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Introduction to Information
Technology
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Overview of Information
Technology

Explain IT

Applications of IT

Categories of
computers

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, students should be
able to:
a) Explain Information Technology.
b) Discuss the applications of IT.
c) Explain different categories of

computers.

Todays Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, students should be
able to:
a) Explain Information Technology.
b) Discuss the applications of IT.

Definition of
Information Technology
The use of computer hardware and
software to store, retrieve and
manipulate information.

RETRIEVE

STORE
MANIPULATE

Definition of
Information Technology
The study, design, development,

implementation, support or
management of computer-based
information systems.
Computer and communication
technologies such as communication
links to the Internet, that provides help
and understanding to the end user.

Advantages of IT
GLOBALIZATION :
To share information through out the world.

Eliminated language barriers with

technologies (using language translators)

Advantages of IT
BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAP :
Helping people from different cultures
to communicate with one another

Advantages of IT
COST EFFECTIVE :
Increased productivity

Greater profitability
People are able to operate their businesses

24hours, even from remote locations

Advantages of IT
COMMUNICATION :
Quick and effective
communication is vital to any
business anywhere in the world.
Eg : the use of e-mail, video
conferencing, SMS, etc., essential
to communicate efficiently and
effectively.

Advantages of IT
STORE & PROTECT INFORMATION :
Storage systems, such as virtual vaults,
keep information safe by only allowing
certain users within your company to
access, withdraw, add or change the
documents.
IT provides a low-cost business options to
store and maintain information

Advantages of IT
CREATION OF NEW JOBS :
IT create a whole new field and interesting
jobs.
Eg :

Hardware and software developers

computer programmers
web designers
system analyst etc

Disadvantages of IT
OVER RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY :

Some people think that the IT

and the Internet is making
people lazy when people are
too dependent on it.

Disadvantages of IT
LACK OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS and
PERSONAL TOUCH :
People lose face to face communication and
soft skills because those are not important
with computers.

Disadvantages of IT
PUBLIC SAFETY :
Violation of privacy
User around the world using IT to share
information's. They are expose to be victim
committed by strangers/hackers.
User needs to be caution while surfing the
web sites and email messages.

Disadvantages of IT
HEALTH RISKS :
Many scientists, doctors and researchers are
concerned about possible links between
technology and heart problems, eye strain,
obesity, muscle problems and deafness.
Waste emitted from technology can pollute
and damages the environment which also
makes people ill.

Disadvantages of IT
UNEMPLOYMENT:

IT also created job redundancies,

downsizing and outsourcing.

The Applications of IT
Travel

Government

Manufacturing

Science

The Specification of IT Applications

in Various Field

interactivity
between user and IT applications is
necessary.
between :
human-system examples online
banking :-maybank2u, CIMBclicks.
system-system example interbank
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transferring fund.

interactivity
human-system-human example
online shopping between customer,
shopping website and seller.

system-human-system example
loan application system.
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1.
EDUCATION
IT is used to assist
teaching and learning
Applications :
Learning Management
System (LMS)
Computer Based
Training (CBT)

1.
EDUCATION
Learning Management
System (LMS)
A software application for the
administration, documentation,
tracking, reporting and delivery of
electronic educational technology
(also called e-learning) education
courses or training programs
www.myiium.edu.my/portal
www.portalkmm.kmm.matrik.edu.my

www.litmos.com
www.formalms.org

1.
EDUCATION
Computer Based Training
(CBT)
CBT also called Computer Aided
Instruction (CAI), is a type of
education in which students learn by
using completing exercises with
instructional software
Such as online simulations to
train pilots, web-based to learn
soccer or distance learning
www.scorea.com.my
www.kpptest.com
www.cbtsys.com
www.motorme.my

1.
EDUCATION

2. FINANCE

IT is used from trading financial instruments to keep

records of personal budgets to report the earnings of a
business.

IT allows the rapid calculation of financial statistics, as

well as electronic transfers of money.

Applications :
Loan Processing System
Finance Investment System
Online Banking

2. FINANCE
Loan Processing System
loan management system
providing a formidable
tool for your loan
servicing and collection
requirements
Eg:

LoanAssistant
Turnkey Lender

2. FINANCE
Finance Investment System
Many investors find it more
efficient to trade and manage
their portfolios online

Eg:
www.investmentsystem.com
www.mida.gov.my

2. FINANCE
Online Banking
Users can manage account
from the internet
Eg:
www.maybank2u.com
www.cimbclicks.com.my

3. GOVERNMENT
IT is used to facilitate the operation of
government to provide citizen with information
and services online.
Technologies like touch-screen kiosks help
disseminate information on land records, photo
identity cards, pending bills etc.

