1. Information & Communication Technology

2. What is Information & communication technology?
The technological systems which generate and transmit information
Communication technology requires:
Communication devices
Infrastructure
People
Energy
What is Information & communication technology?

3. Communication Tech & Society
What are the impacts of communication technology on society?
Productivity
Privacy
Access to information
Information integrity
Is communications technology good or bad? Both? Neither?
Communication Tech & Society

4. Ethics of Communication Tech
Behave as you would in person when using communication technology
Share only information you know is true and complete
Never share information that could hurt someone
Never share personal information publicly or with someone you don’t know
Never share another person’s personal information without their consent
Manage sensitive information carefully (e.g., location, medical information, browsing history)
Share only your own work or that which you have permission to share (public domain, etc.)
Ethics of Communication Tech

5. Create a Personal Website which tells about you and allows you to display your work in this class.
Use only images that are labeled for reuse or noncommercial reuse, and give image credit where appropriate
Make sure any information contained on your site is true, complete, and will not cause harm
Do not post personal details (e.g., where you go to school, social media handles, etc.)
Your Assignment