How ICT Has Changed Society. Flashcards
How has ICT changed shopping?
Most retailers have websites now. You can buy a lot online.
What are 3 advantages of internet shopping?
You can order shopping 24/7, wherever the shop is. Currency isn’t an issue. Sites compare prices to get the best deal.
What are disadvantages of internet shopping?
Website might not be genuine. Unhealthy life style, you may never leave the house. Online food shopping - reliant on somebody else picking your food.
How has ICT changed medicine?
The use of computers in administration. Computers can help people with hearing and sight disabilities. Improved manufacture of artificial components such as limbs. The internet has made it easier to share research.
What are the 2 main areas that ICT has helped medicine in?
Treatment and administration.
What are the 3 main areas ICT has affected education in?
Administration, teachers and students.
How has ICT affected education?
Electronic registration. Details on students can be stored and accessed easily. Students benefit from internet access to lots of information. Presentation software and handouts for lessons.
How has ICT helped the structure of organisations?
There is no need for a company’s headquarters to be in a major city anymore. It can be anywhere. They don’t even need to all be in the same location. New jobs have been made because of ICT.
Explain teleworking.
Working from home. Saves travel costs. Controlled by making sure employees are hitting targets on time. Less pollution, no need to travel. Lack of motivation though. Lack of social interaction.
