TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES Flashcards

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ICT meaning?

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Information & Communication Technology

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a study as related to technologies that facilitate the transfer of information and various types of electronically mediated communication.

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ICT

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An act of transmitting messages;
a process of exchange of information between individuals through verbal and non-verbal means.

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Communication

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Being able to use ICT systems effectively allows employees more time to concentrate on areas of their job role that require soft skills.

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Job opportunities

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5
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activities in different ways in which you spend your time.

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Entertainment

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Medical devices and modern equipment have evolved considerably favoring information and communications technology.

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Medical science

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7
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ICT is used daily by financial companies, to trade financial instruments, to report a business’s earnings, and to keep records of personal budgets

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Finance

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Increased access to services, and information that has accompanied in the progress of the Internet. ICT provides quick access to affordable, and better means of communication in the form of Instant Messaging, and VolP phone.

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Home electronics

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Schools use a diverse set of ICT tools to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information.

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Education

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Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become ubiquitous in college culture. Students use these platforms to connect with their peers, share their experiences, and build communities around shared interests..

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Socializing

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Utilizing GPS and GIS technologies, precision farming allows farmers to monitor their fields closely, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and maximizing yield.

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Agriculture

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The role of ICT is to provide tools and systems that enable efficient communication, data management, analysis, and decision-making processes, as well as to enhance productivity, customer engagement, and competitive advantage

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Business

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Pros of ICT

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  1. It helps people to communicate fast.
  2. Can travel to certain places and can also trade goods all over the world.
  3. By the help of tech it became much more comfortable to the society.
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The cons of ICT

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  1. The communication in each family are becoming less because of the daily use of mobile phones and computers that leads to miscommunication.
  2. Tech is to be blamed for the negative effects of climate change
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15
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Some of the positive aspects of this increased access are better, and often cheaper, communications, such as VolP phone and Instant Messaging.

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Access to information

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16
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distance learning and on-line tutorials. New ways of learning, e.g. interactive multi-media and virtual reality.

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Improved access to education

17
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It gives access to new tools that did not previously exist.

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New tools, new opportunities

18
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Multiple workers being replaced by a smaller number who are able to do the same amount of work.

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Job loss

19
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Most people need some form of social interaction in their daily lives and if they do not get the chance to meet and talk with other people they may feel isolated and unhappy.

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Reduced physical interaction

20
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A third negative effect of ICT is that users may adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. This can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

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Reduced physical activity