Recap Theory: Students learn about the importance of having a secure network. They will learn to identify the different types of threats and how these can be prevented. Students will also be learning about the impact technology has on the wider society.
Programming: Students will work on mini programming projects to maintain and improve skills and understanding.
User Interface
Memory Management
Multi-Tasking
Peripherals
User Management
File Management
Utility System Software
Encryption Software
Defragmentation
Data Compression
Ethical
Cultural
Legal
Environmental
Privacy
Legislation
The Data Protection Act 2018
GDPR
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
Software Licences
Front-End Engineer, Back-End Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Software Engineer in Test (QA Engineer), DevOps Engineer, Security Engineer.
Ethical:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/negative-effects-of-technology
https://www.bctv.org/2019/11/07/technological-influence-on-society/
Legal:
https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/insights/articles/ai-and-its-impact-on-legal-technology
Cultural:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278431918302287
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impacts-technology-culture-tradition-social-values-ashes-niroula/
Environmental:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/environment+technology/technology
https://www.trvst.world/environment/negative-impact-of-technology-on-the-environment/
Understanding the impact of technology on society and what is deemed to be right and wrong. Students will learn about the different acts that are in place to protect the user from cyber crimes and misinformation. Students will appreciate the impact of what is said and shared online can have on an individuals/organisations reputation. Students will understand the importance of keeping the workstations locked when not using them, changing passwords regularly and appreciate the kind of negative impacts digital divide can have within their community and friendship circles.
To deepen their knowledge students discuss whether a computer will work without an operating system. Students will explore and discuss both the negative and positive impacts of AI. The discussion will include the cultural, ethical and environmental impact using real life examples.Students will explore computational thinking and relate to real world examples.
Students will understand that advanced technology affects everyone. Students will explore the digital divide within society and how some parts of the world are yet to gain access to technology and connect to the outside world.
Students will learn about what is ethics and the effects of advanced technology on the way society thinks and operates. Students will understand the laws that govern how the internet is used and explore the impact of technology on the environment.
Geography
Sociology
