an individual or group of people working together towards a shared purpose

an individual, group or organisation that has a vested interest in a business or project

The modern world of work

Computing

Accessibility

Skills for the world of work

Cloud computing

Personal networks

Remote working

Tools for communication

Tools for planning

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Pupils must be able to identify how the modern structure of the workplace will impact their future lives. This unit will facilitate a deeper comprehension of the methods employed by organisations and the impact the use of IT in the working environment has on all stakeholders.

IT and the world of work

consideration of design so that what is created is usable by everyone

rules for communicating respectfully and appropriately online

a network of remote servers that can be accessed using the internet

the measures and practices used to protect systems, networks and data from unauthorised access, damage or theft

the underlying structure of a computing system

personal area networks connect nearby personal devices together via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB cables

a network that is created with a temporary device-to-device connection, without the need for a connection to a Wi-Fi access point or router

working somewhere other than in a traditional office setting

how well you cope with day-to-day life, how you feel and how confident you are

the process of organising an efficient and safe workplace

communication that doesn't happen in real time or require both parties to be present at the same time

planning a time for something to take place

a planning tool that displays activities against blocks of time

a talk that conveys information from the speaker to the audience

a group of people for whom the prepared media is intended

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