Lesson 30: Technology and Society Flashcards
Use of Computers at Work, School and Home (COEC)
- Collecting Information
- Organizing Information
- Evaluating Information
- Communicating Information
- Collaborating with Others and Solving Problems
you can find the telephone number of a local company or even order pizza for lunch
Collecting Information
use database spreadsheets to organize and calculate data in a variety of ways
Organizing Information
use it to evaluate and compare data by using features such as statistical and charting features
Evaluating Information
users can exchange message instantaneously; provides options such as email, instant messaging, social media and etc.
Communicating Information
share the information you have stored on your computer and collaborate with your co-workers
Collaborating with others and Solving Problems
combines the collective effort of many people to complete a task
Crowdsourcing
providing online access to multiple resources including communication with experts and specialists
Increasing Productivity
provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your inventiveness, individuality and creativity
Promoting Creativity
process of analyzing, combining and evaluating information as a guide to making judgments
Critical Thinking
to deposit or withdraw money
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
no longer carry large amount of money while travelling
Credit or Debit Cards
used by most professional meteorologist
Weather Predicting and Reporting System
a special computer integrated in your devices such as appliances
Embedded Computers in Appliances and Equipment
have a remote keyless ignition system; pressing a button opens or locks the door while pressing another button starts the car
Security System
