BTEC Unit 1: The function and use of digital devices

The function and use of digital devices

Unit 1 Information Technology Systems

​Introduction

We feel lost without technology

Think about how education, shopping and communication has changed.

​Objectives

• Understand how digital devices are used in education and training.

• Identify how digital devices are used in retail settings.

• Examine the use of digital devices for creative tasks.

• Explore the role of digital devices in personal and social use.

How has technology improved ​education and training?

Open Ended

What ways do teachers use IT to help them in their jobs?

Open Ended

What ways have you seen teachers using an interactive whiteboard?

Multiple Choice

What does VLE stand for?

• Virtual Education Platform

• Vector Learning Experiment

• Virtual Learning Environment

• Visual Logged Education

Open Ended

How has Google Classroom improved your education?

Poll

Have you completed an online course/training in school, home or work?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

What two features do online courses/training platforms usually offer?

• Videos and transcripts

• Quizzes and Assessments

• Always live demonstrations and delivery

• Language accessibility settings

• Live chat options

Multiple Select

What are the advantages of studying a course online?

• Flexibility on when you study

• Strict deadlines for all assignments

• Higher tuition fees compared to traditional courses
• Self-paced

• More personal than traditional lectures

​Online collaboration

• What examples do you have, of when you have collaborated with others using online tools.

• What are the advatages/disadvantages?

Categorize

Options (12)

Flexibility in Time and Location

Real-time

Improved communication

Self-Paced

Reduced Commuting Time

Variety of online tools and resources

Limited Face-to-Face Interaction

Potential for distractions at home

Technology dependence

Overcommunication or Miscommunication

Challenges in Group Collaboration

Potential for Isolation

Organise the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with peers using online software

Advantages

Disadvantages

How has technology improved the ​retail industry?

Multiple Choice

E-Commerce is the digital process of buying, selling or exchanging products, services or information via a device/internet.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Describe one reason why shopping online may be better for customers than shopping in a high street

Drag and Drop

Some advantages of being able to buy products online include: How convenient it is. You can shop from ​

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, anytime, and find lots more options and various special ​offers. You can also easily ​

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prices to get the best deal. However, there are some downsides too. You can’t see or ​

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the product before buying, so it might not be what you expected. Also, waiting for ​

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can take time, and sometimes, returning items is a ​

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. Also, be careful with your personal/ payment information to avoid scams.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

home

compare

try

shipping

hassle

Open Ended

Describe one reason why selling online may be better for shop owners than selling in a high street shop

Multiple Select

What two ways can a shop make use of RFID?

• For employee scheduling

• Pricing up the products

• Payments

• For marketing strategies

• Tracking and security

Hotspot

Select the POS device

Fill in the Blanks

Reorder

Put in order the process of a stock control system when a customer purchases an item.

• A customer takes an item to the POS to purchase

• A barcode scanner reads the barcode to identify the item

• The database automatically updates the new stock level as -1

• If the product stock level is low, an alert is sent to reorder more stock

• When new stock arrives it is scanned and the database automatically updates to the new total

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Dropdown

Calculations in a computer are ​

Select answer

correct

How has technology improved the ​'creative' parts of developments?

Poll

I mostly do this in my spare time...

• Listen to music/ podcasts

• Watch TikToks/ Shorts

• Play games (PS/Xbox/Phone)

• Stream videos/films/TV series

• View/ comment/ create social media

Discussion: What impact does this have on the content creator?
Could they still earn money without the internet?

Discussion: What impact will AI have on the people in these industries?

What about people who design products using digital software and hardware?


Have you heard of CAD and CAM?

Multiple Choice

What does CAD stand for?

• Code and Design

• Computer Aided Design

• Create and Design

• Craft and Design

Multiple Choice

What is CAD?

• An app that lets you analyse different design concepts

• A coding program to let you easily write in a computer language

• Computer software used to create 2D drawings/3D models of designs

• Creation and development for any robot

Multiple Select

What are two advantages of using CAD?

• It is easy to learn and use

• Precise, accurate drawings/models

• The software is cheap to buy

• You can use CAM to bring your model to life

What is CAD and CAM
CAD software allows designers and engineers to create precise drawings and models of products, buildings, and other structures in a digital format.

CAM software is used to control and automate manufacturing processes. It translates CAD designs into instructions for machines.

Word Cloud

Name one thing that can be designed and printed using a 3D printer

How has technology improved ​your life?

Multiple Choice

Smart appliances have made our lives easier. Which of the following is not a smart appliance?

• Refrigerator

• Table

• Dishwasher

• Washing machine

• Microwave

Word Cloud

You want to meet up with a friend over the half term. What method would you use to arrange this?

Word Cloud

Your line manager at work wants to hold an online meeting, what application could they use?

Draw

Circle the five apps you use the most?

Draw

If you could only keep one app, circle the one you would want to keep.

​You are digital natives.
You have grown up in a digital society.
How reliant are you on your devices?
How long could you go without your phone, why?
You are intuative to new devices.
What life would you prefer?