1. 1.5 Networks and Coverage The aim of this Teaching Block is to encourage students to think about mobile phones – personal digital devices that they use every day – in a new and savvy way. Whilst exploring mobile phone technology and usage, students will touch upon all the topics covered in this unit This is an interactive PowerPoint presentation. Work your way through different slides and answer the questions when you need to. This is an interactive PowerPoint presentation. Work your way through different slides and answer the questions when you need to.

2. 1.5 Networks and Coverage mobile phone networks and coverage possible health risks associated with mobile phone networks/usage connection types (GPRS, EDGE, 3G) environmental issues related to the manufacture, use and disposal of mobile phones explain in basic terms the principles of cell networks explain the difference between connection types and check coverage in a particular area describe health concerns associated with mobile phone networks/usage describe the environmental issues associated with the manufacture, use and disposal of mobile phones 2.4 Factors affecting speed and volume of data transfer 2.6 Commonly used communication networks 6.4 Health and safety issues that arise from individuals’ use of ICT 6.9 Sustainability issues and how ICT can help minimise/address them

3. 1.5 Networks and Coverage Can you list any specific features? E.g. How to unlock Have you ever wondered how a mobile phone works? You don’t need to know all of the technical details, as savvy users you should have a basic understanding.

4. 1.5 Networks and Coverage Read about the simple terms of how mobile phone networks work Write down a list of the key terms and what they mean. http://www.missphones.co.uk/article/gsm-circuit-switching/ TermDefinition

5. 1.5 Networks and Coverage Examples of health risks include: Radio waves and body absorption Risks to children Research and evidence Driving and mobile phones Mobile phones and hospital equipment Read about more on the possible risks on the following website: Examples of health risks include: Radio waves and body absorption Risks to children Research and evidence Driving and mobile phones Mobile phones and hospital equipment Read about more on the possible risks on the following website: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Mobile- phone-safety/Pages/Risks.aspx

6. 1.5 Networks and Coverage Experts say that there are possible health risks posed by mobile phone networks/usage Write down the possible health risks posed by mobile phone networks/usage EXTRA REVISION: Design a leaflet providing ‘how to’ advice on safe/responsible disposal of old mobile phones. Put this in your revision folder once completed. EXTRA REVISION: Design a leaflet providing ‘how to’ advice on safe/responsible disposal of old mobile phones. Put this in your revision folder once completed.