ASHANTE VANHORNE INTRODUCTION TO ICT 10/5/13 ND1B TECHNOLOGY

What is Technology??? Technology is the use of scientific knowledge and tools for improving the way to perform and to make life easier.

Examples of tools used to perform different tasks

Benefits of Technology Comfortable and easy transportationtransportation Better communication Improved infrastructure, social institutions and machinery Better trade agreements Increased levels of productivity Rise in the standards of living

A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. Computer is the main technology that has advanced most if not all aspects of life.electronic Technology Device

Uses of Computer Defining: use an online dictionary. Translating: use an online translator Research: use the web Facilitate effective presentation of information Facilitate audio-visual representation of information

Impact of Computers on Planning Technology is used to collect data for decision making on allocation resources in a way that is up to societal standards and makes maximum use of available resources.

Impact of Computers on Delivery Computers facilitate effective presentation of information. Computers facilitate audio-visual representation of information, thus making the process of learning interactive and interesting. It is also used to provide intelligent tutoring.

Impact of Computers on Assess People refer to the internet for additional information and references on they want to understand and want to teach somebody about. Students can refer to web sources for additional information on subjects of their interest. references

Disadvantages of Technology Cultural erasure Cost effective Causes pollution and health related issues.