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Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
This presentation will cover the following topic:
• Finding the way
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Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
Chapter Objectives:
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
explain how the global positioning system (GPS) works
describe the uses of GPS
explain what is meant by ‘geotagging’
describe the effects of introducing new technology.
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Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
StarterGPS systems have lots of uses for people that find themselves a little lost, how many can you think of?
Discuss and list your ideas
Uses for GPS equipment
Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
What is GPS?Using the websites provided, or any others you can find, research and describe in your own words how GPS works. Also find out what the four keywords mean.
GPS Keyword What does it mean?
Sat Nav
Metadata
Convergence
Geotag
How does GPS work?
Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
Examples of GPS EquipmentFind examples of modern devices that have GPS technology and add images and descriptions below. An example is provided.
Nike+ Sport Watch GPS with Shoe Sensor, tracks position, steps and distance covered.
Discussion: Which might Satya and Simon use?
Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
GeocachingIs new social game that can be played anywhere in the world, find out about it and look for examples of geocaches nearby and in Paris. (www.geocaching.com) is a good place to start.
Location Geocache Details What’s there?
Doncaster
Doncaster
Paris
Paris
What is a geocache?
Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
Modern uses of GPSComplete the table below with modern examples of GPS systems
Modern examples What are the benefits? How might Satya and Simon use them?
Security
Social use
Business
Photography
Travel
Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 Finding the way
GPS and privacy issuesCreate a collage below of Internet articles (with their address) that discuss issues regarding privacy and the use of GPS equipment.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5393421/Mother-fits-teenage-son-with-GPS-tracking-device-on-gap-year.html#
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