Give your reactions on the Proposed Automated Elections

Give your initial reactions, thoughts, ideas, criticism, suggestions or recommendations on the Proposed Automated Elections in May 2010.

Do you want to become part of this endeavor? In what way? Why or why not?

Moftech students can post their comments on or before Aug. 22, 2009.
Have a great week!!

Coverage of the 3rd Exam

Coverage of the 3rd Exam:

Supporting Collaboration
Supporting Knowledge Work
Managing Data Resources
Managing IS Operations

3rd Exam is set on Aug. 24, Mon, class time.

Demo of the 2nd exam, the Lancer Case is on Aug 19, class time.

MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT

MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT: A RESEARCH PAPER ON THE
AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEMS FOR THE PHILIPPINES IN 2010

Each group is required to do a research and critical analysis of the Republic Act 9369 and the selected topic below.

Research Topic Selections

I. Comparative Evaluation of at least three countries that have conducted automated elections in the past five years. Include a web survey among Southeast Asian countries on how they conduct their elections.

II. Technology Scan of the PCOS (SAES 1800) machines. What are the features of the machine, what company will produce it, what other countries have used it, and how did Smartmatic came about with the basic design components of the machine. Include a profile of Smartmatic as an IT firm.

III. Process Simulation of the Traditional Voting (2004) and the Proposed Voting Scheme (2010). Using workflow diagrams, simulate the processes of Registration and Casting of Votes to the Submission of Votes to the Machines to the Closing session of the Voting—the old method, the 2004 elections and the proposed 2010 AES.

IV. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Canvassing of Votes, the 2004 and the proposed 2010 elections. Use workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams and/or design architecture to show the flow of canvassing and transmission. Include estimate of length of time of canvassing. Identify the weak spots/areas where cheating may take place and recommend measures how to avoid this undesirable incident.

References:

COMELEC Website - http://www.comelec.gov.ph/index_.html
Smartmatic website - http://www.smartmatic.com/
Chan Robles Law Firm Virtual Library - http://www.chanrobles.com/
R.A. 9369 - http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9369.html

*Do not hesitate to use other sources as necessary.

Guidelines in the Manuscript

1. Length: 5-7 single-spaced 8 ½" by 11" inclusive of illustration, tables, figures, notes, and references.
2. Use Calibri 12 points for the body of the document. Use 14 pts for the Title of the Study, all uppercase, boldfaced. Next line is “A Study of the Philippine Automated Election Systems for 2010”, 12 pts, boldfaced. Next line is the names of the members of the members of the group and the class adviser, 12pts, italicized. Last two lines are the name of the dept and the university. (See the format below.)
3. Paragraph indention is .5”.
4. Student groups are responsible for making the necessary paraphrasing and citations. Use APA format, fifth edition.

FOR ALL TOPICS, PLEASE ENSURE TO DISCUSS THE STRONG AND WEAK POINTS OF THE PROPOSED AES MODEL.

Research Submission
There will be two forms of submission. First, is a printed copy submission. Cover page and folder are not necessary. Second is an electronic submission. Manuscript is to be submitted in Word file. (Please do not submit PDF.) Submit the document to mavic.pineda@delasalle.ph with the Subject “MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT-AES STUDY”.

Reminders During the PAASCU Visit

Consider our guest accreditors like the guests we have when we have special occasions at home. Treat them warmly and kindly.

1. Come to class on time.
2. Wear smart casual clothes; ideally collared shirt and pants for the gentlemen, skirt or slacks and blouse for the ladies.
3. Participate in class actively and naturally.
4. If you see the accreditors in the lobby, be courteous and greet them.
5. Refrain loitering in the hallways.
6. Find time to read what is PAASCU Accreditation.

Put your best foot forward. Good luck to all of us! :-)

PREPARATION FOR THE AUG 3 MOFTECH DISCUSSION

Please read Chapter 12 (in the 5th edition) or Chapter 13 (in the 6th edition)
- Supporting Knowledge Work

Guide Questions:

What is tacit knowledge? What is explicit knowledge? Give examples.
What is knowledge management?
What are the different sources of intellectual capital.
Study the model for managing intellectual capital. How do you build human capital?
What’s the concept of the T-shaped manager? Do you want to become a T-shaped manager?
What do you think are the implications of harnessing, harvesting and reusing/distributing knowledge~~ to the organization/business, to the employees, to the other stakeholders?
What do you mean by cultural red flags?
What are the intellectual issues facing us right now~~ value issues, usage issues and sharing issues? Do you think these things matter so much? Why or why not?

June-July 2009 Updates on the Schedule

June 22 – report on mobile apps; adj of schedule + video on podcasting
June 29 – 1st exam + report on Telecoms
July 1 – Report on Managing Data/Resources + submission of HW
July 8 – film viewing c/o Pauline & Diane
July 13 – case study
July 20 – podcast presentation + submission of document
July 27 – demo/submission of 2nd exam
Read in adv. the topics for Aug 3 discussion- BCP (Business Continuity Plannning)

MOFTECH 2ND EXAM- GROUP TAKE HOME CASE STUDY

This case study will give the group a chance to conceptualize an e-commerce site.
The group may use dreamweaver, html, photoshop or other tools to design the interface of the e-commerce site.

