Steve Jobs step down as Apple CEO

We’re very sorry to say that Steve Jobs is stepping down as CEO of Apple, effective immediately. He is going to be replaced by Apple’s COO Tim Cook, who has been filling in for Jobs over the last several months.
In January of this year, Jobs took his second leave of absence from the company in as many years, due to ongoing health problems. He’s suffered from off-and-on issues since mid-2004, when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer…
With every absence, however, Jobs has always managed to bounce back. But that doesn’t seem to be the case this time, as Steve himself just sent this letter out over the newswires:

“To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve”

We could go on forever about Steve’s accomplishments, but we’ll let you read the book. The man started Apple in his parent’s garage, and after several years of trials and tribulations, turned the company into the empire you see today.
It’ll be interesting to see what this means for Apple’s stock, which has been extremely volatile over the last few weeks. There’s been a lot of speculation that Apple can’t possibly continue on its hot streak without Jobs at the helm.
Most of all, our hearts go out to Jobs and his family. The tech world just lost one hell of a leader.

Source: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-steps-down/

Reminders for Senior IS

Please review and revise your documents and presentations for the upcoming preoral defence on the second week of September. 

Make it very good, guys.  We have external panel from other campuses.
God bless you all!

Ms. Red.

PreOral Defence of Third Year BSIS

Schedule of Defence for Chapter 1-4.  Kindly coordinate with MS. PURAY.

Any queriees regarding this matter can be posted as comment.

Time	Monday (Aug. 22)	Wed (Aug. 24)	Friday (Aug. 26)
7:30	OPAC  (IS 3A)	Social Networking Site (IS 3A)	Grade Inquiry via Mobile (IS 3A)
	PM: Dumrique, Gladys	PM : Bustillo, Johanna Erika	PM : Montaño, Wendy Gayle
8:20	OPAC  System (IS3B)	Online Grade Inquiry System (IS 3B)	E- Commerce B2C (IS 3A)
	PM : Alegria, Mary Grace	PM : Sta. Ana, Erwin	PM : Fernandez, Janine
11:40	Scheduling System (IS3B)
	PM : Carillo, Lalyn
2:10	Online Bidding (IS 3B)	Grade Inquiry System via Mobile (IS 3B)
	PM : Casile, Angel	PM : Demegillo, Janine
Time	Tuesday (Aug. 23)	Thurs (Aug. 25)
7:30	Social Networking Site (IS 3B)
	PM : Palma, Bermuda
10:00	Scheduling System (IS 3A)	Online Grade Inquiry (IS3A)
	PM : Canarias, Jennylyn	PM : Camiling, Marion
12:30	Bidding System (IS 3A)
	PM : Bendita, Ailee

Topics included in the Midterm Exam

Project Management ad Quality Systems

characteristics of a project.
the need for project management.
roles of project managers in organizational environments.
the systems development cycle.
roles of systems analysis and systems management in the life cycle of a project. 

Describe the ways groups are organized into projects.

the roles and responsibilities of project team members.

identify leadership styles of project managers.  

Techniques used to manage groups and individuals in order to increase the effectiveness of working on a project team.

Produce a statement of work (SOW) and decompose overall project goals   

 Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS),using established tools and techniques, to achieve stated project objectives. 

 Produce a task-flow network, using established tools and techniques, and analyze the contingencies, interrelationships, and critical path(s) of the work elements.  

Produce a Gantt chart, using established tools and techniques, to schedule the completion of all work elements. 

Information System with Non-experimental Research

Research Methodologies(concepts and case studies)
...experimental, non-experimental,quasi-experimental, phenomenological, action, heuristic
Importance of the Review of the Literature/System
Consideration in Qualitative Approach in Research such as Data Collection through interview and observation.
How to construct a Research Objectives
How to construct a Research Problems

 

Quick Tutorial on "Entity Relationship Diagram"

Introduction to Data Flow Diagram Tutorial

DFD Lesson 2
DFD Lesson 3
DFD Lesson 4
DFD Lesson 5
DFD Lesson 6

Schedule of PreOral Capstone Presentation

Monday, August 15, 2011
1:30 - 2:00pm Cajigas, Kathleen et. al.
2:00 - 2:30pm Dionora, Laarni et. al.
2:30 - 3:00pm Felizardo, Mary Joy et. al.  
3:30 - 4:00pm Esmellarin, Jojean et. al.
4:00 - 4:30pm Tabligan, Lovely et. al.         

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
2:30 - 3:00pm Valenzuela, Rodney et. al    
3:00 - 3:30pm Lim, Reynaldo et. al.  
3:30 - 4:00pm Ansuyon, Jo Anne  et.al.
4:00 - 4:30pm Baldia, Joan Rose et. al.
4:30 - 5:00pm Fernandez, Helen et. al.      
5:00 - 5:30pm Mondejar, April et. al.    
5:30 - 6:00pm Traiso, April Joy et.al.          

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
2:00 - 2:30pm Gutierez, Julie Anne et. al.  
2:30 - 3:00pm Singuay, Janine et. al.  
3:00 - 3:30pm Lorayna, Ma. Rubelyn et.al.
3:30 - 4:00pm Ligan, Lehi Lucky et. al.    
4:00 - 4:30pm Tonacao, Olive Joy et. al.
4:30 - 5:00pm Salmingo, Princess Joy et. al. 

Go your perfect Presentation

To the Senior Students of Information System who are working for their Capstone Presentation always remember The 4-S Formula

Shortness + Simplicity + Strength + Sincerity  = A Good Talk

The four basic approaches in Giving Presentation

• Reading
• Memorizing
• Impromptu
• Extemporaneous

In brief, speeches that are read:
- can insult the audience
- sound artificial
- are usually not tailored to the particular audience
- needs lots of practice to do well
- represent indirect communication

Original copy of this handouts are in the ICT office.  Get it now and prepare for next week dry run.

ANNOUNCEMENT - BSIS

PSITs-WV Regional IT Congress 2011 on August 19, 2011

Contestants for inter-school IT competition:

Quiz Bowl
1. Michael Cachero
2. Lehi Ligan
3. April Joy Traiso

Digital Art
1. Falconerie Badayos

Web Page Design
1. Argie Policarpio

Please, come to the ICT Offcice at 2:30PM, August 3, 2011 to discuss regarding the said activity.