Development in technology have allowed an increasing number of mobile devices to be developed that enabled people to communicate anytime, anyplace and anywhere. There is a wealth of information available to society that can be accessed on demand and has changed the way in which people behave. It is important that the ITGS student is able to discuss the social impacts and ethical issues related to these technologies. These may be include the health implications of mobile devices, unauthorized access to wireless networks, interception of communications, storage of personal communications for security purposes, and tracking of people.
Possible Scenarios
Students may investigate, both theoretically and practically, the plethora of devices and means of communication that exist in contemporary society, and leading on from this research discuss how they work independently and as part of a network. Further research may lead student to weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of the increasing use of these devices.The ITGS student should also evaluate the potential of existing converging technologies and their compatibility and make predictions about future developments. Social Media Counts
Introduction
Development in technology have allowed an increasing number of mobile devices to be developed that enabled people to communicate anytime, anyplace and anywhere. There is a wealth of information available to society that can be accessed on demand and has changed the way in which people behave.It is important that the ITGS student is able to discuss the social impacts and ethical issues related to these technologies. These may be include the health implications of mobile devices, unauthorized access to wireless networks, interception of communications, storage of personal communications for security purposes, and tracking of people.
Possible Scenarios
Students may investigate, both theoretically and practically, the plethora of devices and means of communication that exist in contemporary society, and leading on from this research discuss how they work independently and as part of a network. Further research may lead student to weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of the increasing use of these devices.The ITGS student should also evaluate the potential of existing converging technologies and their compatibility and make predictions about future developments.Social Media Counts
IT concepts to address in this topic
TechnologiesServices
What is TCP/IP?How VoIP works
Social and Ethical issues
Relevance to different strands
- Education and training
Distance learning over large areasSocial media
Home and Leisure
How mobile phones work?How mobile phones work - Nokia
Mobile phone number tracing
http://www.mobile-spy.com
Useful Links
Spy software used on cell phones
To what extent are companies justified in using cell phone spy software on their employees?