1. Unit 8 and 9 Research Project
Technology Timeline
Unit 8 and 9 Research Project

2. Starter
“Before ICT like the internet and Playstations, people had nothing to do for entertainment.” What is wrong with this statement?

3. Home Learning Exam question:
Discuss the social problems caused by ICT.
Advice: to get L4 (16-20 – A/B equiv) you will need to:
Refer to a range of social problems
Explain clearly how ICT has contributed to these
Give examples
Evaluate – how much of a problem is this? How much is ICT to blame?
Due next Thursday 24th March

4. Learning Objectives
Develop knowledge of how ICT has developed over the past 100 years
Develop knowledge of how ICT has impacted on society – both positive and negative effects
Using on-line timeline generator to present findings in a creative way

5. What you will do….
Research when technological advances were made – and what impact they had on individuals and society
Record information on:
What technology does – how does it change individuals’ behaviour/experience?
Positive effects?
Negative effects?
Display information on ‘interactive timeline’ (choose one at )
Present in lessons after the Easter holidays

6. Model 1: iPods/ MP3 players
Technology: Apple iPod
Invented/introduced: 2001
Activity/behaviour/experience: listening to music library on the move
Positive Impact:
In terms of experiencing music: no different to Walkmans or minidisc players
But – bigger storage = more tracks = greater choice of tracks for listener
Negative impact:
Nothing different to Walkmans – listener ‘cut off’ from outside world

7. Model 2: On-line banking
Invented/introduced: 1997
Activity/behaviour/experience: customers can check their account, make payments/transfers, apply for loans etc
Positive impact:
More control over finances
Don’t need to phone (expensive, time-consuming) or go to actual bank… good for those with mobility or geographical issues
Negative impact:
Easier to commit fraud (compared to old fashioned bank robbery!)
‘Phishing’
Staff in banks cut…. Less easy to discuss finances face to face with bank manager/ advisor