tailieunhanh - Instructor Notes Module 3: Characteristics of Information

This module provides students with a simple structure by which they can determine what information they should look for in a business and how to question information from different viewpoints. The structure is not the only way to describe information, but it does provide a sound starting point so that students will not be overwhelmed with information when they begin to research a solution to a business challenge. | Instructor Notes Module 3 Characteristics of Information Introduction Presentation 55 Minutes This module provides students with a simple structure by which they can determine what information they should look for in a business and how to question information from different viewpoints. The structure is not the only Activities 65 Minutes way to describe information but it does provide a sound starting point so that students will not be overwhelmed with information when they begin to research a solution to a business challenge. After completing this module students will be able to Distinguish the four categories of information present in a set of information. Generate a list based on the three sources of information from which to gather information on a business challenge. Determine what information to look for based on business and user perspectives when investigating a business challenge. Materials and Preparation This section provides you with the materials and preparation needed to teach this module. Materials To teach this module you need the following materials Microsoft PowerPoint file Module 3 Characteristics of Information Activity Identifying Categories of Information Activity Identifying Sources of Information Activity Using Perspectives of Information Preparation To prepare for this module you should Read all the materials for this module. Complete the activities. 2 Instructor Notes Module 3 Characteristics of Information Activities This section provides procedures for implementing interactive activities to present or review information such as games simulations or role-playing exercises. Activity Identifying Categories of Information To prepare for the activity 1. Review the case study and the information on categories. 2. Analyze the Ferguson and Bardell Inc. case study for examples of each category. 3. Write down your answers to use in class if necessary. Break the class up into small groups. Then assign each group one .