4. What comes to your mind when you hear
the word ICT?...
COMPUTERS
ROBOTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
HI-TECH
5. Technology also referred to as the
transformation and manipulation of the human
environment, is the application of scientific
knowledge to the practical goals of human life.
The use of scientific concepts for purposes that
improve human life or the businesses that
humans develop is known as technology.
Without the advancement of technology, we
could not live the modern lifestyle we do.
Technology utilized often in daily life is referred
to as everyday technology.
DEFINITION OF
TECHNOLOGY
6. HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPING OUR SOCIETY ?...
EASY ACCESS TO
EDUCATION
SIMPLIFIES EVERYDAY
LIFE
IMPROVED & EFFECTIVE
ADVERTISING
7. HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPING OUR SOCIETY ?...
MEDICAL RESEARCH
INCREASE INCOME
EASIER
COMMUNICATION
8. EASY ACCESS TO EDUCATION
Students can benefit from education technology by making learning more interesting and collaborative.
Instead of learning information by heart, children learn by doing and by exercising critical thought. This
might be as easy as taking an interactive quiz in class or taking part in group discussions that use
technology. A virtual field trip, science experiment practice in a virtual lab, or playing educational games
could also be included. Students can benefit from education technology by making learning more
interesting and collaborative. Instead of learning information by heart, children learn by doing and by
exercising critical thought. This might be as easy as taking an interactive quiz in class or taking part in
group discussions that use technology.
In a traditional classroom, students who were struggling to
learn new concepts would quickly fall behind their peers.
With self-paced learning components, however, students
can advance at their own pace as part of the learning
process. Those who need more time or extra help can
practice outside of class with guided exercises or
additional coursework. So, too, can learners who want
more of a challenge.
Thanks to the always-on nature of technology, students
can access online learning resources whenever they need
to. These resources also have the ability to provide
instructors with a sense of which students might need
extra help.
9. SIMPLIFIES EVERYDAY LIFE
Technology does make managing our finances easier. We can automate jobs, set up
reminders, collect receipts, track investments, compare pricing, and more thanks to
technology. We won't have to squander our time on easy financial activities thanks to
technology. We can quickly pay our expenses with a few clicks. No matter where we are in
the world, we may set up reminders to make sure we never forget a bill's due date. We can
also keep track of our transactions in addition to that. We don't have to worry about
misplacing our receipts thanks to smartphone applications because everything is saved
digitally. Technology can secure us too. Nobody should ever feel
unsafe, not even in their own house. Thankfully, technology
may help make our homes feel much safer as well. There are
various gadgets available today that can monitor our home's
exterior and interior. CCTV cameras are one of the tools we
can use to monitor who is on your property without our
permission. We can also install security cameras indoors to
monitor our loved ones, especially when we are gone. In the
event that someone broke into our home, alarms would also
go off. There are now smart locks on the market with
integrated cameras, intercom systems, and even an
emergency alarm.
10. IMPROVED AND EFFECIVE ADVERTISING
Small businesses now have unmatched access to their target consumers thanks to modern
technology, which has had a significant impact on how marketers develop their advertising
strategies. New advertising channels made possible by cutting-edge technology enable
businesses to target small groups and individuals with individualized advertising messages
while gathering feedback and assessing responses on the fly, in contrast to the shotgun-
spread strategy of yesterday's mainstream media sources.
The ability of advertisers to conduct market research and testing
when creating commercials has dramatically improved thanks to
modern technology. Online databases with enormous collections
of consumer information are available, and computers can
analyze comments and opinion poll findings immediately. Online
surveys that expose the viewer to a proposed commercial while
collecting feedback can be used to engage opinion leaders, and
virtual focus groups can bring together individuals on opposite
sides of the globe to view and provide feedback on
advertisements.
11. MEDICAL RESEARCH
The medical field can learn new things about therapies, data collection, symptom and
illness research, cure research, and human helping gadgets by applying technology (like
hearing devices and speaking devices). The medical field is now highly accessible to
individuals because to technology. Medical and health professionals can better care for
patients and treat ailments with the use of technology.
Nowadays, everyone owns a smartphone, and the nicest part of
any smartphone is its app store. Better are the medical apps,
which can be downloaded from certain retailers onto any
smartphone. We may now use our phones to check on our
health instead of running to the doctor for every little annoyance.
Through our smartphones, we can monitor our calorie intake,
daily steps, heart rate, and even see a doctor. Even our
symptoms can be checked to determine our sickness. Since
before we are even born, medical technology has been with us,
from prenatal tests to ultrasound scans. When we were young, if
we scratched our knee, we wore a plaster; if our vision was
foggy, we received spectacles. Diagnostics and medical
equipment assist healthcare providers in promptly restoring our
health while we are ill.
12. INCREASE INCOME
Technology is constantly being used by businesses to increase employee creativity
and productivity. Social media is used extensively for public communication online.
Businesses can more effectively sell their products by having access to a large
audience through the internet. Additionally, businesses have been able to avoid
spending a significant sum on television advertisements thanks to online platforms.
Technology is constantly being used by businesses to
increase employee creativity and productivity. Social media
is used extensively for public communication online.
Businesses can more effectively sell their products by
having access to a large audience through the internet.
Additionally, businesses have been able to avoid spending
a significant sum on television advertisements thanks to
online platforms.
13. EASIER COMMUNICATION
Wireless signals, satellites, undersea cables, and other high-tech devices make it possible to send
immediate messages and other types of data to any location on the earth, facilitating communication.
Additionally, it implies that the user need not physically be present in places like the mail room or post
office. Instead, he can send the message while relaxing at home or from any location where his phone
picks up a signal. Initially, customers occasionally experienced issues when sending and receiving
texts on their mobile devices. However, as technology advanced, internet speed and strength grew
over time and continue to do so today. Even those living in isolated regions can communicate with the
outside world. Because of enhanced communication systems, people are practically connected.
These messages can be sent electronically considerably more reliably
than by physical mail. Nowadays, chat apps are commonplace, which
removes the chance of a transmission error. You can rely on your device
to transmit the message on the other side as long as the data cables are
safe. Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other
social media sites are instances of how communication has changed.
People can communicate with anyone in the world thanks to it.
Additionally, it enables people to display their talents and ingenuity to the
world. Some people use the platforms to express their thoughts and
voice their worries on a particular subject; other times, they use them to
read the news, stay informed, and pick up new skills. Additionally,
technology has made it possible for students to communicate with their
teachers online while studying. You may learn more about how
technology has impacted schooling in our earlier post.
14. CONCLUSION…
Technology development and acceptance have aided
communities in increasing productivity, expanding
access to services, and enhancing general well-being.
There are currently a lot of platforms for learning that
combine courses from many professions and
companies for various age groups. Typically, they
include interactive boards, films, or games for training.
By itself, this greatly increases the accessibility and
scalability of education. Technology's universal goal is
to make goods and services more egalitarian and to
close socioeconomic differences within communities
and between individuals. No matter their background,
technology makes learning and receiving treatment
easier and increases access to health and education.