3. GOVERNMENT
Applications:
E-Syariah

Electronic Guarantee Letter

(E-GL)

E-PBT

Human Resource
Management Information
System
(E-HRMIS)

Planning budget
( e-SPKB)

E-Filing

Management information
system
(MIS)

E-Perolehan

Tele Consultation

Office Automation
Malaysia Business
Licensing System (MBLS)
BLESS

Electronic government
MyEG

RakanCop

Jobs Malaysia
UPU
(online system application
to University)

3. GOVERNMENT

4. HEALTH CARE
The medical staffs around us using IT for
various purposes.
IT has the potential to improve the quality,
safety and efficiency of health care.
Application :
Medline
Counter Registration System
Telemedicine
Telesurgery

4. HEALTH CARE
Medline
Many Web sites
provide up-to-date
medical, fitness,
nutrition or exercise
information.
Eg :
www.medline.com
www.medscape.com

4. HEALTH CARE
Counter Registration
System (kiosk & counter)
Create an efficient one stop that
provide easy access on patient
health care.
Patient can choose time slot for
appointment, request for
medical records, payment mode
or list of medication.
collecting, identifying, and
recording patient demographic
and eligibility information.

4. HEALTH CARE
Counter Registration
System (kiosk & counter)

4. HEALTH CARE
Telemedicine

5. SCIENCE
All branches of science use IT to assist them with
collecting, analyzing and modeling data.
Application:
Virtual Reality
Hawk Eye Officiating System

5. SCIENCE
Virtual Reality
The use of computers to
stimulate a real or
imagined environment
appears as 3D
Display images that
users explore and
manipulate

5. SCIENCE
Hawk Eye Officiating
System
Hawk eye provide leading ball
tracking technology (camera
tracker)
Deliver trusted officiating,
advance simulators and
coaching systems for the
sporting world

5. SCIENCE
Hawk Eye Officiating
System

6. PUBLISHING
Publishing is the process of making works available to
the public. Special software assists graphic designers
in developing pages.
Applications
Online newspaper
Online magazine
Online photo printing
Online card printing
youtube.com

6. PUBLISHING
Online newspaper
An online newspaper is the online version of a
newspaper.
Eg :
www.hmetro.com.my
www.thestar.com.my

6. PUBLISHING
Online magazines
An online magazine is a magazine published on
the Internet.
Eg :
www.chip.com.my
www.pcmag.com

6. PUBLISHING
Online photo printing
Allowing you to upload, organize, share, enhance
and order photographic prints online.
Eg :
www.hcc.com
www.foto.com

6. PUBLISHING
Online card printing
Online card printing provide design templates or
own design.
Eg :
www.shutterfly.com
www.canon.com.my

6. PUBLISHING
Youtube.com
Video sharing
websites
Share your videos with
friends, family, and
the world.
Eg :
www.youtube.com

7. TRAVEL

Travel has become much more easier, enjoyable and

comfortable with the use of technology.

Application
E-Ticketing
Toll system
GPS
Intelligence Transportation IS (ITIS)

7. TRAVEL
E-Ticketing

An electronic ticket (e-ticket) is a

digital ticket.
The term is most commonly
associated with online for flight,
bus, train or other public transport.
Usually referred to as travel
card or transit pass.
An electronic ticket system is a more
efficient method of ticket entry,
processing and marketing for
companies in transport industry.

7. TRAVEL
E-Ticketing

7. TRAVEL
E-Ticketing

7. TRAVEL
E-Ticketing

7. TRAVEL
Global Positioning System
(GPS)
GPS is a space-based satellite
navigation system that provides
location and time information in
all weather conditions, anywhere
on or near the earth
Combined technology of
locating, mapping and route
guidance of cars.
The location of the car is
estimated by a GPS receiver.

7. TRAVEL
Intelligence Transportation IS (ITIS)
Intelligent transportation
systems (ITS) are advanced
applications which, without
embodying intelligence
Aim to provide innovative services
relating to different modes of
transport and traffic management
and enable various users to be
better informed and make safer,
more coordinated, and 'smarter'
use of transport networks.

7. TRAVEL
Intelligence Transportation IS (ITIS)

7. TRAVEL
Toll system
Automatic toll payment is an
ideal solution, for both
frequent and occasional
motorway users.

Aims to eliminate the delay

on toll roads by
collecting tolls electronically..

8. MANUFACTURING
IT in the manufacturing industry refers to the
tools, equipment and systems used to manufacture
goods.
IT is used throughout the manufacturing process,
from the design of manufactured goods to the
completion of goods ready for sale and
distribution.
Applications of IT used in manufacturing :
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

8. MANUFACTURING

CAD

Software for design

is the use of computer programs to
create two- or three-dimensional (2D or
3D) graphical representations of physical
objects.

8. MANUFACTURING

CAD

8. MANUFACTURING
CAM

Streamlines the production process

is the use of computer software to
control machine tools and related
machinery in the manufacturing of
work pieces.

8. MANUFACTURING
CAM

SUMMARY

Definition

IT

Applications
in IT

Information Technology (IT)

Advantages
Disadvantages

Field
Examples of applications in field
Functions/Usage
Examples of the applications
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