ICT in Society
Lesson Objectives Know how ICT is evolving within society Understand how ICT is affecting others within society Understand the issues with the rapid growth of ICT in society
ICT in Society ICT is rapidly changing the way we live and work Advances in the last 50 years are a result of new technologies being invented Think of some of the things that you take for granted that may not have been invented just a few years ago???
Entertainment Digital Television Computer games e.g. x-box, wii, playstation
Access to ICT Digital divide Poverty – some cannot afford computers, connection etc… Network access (remote areas) Developing countries “Silver Surfers”
Communication Mobile phones Satellite and Undersea cables. Internet Email Instant Messaging Video Conference 24 hours rolling news.
Advantages Communication – able to contact anybody, anywhere Environment – do not need to travel for business meetings Education and training – teacher/trainer may not need to be in the same room Free-time – more people are able to work from home
Disadvantages Distraction – people driving on their mobile phones, working from home (able to play computer games, watch TV etc..) Laziness – email, instant messenger Crime – “happy slapping”, theft
Example Exam Questions
Example Exam Questions
Example Exam Questions