What is a database
What is a database?
A collection of information stored in an organised way.
Give one example of a paper database.
School register / phone book / library cards
Give one example of a digital database.
Phone contacts / school system / online shop
Which type is written by hand?
Paper database
Is a library book list on cards paper or digital?
Paper database
Why do we use databases?
To store and find information easily.
Where is a paper database stored?
On paper.
Where is a digital database stored?
On a computer or device.
Which type is faster to search?
Digital database
Is a school system on a computer paper or digital?
Digital database
What does “organised data” mean?
Information arranged so it is easy to find and use.
Name one disadvantage of paper databases.
Hard to update / slow to search / can be lost or damaged.
Name one advantage of digital databases.
Fast to search / easy to update / stores lots of data.
Which type can hold more information easily?
Digital database
Which would you choose for a school and why?
Bonus Round
digital because it is faster and easier
Create your own example of a database
class pets list, football team stats