Social impact of Technology

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

(UNESCO) “The know-how and creative processes that may assist people to utilize tools, resources and systems to solve problems and to enhance control over the natural and man-made environment in order to enhance the human condition.”

Question 2

types of technology

Answer 2

Technology as hardware, eg appliances, gadgets, toys
Technology as software, eg applications, databases, websites
Technology as an organisation of knowledge, eg communications, media, internet, home entertainment.

Question 3

Factors affecting access to and acceptance of technology

Answer 3

Age
Culture
Education
Economic status
Disability
Geographic location
Gender
Religion

Question 4

Reasons for the development of Technology

Answer 4

Consumer demand and human need.
Response to social problems
Economic benefit
Social betterment
Improve upon existing technology
The Global Community

Question 5

technology in the family

Answer 5

Household technology
Information and communication technology
Entertainment technology

Question 6

technology in the community

Answer 6

Transport and travel
Health and medicine
Education and training
Leisure and Entertainment
Food

Question 7

technologies and the workplace

Answer 7

safety technology

information and communication

Question 8

Impact of Emerging Technologies

Answer 8

Ethics
Equity and Access
Health and safety
Economic
Environmental
Education and learning

Question 9

issues related to information and communication technology

Answer 9

Privacy and safety
Security of information
Accuracy of information
Information overload
Copyright