criteria that affects a person's access to IT

Gender - males usually prefer using technology compared to females.
Geogrpahic location - more rural areas have worse connectivity compared with more busy, economised areas.
Disability - some disabilities do not allow you to use technology, we take this for granted
age - children somtimes to young to understand anything about the internet. young children and older adults are much less likely to have internet connections.

why does the digital divide exist?

because of the economic divide. people with higher income are able to afford the technology whereas people who are on lower incomes are not able to. as the cannot afford the technology the are left behind in terms of digital supremacy with wealthier nations pulling away from the rest.

boring stuff

Group	Members
A	Top management and professionals
B	Middle management
C1	Clerical workers
C2	Skilled manual workers
D	Semi-skilled workers
E	Manual workers

The national statistics socio-economic classification analytic classes
1	Higher managerial and professional occupations
1.1	Large employers and higher managerial occupations
1.2	Higher professional occupations
2	Lower managerial and professional occupation
3	Intermediate occupations
4	Small employers and own account workers
5	Lower supervisory and technical occupations
6	Semi-routine occupations
7	Routine occupations
8	Never worked and long-term unemployed

Dubai Internet City

Dubai Internet City (DIC) provides a strategic and cost effective platform for ICT companies targeting emerging markets in a vast region extending from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, and from Africa to Central Asia.
Launched in the year 2000, DIC now features a dynamic international community of ICT companies including global giants like Microsoft, Cisco Systems, IBM, HP, Dell, Siemens, Sun Microsystems, Computer Associates, PeopleSoft and Sony Ericsson. Many small and medium businesses (SMBs) and promising entrepreneurial ventures are also part of the community. The cluster comprises companies from a variety of sectors - Software Development, Business Services, Web Based and e-Commerce, Consultancy, Sales and Marketing and Back Office. 
DIC provides an environment that attracts all elements of the ICT value chain, and in addition, has developed several programmes that can be leveraged by the community to explore and expand channel development opportunities. Companies are privy to an advanced Metro Ethernet broadband infrastructure and a range of business-enabling services including government transactions. DIC also has the world’s largest commercial IP Telephony network.
DIC offers both 100 per cent tax exemption and 100 per cent business ownership.

Data Response

1)  the countries resources were directed at helping the people live, providing food and trying to provide the right living conditions. the money gets used in these areas instead of computer based things, e.g. the purchasing of IT equipment and teaching of skills.

2) the most pressing need is that of internet to allow easier communication to other countries so they can discuss trade etc. it would help expand their infrastructure and help open up more IT based jobs around the country.

3) the projects ahve not been the most successful in the world. this is becuase the technology that was being introduced was vastly out dated so the gap between africa and toehr countries is still as wide as before.

4)  they have failed as the projects are not their main interest at the moment. this is because nliving conditions and trying to provide food are bigger concerns for the country.

5) basic word processing, software skills, internet usage and communication.

6) Communication, data base skills and spreadsheet skills.

How great is the divide and is this changing.

page 43 and 44, make notes.

last para on 45, find current fugures

research to answer points at top of page 46

Homework

look at Blog

Digital Divide

use and impact of ICT differs from ocuntry to country. for example, in 2005 it was estimated that less than 1.8% of people in North Africa used the internet, compared in North America.

Activity 1
no monies
cheaper to use man labour rather than buy mechanical equipment

Task 2

description of how IT is affectign 5 different aspects of peoples lives, considering the benefits and drawbacks, drawn together to give a picture of life overall in the information age.

due, 10th December.

Legislations

Data Protection Act - set up to protect the privacy of individuals from organisations. Personal data - any data that relates to a living, identifiable individual.
Exemptions - National Security, Crime and Taxation and domestic purposes.
main aspects
1) personal data shall be processede fairly and lawfully
2) P.D shall be obtained only for one or more specified purposes.
3) P.D. shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to its intended purpose.
4) P.D. shall be accurate and kept up to date.
5) P.D. processed for any purpose shall not be kept for longer than necessary.
6) P.D. shall be processed in accordance with the rights if the data subject
7) Appropriate measure shall be taken to prevent unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental loss or damage.
8) personal data shall not be transferred outside of the EU unless that country ensures adequate level of protection.

Data Subject
to access data stored about them.
to prevent processing that is likely to cause damage or distress
to prevent processing for the purpose of direct marketing.
to request a manual decision if they object to an automated one.
to be compensated if damage or distress is suffered by contravention of the act.
to rectify, block or erase incorrect data.



Computer Misuse Act (1990)
protects data by companies from Hackers
four main provisions.
1) unauthorised access to computer material
2) unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate further offences
3) unauthorised acts with intent to impair operation of a computer
4) making, supplying or obtaining articles for use in computer misuse offences.
Problems include - accidental intrude and proof of responsibility.


Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988)
this act makes it illegal to steal or create unauthorised copies of software. also covers manuals, books, cds and music.
Protects the interests of people who have created, written, invented something.


Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000)
nicknamed the "snoopers" charter introduced to address the concerns about the use and misuse of communication interception techniques.
the Act allows lawful interception.
the Act makes it a criminal offence to monitor communications without lawful authority.
Examples
in the interest of national security.
to prevent or detect crime.
to investigate or detect unauthorised use of telecommunication systems.


Freedom of Information Act (2000)
applies to all public authorities (including government, health service, schools and police)
allows anyone to make a request for information they think the authority might hold. (although a request does not mean you will recieve the information!)
 does not override any other Act (you wouldnt be able to access data protected under the data protection act)


Health and Safety at Work (1974)
this act aims to protect workers from harm in the workplace. it ensures that the employers provide a safe working environment, well maintained machinery and safety equipment if required.


Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
a very specific regulation relating to the use of computers in the work place.
covers areas including correct lighting, adjustable chair to provide correct posture, regular tests and eye tests (paid for by employer)

Civil Rights

one particular topic ont echnologyu in civil rights is that of the compulsory ID cards. the main poroblem of the ID cards is that they can contain a lot of information which is in a database, many people feel that this is not good as people may not want certain amounts of information to be available to people they do not wish to be seen.
however the cards can be seen as a good as they can provide alot of information about people if they were in an accidenty, it could provide information like allergies to medication, their blood type etc.

overall i think ID cards are a good idea a the can provide useful information, however i do feel only certain information should be available.

Crime and Crime Prevention

ICT is used to prevent crime by;

• processing crime report faster.
• communication between officers
• databases created to anaylse trends and predict patterns
• CCTV Video, finger printing etc.

ICT is used in crime by;

• hacking bank account details and sort code.

Future TV

in the next 20 years i think that the tv experience will be one that we will nev er forget. i think that technology will be so far advanced that we will truly feel like we are part of the program or film we are watching. 3D will be old with 4D taking precidence, making you feel things as they happen.

Shoppping online
Benefits
Lower prices because of reduced overheads
Convenience
Choice can easily compare a number of shops.

Drawbacks
Deluvery problems
Hidden costs postage, packaging, insurance
Returns
Security non receipt, not as described.

Banking
Benefits
convenience
saves time
better control of finances
Privacy
more info
save money
more services available

Drawbacks
Security, fraud. etc

Entertainemnt and Leisure

virtually every area of entertainment has been touched by technology, both in production and distribution, and still room for change. digital technologies enable more personal creativity and choice, even to point of overload. now simple and inexpensive to produce music,video,sound,radio etc.

ICT at Sawtry Community College

updated computers
laptops
smart boards
plasma tv
projectors
cameras

VLE - allows teachers to guide students at home by posting videos on site explaining how to do work.

Education,Education,Education

traditionally poeple wen to school from 4-18 and perhaps went onto higher education. having finito education a person expected to embark on career that would last lifetime.  nowadays people can expect at least couple of careers. even with smae career, demands change as of new technologies and ways of working that poeple inevitably need to keep learning.

wired up is dream to have lecturers give lectures by video, for software to monitor and control totally individualised learning plans of their choosings and for high quality resources to be available.

VLE, virtual learning environment has potential for delivering some of the benefits of wired up education.

drawbacks:
some students plagarise from website,without quoting the source of their information.
easy to publish inaccurate, biased or incorrect material.
many info providers are finding means of charging for their information that had previously been free.

Flexible Working / Work Life Balance

ICT has made working life more productive and more efficient, and also allows individuals to take on more responsibility. It enables individuals to achieve more. ICT allows communication to be achieved more effectively. Certain technologies have been made which allows production to be quicker. Examples include EPOS which stands for Electronic Point of Sale, EPOS are computerised tills which allow orders and purchases to be put through quickly and efficiently. Shop assistants then use EFTPOS to complete the transaction, using EFTPOS as the source of payment.

ICT does not just help large companies but also smaller ones with a small work force. ICT makes it easier as managers can produce their own reports and create their own presentations.

 Conference calling makes it easier to balance work and life time as you are able to communicate with more than one person at the same time. This saves time as otherwise you would have to call each recipient individually.

In some cases the use of ICT allows more freedom and self-reliance to employees, giving them more responsibility making them feel more important. Being able to use different forms of ICT in different places means that time can be used more efficiently, e.g. on a train, a phone and laptop can be used so as not to waste time whilst travelling.

There are some disadvantages to this though, some people cannot handle the extra pressure placed upon them, meaning that their working hours may be longer than normal, causing more stress than normal to the employee. Although it may seem beneficial that work can be completed over travel or at home, it may start to intrude on your social lives and may not allow you to get away from it. 

How i communicate

use questions pose don pg 26/27 in activiteies to give some ideas and guidlines.