3.2 Categories of Information for Individuals Flashcards
what is communication as a category of information and some examples
used to share or exchange ideas, news and information with others.
emails, messaging, social media, word processed letters, online forms.
what is education and training as a category of information and some examples
Using online resources to store, gather or format information for students or staff to use.
researching information online, watching tutorials, listening to podcasts to obtain information.
what is entertainment as a category of information and some examples
information used for entertainment has no educational, promotive, or advertisment purpose. its use is for amusement in spare time.
some examples are, reading an eBook, reading film reviews
what is planning as an information category and some examples
a way of presenting, discussing and sharing ideas before a task begins.
e.g. electronic diaries and online collaborative applications.
what is financial as an information category and some examples
organising finances in a way that is understandable and functional.
e.g. looking at a bank balance or reviewing spending habits
what is research as an information category and some examples
to find information about something to support study on a subject
e.g. recipes, music, searching an encyclopedia
what is location dependent as an information category and some examples
locating things in a specific area
e.g. retail outlets, local dentist information, doctors, restaurants
what are the benefits of information categories for individuals
online resources are portable and can be accessed from anywhere
online resources can be free
the internet is available 24/7
what are the limitations of categories of information for individuals
the vast amount of information available means we must check for validity
searching for information can be time consuming
people with visual impairments may struggle to read from computer screens
