Personal Digital Devices Lesson 1 GCSE ICT Personal Digital Devices Lesson 1

Unit Objectives This unit has a focus on digital devices that can be used in a number of environments and situations. You will investigate how digital devices like mobile phones, cameras, GPS and entertainment systems are used in everyday life and how this has an impact on daily life. Looking the features of these devices you will be able to decide what are the most suitable devices for people with specific needs and how to match devices to different target audiences.

Lesson learning Outcomes LO1: Recall what digital devices are and be able to name multiple. LO2: Identify what digital devices allow people to do in everyday life and what factors people consider when choosing a device. LO3: Apply knowledge to demonstrate why people pick and use certain personal digital devices.  

Starter an electronic device which can be portable and has the potential to combine computing/ICT with internet/networks. A personal electronic device which has the potential to combine computing/ICT with internet/networks.

What personal digital devices do people use in everyday life? Mobile Phones: Basic phones, Smartphone's, Specialist phones Personal Computers: Desktop, Laptop, Netbooks, Tablet computers. Digital Cameras and Camcorders Games Consoles Home Entertainment Systems: TV’s, Projectors, DVD Players/recorders, Blu-Ray Players, Personal Video Recorders, Set-Top Boxes, Media Stations, Sound Systems, Digital Photo Frames Personal Media Players: Audio player, video player, portable media center, E-book readers Satellite Navigation: Sat-Nav, Specialist Sat-Nav (for walkers and cyclists)

Eg Track location of cars How can personal digital devices be used to allow people to communicate? Eg Text Messages How can personal digital devices be used for leisure? Eg Streaming Films How can personal digital devices be used on the move (travel)? Eg Track location of cars

Communication Leisure Travel Text Messages Display pictures in digital frame Find routes usings Sat-Nav and GPS Social networking sites Watch HD films on Blu-Ray Player Track the location of cars and Vans Instant Messaging More Channels on TV Geotag images Media Messages Streaming Films Voice Call Downloading Music Video Call Listen to music on personal player Email Watch films on personal player Play games on consoles & computers Reading with ebook readers Keeping in touch on social network sites Take photos and Videos

Factors to consider when picking a Digital Device User Interface Connectivity Security Reliability and support services offered Storage capacity/memory Convenience (size and weight) Compatibility with other devices Speed of internet connection and processor Purpose (eg gaming, playing music, watching HD films) Cost ( eg for device, internet service provider and maintenance) Battery Life What would the key things from this list for each of these people/devices: ACTIVITY

Activity Sheet What devices and factors should each person consider when choosing a device?

Plenary 1)Companies use personal digital devices to make online video calls. What types of digital device do you think could be used for this and what factors may need to be considered in choosing the device for the purpose of the company? 2)Why do you think online video calls would be useful for big companies that have offices all over the world?