Social Implications And Trends

Question 1

Environmental concerns

Answer 1

benefits of replacing print media or brochures with a website for example, recycling where possible, storing scanned images rather than paper copies etc. Think about how ICT contributes to climate change or how disposal of old computer parts affects landfills and communities.

Question 2

The digital divide

Answer 2

the difference in technology between those who have access to ICT products (and can use it) and those who don’t. For instance, if you compare year 12 students living in Perth to year 12 students in an outback town, what benefits would city students have? Greater access to technology, ICT products, shops, ADSL/3G/4G connections, facebook, video streaming etc.

Question 3

Inclusivity

Answer 3

when designing a website, just because you like rainbows, hearts and flowers, doesn’t mean everybody else would. Your designs need to be friendly to your target audience to use colours, language, appropriate designs that reflect what you are trying to make and who you are trying to target.