Saturday, 20 October 2012

2-11 People and ICT Systems

people in ICT systems

end user - the person who uses the systems/people that use ict to help them with their work
example : teacher / air traffic controller

end users will mostly use general purpose software: e.g word and excel. Designed to be easy access and comfortible to use by lots of people in a wide array of jobs



ICT professionals: P
eople working in ICT generally have ICT qualifications such as degrees or other technical qualifications. e.g server analyst, does server maintenance.  systems analyst, works with a client to analyse their requirements and to design a suitable ICT system.

Computer programmers converts the design specifications into a computer code using a programming language such as C++

ICT help-desk technicians provide solutions to end users in respect of day computer problems.

Web managers oversee the work of webmasters and web developers in a large organisation.
ICT proffesionals with mostly used special purpose software: e.g air traffic control. designed for a specific job.




characteristics of users of ICT

Experience                           inexperienced - windows
                                                experienced users - programming language
 
Age                                         young - big buttons, fun pictures, simple language
                                                old - clear large text, appropriate language

Physical characteristics   disabilities (wheel chairs, sight, hearing)

environment of use            hazardous, mobile devices, office environment


skills for ICT professionals

problem solving skills       programmer -IT technician -systems analyst

flexible working hours      systems installers

team working skills            (The above)

communication skills        oral comms -written comms

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