📄️ Change in retail
This unit focuses on the impact of technology, particularly data collection, on the retail industry. Students will explore how change is a long-term process with both positive and negative impacts on different groups of people and communities.
📄️ No free lunch
This unit explores the concept of personal data, data protection, and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the use of cookies and other tracking technologies by websites and apps.
📄️ Internet under threat
This unit explores the concept of net neutrality, its importance, and the various threats to the open nature of the Internet. Students will also learn about different types of cybercrime and the ethical considerations surrounding the fight against cybercrime.
📄️ Unmanned Life
This unit explores the revolutionary impact of robotics and autonomous technologies on our daily lives and work. Students will delve into the wide range of systems and devices, including robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and smart machines that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to operate independently. The unit will also address the ethical and legal concerns surrounding the use of autonomous systems in various fields.
📄️ Almost Famous
The Internet has lowered barriers to fame and success, allowing anyone to create and share content with a global audience. It has opened up new possibilities for self-expression, creativity, and entrepreneurship, but also led to intense competition and potential risks such as cyberbullying and cancel culture.
📄️ Drowning in e-waste
Technology can be both beneficial and detrimental to the environment. It can offer innovative solutions to environmental challenges, but also contribute to environmental degradation through electronic waste and energy consumption. A holistic approach that considers the entire life cycle of technology products and services is necessary for striking a balance between sustainability and technological advancement.
📄️ Generative AI
Generative AI offers opportunities for creative expression in culture, mental health treatment, and education. It can enhance creativity, facilitate the exploration of new ideas, and provide individuals with new ways to express their emotions and experiences. However, it also poses risks such as dehumanization, loss of creativity, and perpetuation of biases. A balanced approach is essential to maximize benefits and mitigate risks.
📄️ When media bytes
In this unit, 'When media bytes', we explore the definition and impact of digital media in our society. We investigate various types of digital media, such as text, audio, video, virtual reality, and augmented reality, along with their characteristics and potential dilemmas. Additionally, we examine how power is embedded within institutions, organizations, and governments, and how it influences political processes and cultural landscapes. Join us as we delve into the opportunities and challenges of digital media in our ever-evolving digital world.
📄️ When real reality is not enough
This unit explores the transformative impact of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality on expression, learning, and entertainment. Students will investigate the underlying technologies, their societal implications, and the potential challenges they pose to traditional methods of learning and artistic creation. The unit also delves into questions about the perception of reality and the evolving definition of self in a digital society.
📄️ Algorithmic Classroom
This unit delves into the role of algorithms in shaping personalised learning experiences, not just in fully digital environments but also in hybrid spaces that combine traditional and digital elements. Students will explore how algorithms can tailor educational methods and materials, influencing how human knowledge is mediated in digital and hybrid educational contexts.
📄️ Digital Influencer Economy
This unit explores how social media influencers construct and monetize their digital identities using data analytics. Students will investigate the complex relationship between personal identity, data collection, and economic opportunity in the digital age, examining how algorithmic systems and data-driven insights shape both individual self-expression and broader economic structures.
📄️ Overview
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