Read the e-Lancer Case, pages 102-103.

1.Given the scenarios encountered by Channon, you are now tasked by Terence.net to design an e-commerce site for Metro Manila freelance IT workers following the model of www.e-Lance.com. This is worth 30 points.

Here are the specs you have to produce:

a.main page with a catchy label/name for the site including a short desc of what the site is all about. Log-in & other tools/widgets may be included here.
b.Create a page showing the work list or table.
c.Create a personal page of the freelancer & include useful tools for her/him.

2.Read the case example on General Mills, pages 104-105.
Your group is tasked to design a web interface for General Mills that will assign and track the trucks that will deliver goods in different supermarkets. This is worth 30pts.

Here are the specs you have to produce.

2.1.Gather at least two relevant web pages of an existing logistics or distribution or trucking services. One or both of these pages will be modeled for your interface.
2.2.Design a one-page interface that will allow:
a.assignment of truck/s to a supermarket on specified date/dates;
b.page should show impt details of the user, the client and store location.
2.3.Design a one-page interface that will show the visual map & route of the assigned trucks for that day.

On July 27, you are to submit all the printouts of your web pages.
Each group will need to demonstrate & justify their work. Please take this exam seriously. Rating can fall on extreme polls.

MOFTECH HOMEWORK FOR JULY 1

Try to find some of the items you don’t find useful in your home. Select two items that you can sell. Register in http://www.buyandsellph.com/ .

Post the items for sale or for trading with June 30 as the expiration.

Printout your registration page, your ad/sell page with the items you registered; or essentially your transaction pages. If you got a reply by June 30, inc them in your list of transaction pages.
Submit them on July 1.

First Quiz Coverage

FIRST QUIZ is scheduled on JUNE 23, class time.
Bring pencil no. 2 or black ballpen for the quiz.
Coverage: Chapters 1-3 and Fundamentals of e-Commerce

Group reporting will continue after the 40-minute quiz.

Schedule of Make-up Classes

as Mandated by the Registrar's Office


For Jun 4 Thu - Jun 24 Wed
For Jun 5 Fri - Aug 21 Fri
For Jun 8 Mon - Aug 25 Tue
For Jun 9 Tues - Aug 26 Wed
For Jun 10 Wed - Aug 27 Thu
For Jun 11 Thu - Aug 28 Fri

Please take note. Thank you.

For the online conference this wed, June 10

Please add samsunglady35@yahoo.com in your contact list. This is online name that will be the central contact point of everyone who will participate. Thank you.

Is there anybody in the group who can explain apples and oranges as referred by Dilbert?

Something to make you smile while it's raining

Source: http://www.dilbert.com/strips/

I invite my Moftech students to post a comment (include your name & section in the comment)and share your opinion. This is a warm-up thought for our online discussion.

READ also GSIS files P100-million damage suit against IBM
06/05/2009 | 06:44 PM http://www.gmanews.tv/story/164210/GSIS-files-P100-million-damage-suit-against-IBM

Have a great weekend! :-)

MIDTERM CASE STUDY OUTLINE

I. The (Company)
1. Brief Profile of the Company
2. Vision/Mission
3. Short History
4. Products and Services

II. The Company Case Study
1. Business Function in Focus – describe the set of functions involved in the case study; the work unit and the workforce involved and their process involvement
2. The Planning Approach of the Firm– include the method, cycle and how the plans are formalized
3. Key players in Planning – include the level of accountability of the key players in the decision-making process
4. Present Problems/ Changes – describe the recent technological or process or business changes, issues or problems faced by the work unit.
5. Assessment of Impact to the Firm – discuss the prevailing perceptions and views of the members of the work unit.

**Document will be stapled on the upper left corner of the page. Inc. page nos and cover page, with the name of the company, names of the members of the group and section, date of submission. Include transcript of interview and resource person details (name, position and contact number).

**This outline also serves as a guide in the podcast report. Creativity in the delivery of the case report is important.
Submission of the company details: June 15, MON.
Submission of the document and podcast: on the day of the assigned presentation.

Guidelines for the 1st Online Discussion- June 10, 2009

We will use Yahoo Messenger for the online session.

Schedule of the Online Discussion:
1pm-3pm - S13
3pm-5pm - S14

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. What is an FOSS? What are the advantages and disadvantages of FOSS.
2. What is a proprietary software?
3. What are the disadvantages and disadvantages of proprietary software?
4. Get data on the history and present market share of Windows OS, MAC OS, Linux and other independent OS like Ubuntu? Analyze the business model of each. This is going to be part of our discussion.

Basic Protocol for the Discussion
Choose a conference group where you think you will feel comfortable sharing. Ask the moderator if you can join the conference. Introduce yourself and mention your section. After that, you can participate in the discussion.

MOFTECH students can use English, Filipino or broken English or broken Filipino in the discussion. As much as possible, stick to the subject talked about. Everyone is encouraged to share ideas, opinions, experiences and knowledge. Pls inform the moderator if you are leaving the conference room or signing out already.

