1.6.1 - Long tier Discussion Questions

• Computing
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

1.6.1 - Long tier Discussion Questions

KS4

Understanding the keywords

Environment

Environment

Old French - "Environ" meaning to surround or enclose

Word borrowing

Word meaning was expanded

Prefix - env  - envelop, envelope,  enviel

Dictionary definition:

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

Synonyms / Antonyms

Model Responses

Synonyms:

"Environment" refers to the external conditions surrounding something, and synonyms like "surroundings," "setting," "atmosphere," "context," and "milieu" all convey similar meanings.

Antonyms:

"Technology" represents the artificial, human-constructed world, which is often seen as a contrast to the natural environment. Other potential antonyms depending on the context could include "technology," "urban," or "artificial"

cultural

Cultural

Derived from:

Cultura (latin) - to till, to care for  (crops of the land)

To have culture - to inhabit a place, be responsible for it, respond to it, attend to it caringly

evolved to broader concept of human societal development ("Cultivate the soul")

Dictionary definition:

relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society.

Synonyms / Antonyms

Model responses

Synonyms:

Ethnic: Referring to a distinct group of people sharing a common national, cultural, or linguistic heritage.

National: Relating to a particular nation.

Folk: Related to the traditions, customs, and beliefs of the common people.

Artistic: Relating to the arts and creative endeavors.

Educational: Concerning the process of learning and teaching.

Antonyms:

Uncultured: Lacking in refinement or sophistication.

Barbaric: Rough, cruel, and uncivilized.

Philistine: Someone who is uncultured, materialistic, and indifferent to intellectual or artistic pursuits.

Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness. 

Ethical

Ethical

Origin:

from the greek "ethos" meaning character or moral nature

From this - ethikós developed - meaning of or for morals

Dictionary definition:

relating to moral principles

so what does moral mean then?

Morals

concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour:

words linked to morals
eg - respect

Examples of morals

Honesty: Telling the truth, even when it's difficult.

Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness to others, especially those in distress.

Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, regardless of their differences.

Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and their consequences.

Integrity: Acting with honesty and sincerity, aligning one's words and actions.

Fairness: Treating everyone equally and justly, without bias or prejudice.

Loyalty: Being true to one's commitments and relationships, even when faced with adversity.

THINK - PAIR - SHARE
What is the difference between moral and ethical?

MORAL

ETHIC

not lying

be generous

Honesty

being patient

integrity

respect

loyalty

being loyal

Example question [8 marks]

ATTEMPT

without guidance

Example question [8 marks]

Users
Cutural
ethical
Environmental

Users	- latest, fastest, most powerful device - social reasons	- financial cost - user health (digital wellbeing)
Cutural	- new features that facilitate work/leisure - status	- desire/need to own new device - to "fit in" with peers
ethical		- digital divide - social pressure on parents to upgrade child phone - bullying from not affording the technoogy - intentional fragile phones that need replacement - high cost for new handsets
Environmental	- newer handset might have more efficient battery (lasts longer, requires charging less)	- phones are designed as throwaway - e-waste leads to excessive landfill - causes toxic waste released into land and air - precious metal cost in phones - waste of resources

Model response example

When looking at the phone user a strong advantage to upgrading to the latest phone is the access to a faster, more powerful device with potentially many new features.  This will be perceived socially, as a good thing.  However, getting the new handset will come as some cost as new handsets are very expensive and having a better phone may have a growingly negative impact on the users digital wellbeing as they spend more time using it.

Ethically, it is difficult to ever argue the replacement of a mobile phone with a newer handset.  Firstly, the ongoing societal drive to replace phones means a pressure on people to upgrade them.  This is particularly high for parents trying to keep their children's handsets up to date to prevent bullying.  This pressure and high speed of technological advance is leading to a growing gap in the digital divide.  Additionally, it is agreed that some phone manufacturers are making phones that will intentionally fail within a couple of years to increase that need to get a new one.