Bigger Picture
Learning Objectives Be aware of the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment Be aware of ethical and legal issues arising from the use of computers Be aware of ownership issues due to the use of computers and the internet
Outline In the exam there will be a 6 mark question asking you to discuss a bigger picture issue. This could be to do with the environment, privacy issues, copyright etc
Open Source vs Proprietary Software The exam question might ask you to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a school using open source software. You need to know what both terms mean and at least 3 disadvantages and advantages to both. Open Source Proprietary Advantages Disadvantages
Environmental What are the environmental impacts of constantly emerging new technologies?
Environmental PhoneBloks
Ethical and Legal Issues Privacy Data Protection Act EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (Cookie Law) Individual Communication Entertainment E-Commerce Society Medicine Education Privacy issues
Society and Medicine 3d printed arm
Society and Medicine Cure for cancer