003 - Extension and density of networks Part 2

Syllabus Point

Describe (A01) the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in civil society and the transmission and flow of images, ideas, information and finance.

Taken From - http://ict-cbyr.blogspot.co.uk/

Key Terminology

Describe
Civil society

Define the terms above using the 'Command Term' posters in the classroom, the 'Global Interactions' text book by Guinness and the useful links below.

Useful Links

Wikipedia Definition - Civil Society

Activity One - Discuss

Taken From - http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2010/10/editorial-how-to-discuss-warmachine-with-potential-players.html

This Higher Level Extension Paper is all about having the ability to form a well substantiated opinion. Therefore it is essential to move away from just learning 'things' even if they are amazingly interesting.

In teams of two discuss the ways in which civil society groups use ICT to communicate their ideas with people. Try and use examples of what you have seen.

Activity Two - Examples

GreenPeace are excellent example of a Civil Society group who are using ICT to transmit their various messages which promote environmental awareness. Once upon a time GreenPeace were perhaps seen as a marginal group but they are now a mainstream force thanks to the power of the internet and their clever online campaigns. Below are a series of youtube clips which show different GreenPeace campaigns. They strike at the heart of your own childhoods.

1. Watch the youtube clips below and suggest how GreenPeace use ICT to influence people.

2. Read the article that mentions how GreenPeace helped to raise the profiles of different environmental issues.

How does it illustrate how GreenPeace uses ICT to transmit ideas?

3. The final three articles in the 'Useful Resources' box describe how social media is helping to raise the profile of different issues. Make notes on how social media is helping civil society groups to achieve their aims.

Useful Resources

The Guardian - GreenPeace and John West tuna

Influence of Social Media - Nestle

BBC - Can social media save the planet?

CNN - Social media can help save the planet

Activity Three - Review

Taken From - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141106172724-208336690-information-communication-technology-ict-integration-in-tanzania-education-system-where-are-we

The role of communication technology is vital in the flow of ideas, information and finance across our world. It has helped people to become more active in politics without leaving their own neighbourhoods. People now have friends and colleagues that they have never met but communicate with on a regular basis. We can even give financial contributes to help the survivors of disasters without leaving our bedrooms. To gain a greater understanding of the power of communication technology complete the task below.

Using the text book 'Global Interactions' by Paul Guinness, make notes on the points below using the information on pages 48-52.

Useful Resource

'Global Interactions' textbook by Paul Guinness pages 48-52

Taken From: https://issuu.com/cupeducation/docs/9780521147323_public

Exam Style Question

This syllabus point will help you inform you answers to other questions. The command word is not of a high enough complexity to have a whole question designed around it.