display or present information
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Format including:
 Text
 Graphics
 Sound
 Video
 Graphs
 Charts
 tables
Use appropriate information
sources to retrieve and
disseminate information for a
particular task
Why is the act of sourcing information
important?
 Define the term credible source
 Where can one find credible
information?
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Use appropriate information
sources to retrieve and
disseminate information for a
particular task
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Criteria for selection:
 Appropriateness for task
 Types of information sources
○ Books
○ Journals
○ Catalogs
○ Magazines
○ Newspapers
Use appropriate information
sources to retrieve and
disseminate information for a
particular task
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Criteria for selection
 Types of information sources
○ Online libraries
○ CD-ROMs
○ DVD
○ Electronic databases
○ Websites
○ People
Justify the acceptance or
rejection of a piece of
information
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Why would one reject a piece of
information?
Justify the acceptance or
rejection of a piece of
information
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Based on critical evaluation of
information sources; criteria including:
 authority
 publishing body
 bias or objectivity
 currency
 reference to other sources
 relevance and coverage (breadth and
depth).
Use information technology tools
to access and communicate with
remote information sources
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What are some information technology
tools that one can use to access and
communicate with remote sources?
Use information technology tools
to access and communicate with
remote information sources
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Tools including:
 communication software
 browsers
 e-mail systems
 fax
 telephone
 pager
Use information technology tools
to access and communicate with
remote information sources
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including:
Computer
Word processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation software
Desktop publishing software
Internet: interactive on-line services; telnet, ftp,
newsgroups, message board, mailing list, Internet
telephony.