Thursday, 2 October 2014

ICT & Computing Learn With Us Evening 2014

LO: BA2 identify what design functions may be needed for individuals with a particular or special need when selecting a mobile device

On Entry Task (from last lesson...):

What made you pick your current mobile phone?
What quantitative factors did you consider?
What qualitative factors influenced your choice?

Keywords:

Factual information is called quantitative data.
Information collected about opinions and views is called qualitative data.

Starter:

In pairs or small groups, discuss what circumstances you feel might prevent someone from using an ordinary mobile phone (HINT: Try to think about the persons needs, rather than not being able to afford a phone!)

Be prepared to feedback on your views...


Task 1:

Using software of your choice, present your answers to the following questions:
  • What do you understand by ‘Accessibility’? (2 marks)
  • What types of Accessibility need can you list? (2 marks)
You may use the template to help you if you wish (O:\ICT\Learn With Us)

Task 2: (Exam board resource)

In the same document that you have just begun, have a go at suggesting functions and features that mobile technology might have to have in order to be used by the following people.





Plenary: (Examination 6 mark question)

Discuss with your partner/group and then answer the following question (you may write your answer down if you wish):

Is it important for people who have accessibility needs to use a mobile phone? If so, why, if not, why not?