1. Technological Innovation and E-Commerce Task 1

2. How to complete this assignment  In this task we are going to investigate how information technology has changed people’s lives.  You will need to carry out your own research to be able to answer the questions.

3. At the end of this task you will be able to… Identify the effects of ICT on the individual Describe an innovation in ICT Investigate how e-commerce has affected the way people buy goods and services Investigate one e-commerce website, and Understand legal and moral issues in the digital age

4. Task 1 - Identify the effects of ICT on the individual Choose one item from at least three of the different categories of technology as listed below.  Internet eg: email, WWW, streaming services  Communication eg: smart phones, facetime, skype, messaging apps  Entertainment eg: games console, MP3/4 player, smart TV  Mobile access eg: laptop, tablet, wi-fi,4G  Data capture eg: digital camera, voice recorder, scanning apps

5. Then consider the effects of these items on people. Discuss: How this technology is used Benefits eg: speed, ease of use Disadvantages eg: cost, theft, limitations of the chosen technology

6. Technology 1 Name of technology : How the technology is used :

7. Technology 1  Benefits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8. Technology 1  Limitations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

9. Technology 2 Name of technology : How the technology is used :

10. Technology 2  Benefits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

11. Technology 2  Limitations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

12. Technology 3 Name of technology : How the technology is used :

13. Technology 3  Benefits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

14. Technology 3  Limitations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

15. Technology 4 Name of technology : How the technology is used :

16. Technology 4  Benefits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

17. Technology 4  Limitations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

18. Technology 5 Name of technology : How the technology is used :

19. Technology 5  Benefits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

20. Technology 5  Limitations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.