The moderators are tasked to encourage the interest and sharing of facts and opinions in the discussion without being rude or impolite to others. Moderators can also call the attention of a student if there's any misbehavior (cursing, encouraging other students to destroy the topic, use of excessive large fonts etc.)

List of Moderators S13
1. Clarissa Boac
2. Joanna Kuo
3. Jill Medina
4. Joaquin Soriano
5. Niko Domingo
6. Michi Hagedorn
7. Miguel Peralta
8. Lester Tolentino

Jino Ontog
List of Moderators S14
1. Robert Cipriano
2. Enzo Cortes
3. Jeff Ko
4. Xyruz Duca
5. Diane Lim
6. Lindsey Chua
7. Vallery Aquino
8. Tiffany Gawchinco

Moderators: Pls e-mail me the names of the people who joined you in the conference and the file of the discussions to mavic.pineda@delasalle.ph on or before June 14.

I will provide you with the guide questions on Jun 10, wed afternoon during the online meeting/session.

Let's make our self-quarantine days productive.
Let's exchange ideas!! :-)

Thank you.

Welcome to MOFTECH 1st SY 2009-2010

Welcome Dear Students of MOFTECH!

We had a smooth start with an overview of the importance of MIS, present global trends in doing business, the internet economy and the need for knowledge management and sharing. We heard the reports on the Computer & Communication Trends and the Roles of the CIO and the IS Executives.

Suddenly we were disturbed by the presence of the N1H1 case in the campus (Bulletin : Influenza A H1N1 Virus http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/mds/bulletin/influenza/)

This does not mean we should discontinue our desire to learn more on the subject matter. So please follow the announcements we are going to have in this blog.

We will also have the online meeting on June 10 (1-3pm for S13) and (3-5pm FOR S14). Note that the original online meeting schedule was June 4.

So please take note, our online meeting is on JUNE 10, 2009 - 1-3pm for S13 and 3-5pm FOR S14, MLA TIME.

New IT Research Projects-3rd term 2008-09

As the new terms starts and with the onset of 2009, I have some new worthwhile projects that hopefully will challenge the students too. I will be presenting these research projects as possible ICT projects of the students too on Jan. 27, 5:00pm at the ISR.

1. As the attempt to work on my first CBMS Data Gathering project jumpstarted last term, another similar project will shape. Following a similar model of creating a web portal to gather CBMS data at the barangay level and utilizing/testing SMS technologies, this time the project will collect data in a Filipino Muslim community.

The Filipino Muslims comprise about 5%-8% of the population and one of the minorities in the country. In Metro Manila and in the nearby Calabarzon, some of them have their own communities already. The project will attempt to gather CBMS data (income, health and education) in one or two of their communities and hopefully, create a model of capturing relevant information that will help lawmakers draw policies on poverty alleviation. If the model works, it can be adapted in other barangays or communities.

Relevant Readings:
CBMS International Network - http://www.pep-net.org/new-pep/Group/CBMS/Country%20Project%20Profiles/Philippines/cbms_Philippines-new2.htm

The Concept of Communities - http://whymanagetech.blogspot.com/2008/09/concept-of-communities.html

A Proposed Decentralized Approach to Gathering CBMS Data - http://whymanagetech.blogspot.com/2008/09/proposed-decentralized-approach-to.html

2. Disaster Management

"The roles of the Disaster Management Services (DMS) are to provide relief in times of disasters and to carry on measures to minimize the suffering caused by them. Disaster preparedness is also a major component of its program that aims to prepare especially the vulnerable communities in the event of calamities." Extracted from the Phil National REd Cross site~Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/DMS/Home.aspx

Two major tasks of the Phil National Red Cross in DMS will be disaster preparedness and effective relief provision in times of disaster. In this light that two projects are being conceptualized~~

a. Disaster Management Service System
Main Tasks:
Relief Operation
Deployment of Disaster Response Teams
Organization of Barangay Disaster Action Team
Preposition of Relief Supplies
Others: Community Health and Nursing Services, Social Services, Blood Services + Members and Volunteer Management

b. Learning Management System for PNRC
MAIN TASKS: Plan, manage and facilitate the different training programs
Disaster escalation + SMS capabilities

Some of the training and courses offered:
Disaster Management Course Training of Trainers
Standard Disaster Management Training
Basic Disaster Management Training
Disaster Response Team Training (Disaster Response Training)
Community-Based Disaster Management Training
Modular Training in Disaster Management


**Read all the pages of the PNRC website~~ http://www.redcross.org.ph/
c. For the interest of IST students, a courseware or teachware may also be developed in reference to the training and courses offered by PNRC.

INTERESTED GROUPS MAY APPLY IF:
o They have great interest to help/serve the Filipino society;
o Willing to do the project using any or all of the ff~~PhP, MySQL, XML
o Willing to scout, coordinate and liaise with the concerned communities, entities and other partner institutions
o Willing to commit to the project for at least 6mons or two terms
o Willing to conduct software demonstration during or after development of the project.
o Willing to sign a memorandum of understanding with the IT department.

Email mavicpineda@yahoo.com with the Subject: Application to ICTProj project.