ACHPER NSW

Community and Family StudiesHSC Enrichment Day

2015

Social Impact of Technology

Students learn about Students learn to

 factors affecting access to andacceptance of technologyAgeCultureEducationeconomic statusdisabilitygeographical locationgenderreligion technologies and the workplacesafety technology information and communication technologystructure of the workplace– health and safety– equipment– efficiency– flexibility– education and trainingintroduction of technology into the workplace technological developmentissues related to information andcommunication technologyprivacy and safetysecurity of informationaccuracy of informationinformation overloadcopyright 

 discuss how each of the factors may impact on an individual’s access to and acceptance of technology         assess the degree to which technology impacts on:– workplace safety– work/life balance– career pathwaysevaluate the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in adopting technology in the workplace    debate the issues related to the development of information and communication technologies

Factors affecting access to and acceptance of technology

Technology and the Workplace

Technology has led to a change in: -Equipment and tools-Work efficiency-Work flexibility-Education and training in the workforce-Health and safety

“SURE, COMPUTERS MAKE WORK EASIER, BUT NOW I’M EXPECTED TO DO EVEN MORE WORK!”

Issues related to information and communication technology

•Privacy and security•Security of information•Accuracy of information•Information overload•Copyright

Assess the issues related to the development of information and communication technology

“Assess the issues related to the development of information and communication technology” (15 marks)

•Read the question•Highlight the key words•What does ‘Assess’ mean? What is the question asking?•Prepare a plan on how to answer the question by:- Identifying the syllabus area from where the question derived- Brainstorm impacts of information and communication technology•Link to wellbeing

Assess- Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size