For most people searching the internet means navigating to the Google Search Engine, typing in a question and ending up with a list of links to websites which are not much use. How do you get the information that you really need? How do you avoid material which is embarrasing, inappropriate or just nothing to do with the subject matter?

Using computers can make you seriously ill. What a frightening thought! Millions of us use computers everyday and rarely do we consider what affect it might be having on our health.

The Implications of IT on Society.

During this course we have learnt about the power of technology and how it can be used to solve world issues. However lest's look at issues closer to home. How is IT changing the way we work and play? However with good comes bad. In this unit we will also investigate how technology is being used to commit crime. Also what governments are doing to combat these new crimes.

The power of the internet offers us the opportunity to get our message across to a millions of people around the world easily and quickly. However before computer technology we were limited to a small geographical area, using forums and media such as public speaking, writing books and creating flyers. What tools and skills do I need to take advantage of the internet as a informationn provider.

How has technology changed the world of publishing?

In this age of computer technology anyone can create an eye catching document. However what are the options available?What type of publications can I make? How do I know that the publication I have created will have the desired impact?

Computer simulations are often mistaken as games. Indeed some are used for entertainment but many simulations can save lives, driving developments for example in health, transport and the military.

What does it take to combat hunger?

In this unit we will look at the startling facts about World Hunger. We will investigate how organisations and groups of individuals are working to raise awareness about those in need. We will look at the difficulties in delivering aid and how technology can help support these programmes.

The Weird, The Wacky and The Fun Stuff

In this section are a list of resources for your entertainment. Please use them under the instruction of your teacher.