Naeema's Blog

Reference List: Stair, R and Reynolds, G. (2016). Fundamentals of Information Systems. Eighth Edition. Cengage learning. Walsham,G and Sahay, S. (2006). Research on Information Systems in Developing  Countries: Current Landscape and Future Prospects. Information Technology for Development, Vol. 12 (1) Wiley Periodicals.

Information systems are part of everyday life and is evident from the above photographs that none of us can live without it from swiping at stores. To swiping in at the gym. We make use of information systems to watch television, catching up on our daily shows. This blog concerns itself with the amount of information systems and supporting technologies I could identify throughout the past week. I have taken pictures to illustrate the forms that they take. Secondly, this blog will look at how South African citizens can benefit more from information systems and what is currently being done to enhance the adoption of information systems within South Africa. Lastly, it will venture into the future of technology within higher education in South Africa.  The information systems that I have encountered this week has varied from cameras, to computers  and smart boards at school. There has been several different systems that make use of different operating sy...

The world around us is changing radically. Technology is one of the reasons we have so much power at our fingertips. We can use technology and information systems to positively or negatively impact the world. Information systems have become part of every facet of our lives. Old and young have adapted, forcefully or willingly. This blog will look at information systems and supporting technologies we encounter daily. Firstly, it will discuss basic concepts of information systems. Secondly, it will look at the impact it has had on my professional and personal life. Thirdly, it will discuss the way in which The University of the Western Cape could utilize technologies could improve the way it operates. Lastly, it will look at the way technologies could be used in the home to enhance and improve home environments and communities. “Information systems are a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mecha...

Writing about yourself seems to be the most difficult thing under the sun. You know who you are but for some or other reason you cannot put it into words. I am Naeema, a 27 year old female and a grade 5 teacher to the most colourful grade 5 learners with the oldest souls. I have been teaching for the last 4 years. I enjoy working with kids however, I do not see myself doing it for 10 or 20 years. My long term goals require growth, professionally and personally. Information Systems contribute to my long term goals as I will consider it as major come second year. Furthermore, the world seems to be moving towards a technological era that you either adapt to or you will get left behind! I live a very vanilla life and don’t seem to do much. I do not particularly enjoy watching movies as I have the attention span of a gold fish, so give me a series any day preferably sitcoms. I do enjoy well written books, good company and the occasional rugby game at Newlands, simply because I am a S...