Introduction
The purpose of this post is to help you
become competent with computer technology.
Computer competency refers to acquiring
computer-related skills-indispensable tools
for today. They include how to effectively
use popular application packages and the
Internet.
In this chapter, we present an overview of
an informat system: people, procedures,
software, hardware, and data. lt is essentialto
understand these basic parts and how con-
nectivity through the Internet and the Web
expands the role of information technology
in our lives. Later, we will describe these parts
Fifteen years ago, most people had little
to do with computers, at least directly. Of
course, they filled out computerized forms,
took computerized tests, and paid comput-
erized bills. But the real work was handled
by specialists. Then microcomputers came
along and changed everything. Today it is
easy for nearly everybody to use a computer.
Microcomputers are common tools in all
areas of life. Writers write, artists draw,
engineers and scientists calculate-all on
microcomputers. Students and business-
New forms of learning have developed.
People who are homebound, who work
odd hours, or who travel frequently may
take Web courses. A college course need
recognize the role of information technology
meet and to share ideas and products.
e New ways to communicate, to find people
with similar interests, and to buy goods
are available. People use electronic mail,
electronic commerce, and the lnternet to
To be competent with computer technol-
ogy, you need to know the five parts of an
information system: people, procedures,
software, hardware, and data. You also need
to understand connectivity, the wireless
revolution, the lnternet, and the Web and to recognise the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.
The purpose of this post is to help you
become competent with computer technology.
Computer competency refers to acquiring
computer-related skills-indispensable tools
for today. They include how to effectively
use popular application packages and the
Internet.
In this chapter, we present an overview of
an informat system: people, procedures,
software, hardware, and data. lt is essentialto
understand these basic parts and how con-
nectivity through the Internet and the Web
expands the role of information technology
in our lives. Later, we will describe these parts
Fifteen years ago, most people had little
to do with computers, at least directly. Of
course, they filled out computerized forms,
took computerized tests, and paid comput-
erized bills. But the real work was handled
by specialists. Then microcomputers came
along and changed everything. Today it is
easy for nearly everybody to use a computer.
Microcomputers are common tools in all
areas of life. Writers write, artists draw,
engineers and scientists calculate-all on
microcomputers. Students and business-
New forms of learning have developed.
People who are homebound, who work
odd hours, or who travel frequently may
take Web courses. A college course need
recognize the role of information technology
meet and to share ideas and products.
e New ways to communicate, to find people
with similar interests, and to buy goods
are available. People use electronic mail,
electronic commerce, and the lnternet to
To be competent with computer technol-
ogy, you need to know the five parts of an
information system: people, procedures,
software, hardware, and data. You also need
to understand connectivity, the wireless
revolution, the lnternet, and the Web and to recognise the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.
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