Class Notes

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Table of Contents

Unit 0. 3

(IS) Information systems. 3

(LMS) Learning Management Systems. 3

(UI) User interface. 3

Waffle. 3

CC. 3

Bcc. 3

Attachment. 3

Sig. file. 3

Unit 1. 4

Sources. 4

Text. 4

Unit 2. 5

Information Hierarchy. 5

Root Folder. 5

Working File vs Deliverable File. 5

Saving vs Exporting. 5

Operating System.. 5

Open-Source Software. 5

Styles/Headings. 5

Font. 6

Multimedia. 6

Relative Reference. 6

Absolute Reference. 6

Unit 3. 6

Digital Ethics. 6

AUP. 7

- Acceptable Use Policy. 7

·      A set of rules established by an organization (like a school or workplace) that outlines how a network or computer system can be used safely and legally. 7

Accessibility. 7

-      ensuring digital content is usable by everyone. 7

·      Designing websites and apps so that people with various disabilities—such as visual, auditory, or motor impairments—can navigate and understand the information. 7

Plagiarism.. 7

-      ensuring digital content is fair for everyone. 7

·      Designing websites and apps so that various others information—such as visual, auditory are used as if they were you’re own.  7

Copyright. 7

-      legal protection for original creators. 7

·      A law that gives the owner of a creative work (like a song, book, or photo) the sole right to decide who can use, copy, or distribute that work. 7

Creative Commons. 7

-       a flexible way to share creative work. 7

·      A type of public license that allows creators to keep their copyright while giving others permission to share or build upon their work under specific conditions. 7

What are the 5 media types as related to digital/multimedia. 7

Unit 4. 8

Digital Privacy. 8

Encryption. 8

VPN.. 8

Privacy Policy. 8

Malware. 8

Social Engineering. 8

Phishing. 9

Ransomware. 9

Unit 5. 9

Digital Divide. 9

Emerging Technology. 9

What did you learn about researching and presenting information by completing the two projects in this unit?  9

Unit 6. 10

Field (as related to DBs) 10

Record (as related to DBs) 10

Query. 10

DBMS. 10

Data. 10

Information. 10

Knowledge. 10

Wisdom.. 10

Provide an example from Data to Wisdom as described in Unit 6's notes. 11

Unit 0

(IS) Information systems

 - Tech used for research.

·      Hardware, software, people who collect information, etc.

(LMS) Learning Management Systems

 – Systems for students to receive information.

·      Software platform for tracking or training.

(UI) User interface

 – That part of coding that you see.

·      Human – Computer interactions

Waffle

– No clue

·      Informal name for an apple launcher

CC

- Copy on email

·      Carbon Copy

Bcc

 – Hidden copy on email

·      Blind Carbon Copy

Attachment

 – Add media to an email.

·      File or doc sent within an email.

Sig. file

 - Add a goodbye info. card.

·      Senders contact info or quote is appended to the end of an email.

Unit 1

Sources

https://www.emerald.com/mhsi/article-abstract/25/1/41/295958/Investigating-the-role-of-social-media-on-mental?redirectedFrom=fulltext - Reliable

 (Edwards, 2023) (Why does social media have a negative effect on mental health?, 2023)575 -News

https://www.reddit.com/r/askpsychology/comments/1pv3oe0/im_confusedwhy_does_social_media_have_a_negative/?captcha=1 -Not Reliable

Text

         My first source which is a reliable source, is from Mental Health and Social Inclusion. Citation: Sadagheyani HE, Tatari F (2021), "Investigating the role of social media on mental health". Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 25 No. 1 pp. 41–51, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-06-2020-0039. I made sure this source was from somewhere reputable, like Google Scholar. Yes, if I were researching this topic, this would be a fine source.

         My next source is from NBC news but was specifically written by Erika Edwards and Hallie Jackson. This source is partially reliable because it may be biased; however, it is more reputable because it is a News outlet. NBC News has a very large name; it has a very big reputation. Yes, as news usually has reports and statistics, they are good for academic or professional purposes, making sure that they're true or verifying that they're not biased is something that does come up, though, with this.

         So, I'm not sure if this post even counts, but the third is a post on Reddit from

“r/psychology” and I thought I just added a good perspective compared to my other sources that were non-reputable. I would name the user, but they have since deleted the post, so I don't think I can find it. This is unreliable because it is clearly just stated opinion; it has no factual basis. The person who posted these even states, "Am I missing some aspect of sociology/psychology that'll explain why it's tearing us apart” (“Reddit - the Heart of the Internet”) If your purpose is to consider opinion, then sure, but most likely not; this is just a thought blurted out.

Unit 2

Information Hierarchy

– The systemic arrangement of data.

·      Information ranked from general to specific; often visualized as a "tree" structure.

Verified via: Oxford English Dictionary & Interaction Design Foundation.

Root Folder

– Top-level directory.

·      The starting point of a file system from which all other folders branch.

Verified via: Microsoft Support.

Working File vs Deliverable File

– The "In-Progress" vs the "Final" version.

·      Working: Editable files that retain layers and history (e.g., .psd, .docx).

·      Deliverable: Flattened, non-editable files for the end-user (e.g., .jpg, .pdf).

Verified via: Adobe Creative Cloud Workflow Documentation.

Saving vs Exporting

– Keeping progress vs converting format.

·      Saving: Recording progress in a native format to keep all elements editable.

·      Exporting: Converting a file into a different format for compatibility or use in other apps.

Verified via: Gemini (Google AI).

Operating System

– The computer's "Manager."

