ICT Based Sources

1
ICT Based Sources

• www.ICT-Teacher.com
• GNVQ Unit 5

2
Sources

• Floppy Disks
• CD-ROMs
• Bulletin Boards
• The Internet
• The World Wide Web
• Teletext and Ceefax
• Intranet
• Viewdata.

3
Structure

• Much can be similar to paper based sources, i.e.
  contents and index.
• A database is structured as records and fields.
• Data can be accessed by page numbers, code,
  hyperlinks, security levels.
• Legal reasons for keeping data secure, the Data
  Protection Act.

4
Planning

• Plan how you will search for the information.
• Q. What information is required?
• Be specific and detailed.
• Q. Where can I get this information?
• The Internet, specialised CDs.
• Q. What are the best search techniques for speed,
  efficiency and accuracy.
• Based on how the information is organised in the
  preferred method of search.

5
Searches

• Encyclopaedia category browser, key words.
• Search engine key words, refined search.
• Subject directory subject category, list, key
  words.
• Meta search use several search tools, limited
  number of results, flavour of what is on offer.
• Name directories search by name, phone number
  etc.

6
Electronic Search Methods

• Use lower case letters, upper only finds
  capitals.
• Quote mark an exact phrase, this limits getting
  non related information on separate words in the
  phrase.
• Type in a direct question for some searches.
• Use operators such as , -, and, not.

7
Activity

• Use the Internet to search for the same
  information you found in the library.
• Use the Help feature and search Tips, and note
  any difference between different search engines.
• Use Google, Alta-Vista, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves.
• Note your findings and the different features of
  different engines.
• Check your information, not all sites are correct.

8
Homework

• Research and recommend a digital camera in the
  250 - 400 price range.
• Use at least two paper based and two ICT based
  sources.
• Keep a record of what you did to get your
  information.
• Hint Dixons, Currys, and Comet, print brochures,
  Canon, Fuji, Kodak etc have Internet sites.