Optimise IT System Performance

Computers and IT are so useful, but problems can still occur. This course helps you troubleshoot problems and carry out simple maintenance on your computer. Depending on your level, it shows you how to:

• understand, maintain, clean, fix and manage your computer equipment, discs, drives and printers

• organise, name, save, protect and delete files and folders

• understand how, why and when to update your software and hardware

• back up and restore files and systems

• understand some common hardware, software and compatibility problems

• get help from guides/manuals, web and IT support helpdesks

• use a task manager to recognise and close crashed programs

• understand reboots, safe mode and restarting peripheral devices

• perform a risk assessment a

nd create a comfortable work environment.

Improving Productivity Using IT

This course improves your ability to work more effectively with IT. It looks at using tools to help save time and effort when you're producing word-processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Depending on your level, you'll learn how to:

• plan and select appropriate IT tools for your task

• review and adapt IT decisions, by thinking about    how you can improve your methods next time

• using IT to find ways to save time and money, and  get more done

• evaluate successful use of IT by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of your final work.

All About Information Technology

Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data,often in the context of a business or other enterprise.The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, such as computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and computer services.

In a business context, the Information Technology Association of America has defined information technology as "the study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems".The responsibilities of those working in the field include network administration, software development and installation, and the planning and management of an organisation's technology life cycle, by which hardware and software is maintained, upgraded, and replaced.

Humans have been storing, retrieving, manipulating and communicating information since the Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed writing in about 3000 BC, but the term "information technology" in its modern sense first appeared in a 1958 article published in the Harvard Business Review; authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler commented that "the new technology does not yet have a single established name. We shall call it information technology (IT)." Based on the storage and processing technologies employed, it is possible to distinguish four distinct phases of IT development: pre-mechanical (3000 BC – 1450 AD), mechanical (1450–1840), electromechanical (1840–1940) and electronic (1940–present).

This article focuses on the most recent period (electronic), which began in about 1940.

Why Study Information Technology?

DESIGN. DEVELOPMENT. INSTALLATION.

When you study information technology, you will learn the design, development, installation, and implementation of all types of computer information systems and networks. Completing a degree in Information Technology from EVSU, gives you a sense of personal accomplishment, career satisfaction, and endless possibilities.

Possible careers that you might pursue when you have your degree in information technology include network engineer, systems administrator, security specialist, and computer forensic analyst. You might also specialize in distributed systems advancement, network development, and forensics research.

We believe that academic research and industrial software development require significant understanding of both large systems development and maintenance. For this reason you will learn to work in teams on projects that foster team work and group accomplishments, as well as enhance your individual ability and comprehension of the material. Because of the rapid change in technology and constant shifting in the corporate landscape, you will also come to understand the importance of life long learning and self-education as you develop as a professional.