On the A Level Computer Science course you will learn about the changing role of technology in communications, both between individuals and for business. Technology has been increasingly important to us all during the Coronavirus Lockdown.
We’ve put together the following ‘Getting Ahead’ work to help prep you for your course in September.
I look forward to welcoming you to HSDC!
Danny Fellows – Lecturer of Computer Science
Your task is to write an essay of approximately 500 words discussing:
The essay should include an investigation of some of the applications that friends and family have used to stay in touch. Explain the app and how it works. Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this technology compared to face to face communication. Explain problems it may pose for users who are not familiar with the technology. Also, discuss security risks. For example, ‘House Party’ has become very popular, but is difficult for some novice users to access and has suffered from rumours of hacking.
The essay should also include a discussion on how online technology has been used to help people to work from home. This could include talking about holding meetings on apps such as Google Duo and Hangouts. Talk about some jobs which would not usually be done at home, such as teaching, product design and receptionist.
Please include your own experiences. Talk about how you, your friends, family and fellow students have used technology during these unprecedented times. How will these experiences change our use of technology in the future?
Be sure to include pictures in your essay.
There are lots of resources to help you on the internet; here are some examples:
*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using
Danny Fellows
We look forward to seeing you soon!
