Create a report that describes four or more ICT technologies open to all members of the community.* Evaluate the extent to which these ICT technologies meet the needs of the community

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ICT Systems in Everyday Life: Your Local Community


You are now going to investigate how ICT systems affect everyday life in your local community. You will need to:

* Create a report that describes four or more ICT technologies open to all members of the community.
* Evaluate the extent to which these ICT technologies meet the needs of the community.

You will gain most marks for investigating and evaluating as wide a range of technologies as possible.

THE AREA:

Brent is a multicultural area with over 100 languages spoken in an area of 4325 hectares and with a population of 263464 people. It has an average rating of the percentage of adults in jobs, over a ¼ of the population of Brent own their houses with a mortgage or loan, a minority of 10% receive housing from the council. The borough contains over 20 primary schools and High schools. Over 80% of the population is literate in English. And redevelopment projects in deprived areas like Harlesden are giving life back to the community. Housing redevelopments in areas like Stonebridge create safer and more pleasant environments for the tenants and owners to live in.

THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY:

Brent has varying degrees in crime depending on the area in respect. Crimes like sexual offences, robbery, drug offences have gone down since a few years back. But an increase in crimes like crimes against the person (e.g. assault) has considerably risen by the thousands. Other crimes like burglary have increased slightly. Although areas like Stonebridge, Harlesden and Kensal rise have notorious reputations for crime, the truth is the situation is being bettered. By more police presence and patrols and a better police response to crime.

The need of the community to reduce the crime rate is that the streets need to be monitored more closely to reduce the more common crimes like assault, in the monitoring of these offices the perpetrators can be identified and hopefully brought to justice. They can also be used as evidence in court if needed. More CCTV in dangerous areas will

also deter offenders. CCTV when placed correctly e.g. either in clear view to deter offences or more hidden to monitor an area where there is suspects. In Brent there are many safety measures and schemes being put into place to help keep the roads safer for young and old alike. Schemes like the ‘save the neighbourhood scheme in Harlesden being aided by Metroline to help raise road awareness. With the help of companies like Metroline road casualties and incidents are being cut down. Technologies like road cameras to capture dangerous drivers.

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There are 3 sports centres in Brent that offer entertainment and services such as a sports hall and gym along with a venue hall to accommodate events. Brent Vale sports centre, Wilson leisure centre and the Bridge Park complex. They are all lacking in equipment and are under funded by the government. They can also become breeding grounds for violence gangs and drug meeting area for criminals, the Bridge Park complex was one such area but the council invested a lot of money and time to get rid of the drug dealers and trouble makers. Jobs could be used ...

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