ICT in Small Business

ICT in Small Business

Mr McGreal and Mr Edwards

HANDS-FREEYOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Overview

• Three lessons– Past – Present– Future?

• There is a little bit of reading, but lot of activities also.

Key Knowledgefor next three lessons

AREA OF STUDY 3 - Day-to-day operations - Outcome 3Information and communications technology (ICT) in small business:This knowledge includes: • strategies to select appropriate hardware and software to meet small

business needs;• possible use of available technology such as databases, spreadsheet,

presentation software, Internet, podcasts, SMS, blogs or emerging technologies

• uses of e-commerce• implications of the use of available technology and e-commerce such as

benefits and costs to the small business• reasons for, and methods of, ensuring the security of technology and

information• ethical and socially responsible management of ICT in small business.

TAKEN FROMSTUDY DESIGN:

Write this down: Your QuestionsTURN TO PAGE 193 OF TEXTBOOKWes – Q1Jess - Q2Rowan – Q3Laura - Q4 Maddie – Q5 Jake – Q6 Brendan – Q8 Billy – Q9 Bella – List five technologies a Courier Company would use and how they would use

themDolly - Explain two reasons why training staff in ICT and internet security is importantTroy - Explain how a Car Dealership might use different technologies in running their

business

You will answer these (AT A YEAR 11 LEVEL!)

by the end of the session…

You will answer these (AT A YEAR 11 LEVEL!)

by the end of the session…

Extra Questions? – Take these down…

Q – What strategies might companies use to chose viable technologies for small business?

Q - What do you call broadcasts and recordings that can be listened to on the internet?

Q - Why might a business use a Blog?

Q – What do QuickBooks and MYOB do?

Q – What are the element of Microsoft Office? Why would a business use it?

Q - What does GPS stand for? How would a Tradie use one?

Q - What is Identity fraud?

Q – What are the element of the Adobe Creative Suite?

You will answer these (AT A YEAR 11 LEVEL!) by the end of the session…You will answer these (AT A YEAR 11 LEVEL!) by the end of the session…

The invention of computers…1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXFnCD72JpY&feature=related

2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3rdgOh9Vk

Reading the Article• Read article• QUESTIONS –• Why would your average

Australian be hesitant to use technology in their small business?

• Why is Telstra so interested to announce this story?– Exposure?– New product?– “We’ll save the day!”

You might also notice a theme today:

WIN

TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS WINS VS FAILURES

Fail:

…And we wonder why he didn’t find Osama

Strategies to choose best technology

• Read second half page 177 to pg 178• What might you identify as informal/formal support?

Different technologies• Hardware – Read pg 179

– Computers, laptops and storage devices

– Modems and wireless networks

– Mobile phones etc– Scanners, faxes,

printers and photocopiers

– Data Projectors– Interactive

whiteboards etc

Different technologies cont…• Software – Read page 180

– Word Processing– Spreadsheets– Databases– Desktop Publishing– Specialist business

software– MYOB and

QuickBooks– CAD

– PowerPoint

Question time!

• What technologies (hardware and software) might a school have to educate their students?

I knew he was gonna give us one more activity!

I JUST KNEW IT!!

SPEND 5 MINUTES DISCUSSING, THEN REPORT BACK…

SPEND 5 MINUTES DISCUSSING, THEN REPORT BACK…

Presentation Tips for Public Speaking

• Know the needs of your audience• When you are presenting it is not

unlike acting!• Body language:

– Much of communication comes through body language

– Posture – stand up straight, don’t lean backwards or forwards Stay relaxed and balanced!

– Hands are prone to fidgeting!– Dress!—your physical appearance

WILL shape first impressions– Eye contact—maintaining eye contact

with your audience is an essential element of good public speaking!

DO THIS NOW!!!DO THIS NOW!!!

Presentation Tips for Public Speaking cont…

• Speak with conviction as if you really believe in what you are saying. Persuade your audience effectively.

• Try not read from notes for any extended length of time

• BE CONFIDENT! – FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT!

