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#