Topic 8- Factors Affecting the use of ICT

Question 1

Changes Ict has brought to society

Answer 1

• jobs: jobs which require few skills have been replaced by computers and robots, Ict systems changing the way a job is done&people have to adapt to it>places demands on people who have to learn how to use the new system, job loss as Ict systems are evolving and being used for new tasks
• blurs distinction between home and work: companies give staff laptops on which they can work outside normal work hours
• reduced social interaction at work: due to working at home
• ICT systems are less personal: email, instant messaging and chat room discussions>lock people into a cyber world
• addictions :,e.g online games

Question 2

Changes Ict has brought to culture

• habits
• copyright
• religion on web
• Ict and arts

Answer 2

• habits: texting rather than calling
• more relaxed attitude to copyright issues
• exploring new ideas: e.g religion, complementary medicine
• religion on the web:e.g churches using podcasts to spread messages
• Ict and arts : before people had to go out& buy a Cd&visit galleries for art>now can be found online
• lack of Ict skills: there are few Places to learn Ict skills