Impact of ICT

Question 1

Discuss social networking applications

Answer 1

Twitter: microblogging service to type messages (tweets) to followers
Facebook: allows people to connect and stay in touch
Kickstarter+indiegogo: a crowdfunding project
Pinterest: Virtual public pinboard to share likes and ideas.
Virtual communities: group of people come together to share interests/opinions. Eg WhatsApp groupchats
These apps are generally free but get money from ad revenue and sponsors

Question 2

Discuss the benefits and harms Technology brings to education, employment and communities

Answer 2

Education: improved education but not accessible and expensive
Employment: makes new jobs but also replaces jobs
Communities: online communities but some people isolate

Question 3

Discuss information management

Answer 3

1. Determine problem/task clearly
2. Gathy so necessary information
3. Process data into information
   - using database/excel: sort, filter, function, formula, quarries
4. Present data
5. Make decisions based on data