1. Bigger Picture

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Environmental
What are the environmental impacts of constantly emerging new technologies?

6. Environmental
PhoneBloks

7. 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

8. Society and Medicine
3d printed arm

9. Society and Medicine
Cure for cancer