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11Jan/123

Yr 12 Taster task 2

Take a look at the video in this BBC article 'Augmented reality apps seek to alter physical world'.

Augmented Reality has been around for years but still is not yet mainstream.

Don't we all wish that in February of 2004, we could have met Mark Zuckerberg and given a bit of cash to help him out with his little project called FACEBOOK!

What's the next BIG thing? What's going to be big in 2012 or 2013?

Leave your comments on this post and then check out the experts opinions here

5Jan/120

2.9 the consequences of the use of ICT

This is our final unit for INFO 2, all done! Now we have an exam to look forward to and revise for!

5Jan/120

2.8 Factors affecting the use of ICT

The penultimate unit for INFO 2. Expect to see a BIG mark question for this unit if there's one in your exam, in the past you have been asked to discuss, explain and describe.

13Dec/110

2.7 What ICT can provide

A short and snappy presentation covering the benefits and limitations of ICT as well as explanations and examples of batch, transaction and interactive (real time) processing:

13Dec/110

2.6 Backup and Recovery

A presentation to introduce and explain the importance of backup and recovery. It covers the range backup methods available and importance of a backup strategy and disaster recovery plan:

13Dec/110

2.5 Copyright Designs and Patents Act

The third legislation we cover relating to ICT is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. This act is the UK's current copyright law. This act applies to computer software as well as non-ICT-related media like music and gives the creator control over the ways in which their material may be used.

13Dec/110

2.5 Computer Misuse Act

Another legislation for you to revisit, with slight amendments from the previous year:

13Dec/110

2.5 Data Protection Act

An amended presentation for you to sink your teeth into:

13Dec/110

2.5 Safety and Security of Data in ICT Systems

Another unit finished with a few updates since last years presentation:

8Dec/110

Backup and Recovery – Incremental / Differential Backup

Take a look at this video. It describes and illustrates two types of backup methods, incremental and differential.

Take care in viewing and understanding the concept of both of these methods, you will be questioned and provided with activities about these backup options in your next lesson