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J277 1.6.1 Access, work and culture

Part 2 of 4 · J277 1.6 · Digital impacts: Depth

Applied practice on access, work and culture, with familiar service and communication contexts.

Students will:

  • explain equipment, connection and skills barriers
  • recommend support matched to a stated access need
  • explain translation benefits and risks
  • describe how automation can change tasks and roles
  • weigh a practical access alternative

Inside: 3 text sections, 2 multiple-choice activities, 1 completion activity, 7 written answers. 21 marks. Suggested teaching time: 40–60 minutes. 1 diagram.

Includes a teacher guide with suggested sections, timings and common misconceptions.

Series: J277 1.6 · Digital impacts: Depth, part 2 of 4.

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Access, work and culture

A cultural impact changes how people communicate, work or take part in everyday life. Technology can widen participation while making another group's access harder.

The digital divide is the gap between people who can access and use digital technology effectively and those who cannot. A device alone may not be enough: cost, connection, skills, language and accessible design all matter.

Look beyond the device Access depends on suitable equipment, a usable connection and being able to use the service. A barrier at any stage can exclude someone. Look beyond the deviceEquipmentA suitable device and affordable dataConnectionA service the user can reachUseSkills and an accessible designOne missing part can block access.
Fill in the blanks3 marks
The gap in effective access is the Answer 1. Design that supports different user needs improves Answer 2. Using computers to carry out tasks automatically is Answer 3.
  • automation
  • digital divide
  • accessibility
  • encryption
Multiple choice1 mark

A rural clinic offers routine video appointments as well as in-person appointments. Which is a likely benefit for a patient with a reliable connection?

  • AEvery illness can be diagnosed without examination
  • BThe patient may avoid a long journey for a suitable appointment
  • CThe patient no longer needs any device
  • DThe service removes every access barrier
Written answer2 marks

A rural clinic offers video appointments. Some patients have unreliable broadband. Explain one disadvantage for these patients.

Students type their answer here.

Written answer2 marks

A library moves its room-booking service online. Some local residents have a suitable device but lack the skills to use the service. Explain one practical way to reduce this barrier.

Students type their answer here.

Multiple choice1 mark

A video platform lets local musicians reach listeners in other countries. Which statement develops a cultural impact?

  • AThe musicians' computer has a larger hard drive
  • BThe platform must use one fixed file type
  • CLocal music can reach new audiences, sharing a community's language and traditions
  • DEvery user will prefer exactly the same music

1. Communication can change in more than one way

Translation software can help people understand messages in a different language. An inaccurate translation can also change an important meaning. Name the particular message and consequence rather than saying that technology is simply good or bad.

2. Automation changes tasks

Automated checkouts can handle routine purchases while staff help with unusual cases. Some roles may shrink or change; staff may need training. New technical or support tasks can also be created. This does not mean every job disappears.

Written answer2 marks

A school sends a family a message about an evening event in a language they do not understand well. The family uses translation software. Explain one benefit.

Students type their answer here.

Written answer2 marks

Translation software changes the meaning of a school's message about when children must be collected. Explain one possible disadvantage for a family.

Students type their answer here.

Written answer2 marks

A supermarket adds self-service checkouts and trains some staff to help customers with checkout problems. Explain one possible benefit for those staff.

Students type their answer here.

Written answer2 marks

A supermarket replaces some staffed checkouts with self-service machines. Explain one possible concern for checkout employees.

Students type their answer here.

Written answer4 marks

A music venue plans app-only ticket entry. Some visitors cannot use the app. Recommend whether it should keep a staffed entry option and justify your recommendation, considering a benefit and a drawback.

Students type their answer here.

Review

Check whether your explanation names the changed activity and the people affected. Replace claims about every user or every job with a consequence supported by the situation.