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2. Learning Objectives To understand the effects of ICT on patterns of employment (employment/unemployment). To Understand the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in the work place. Outcomes Task 1 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in the work place. Task 2 Comment on the areas of increased unemployment. Task 3 Comment on the areas of increased employment. Extension – Comment on whether ICT is good or bad for the work place. Chapter 6 - Lesson 9 Effect of ICT on Patterns of Employment

3. Main Activities Task 1 – Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in the workplace. 10 Minutes Student Progression All PupilsMost PupilsSome Pupils Will be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in the workplace. Will be able to understand the effects of ICT on patterns of employment (employment/unemployment) Will be able to give examples of how ICT has effected employment. Task 2 – Many job sectors have been affected by the introduction of ICT. In some cases humans have been replaced by machines. Comment on the impact of ICT on the job sectors listed on the worksheet and identify how ICT has increased unemployment. Task 3 Comment on areas of increased employment due to ICT. 10 Minutes

4. Plenary Refer back to lesson objectives Plenary Tasks How has ICT had an effect on employment? Is it positive or negative? Learning Objectives To understand the effects of ICT on patterns of employment (employment/unemployment). To Understand the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in the work place.