WEEK 9

Master of Information Systems (MIS) which I have done from Central Queensland University gave me a good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and insight into all the modules of IT like database management, network security and basic programming. This made me to understand the IT technology easily and present effectively to the non-technical users.

At homestead I have been given my professional assistance in demonstrating the better use of technology. Following are the some of the suggestions I have made:

• It is vital for any organization to have a proper anti-virus installed and updated every time it expires.  Homestead is using Trend Micro Internet Security, but they required to update when it expires. This needs to be done by the IS department who should have a log of when the anti-virus expires. But this is not happening unless Homestead tells them to do so.

 

• As of now the Homestead is using a CAS Omnia Registration Software for enrolment of students into all of its programs. This is a requirement for reporting to funding bodies. However, it is not being used to its full capacity.

 

• Homestead staff as well as tutors using the laptops. It should be good if they have wireless network with in Homestead which would be easy to connect without the hassle of having networked connections.

 

• Most of the PC’s in computer lab are old. It would be good if they upgraded every 2 years time. . All most all the computers don’t have ‘Adobe Flash Player’ which is mandatory to view lot of animations and other media content on the internet which are presented in flash form. It should be good for the users if the software can be updated every 6 months.

 

• Reception having hp printer as well as photocopier (which is the combination of printer and photocopier). There would have been an opportunity to save money if they could only use photocopier for both printing as well as photocopying.

 

• The Homestead has a number of technical devices like electronic white board, projector, printers and photocopiers. Staff  has different levels of training and usage of the technical devices. It should be good for all staff particularly volunteers to be trained in the use of these for maximum benefit.