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Social impacts of ICT

Social impacts of ICT. Digital divide. Objectives. Look at what the difference between hardware and software Look at what technology is in homes at the moment Introduce the digital divide. What is ICT?. ICT is not just your computer!

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Social impacts of ICT

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

  7. Software • Definition • 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?

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