#9 Audience

audience appreciation

to express gratitude/value for the users by providing helpful/relevant information, fostering positive experiences, and contributing to their understanding/learning

planning ict solutions

needs → technology → user-friendly → accessible → test

what is the first step in building an effective ict solution?

identify and understand the intended audience's needs

2 types of user needs

1. functional needs (eg. processing information)

2. aesthetic needs (eg. an attractive interface).

what should you consider when selecting technology and tools?

task complexity, available budget, and users' technical expertise

user friendly

the solution is intuitive, requires minimal training, and has clear instructions

why should ICT solutions be accessible?

so that all users, including people with disabilities, can use them

accessibility features

1. voice commands

2. larger text options

3. compatibility with assistive devices

what should be done after creating an ICT solution?

test it to make sure it works as expected and meets users' needs

analysing audience requirements

1. age

2. technical skills

3. info needs

4. how they access content (eg. mobile-friendly)

5. accessibility needs (eg. visual/auditory impairments)

intellectual property (ip)

creations of the human mind (eg. software, code, designs, literature) legally owned and protected from theft

copyright

a specific legal framework used to protect certain types of ip (like computer software and documentation) from being copied without permission

importance of copyright

1. protects creator’s rights

2. prevents software piracy (eg. unauthorised use/replication/distribution)

3. ensures developers are rewarded for their work

principles of copyright in computer software

1. prevents unauthorised copying/distribution/modification

2. follows eula

3. violations can lead to legal consequences

eula (end-user license agreement)

outlines what the software can and cannot be used for

preventing software copyright violation

1. use DRM

2. use product activation codes

3. use automatic updates to restrict unauthorized use and piracy

drm (digital rights management)

the management of legal access to digital content