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use of different communication technologies such as phones &, Internet. to locate, save, send and edit information
Information and Communication Technology
Enumerate the general Positive Impacts of ICT
Access to information, improved access to education, new tools, new opportunities
cheaper communication, more opportunities for leisure and entertainment, interactions with people all over the world, ability to obtain goods and services from a wider range of sources
Access to information, improved access to education, new tools, new opportunities
distance learning, online tutorials, new learning methods VR & interactive multimedia, job opportunities virtual jobs in the communications industry
Improved access to education
Photo or video editing software, printers, laptops, assistive technology for those with disabilities
New tools, new opportunities
Enumerate the General Negative Impacts of ICT
Job loss, reduced personal interaction, reduced physical activity
manual work replaced by automation with the ability to do the work of multiple people
Job loss, reduced personal interaction, reduced physical activity
lack of social interaction due to the replacement of human workforce isolates & often becomes a source of unhappiness
Reduced personal interaction
Less manual work/adoption of a sedentary lifestyle may lead to health problems (obesity, heart disease, eyestrain, etc.)
Reduced physical activity
Enumerate the positive impacts of ICT in Organizatins
Communication, information management, security
cast saving with automatized actions (payment, worldwide website reach, flexible response)
Communication
Access to customer info : better advertising, business, increased income, basis for decision making
Information Management
Fingerprint, iris or facial recognition, or data encryption like 2-factor authentication
Security
Enumerate the negative impacts of ICT in Organizatins
Cost, competition, security
Expensive hardware/software, and quick improvements in tech may make it hard to keep up with
Cost
Loss of customers & income from other competitors offering similar services at a lower price
Competition
Hacking, viruses, & malware can endanger safe internet connections and secure data
Security
Increased access to information leads to increased opportunities in education, communication improvement, and the chance to participate in a society,
Positive Impact of ICT in Society
Increased access to information can also cause a digital divide, reducing levels of education and understanding from the incorrect/misleading information that further causes moral and ethical problems.
Negative Impacts of ICT in Society
When the World Wide Was made, it used to be static/flat pages/stationary pages; cannot be manipulated by users.
Web 1.0
Added dynamic web pages, displays different content for different users like social networking sites, allowed users to interact instead of just reading, and may be able to comment/make an account. Allows usage of web browsers instead of an operating system
Web 2.0
Enumerate the Features of Web 2.0
Folksonomy, Rich User Experience, Long Tail, User Participation, Software as Service, Mass Participation
ability of users to categorize/flassify info by keywords (tagging)- hashtags in social media platforms
Folksonomy
content is dynamic/responsive to user’s input. Example: Logging into an account modifies what you see on the website.
Rich User Experience
Services are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. Time-based pricing might be better than file-size-based pricing and vice versa
Long Tail
users are also able to put content on a website, like posts, comments, reviews, and evaluation
User Participation
Renting instead of purchasing - like monthly payments to google drive, google docs, compared to buying microsoft word.
Software as Service
diverse information sharing from universal web access to people from various cultures
Mass Participation