Computer and Information Technology for (HKCEE) Core Module

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Ou

1.2Information Technology and the Information A
 Computer and Information
Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in school
Driving force in education reform
Computer skill acquired by
students
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Drawing
Database program
Accessing information from the
Internet
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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT at home
Computerised domestic
appliances
e.g. VCR, microwave
oven, refrigerator
Smart home technology
control household and
domestic appliances

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT at home
Personal computer
Personal wealth
management

Entertainment
Communication
between people
Internet activity
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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in public places

Kiosks Octopus

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in business
Office automation
simplify daily duties of office workers

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in business
Intranet
improve workflow and competitiveness of organisation

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in business
E-commerce
facilitation of commercial transaction by electronic means

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in Government
Electronic Service Delivery (ESD)

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.1 Applications of Information

Technology in Our Everyday Life
IT in Government
Smart Hong Kong ID card

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.2 Information Technology and

the Information Age
Lifelong learning
acquire information literate and latest skills

Homepage on
continuing education

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.2 Information Technology and

the Information Age
Telecommuting
companies employ people working from home

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.2 Information Technology and

the Information Age
Advantages of telecommuting
reduce company expenses
employees need not worry about sitting in traffic
jams
employees work on the move
employees spend more time with families

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.2 Information Technology and

the Information Age
Disadvantages of telecommuting
employers worry about the security issues
employees get interrupted at work

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Technology for (HKCEE)
Core module: Part A

1.2 Information Technology and

the Information Age
Digital divide
separate people into two groups
Internet users
non-Internet users

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