Information and Software Technology 2009

First things first but not necessarily in that order. (Dr Who)

Database Design – WEB CONNECTIONS

Web Destinations

The following websites will supply you with further information about this topic. We have provided short descriptions of the sites, so that you know how they will benefit you. Their features vary from interactive tests, photo galleries, articles, statistics, games, animations and lots more. Some of them may be quite valuable to you when researching assignments!

Every attempt has been made to avoid sites containing inappropriate advertising, however, Pearson Education takes no responsibility for the content on these websites changing.

Microsoft Office

http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/default.aspx

Click on the ‘Access’ link. This page offers a free trial version (30 days) for you to try out this database application, as well as tutorials, tips and tricks and newsletters. Who do you think this product is targeted toward?

Databases in Summary

http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_evans_techinaction_1/0,8697,1106173-,00.html

Click on the ‘Student Resources/Chapter 11′ link. This Powerpoint presentation summarises the key issues of database design.

FileMaker Pro

http://www.filemaker.com/k12/index.html

This site provides a free trial version, starter solutions, newsletters, stories and everything you need to get started with this powerful database application.

How Relational Databases Work

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question599.htm

This article explains relational databases in a nutshell and provides links to further information.

The See-It-All Chip

http://www.time.com/time/globalbusiness/article/0,9171,485764,00.html

‘Radio-frequency identification – with track-everything-anywhere capability, all the time – is about to change your life’ This article from Time Magazine Online explains it all!

Discovering Computers – Database Management

http://scsite.com/dc2004/index.cfm?action=overviewflash&chapter=10

This page provides lots of online exercises and quizzes about databases.

Future-Store

http://www.future-store.org/servlet/PB/-s/b0b5nh1keyd6jqx844z1p2cq028lyd3h/menu/1002197_12/index.html

This site provides virtual reality movies of the supermarket of the future – or is it already here?

Biometrics Institute

http://www.biometricsinstitute.org/bi/types.htm

This site provides many links on further information on using Biometrics, including fingerprints, face, eyes, voice, DNA, hands, ears, odour and gait.

Your Privacy Rights

http://www.privacy.gov.au/privacy_rights/index.html

The Privacy Act 1988 covers the collection, use, disclosure, quality and security of personal information. The Privacy Act also gives you rights to access and correct personal information about you. You also have the right to make a complaint if you think your personal information has been mishandled.

National Privacy Principles

http://www.privacy.gov.au/publications/npps01.html

This site outlines the privacy standards which some private sector organisations need to comply with in relation to personal information they hold.

The Journey Inside: a fascinating look inside the world of computers

http://www97.intel.com/discover/JourneyInside/TJI_TOC/default.aspx

Intel give us a fascinating look inside the world of the computer and the Internet.

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