Languages such as visual basic can be used to create the system. Objects can be used and the child can click on the objects and a pop-up message can appear when the child gets it right. When the child gets it wrong, another pop-up message should appear. This method will take along time as I would have to learn visual basic. Also, the school does not have the package on the systems and it would be expensive to buy.
Presentation packages
Another solution is the use of computers to create an interactive presentation and it can be like a game for the children. I can animate different objects on the presentation like – the text can fly into the screen or pictures can enlarge on the screen. This would be very appealing to the children and it can help the children remember the letters of the alphabet.
Chosen Solution
After the consideration of all methods, the presentation package would be better because; it is very interactive for the children, it provides a great deal of flexibility it is much cheaper than the visual basic programme and it can be easily managed by the user after I have finished creating the project.
User Requirements
The presentation package should have the following objectives
- the presentation should have the school logo
- the system should have a common user interface
- the presentation should have the name of the school on it
- it must be interactive and easy to understand
- the system should have big buttons that the child can click on easily
- the letters on the system should be of a large font so that the child easily read it
- the system should have buttons that will the user to the next page, previous page and the home page
- the system should have animation effects
- the system should have sounds and it should be in colour
- the system should be easy to use because the children are new to computing
ANALYSE
Appropriate Hardware and Software
The school has hardware with the following properties:
- a 17 inch flat screen (TFT) with good colour and a high resolution (1600 x 1200)
- a good sound system (speakers)
- a 40 Gigabyte hard disk
- 256 megabytes of RAM
- a CD-RW drive
- A scanner will also be needed for this project as it will be needed to scan pictures into the system. I will be using the Lexmark inkjet printer 5150 (all in one)
- a good mouse will be needed for the children to click on the objects and relate them to their alphabets
I will not need a printer for this task because a printout will not be needed due to the nature of the project.
I will be using the windows XP which will contain Word XP and PowerPoint XP as this is the best presentation package and the school already has it.
Data Required
Input
Format of Information and Graphics
The text I need for the presentation will be typed into the system using the keyboard. The text will consist of the title on the first slide, the alphabets on each slide, and the text ‘correct’ or ‘wrong’ that appear when the children answer questions.
The graphics required will be pictures. They will be gotten form the internet and scanned into the computer. The pictures should not be distorted as it destroys the original quality. They should be stored as JPEG images as it compresses the images and saves space on the computer. The pictures would have to be sized appropriately to fit the space provided.