Last thoughts…

• Know when to STOP talking• If you’re in a group of three = you only have around

3:30min each

• FOCUS ON COMPRESSING EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO PRESENT ON WITHIN THAT TIME

• Don’t talk fast• Make sure you PREPARE for Thursday, knowing which

parts you will need to tell the audience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmGh3MvLCps&feature=related

IN YOUR BUSINESS…• What technology would you

need for your business?• Where would you go to get

ideas on tech for your small business?

• Split one person off to join another:– This is your Entertainment– Gingerbread Factory– Docklands Pizza– TJ’s Leather Goods

SPEND A FEW MINUTES DISCUSSING, THEN REPORT BACK…SPEND A FEW MINUTES DISCUSSING, THEN REPORT BACK…

Internet and E-commerce• Together Read – page 182 first

paragraph• Read second Age article• In Groups read the sections,

then:1. Summarise 2. Present back to the class3. Prepare a question to ask

Mr. McGreal or Mr. Edwards regarding your article section

Example: “Big Deal” – Why do they mention ‘e-health’ or ‘tele-medicine’ in the article? What do they mean by this?

We will not get stuck in replay…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej_H8wYo2s4

POP QUIZ!!!!

Winning…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QS0q3mGPGg&feature=relmfu

Today!...

• Finals parts of ICT• Summary of what we have looked at for ICT• What's is store for the future

Take your Key Knowledge sheet out!CAN YOU ANSWER THEM?Take your Key Knowledge sheet out!CAN YOU ANSWER THEM?

Future?

JEBUS?Buddy Christ says:“BRB”

E-Commerce, implications and security

• Read pg 187 first paragraph• Read pg 184/5

– Podcasts– Blogging

• Read pg 188-189:– Computer viruses– Privacy

• Does anyone have a example/experience from home or school?

Example - constantly rebuilding my Dad’s PC – Cannot help himself with the banner ads “You're our 1 millionth visitor!”

Future?

ZOMBIES!!!!!11!!1!1!!!!!

Ethical and socially responsible uses

• Read first paragraph pg 190

Activity: - 5 minutes•In your business groups: “devise your companies internet and computer use policy in two or more sentences in the areas of:- Email communication (employee use)- Identity fraud (what you will do to stop it)- Cyber bullying (employee use)

Activity: - 5 minutes•In your business groups: “devise your companies internet and computer use policy in two or more sentences in the areas of:- Email communication (employee use)- Identity fraud (what you will do to stop it)- Cyber bullying (employee use)

Hint: Refer to pages 190-191/2 for help

Future?

The future is YOU!...

The future is whatever's you want to make it!...The future is whatever's you want to make it!...

Key Knowledgefor next three lessons

AREA OF STUDY 3 - Day-to-day operations - Outcome 3Information and communications technology (ICT) in small business:This knowledge includes: • strategies to select appropriate hardware and software to meet small

business needs;• possible use of available technology such as databases, spreadsheet,

presentation software, Internet, podcasts, SMS, blogs or emerging technologies

• uses of e-commerce• implications of the use of available technology and e-commerce such as

benefits and costs to the small business• reasons for, and methods of, ensuring the security of technology and

information• ethical and socially responsible management of ICT in small business.

TAKEN FROMSTUDY DESIGN:

SummaryStrategies companies use to chose viable technologies…

What are podcasts?

Why might a business use a Blog?

What do QuickBooks and MYOB do?

• Get information from formal and informal services• Lease the hardware/software first, then buy the real one• Identify the reason for having the need for ICT in the first place

• Broadcasts and recordings that can be listened to on the internet

• Presents on a range of popular topics, also allows user to comment

• Accounting, database system etc

Summary

How is Microsoft Office by small business?

What is GPS? How would a Tradesman use one?

What is Identity fraud? How can businesses stop it?

What are the elements of the Adobe Creative Suite?

• Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Desktop Publishing etc

• Global Positioning System• Tradie – Get to the job site, find an address etc…

• Fraudulent use of other peoples information – i.e. credit cards, bank accounts. Stop by exercising web security/passwords etc

• Adobe Acrobat read/edit pdf), Adobe Contribute ( make a website), Adobe Encore (video editing), Adobe Fireworks (graphics), Adobe Photoshop (images)