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Unit 8: Technical Innovation & e-commerce (2010)

Learning outcomes

By completing this unit candidates will develop basic knowledge and understanding of technological innovation and e-commerce.

Candidates 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 e-commerce websites, and
  • understand legal and moral issues in the digital age.

Scenario

The Yodafone e-Shop

  • Yodafone is keen to make use of e-commerce and latest innovations in ICT to sell its products.   The main target audience is teenagers, although many adults may also read it due to its excellent reviews online. Your findings will be reviewed by Jim who will make the Yodafone e-Shop a reality.
  • Don't forget to keep a record of the webpages you use to help you in your work!
 Picture of lad with internet and mobile phone depicted



AO1 - Identify the effects of ICT on the individual
  Pass Merit Distinction
 

Candidates briefly describe how technology from at least 3 of the categories is used by the individual.

They describe how the technology is used and suggest some benefits and disadvantages.

Candidates may not use correct terminology.

Candidates describe in detail how technology from at least 4 of the categories is used by the individual.

They describe how the technology is used and give a range of benefits and disadvantages.

Candidates use the correct terminology most of the time.

Candidates explain in detail how technology from at least 5 of the categories is used by the individual.

They explain how the technology is used and give a wide range of benefits and disadvantages.

Candidates use the correct terminology.
A

Info:

  • In this task you must describe how 3 technologies are used by individuals including you and your family/friends. You must describe the benefits and disadvantages of each technology.

Task:

  • Pick 3 of the following technologies and describe them using this worksheet.
    • internet eg: email, WWW, messenger, chat rooms
    • communication eg: mobile phone, video phone, video conferencing, information points
    • entertainment eg: games console, MP3 player, digital TV
    • mobile access eg: laptop, PDA, wi-fi, WAP
    • data capture eg: digital camera, voice recorder, scanner
    • financial transactions eg: ATM, EPOS, smart card
  • Save the worksheets in your unit 8 ao1 folder as TechnologyP123

Info:

  • In this task you must fully describe how 4 technologies are used by individuals including you and your family/friends. You must describe a range of benefits and disadvantages of each technology.

Task:

  • Pick 4 of the following technologies and describe them using this worksheet.
    • internet eg: email, WWW, messenger, chat rooms
    • communication eg: mobile phone, video phone, video conferencing, information points
    • entertainment eg: games console, MP3 player, digital TV
    • mobile access eg: laptop, PDA, wi-fi, WAP
    • data capture eg: digital camera, voice recorder, scanner
    • financial transactions eg: ATM, EPOS, smart card
  • Save the worksheets in your unit 8 ao1 folder as TechnologyM1234

Info:

  • In this task you must fully explain how 5 technologies are used by individuals including you and your family/friends. You must explain a wide range of benefits and disadvantages of each technology.

Task:

  • Pick 5 of the following technologies and explain them using this worksheet.
    • internet eg: email, WWW, messenger, chat rooms
    • communication eg: mobile phone, video phone, video conferencing, information points
    • entertainment eg: games console, MP3 player, digital TV
    • mobile access eg: laptop, PDA, wi-fi, WAP
    • data capture eg: digital camera, voice recorder, scanner
    • financial transactions eg: ATM, EPOS, smart card
  • Save the worksheets in your unit 8 ao1 folder as TechnologyD12345

 

AO2 - Describe an innovation in ICT
Pass Merit Distinction
 

Candidates identify one innovation in ICT.

Candidates describe briefly its purpose, how it works and one benefit and one limitation.

Candidates may not use correct terminology.

Candidates identify one innovation in ICT.

Candidates describe its purpose, how it works and a range of benefits and limitations.

Candidates use the correct terminology most of the time.

Candidates identify one innovation in ICT.

Candidates give a detailed description of its purpose, the extent to which it achieves its purpose, how it works and a range of benefits and limitations.

Candidates use the correct terminology.
B

Info:

  •  In this task you will identify one innovation in ICT and describe its purpose.
  • you will say how your innovation works.
  • you will give a benefit and limitation of the innovation.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao2 folder as innovation.

Info:

  • In this task you will identify one innovation in ICT and describe its purpose, considering whether the purpose is met.
  • you will say how your innovation works.
  • you will give a range of benefits and limitations for the innovation.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao2 folder as innovation.

Info:

  • In this task you will identify one innovation in ICT and describe fully its purpose, considering to what extent the innovation achieves its purpose.
  • you will say how your innovation works.
  • you will give a range of benefits and limitations for the innovation.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao2 folder as innovation.

 

AO3 - Investigate how ecommerce has affected the way people buy goods and services
  Pass Merit Distinction
 
Candidates give a brief definition of ecommerce.



Candidates will explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience and cost. They give an example to illustrate at least one of these key points.

Candidates may not use correct terminology.
Candidates give a definition of ecommerce using examples of at least two different types of e-commerce website.

Candidates will explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience, cost, location and flexibility. They give an example to illustrate each of three of these key points.

Candidates use the correct terminology most of the time.
Candidates give a detailed definition of e-commerce using examples of a range of different types of e-commerce website.


Candidates will give a detailed explanation of how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience, cost, location and flexibility. They give an example to illustrate each of the five key points.

