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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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
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

8. 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

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

10. 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?