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The document provides information about information systems and their applications. It discusses data, information, knowledge, and wisdom and explains how they differ from each other. It also explains the components of an information system including hardware, software, data and information, people, and procedures.

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Grade 11 Unit 1

The document provides information about information systems and their applications. It discusses data, information, knowledge, and wisdom and explains how they differ from each other. It also explains the components of an information system including hardware, software, data and information, people, and procedures.

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Welcome

GRADE -11
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY(IT)

BY GAREDEW B .
UNIT 1
Information
Systems and Its
Applications
UNIT ONE
Information Systems and Its Applications
1.1. Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom .................1
1.2. Introduction to Information Systems ............................6
1.3. Applications of Information Systems............................11
1.4. IT for Entrepreneurship ...............................................22
1.1. Data, Information, Knowledge,
and Wisdom
1.1.1 Data
• Data is raw facts that cannot give
meaning on its own.
• It is a representation of what
we see and perceive using things
like letters and numbers.
Cont…
• Data is recorded and stored
using numbers, texts, and
images.
• Some data can be represented
better by numbers than texts.
CONT..
• e-learning include:
• (I) Online learning
• (ii ) Online education
• (iii ) Distance education
• (iv ) Distance learning
• (v) Technology-based training
• (vi ) Web-based training
• (vii) Computer-based training (generally thought of as
learning from a CD-ROM)
3
1.1.2 Information
• Information is data processed in a
meaningful way to the end users.
• Like data, information can be also
represented in different forms.
• It can be represented in the form of a
table, line graph, bar graph or formulas
levels of E-learning
E-learning falls in to the following four categories

• 1. Knowledge Databases
• 2. Online Support
• 3. Asynchronous Training
• 4. Synchronous/OCCURING AT THE SAME
TIME Training
1.1.3 Knowledge
Knowledge is an understanding
which is acquired by further
processing and integrating different
sets of information.
It includes both understanding
and skill.
Cont…
Knowledge is the capability to
think and act to solve a problem
or accomplish a given task.
Cont…
• Disadvantages
• Although e-learning is very useful for the users, but it suffers
from some limits that lead to its disadvantages.
• The disadvantages of e-learning are given below:
• 1. Up-front Investment:
• 2. Technology Issues:
• 3. Inappropriate Content:
• 4. Cultural Acceptance:
• 5. Portability:
• 6. Reduced Social and Cultural Interaction:
1.1.4 Wisdom
Wisdom is the ability to make wise
decisions and judgments using one’s
knowledge.
It is the highest level of human
understanding.
It is associated with good judgment and
actions that contribute to living well.
Telecommunication Technology

• Telecommunication is the transmission


of messages significant distances for the
purpose of communication.
Cont…
Wisdom is like love,
intelligence, and
politeness in that it is a
good thing to have.
መረጃ፣ እውቀት እና ጥበብ በተዋረድ ሊደረደሩ የሚችሉት መረጃዎች ከታች ሲቀመጡ እና ጥበብ በፒራሚዱ

1.1.5 The Difference between Data,


ላይ ሲቀመጥ ነው።

Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom


Data, information, knowledge, and
wisdom can be hierarchically
arranged where data is placed at
the bottom and wisdom is placed at
the top of the pyramid.
Internet connection
• Internet is bringing infinite amount of
information to us.
Cont …
Data is anything represented as
numbers, texts, and images.
For example, 1010
or +251********* are data.
Information may be viewed as data
put into context.
1010 is the binary of 10.
Cont…
 It is an organized form of data to
provide meaning.
For example, when we say that
+251********* is a person’s phone
number, the data becomes
information.
Cont…
 Information is a set of data that
has already been processed,
analysed, and structured in a
meaningful way to become useful.
Knowledge
• Knowledge refers to understanding
patterns, rules, or other
mechanisms that serve as a guide
for our future actions.
• It emerges from further processing
and integration of information.
Wisdom
Wisdom is the ability to think and
act using knowledge.
It is the highest level in human
intelligence.
Wisdom includes intuitive thinking,
logical thinking, creative thinking,
and collective thinking.
Please Ask… or …

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1.2. Introduction to Information
Systems
1.2.1 Information systems (IS)
System is a set of related parts that operate
together to perform a specific function.
Information system is a set of interrelated
components working together to collect,
process, store, and disseminate
information to potential users.
1.2.2 Components of IS
IS have Five major components:
1) Hardware
2) Software
3) Data and Information
4) People
5) Procedure
1. Hardware
• Hardware includes digital devices
that are required to perform core
information system functions
such as data storage, data
processing, and communication
2. Software
• Software is a set of instructions that
commands the computer hardware
to do something.
• It includes the operating system, the
Database Management System
(DBMS), application software, anti-
virus software etc…
3. Data and Information
Organizations generate different
types of data when they interact
with their customers and
suppliers.
4. People
• Information systems require qualified or
trained people with knowledge to
operate the technologies and identify
new data that must be captured and
stored by the information system.
5. Procedure
 Procedure is a series of steps
followed to achieve a desired
outcome or goal.
Procedures are the policies and
methods to be followed in using,
operating, and maintaining an
information system.
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