Module 1.8: The Impact Of Ict Flashcards
What is the primary impact of the Information Age on communication?
It has led to blogging, emailing, social networking, and an over-availability of communication media.
The over-availability of communication media can create problems such as information overload and reduced face-to-face interactions.
What is a major challenge in the Information Age?
To deal effectively with information by finding, evaluating, analyzing, and summarizing it.
Information is increasingly seen as a commodity, making its management crucial.
How has the computer impacted home offices?
It makes running a ‘one-man business’ more feasible and cost-efficient.
Key areas include document creation, liaising with clients, managing data, and advertising.
List three benefits for management in education due to ICT.
- Time-tabling
- Communicating with parents
- Marketing the school
ICT tools streamline these processes, enhancing efficiency.
What are the benefits of ICT for teachers?
- Creating lesson material
- Lesson delivery using electronic whiteboards
- Processing marks
- Using special software like GIS
These tools facilitate a more interactive and organized teaching environment.
How do learners benefit from ICT?
- Researching information
- Processing and presenting information
- Collaborating and communicating using smartphones and social networking
- Using tutor programs
ICT enhances learning through accessibility and collaboration.
What is a common tactic used by identity thieves?
Stealing a person’s or company’s identity to commit fraud.
Identity theft can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.
Identify two types of scams related to identity theft.
- Phishing
- Fake ‘protection’ software
These scams often manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information.
What distinguishes hackers from crackers?
Hackers seek prestige and recognition, while crackers have criminal intent.
Hackers are sometimes employed by companies to improve security systems.
What is organized computer crime?
Large criminal organizations operate using computers to distribute spam, pirate software, and forge sensitive documents.
These activities are conducted systematically, similar to legitimate businesses.
Fill in the blank: The impact of ICT on leisure includes a shift towards _______.
[online and digitally oriented activities].
This includes how we facilitate travel bookings and other leisure activities.
What are two roles that ICT plays in the education sector?
- Enhancing communication
- Facilitating lesson delivery
ICT tools help streamline processes for both educators and administrators.
True or False: The computer has made it less feasible to expand a home office.
False
Computers facilitate the expansion of home offices by providing necessary tools and resources.
