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Public and Personal Communications (hend)
Developments in technology have allowed an increasing number of mobile devices to be developed that enable people to communicate anytime, anyplace, anywhere. There is a wealth of information available to society that can be accessed on demand and has changed the way in which people behave. Students may investigate, both theoretically and practically, the plethora of devices and means of communication that exist in contemporary society, and leading on from this research discuss how they work independently and as part of a network. Further research may lead students to weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of the increasing use of these devices. The ITGS student should also evaluate the potential of existing converging technologies and their compatibility and make predictions about future developments. Technologies: • Personal digital assistants (PDAs) and handheld digital devices • Global positioning systems (GPS), navigation systems and geotagging • Cell/mobile phones • Digital radio and TV • Embedded systems Services: • Accessing, distributing and sharing text, photos, video, audio, television via portable and non-portable digital devices. • Synchronization of information between portable systems, desktop systems, servers and web-based services. • Videoconferencing • Remote access: for example, teleworking, distance learning• Telephony: voice over internet protocol (VOIP) Here are some ITGS related articles to this topic:
 * 1) When you are involved in a cell phone related car accident
 * 2) New school cell phone policy
 * 3) Two New School Policies: Cell Phones, iPods Okay In Classroom
 * 4) Hi-tech help on offer for Filipino rice farmers
 * 5) Cellphones are dangerous/not dangerous, hearing loss edition


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 * Imagine you are not safe anymore! They can threaten you, they can stalk you!! Technology from our best friend to our worst nightmare!! ||


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 * A nice way to stay in touch !! but could be dangerous ||


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 * < No need for maps and booklets!! ||


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 * Teengers are now monitered by their parents!! No more sneaking in the night!! ||

Questions:
 * 1) Is the development of technology always good?
 * 2) Should we use our phones 24/7?
 * 3) Give any other examples of services provided other than the ones above?