Hellett Mis Newtothetouch

8/14/2019 Hellett Mis Newtothetouch

1/6


2/6

"#$$#%% '

(Laudon 178). I love being able to walk everywhere with my iPad and having the

capability to run multiple music applications and go back and forth between

streaming from SoundCloud and then swiping to a playlist I created in seconds.

Another advantage is the easy-to-use aspect to children. TouchSmart technology

is a simple computer that elementary level students can use (Laudon 179), not too

mention kids love the touch interfaces. Whether Im babysitting or simply around

children, they seem to love playing with the iPads and iPhones. Kids are becoming

increasingly tech-savvy thanks to the touch screens because its so easy for them to

use. An even more positive note from that is that kids enjoy playing education games

on the devices like WordSearch and gives them access to dictionaries and calculators

in a pinch.

Lastly, advantage wise, the TouchSmart tech is becoming exponentially useful in

the business arena. Co-workers can hold video chats with one another, message, e-

mail, manage contacts, update calendars, send photos, and many more, all without a

mouse or a keyboard (Laudon 179).

Touch technology has multiple advantages but few disadvantages. The main issue

is that some devices are more touch sensitive that others. For example, when I use an

iPad or an iPhone, I cant wear gloves or anything that covers my fingers in the

slightest. So when its below subzero outside and you need to use your iPhone, you

either need those fingerless gloves or your hands will freeze. Another disadvantage

would be if you were big on typing, therefore having a touch keypad might not be

optimal.


3/6

"#$$#%% (

3. Describe three business applications that would benefit from a multitouchinterface.

A beneficial multitouch application would be electronic signature software, like

the Square app. Businesses can easily sign the multitouch devices with their finger [or

a stylus]something important for businesses that are mobile or completely

immersed in the digital world and heavily rely on touch devices for the success of

their business. Another beneficial business app would be collaborative work apps like

e-mail, messaging, google docs, or even doodle docs. Employees can communicate

with one another incredibly fast by swiping through their touch devices and they can

easily view photos and documents or even projects like full PowerPoint presentations.

For example, when I was working on a crucial group project for a French Literature

class and my partner was having trouble with her laptops keyboard, I opened the

PowerPoint presentation on my iPhone and scrolled incredibly fast through itgoing

back & forth between slides in a flashand we were able to finish preparing for our

presentation hassle free.

Lastly, tax applications. Many businesses are on the go and are under a time

crunch, they need to be able to keep track of things like deductible expenses

for taxes and multitouch interfaces are great for that. Employees can

download apps like Slice, that manage your receipts, or Expensify, to keep

track of deductible expenses like car mileage or meals on business trips

(Pinola). Using the multitouch interface, personnel can easily swipe between

the applications and input their data quickly and easily, especially if theyre

on a plane or walking out of a hotel (i.e. on a tablet or touch phone).


4/6

"#$$#%% )

4. What management, organization, and technology issues must be addressed ifyou or your business was considering systems and computers with multitouch

interfaces?

Issues that must be addressed if a business were to make the switch to multitouch

devices are things like employees who arent tech-savvy and employees who are

resistant to change. Being a 21-year-old college student, I am well versed in the world

of technology and multitouch interfaces so if I were to work for a company that made

the switch, I would be able to adapt, however, there are corporations that are

compromised of older faculty members. Some of these older faculty members have

trouble understanding how to use todays technology especially, multitouch

technology. Classes would have to be held to teach all employees to use the new

interfaces and to inform them of why its important to make the changefor those

resistant to change, enlighten them with facts.


5/6

"#$$#%% *

MIS In Action

1. Describe what you would do differently on your PC if it had multitouchcapabilities. How much difference would multitouch make in the way you use

your computer?

If my PC had multitouch capabilities I would download countless virtual DJ

software. The [laptop] PC I have now is barely mobile and constant clicking

internally and externally (program wise) makes mixing and playing music through

most software pretty difficult. And now companies are releasing DJ software

exclusively for multitouch interfaces to seamlessly crossfade and mix music. It would

make an incredible difference in the way I use my computer because I mainly use my

computer for musical purposes; I would have so much more potential in the way I

engaged in DJ software.


6/6

"#$$#%% +

Works Cited

,-./012 3#11#%4 562 -1/ 7-1# 86 ,-./016 !"#"$%&%#' )#*+,&"'-+# ./0'%&01

!"#"$-#$ '2% 3-$-'"4 5-,&6 9::#; ?#;2 @7A 8;#1%>B# "-$$2 'C&'6 8;>1%6

8>10$-2 D#$-1>#6 EF#G% H::G %0 "#$: I0. 8;#:-;# I0.; J-K#G6E 678 6%906 @6:62 '(

L#M6 'C&(6 N#M6 C* D-;6 'C&(6

Hellett Mis Newtothetouch

Documents

Transcript of Hellett Mis Newtothetouch