Aktiviti di bulan merdeka akan di lakukan seperti biasa sesuai dengan bulan Ramadhan yang juga jatuh pada bulan ogos untuk tahun 2011 , Kemungkinan sambutan hari kemerdekaan peringkat sekolah akan di adakan di Dataran Merdeka. Antara saranan yang telah di persetujui ialah:

1. pengibaran Jalur Gemilang di kawasan bangunan dan premis dengan menggunakan daya kreativiti untuk membantu meningkatkan penghayatan orang ramai terhadap erti kemerdekaan

Tujuh kategori dipertandingkan tahun ini iaitu :

• bangunan kerajaan,
• bangunan swasta,
• kampung (tradisi, kampung baru cina, kawasan estet, felda),
• sekolah (Menengah, kebangsaan, jenis kebangsaan),
• taman perumahan, individu dan pintu gerbang.

Program itu dilaksanakan mulai 1 Ogos sehingga minggu ketiga Ogos, dan penilaian bermula dari 31 Ogos sehingga 16 Sept meliputi aspek kreativiti, daya tarikan dan nilai

USAGE OF ICT IN DAILY LIFE - EDUCATION

Today, most schools and higher educational institutions have computers in the classroom for teacher and students. In education, teachers, students, researchers and school administrators benefits from the usage of ICT.

1. Teachers use computers to research for teaching materials, participate in online forums and online conferences as well as to aid their teaching.

2. Students use the computers as a reference tool. They use computers to browse the Internet to look for information.

3. School administrators use computers for administrative purposes to make sure that the entire operation runs smoothly.

USAGE OF ICT IN DAILY LIFE - BANKING

The computer is the nerve centre of the banking system around the world. It functions to control the entire banking system that also includes 'Electronic Banking Services'. Electronic banking provides 24 hour services. The services include :

• Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

• Cheque Deposit

• Electronic Fund Tranfer

• Direct Deposit

• Pay by phone system

• Personal computer banking/ internet banking

In the banking sector, customers, businessman and bank administrator benefits from the usage of ICT.

1. Customers can make any transactions at the 24 hour service centres or via online.These services allow them to do transaction at anytime they want.

2. Businessmen can save their time by using the online services offered by banks. They can access company accounts for loan applications, business transactions and update on their cash flow at any time.

3. Bank administrators can oversee the entire banking activities such as reconciliations, inter-branch transactions (IBT), telegraphic 


transfer and others by referring to the banking system.

USAGE OF ICT IN DAILY - INDUSTRY

Computers are used to facilitate production planning and control systems, to support chain management and to help in product design in the industrial sector In the industrial sector ,workers, researchers and administrator benefits from the usage of ICT.

1. Workers use machines that are connected to computers to operate. In some productions, robots are used to take over jobs that are dangerous to the workers.

2. Researchers use computers to analyze and collect research data for future reference.

3. Administrators use computers to oversee the entire operations in the plant or factory to detect specific errors or defects that occurred in the process.

USAGE OF ICT IN DAILY LIFE - E-COMMERCE

E-commerce helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, more efficient and faster. For this application, computers, Internet and shared software are needed.

In the e-commerce sector ,customers r, suppliers and employees benefits from the usage of ICT.

1. Customers use computers to be connected online with suppliers to purchase products. This method can save time and cost as they do not have to go to any outlets.

2. Suppliers use computers to keep track of their transactions. All products are bar coded and can be read by the computer scanner to help in determining prices and managing inventory.

3. Employees use computers and telephones to communicate with their customers for any enquiries. The system helps employees to get the latest updates on inventory to be informed to the customers.

differences between computerized and non- computerized system

LESSON 4
COMPUTERISED AND NON-COMPUTERISED SYSTEMS


COMPUTER SYSTEM


A system is an arrangement of elements that when it is put together it becomes an organised and established procedure. A system typically consists of components connected together in order to facilitate the flow of information, matter or energy.


A computer system consists of a set of hardware and software which processes data in a meaningful way.


EDUCATION
• education is the science of teaching and learning of specific skills
• it also imparts knowledge, good judgement and wisdom


BANKING SYSTEM


BANKING BEFORE ICT
• banking was done manually by taking deposits directly
• transactions can only be made during working hours
• takes time to approve any loan applications


BANKING WITH ICT
• all transactions are done by computers
• transaction can be done at anytime and place
• online services, phone banking system, credit cards are available


INDUSTRY


INDUSTRY BEFORE ICT
Production was slow because everything was done manually and totally depended on human labour.


INDUSTRY WITH ICT
Computers and telecommunications industry became very opular and profitable since production can be increased through an all day operation.


COMMERCE


Commerce is an activity of exchanging, buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.


COMMERCE BEFORE ICT
• Trading was made using the barter system and it was then later developed
into currency.
• Advertisement was in the form of word of mouth, billboards and printed
flyers.
• Trading globally was extremely slow, late and expensive. Traders had to find
ways to market local products in the global market.


COMMERCE WITH ICT
E-commerce plays an important role in the economic scene. It includes distribution, buying, selling and servicing products that are done electronically