1. Unit 24 OCR Nationals – LEVEL 3 Kick Start

2. Well you asked... There are no Model Assignments for any of the Units beyond the compulsories, so this is me looking at the content and trying to make something fit. If you can think of something better, do let me know! In the meantime...

3. Scenario The British Museum in London is opening a new exhibition for the coming summer tourist season, based on technological changes that marked the 20 th Century. You are to present the Internet exhibition using a number of appropriate media.

4. AO1: Investigate & outline the history of the Internet Using a presentation package, create a timeline showing the significant events in the evolution of the Internet since its conception in 1969 HINTS TO HELP FOLLOW...

5. AO1: Investigate & outline the history of the Internet For PASS an outline is sufficient For Merit you need to explain the most significant events For Distinction you need to cover a clear explanation of each, considering the impact each had on the development of the Net

6. AO2: Discuss reasons for the growth of the Internet Prepare for and participate in a group discussion on reasons for the growth of the Internet. The quality and detail of the points you make determine your overall grade for this AO Oh yeah – you actually have to present this one – I’ll record it!

7. AO3: Use current features of the Internet Produce a mini Website which visitors could use as a guide to the current features of the Internet. HINTS TO HELP FOLLOW...

8. AO3: Use current features of the Internet A list of features to help you get started..! Search for complex information Share information Social networking Collect appropriate information in suitable file formats, checking accuracy & authenticity Link information Business transactions User interaction Remote access Bulletin boards Web publishing Web conferencing File transfer

9. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings Put together a research paper or presentation that explains the wider implications of the Internet Include details of all research sources used HINTS TO HELP FOLLOW

10. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings MORAL/ETHICAL: Gambling/gaming Violence The dreaded pornography Misuse/misrepresentation of personal data in contexts like chatrooms

11. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings SOCIAL English language dominance Blurring national boundaries – global implications Digital divide, access issues, cultural grouping around technology Employment and working patterns, work/life balance, information overload addiction

12. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings COMMERCIAL Changes in business practice Online operation – eBusiness, eMarketing, eCommerce (remember those???)

13. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings SECURITY Viruses and malware in general Hacking & phishing Identity theft Email attachments/ spam...

14. AO4: Investigate the moral/ethical, social & commercial implications of the Internet including security issues, & protection methods: present your findings PROTECTION TECHNIQUES Firewalls – hardware and software AV software and its ilk Codes of practice Encryption Secure payment systems

15. AO5: Research & explore possible future developments of the Internet Produce an eye-catching appropriate display on The Future of the Internet, covering such innovations as: Global Environment for Networking Investigations (GENI) initiative Pervasive networking Mobile, wireless & sensor network access Advanced security Non-computer sources- GPS/RFID Internet telephony/VOIP

16. The (not so) small print The final, final, FINAL, FINAL deadline is 5PM FRIDAY JANUARY 15 TH 2010 Do NOT even think about asking for an extension.