Introduction (Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbNHCn2gHQ4&t=219s)
Developments in technology have allowed an increasing number of mobile devices to be developed that enable people to communicate anytime, anyplace, 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 include the health implications of mobile devices, unauthorised access to wireless networks, interception of communications, storage of personal communications for security purposes, and tracking of people.
For clear understanding of this topic, We will first look at different technologies used for Personal and Public communications. Post you notes in OneNote
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) and handheld digital devices
- Define what PDA's are
- Describe 5 PDAs and handheld digital devices
- From the list which are obsolete not in use and which ones current?
GPS
Most of the digital devices use GPS
Geotagging
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/gps-photo-taggers.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5TRU9A1t9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5TRU9A1t9k
- Define what geotagging is?
- Describe in detail how geotagging works and use a diagram where possible
- What are the different applications of geotagging?
Mobile Phones
- Mobile phones can be said to have adapted the concept of converging technologies. What does this mean?
- Distinguish between the 3G, 4G and 5G mobile technologies
- What are the different mobile phone uses and abuses?
- List some future predictions of mobile technologies
10 Amazing things that a mobile phone can do
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