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Digital Skills for Higher Education


MODULE LEADER :DILKI WEERAKOON
B.com University of Kelaniya – Special in Business Technology
MBA in Management of Technology – University of Moratuwa (Reading)
Module Team
▪Ms. Dilki Weerakoon (email: [email protected])
▪Ms. Nadishika Pathirage (email: [email protected])
▪Ms. Sashmindiya Imbulana (email: [email protected])
How is the module delivered?
This is a 15-credit module delivered in one semester.
You will have:
✔1 - Lecture
✔1- Tutorial, sessions every week.

Attendance and engagement with the module is compulsory; If you don’t


engage with the module, you will FAIL and at a possible risk of not progressing
to first year or even being excluded from the course.
This module provides the foundation for your modules at L4, L5 and L6.
Assessment
Assessment Methods and Weightings
50% Coursework, 50% end of semester Practical Test
Coursework Breakdown:
In-Class Test 15%
Presentation & Report 30%
Attendance & Behaviour 5%
Module Aim
• To provide an introduction to Information Technology, operating systems,
application software of Microsoft Office and Graphics.

• The course provides an understanding of the basic operations of a computer


and associated software and hardware. Microsoft office is used for practical
experience.
Learning Outcomes
LO1: Obtain a basic knowledge of Computer Systems and It’s components, and
Network
LO2: Obtain a basic knowledge of operating system and its functions
LO3: Carry out basic filing and housekeeping operations on a personal computer
LO4: Develop a formatted document using a Microsoft Office Word
LO5: Develop a financial projection using a Microsoft Excel
LO6: Develop an effective presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint
LO7: Obtain a basic knowledge on using Internet and Email
LO8: Obtain a basic knowledge on using Graphic Application
Reference Books
1. Cox, J. and Lambert, J., (2011) Word 2010 step by step. India: Prentice Hall.

2. Dodge, M. and Stinson, C., (2011) Excel 2010 Inside-out. India: PHI Learning.

3. Dodge, M. and Stinson, C., (2011). Excel 2010 inside out. India: Prentice
Hall.

4. Frye, D., (2010). Microsoft excel plain and simple. India: Prentice Hall.

5. Norton, P., (2006). Introduction to Computers. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
Internet Resources
● Microsoft, (2013). Office 2010 User resources. [Online]. Available from:
http://www.microsoft.com.
● Microsoft, (2013). Windows: Introduction to computers. [Online]. Available
from: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/introduction-to-
computers
Common rules in the lecture hall
▪ Students must attend the lecture/tutorial as per the assigned batch (batch 1 or batch 2) and
respective tutorial group. You cannot change the group or attend another group without
approval from the Level Coordinator.
▪ Students should be allowed to use electronic devices (laptops, mobile phones, etc.) unless
the lecturer assigns a task using electronic device. Students need to pay attention to the
lecturer / whiteboard during the lecture.
▪ Students should be seated 5 minutes before the lecture/tutorial is started. The
classroom/lab doors will be closed, and students are not allowed to interrupt the lecturer
after the session starts.
▪ Students who are not concentrating on the lecture/tutorial and disturb the class, will be sent
out of the classroom.
▪ Forging signatures is an offense. If found, disciplinary action will be taken.
▪ Students should maintain a Google Drive folder with notes and answers in each week
Information Systems (I)
LECTURE 1
What is an Information System?
Defining Information Systems
▪“Information systems are combinations of hardware, software, and
telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, create, and
distribute useful data, typically in organizational settings.”

▪“Information systems are interrelated components working together to collect,


process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making,
coordination, control, analysis, and visualization in an organization.”
What are the 2 keywords you have identified in
the definition of Information Systems?
The Components of Information
Systems
Information systems are made up of five components:
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
5. Process
The Components of Information
Systems
▪Hardware: Part of an information system you can touch – the physical
components of the technology.
The Components of Information
Systems
▪Software: Set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. Software is not
tangible – it cannot be touched.
The Components of Information
Systems
▪Data: Raw facts. By themselves, pieces of data are not really very useful. But
aggregated, indexed, and organized together into a database, data can become
a powerful tool for businesses.
The Components of Information
Systems
▪People: From the front-line help-desk workers, to systems analysts, to
programmers, all the way up to the chief information officer (CIO), the people
involved with information systems are an essential element that must not be
overlooked.
The Components of Information
Systems
▪ Process: Series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal.
Task 1: Homework
We all interact with various information systems every day: at the grocery store,
at work, at school, even in our cars (at least some of us). Make a list of the
different information systems you interact with every day. See if you can
identify the hardware, software, data, people, and processes involved in making
these systems work.
The Role of Information Systems
What do these components do for an organization?

▪Collect, store, organize, and distribute data throughout the organization.

▪Take data and turn it into information, and then transform that into
organizational knowledge.
Information Systems Security and
Control
Why do you put a password to your Facebook account?
Information Systems Security and
Control
▪Information systems security is responsible for the integrity and safety of system
resources and activities.

▪Information systems are vulnerable to several threats and require strict controls, such
as continuing countermeasures and regular audits to ensure that the system remains
secure.

▪https://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-
hacks/
Information Systems Audit
▪The effectiveness of an information system’s controls is evaluated through an
information systems audit.

▪An audit aims to establish whether information systems are safeguarding


corporate assets, maintaining the integrity of stored and communicated data,
supporting corporate objectives effectively, and operating efficiently.
Organizational Impacts of Information
Systems
Information systems support for;
▪business operations
▪individual and group decision making
▪innovation through new product and process development
▪relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
▪pursuit of competitive advantage
▪ lower the costs of communication among workers and firms
Do you know?
▪The use of information systems has enabled new organizational structures.

▪Virtual organizations have emerged that do not rely on physical offices and
standard organizational charts.

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