Overview of Learning

• how to investigate and discuss Computer Science technologies while considering:
  • legal issues
  • ethical issues
  • environmental issues.
  • cultural issues
  • privacy issues.
• how key stakeholders are affected by technologies
• environmental impact of Computer Science
• cultural implications of Computer Science
• open source vs proprietary software
• legislation relevant to Computer Science:
  • The Data Protection Act 1998
  • Computer Misuse Act 1990
  • Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
  • Creative Commons Licensing
  • Freedom of Information Act 2000.

• GCSE 1.8 How to investigate and discuss Computer Science technologies, considering ethical, legal

• GCSE 1.8 Cultural implications of Computer Science

• GCSE 1.8 Environmental impact of Computer Science

• GCSE 1.8 Privacy issues

• GCSE 1.8 How key stakeholders are affected by technologies

• GCSE 1.8 Open source vs proprietary software

• GCSE 1.8 Legislation relevant to Computer Science