UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM), MELAKA FACULTY FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES STUD IES MC110 DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
CIT 271 INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
PREPARED BY MUHAMMAD AMIRUL AFIQ AFIQ BIN HAAMEE (201!"!#2"")
CLASS MMC110$D
PREPARED FOR% SIR FAKRULNIAM &AFRI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NO '
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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MEETING (CAP) REQUIREMENT
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LEARNERS BACKGROUND
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
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OVERALL CRITIQUE
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INTRODUCTION
Today’s computers have been synonymous with the software company that is now one of the largest in the world, Microsoft. And of course, Microsoft is also known to produce the world’s most known operating system in the world, Windows. It started as Windows .! in the year "#$ and sell like hot cakes due to its low price compared with Apple’s Macintosh. %ut it wasn’t until the emergence of Windows "$ in ""$, the operating system has received its cult status after the ease of use of its graphical user interface &'(I) * the Windows +plorer e-uipped with the tart menu * in which has become a household name in every computer user today. The latest Windows release today is Windows !, which Microsoft released it on /uly 0" th, 0!$. Windows ! features back the tart menu that has been gone missing from Windows # &and partially from Windows #.), but retained the use of Windows apps from Windows tore while side by side with the list of programs which is normal on classic start menus in previous Windows releases. 1ther features that also added or redesign is the introduction of Microsoft +dge, a new browser eclusive to Windows !, some newer icons, the new Action 2entre which places the notifications on the side of the taskbar a much redesign log3in screen. Windows ! also has let go the 2harms bar, which is included with Windows #.
MEETING (CAP) REQUIREMENT 3
1' COGNITIVE
Windows ! is the operating system brought by Microsoft to improve the user interface problems faced by its previous release, Windows #. With the new interface, users can able to download apps from Windows tore without the hassle of having to back and forth from the tart screen and the desktop. When a user upgrades to Windows !, the user will see the changes of the main icons and windows that is sleeker and futuristic look to the interface. (sers will also greet by the new search bar to let users search apps and files, and it actually hosts Microsoft’s virtual assistant, 2ortana, but it wasn’t available here in this country. There is also a button called Task 4iew, which allows the user to pick a window they want, and to add desktops to lessen the clutter full of windows. As part of Microsoft’s offering, Windows ! is available as a free upgrade if the user had a genuine copy of Windows 5 or Windows #. for the first year of the public release of Windows !. There are generally two ways to get Windows ! directly from Microsoft itself. The first one and the most general they offer is getting the 6'et Windows !7 app, which shows on the notification tab on the taskbar. It will be shown there after the Windows (pdate is enabled and updates are downloaded in the device. 8owever, it could take several weeks and even months to wait as there are millions of users are waiting to get the invitation to upgrade, making it somehow unreliable to some impatient users. 2' EFFECTIVE
There are two steps to make the upgrade to Windows !, one is being done automatically while the other one being manually, and more advanced. /ust make sure that your device has the genuine copy of Windows 5 or Windows #. to ease the upgrade process. The first one is has been done automatically by Microsoft by getting the 9'et Windows !7 app from the bottom of the taskbar. It appears when Windows (pdate is enabled and the updates were constantly installed. The cons of this feature is that the user must wait for days, weeks or even months after the release date to get the notification as there are also millions users who also wants to upgrade.
$' PSYCHOMOTOR
This are the steps on how to install Windows ! directly from the installation disc: . 2lick on the setup.ee filename after inserting the installation disc.
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0. 1nce the setup dialog pops out, there are two options. /ust pick 6not right now7 option if the user wants to do fast, offline installation while it is recommended to pick the 6updates7 option if the user is connected to fast3speed internet.
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;. Wait for a while for the setup to check your computer systems.
<. 2lick on the 6Accept7 button on the licence terms page.
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$. 2hoose on what kind of option did the user wants to. It is recommended to pick the most top option available for an upgrade, the middle option to make a new Windows installation, and the lowest option is to include wiping out the whole hard drive.
=. >o wait again for another system check.
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5. A checklist will appear on how to do your installation. 1nce the user is satisfied with the options, click the 6Install7 button. %ut if the user changes minds, the user can click 62hange what to keep7 option below the checklist.
