7a Impact Of ICT *** Flashcards
The company is looking at producing on-line training for different subjects in schools. ICT has changed the way lessons in class are delivered, research is conducted and assessment is completed. Discuss the impact of ICT on education (11 marks June 10)
Impacts and consequences may include:
Use of the internet for research – sources which are up to date and not available on printed media, plagiarism or sources, web sites doing coursework for you, use of messaging distracting you from work.
Use of presentation software by the teacher, “death by powerpoint” not creating own resources – no understanding of the resources that have been created. Administration systems – grade analysis and value added.
The candidate is able to discuss clearly the impact and consequences. Candidates will show a detailed level of understanding and be able to explain in detail both the impacts and consequences of more than one position.
Logical arguments are produced to demonstrate a clear understanding of the question.
Ideas will be expressed clearly and fluently using specific knowledge to support and inform the discussion.
There may be a reasoned conclusion.
Subject specific terminology will be used accurately and appropriately. There will be a few if any errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
14 Discuss the impact of ICT on air travel.
The quality of your written communication will be assessed in your answer to this question (11 marks June 09)
Impacts and consequences may include:
Efficient booking systems to place bookings for trains and cars to catch the airplane and beyond. No need for tickets, use of biometrics to ascertain if you have bought a ticket. More efficient engines leading to less pollution.
Security systems – biometric meaning less delays whilst passports checked, less chance of illegal immigrants or terrorist activities because of the better security.
In flight systems – videos/dvds telephone – less boredom factor so parents less stressed when they reach their destination and ready to enjoy their holiday – likely to fly further with young children. Increase in size of planes – better designs/modelling leading to larger planes – more facilities, better relaxation but increase in fares to compensate
The candidate is able to discuss clearly the impact and consequences. Candidates will show a detailed level of understanding and be able to explain in detail both the impacts and consequences of more than one position.
Logical arguments are produced to demonstrate a clear understanding of the question.
Ideas will be expressed clearly and fluently using specific knowledge to support and inform the discussion.
There may be a reasoned conclusion.
Subject specific terminology will be used accurately and appropriately.
The committee want to use the hall as a cinema and entertainment centre.
Discuss the impact of ICT on cinema and entertainment systems that could be used in the hall. The quality of written communication will be assessed in your answer to this question.(11 marks June 11)
Areas of discussion may focus on use of sound systems, cinema systems, compatibility with different devices, noise levels, .seat integration, training and cost issues, security issues/vandalism. The point needs to be made for Band 1. For Band 2 the point needs to be expanded and additional information added – this can either be through the use of an explanation or consequence: the hall could be equipped with the latest cinema display equipment – this would give surround sound and 3D images which is going to increase the experience of the customers as it will be better than their televisions. For Band 3 the initial point needs to be explained in depth – advantage of disadvantage and a consequence of that point. For marks in Band 4 there is both a positive and a negative consequence – either of the same point or different points
The candidate is able to discuss clearly the impact and consequences. Candidates will show a detailed level of understanding and be able to explain in detail both the impacts and consequences of more than one position. Logical arguments are produced to demonstrate a clear understanding of the question. Ideas will be expressed clearly and fluently using specific knowledge to support and inform the discussion. There may be a reasoned conclusion. Subject specific terminology will be used accurately and appropriately
Identify, possible future developments in ICT and explain the impacts they might have on how we
shop.
The quality of written communication will be assessed in your answer to this question.(11 marks jan12)
Impacts and consequences may include:
Use of mobile phone to video conference allows visual conversations with body language and locations can be shown. Connectivity to social networking sites, micro behaviour told to the world, no secrets, privacy given away which has consequences for future legal actions, job look at social sites for potential employees, indiscretions in youth can prevent you getting a job in the future.
Explain the harm to teenagers that could be caused by the use of the internet (11 marks June 12)
Lack of social skills cannot socially interact as lack of practice/social skills because of texting/social sites.
Bullying across social sites leading to depression anonymous nature of the internet. Credit card fraud - if card used to purchase - no funds for other things.
Grooming by adults - use of web cams entice to meet and not tell. kidnapping (1) anonymity of internet (1) do not tell people (1)