Candidates use the correct terminology.
C

Info:

  • In this task you will give a brief definition of ecommerce.
  •  you will explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience and cost. You will give an example to illustrate at least one of these key points.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao3 folder as e-commerce.

Info:

  • In this task you will give a definition of ecommerce using examples of at least two different types of e-commerce website.
  • you will explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience and cost, location and flexibility. You will give an example to illustrate each of three of these key points.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao3 folder as e-commerce.

Info:

  • In this task you will give a detailed definition of e-commerce using examples of a range of different types of e-commerce website. You may wish to give their own impressions of such sites, but better grades may be secured where further research is carried out eg consumer surveys.
  • you will give a detailed explanation of how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods and services covering the key points of choice, convenience, cost, location and flexibility. You will give an example to illustrate each of the five key points.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao3 folder as e-commerce.

 

AO4 - Investigate an ecommerce website
  Pass Merit Distinction
 

Candidates identify one e-commerce website.

Candidates identify the purpose and audience of the website. This description may not be fully accurate.

Candidates use annotated screenshots to describe some of the e-commerce features of the website.

Candidates may not use correct terminology.

Candidates identify one e-commerce website.

Candidates identify the purpose and audience of the website.

Candidates use annotated screenshots to give an accurate description of a range of the e-commerce features of the website.

Candidates use the correct terminology most of the time.

Candidates identify one e-commerce website.

Candidates identify the purpose and audience of the website. They describe the extent to which the site meets its aim, giving examples.

Candidates use annotated screenshots to give a detailed description of a range of the e-commerce features of the website.

Candidates use the correct terminology.
D

Info:

  • You must identify the purpose and audience for the website investigated. ‘Everyone’ or ‘all ages/genders’ is not an appropriate identification of the audience.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as purpose audience.

Info:

  • You must identify the purpose and audience for the website investigated. ‘Everyone’ or ‘all ages/genders’ is not an appropriate identification of the audience.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as purpose audience.

Info:

  • You must identify the purpose and audience for the website investigated. ‘Everyone’ or ‘all ages/genders’ is not an appropriate identification of the audience.

  • You must also describe the extent to which the site meets its aim, giving examples.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as aim purpose audience.
E

Info:

  • When investigating e-commerce websites it is important that you show that you understand the whole process – not just browsing and choosing items. Understanding of payment methods, including the use of secure sites should also be shown. It is possible on many e-commerce websites to follow through to the payment screen.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as annotated printscreens. 

Info:

  • When investigating e-commerce websites it is important that you show that you demonstrate a sound understanding of the whole process – not just browsing and choosing items. Understanding of payment methods, including the use of secure sites should also be shown. It is possible on many e-commerce websites to follow through to the payment screen.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as annotated printscreens. 

Info:

  • When investigating e-commerce websites it is important that you show that you demonstrate a sound understanding of the whole process – not just browsing and choosing items. Understanding of payment methods, including the use of secure sites should also be shown. It is possible on many e-commerce websites to follow through to the payment screen.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao4 folder as annotated printscreens. 

 

AO5 - Understand legal and moral issues in the digital age
  Pass Merit Distinction
 

Candidates describe some of the main requirements of legislation relating to data protection, copyright and computer misuse.

They will briefly describe at least one moral issue related to the use of digital technology, giving a specific example to illustrate their description.

Their descriptions will be largely accurate.

Candidates describe the main requirements of legislation relating to data protection, copyright and computer misuse. For each type of legislation their descriptions will include at least one example of an issue affected by it.

They will describe at least two different moral issues related to the use of digital technology, giving a specific example for each to illustrate their descriptions.

Their descriptions will be mostly accurate.

Candidates explain the main requirements of legislation relating to data protection, copyright and computer misuse, giving reasons for the requirements. Their explanations will be illustrated by a range of examples.

They will describe at least two different moral issues related to the use of digital technology, explaining why they have occurred and discussing opposing opinions.

They will use a range of examples to illustrate the issues.

Their descriptions will be accurate.
F

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of computer legislation in the digital age.

  • Ensure you check recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as legislation. 

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of computer legislation in the digital age.

  • Ensure you check recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as legislation. 

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of computer legislation in the digital age.

  • Ensure your explanations are backed up by using plenty of examples from recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as legislation. 
G

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of moral issues in the digital age.

  • Ensure you check recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines. You need to research moral issues which may affect you – such as civil liberties, eg: surveillance, data collection,  data storage, ID cards, airport security; access to information; employment.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as moral issues. 

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of moral issues in the digital age.

  • Ensure you check recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines. You need to research moral issues which may affect you – such as civil liberties, eg: surveillance, data collection,  data storage, ID cards, airport security; access to information; employment.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as moral issues. 

Info:

  • You must demonstrate your understanding of moral issues in the digital age.

  • Ensure you check recent news/current affairs via relevant websites and/or technology magazines. You need to research moral issues which may affect you – such as civil liberties, eg: surveillance, data collection,  data storage, ID cards, airport security; access to information; employment.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet
  • Save the document in your unit 8 ao5 folder as moral issues.