1. Social impacts of ICT
Digital divide

2. Objectives Look at what the difference between hardware and software
Look at what technology is in homes at the moment
Introduce the digital divide.

3. What is ICT? ICT is not just your computer!
ICT is defined as any form of technology which allows us to send or receive information.
Information can range from a message from your mates to the weather!

4. How many examples...
Think of as many different technologies in your home which allow you to communicate in small groups.
The group with the most will win some merits!

5. Some examples Digital TV (sky or free view) Mobile phones
Games consoles
Digital telephones
E-Book readers
Sat nav
Wireless internet
Blu-ray players(!)

6. Hardware Definition – Hardware on a games console will be
Hardware is the physical part of a device.
Hardware on a games console will be
The console itself
The controllers

7. Software Definition Software on a games console –
Programs which can run on hardware to perform tasks
Software on a games console –
The games
The main menu screen
The web browser
The shopping areas

8. Example mind map

9. Task 1 – define Create a new mind map using “freemind” software
Define the terms
Hardware
Software
This will become your ICT vocabulary!
Also write down some examples to help you remember them!

10. What can ICT do for YOU!!!
What are the advantages of ICT for you and your family?
Think about all of the things you and your family use technology for. It could be for
Work
School
Entertainment
Fun!
Managing the house hold

11. Does every one have access to ICT?
Consider this question for
People in the local area
People in the UK
People in Europe
People across the world

12. Digital divide ICT is great but not everyone can benefit from it.
The reasons people may have trouble accessing ICT are –
Can not afford it
Do not understand how it works
It is not available to them
Not interested in using it

13. Broadband and rural areas

14. Scenarios
You are going to be split into small groups to consider some scenarios.
You are to read your scenario and consider
What can you do with the technology you have?
What problems do you think you will face?
Think about the advantages of ICT we have just considered and think how it might effect them.
Choose one person in your group to feed back to the class

15. Scenarios
Scenario -
You are the eldest of four brothers living in Zimbabwe, Africa. Your Father and main money earner has not had a job for 5 months. You work as a street vendor to help support your family. You have not been to school for 2 years.
What advantages will ICT have for you?
What problems does the lack of ICT have for you?
Scenario -
You live in a council estate with your Mum. Your Mum can find work and money is always tight. You do not have a computer at home but you have access to computers at school.
What advantages will ICT have for you?
What problems does the lack of ICT have for you?
Scenario -
Both of your parents are out of work and are struggling with money. Your school has leant you a old computer so you can do your GCSE coursework at home.
What advantages will ICT have for you?
What problems does the lack of ICT have for you?

16. Plenary What technology in your home can you not live without?
What technology does your parents use every day?
What technology does not get used much?