Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? This presentation will cover the following topic: Which devices should we take? Name:

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Chapter Objectives: By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Compare the features and functions of smart phones and netbooks Explain how these are helpful to travellers Present arguments for and against these devices as the best solution for particular requirements. Name:

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Starter Look at the list below of things Satya and Simon want to do – would might they use? Take photos Share photos with friends and family Make voice calls Make hostel bookings over the internet Send s Upload photos to an online album Write a blog Update social networking sites Discuss and list your ideas List of possible devices

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Smartphones and Netbooks - PART ONE Simon would like to take a new smart phone to meet all their requirements, but Satya would prefer to take a netbook and digital camera. Research and fill in the table to indicate which features they possess and which functions they can carry out. For some of them a simple tick or cross will be enough, but for others you may have to write a short explanation as shown for ‘voice messages’. Smart phoneNetbook Voice messages   If VoIP software has been installed SMS – Short Message Service used for text messages MMS – Multimedia Message Service Video calls Digital camera Record video Mobile TV Mobile radio GPS with sat nav Bluetooth WiFi

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Smartphones and Netbooks - PART TWO Simon would like to take a new smart phone to meet all their requirements, but Satya would prefer to take a netbook and digital camera. Research and fill in the table to indicate which features they possess and which functions they can carry out. For some of them a simple tick or cross will be enough, but for others you may have to write a short explanation as shown for ‘voice messages’. Smart phoneNetbook Access the Internet Send and receive s Social networking Music player Video player Touch screen Qwerty keyboard Applications, e.g. calculator, word processor, spreadsheet Calendar Contact list Games software Data storage

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Open Page 9/10in the VLE textbook and select etask2.22 and paste a screenshot of the completed exercise below.

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 2 Which devices should we take? Keeping your devices safe £3.5 Billion worth of goods have been stolen from British Holiday makers abroad in the last 5 years. Most popular are iPods, phones, cameras and camcorders. Create a digital poster illustrating the dangers of taking gadgets on holiday and what can be done to prevent their theft. Paste a screenshot of your completed poster below.