·      Primary software that manages hardware, software resources, and user services.

Verified via: Encyclopedia Britannica.

Open-Source Software

– Transparent and collaborative software.

·      Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.

Verified via: OpenSource.org.

Styles/Headings

– Structural formatting.

·      Predefined tags (H1, H2, etc.) that provide visual hierarchy and accessibility markers.

Verified via: W3C Web Accessibility Guidelines.

Font

– The specific appearance of text.

·      A specific style and size within a typeface family (e.g., 12pt Arial Bold).

Verified via: Typography.com (Hoefer & Co).

Multimedia

– Integration of multiple media forms.

·      The 5 types: Text, Audio, Images, Video, and Animation.

Verified via: PCMag Encyclopedia.

Relative Reference

– Flexible spreadsheet formulas.

·      Cell references that change automatically when copied to a new location.

Verified via: Microsoft Excel Support.

Absolute Reference

– Fixed spreadsheet formulas.

·      Cell references that stay locked (using dollar signs like A1) when copied.

Verified via: Google Sheets Help Center.

Unit 3

Digital Ethics

 - a morally correct way of using digital devices

·  The Golden Rule: Treat others online as you would like to be treated; this includes protecting privacy, being honest in communication, and avoiding cyberbullying.

AUP

        - Acceptable Use Policy

·       A set of rules established by an organization (like a school or workplace) that outlines how a network or computer system can be used safely and legally.

Accessibility

-              ensuring digital content is usable by everyone

·       Designing websites and apps so that people with various disabilities—such as visual, auditory, or motor impairments—can navigate and understand the information.

Plagiarism

-              ensuring digital content is fair for everyone

·       Designing websites and apps so that various others information—such as visual, auditory are used as if they were you’re own.

Copyright

-              legal protection for original creators

·       A law that gives the owner of a creative work (like a song, book, or photo) the sole right to decide who can use, copy, or distribute that work.

Creative Commons

-              a flexible way to share creative work

·       A type of public license that allows creators to keep their copyright while giving others permission to share or build upon their work under specific conditions.

What are the 5 media types as related to digital/multimedia

-              the building blocks of digital content

• Text, Graphics, Audio, Video, and Animation: These elements work together to create an interactive experience for the user.

Unit 4

Digital Privacy

-              The idea that we as people should be able to protect private information online.

·      The right of an individual to control how their personal information is collected, stored, and shared online.

Encryption

-              A way to protect your information by locking it behind a changed appearance.

·      The process of converting data into a coded format that can only be read by someone with the correct digital key.

VPN

-              A source of internet that is able to give you access to what your location says.

·      A service that protects your online identity by hiding your IP address and encrypting your internet traffic through a secure "tunnel."

Privacy Policy

-              The right of people or companies to be private by law.

·      A legal document on a website or app that explains exactly how the company gathers, uses, and protects your personal data.

Malware

-              A type of software that is used to attack others.

·      A general term for any malicious software—such as viruses or spyware—specifically designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Social Engineering

-              A way to present yourself on media that can exploit others.

·      A manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to trick people into revealing sensitive information or giving up access to secure systems.

Phishing

-              When hacker type messages to you pretending, they are a valid place that needs your information.

·      A type of social engineering where attackers send fake emails or messages disguised as being from a trusted source to steal credentials or data.

Ransomware

-              When hackers steal information/devices and refuse to give it back until their ransom demands are satisfied.

·      A form of malware that locks or encrypts a user's files and demands a payment in exchange for the decryption key.

Unit 5

Digital Divide

-              A measurable number showing you have limited internet access compared to others.

·      The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology and those that don't.

Emerging Technology

-              A new exclusive technology that becomes a trend and develops overtime.

·      New technologies that are currently being developed or will be developed within the next five to ten years, which are expected to substantially alter the business and social environment.

What did you learn about researching and presenting information by completing the two projects in this unit?

-              I was able to utilize PowerPoint in different ways by creating thoughtful notes and learning to collaborate on projects more effectively. I discovered that the research process can actually be very engaging; once you start, it is easy to 'go down the rabbit hole' to find interesting information. Ultimately, I learned that it is important for me to just 'go for it' and dive into the material to truly understand it

Unit 6

Field (as related to DBs)

-              A space where data is collected in a database.

·      A single piece of data within a record, represented by a column in a database table.

Record (as related to DBs)

-              A collection of fields.

·      A complete set of related fields represented by a row that describes a specific entity.

Query

-              A question for databases.

·      A specific request or question used to retrieve, filter, or manipulate data from a database.

DBMS

-              A way data is systematically managed.

·      A database management system software used to create, manage, and interact with databases.

Data

-              The digits themselves.

·      Raw, unorganized facts or symbols with no inherent meaning on their own.

Information

-              Useful data.

·      Data that has been processed or structured within a context to make it meaningful.

Knowledge

-              Data that can be used in applications of real life.

·      The application of data and information to understand patterns and answer "how" questions.

Wisdom

-              The best knowledge as it comes from long years of collecting data.

·      The highest level of the hierarchy, involving the use of knowledge to make sound judgments or decisions.

Provide an example from Data to Wisdom as described in Unit 6's notes.

Data:

-              115

Information:

-              This number represents a student's current credit count toward a 120-credit degree.

Knowledge:

-              Using this information to determine that taking one more specific 5-credit course will meet the tactical objective of graduation requirements

Wisdom:

-              Choosing to take that final course during a summer session to graduate early, supporting the personal value of financial independence and starting a career sooner