isITintheNews

Locating a suitable news item (1 mark)
This can be in the form of a news item from any credible source: BBC News, Click, Bangkok Post, a podcast….

Present the issue (2 marks)
The news item must raise an issue (social or ethical) that arises from the use of IT. You must describe the issue as outlined in the news item (1 for identifying, 2 for a description)

IT Background to the issue (4 marks)

 * 1) What are the enabling factors that have allowed this issue to happen? (The developments in IT).  (1 marks)
 * 2) Explain the concepts/IT terminology so that we understand how the issue has come about. (2 marks)
 * 3) Statistics/trends (1 mark)

The Impact of the Issue (4 marks)
Can you find two pieces of evidence to show the impact (effects) of the issue? 2 marks for each impact supported by evidence.

Area of Impact? (1 mark)
1 mark for placing in area of impact.

Presentation to Class (2 marks)
Organised - materials available to class Prepared and rehearsed