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#. >one? The Windows ! installer will have done automatically until the setup finishes. o @ust sit back and rela.
LEARNERS BACKGROUND
1' ENTRY SKILL
To achieve this ob@ective, the user or the learner must know on how to use the basic skills on using computers. 8aving the basic skills and techni-ues will carry the procedure much ease. +ample of this case is how the user or learner set up the computer peripherals like connecting the computer case to the power plug, install the relevant connecting cables like keyboard, mouse and printer and turning the computer on.
2' PRIOR KNO*LEDGE OF TOPIC AREA
or this ob@ective, the user or the learner must know on how they will use basic techni-ues on Microsoft Windows, on understanding the functions inside the operating system. The general knowledge that obtained will help the learners to achieve the goal, such as the functions of the tart menu, windows, taskbar and icons alike.
$' ATTITUDES TO*ARDS CONTENT AND POTENTIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
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!' ACADEMIC MOTIVATION (ARCS)
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The user’s and learner’s towards the instruction is moderate since that Microsoft Windows have an easy3to3use graphical user interface &'(I) to understand its functions, but re-uires some knowledge on how to properly setup Windows ! on the parts to reserve and download from the Internet, and steps to install it without damaging the computer systems. Their motivation of learning will be high as the upgrade to Windows ! makes the use of computers is easier that of Windows # and more interactive than Windows 5.
' EDUCATIONAL AND ABILITY LEVELS
To achieve this ob@ective, the user or the learner must know on the ability to use the technology well. As the use of computers has become so much easier than before, the user or the learner do know on how to manage a computer so that the computer is easier to handle with. In fact, this steps can be applied to future versions wherever there is no change or little tweaks over the setup settings.
"' GENERAL LEARNING PREFERENCES
(sers should know on how to use Microsoft Windows from the basics to use Windows ! properly, as they have done with the previous version of Windows as Windows ! has put the way it used to be before of the Windows # changes.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
or the instructional strategy, the learners should use a few strategies to use Windows ! and its functionalities more effectively. The most effective strategy used is the easy, simple graphical user interface &'(I) to users that is easy to use even the very beginner computer users. The return of the tart menu on the taskbar re@oices the similarities and comfortability with old, long3time Windows users which is a big welcome to the new environment. Welcoming into Windows ! also is the new icons introduced along with the redesign windows makes the '(I looks simple and sleek to use and makes the users’ eyes look calm to look at. The combination of the Windows apps introduced from Windows # with the reintroduction of the tart menu from the previous Windows releases makes the user feel comfortable to use especially when some of the Windows apps are free to download, the user will free to customiBe the app tiles on the tart Menu with the apps the user had @ust downloaded. While most of Windows ! users are cater to keyboard3mouse usage, Windows ! is also available to tablet users @ust like Windows # do. All the user had to do is to switch the current desktop mode to 6tablet mode7 on the taskbar’s Action 2entre icon on the side to change it.
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OVERALL CRITIQUE
1' INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions on how to use Windows ! can always be seen online through Microsoft’s websites, detailing on promotion on how to use the operating system. This method can be pretty useful for those who have an older Windows installed waiting to upgrade or have a spare computer. 8owever, for those seeking on finding a brand new computer, they can always find a -ualified computer technician to take a look on your new computer. These instructions can also be found on Windows ! retail packaging.
2' TUTORIAL
The tutorial in Windows ! is given when the user had the 6'et Windows !7 already available on some Windows 5C# devices in which clicking it will show previews on how to use the new functions of Windows ! and to get information whether the computer you are using now is compatible with Windows !.
$' PACKAGE ARE MORE CHEAPER
There are in talks that the package for Windows ! will be cheaper than those of Windows 5 and #, however, free Windows ! upgrades from the operating systems can be seen in the evidence now.
!' SUITABLE FOR ALL PEOPLE
Windows ! can be used into a variety of people nowadays, with lots of options. Doung gamers can play games more effectively with the introduction of >irectE 0 into Windows !, average people can do productivity work while en@oying entertainment with the apps they have downloaded, and senior citiBens can ad@ust the settings available to help the use the computer such as ad@usting tet display, narrator and high3contrast screen resolutions.
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