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To be completed after reading Chapter 1: Impact of Digital Technology
Since the popularity of computers, they have an impact in various ways including the use of embedded computers in cars, ATMs, and Stores. The usage of the IoT (Internet of Things) allows smart devices as well as smart home appliances to communicate over the Internet or (Wi-Fi). They have also evolved from large, inefficient, and expensive devices to smaller, efficient, and non-expensive that use technology such as vacuum tubes to iRobot’s, Personal Computers (desktop) to laptops, iPads, and smartphones and more. Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality use logic and simulations to make predictions, educate and entertain. Users with limitations or disabilities can use many different devices and software that enable them to access and use this technology. In addition, technology has had a large impact on the professional world including intelligent workplaces such as Education, Transportation, Healthcare and Manufacturing. All these businesses use technology to reduce costs and increase safety and efficiency.
1. How have embedded computers and the IoT impacted your daily life?
* What additional uses can you see yourself using?
* What security or other risks might you encounter with IoT?
2. How does technology help you in your quest to become a digital citizen (Kiosks, enterprise computing, natural language processing, robotics, and virtual reality)?
3. What additional uses of technology can you see in the workplace?
* Lists ways technology impacts other careers not discussed in this module such as finance, government, non-profits, and agriculture.
Defend your position and be prepared to debate by commenting on your classmate’s posts.
IMPORTANT:
Initial Response
* Answer ALL questions, your main/initial post should be a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs. (200 words minimum). HINT: Answering and elaborating on ALL questions will assist you with accomplishing your 200 words minimum.
* Use a combination of your textbook reading material, related research information you may have discovered, and/or related life experiences to back up your response.
To be completed after reading Chapter 5: Software and Apps
In Chapter 5, you learned to name, visually identify, and describe popular productivity apps including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software and their key features. You also learned to describe different types of application software, including graphics software, drawing apps, paint apps and photo editing apps. Productivity apps are used in both personal and business settings. Many of these apps run on your desktop, in a browser, or on a mobile device or tablet. With word processing software, you can format text and documents and manage documents. With spreadsheet software, you can create and manage workbooks, analyze data, create charts, and format spreadsheets. With presentation software, you can create slides, add transitions between slides, use presentation templates, and include animations on elements in slides, to make more effective presentations. You also can format, share, and display presentations. With database software, you can create database tables, reports, and forms; create and perform queries and manage databases.
1. Experiment with using apps from any two of the productivity suites (email apps) listed in Table 5-3 (page CC 5-4). Can you find reasons to choose one over the other? Explain.
2. Compare photo or image editing programs that work on your personal computer with similar apps that work on your phone.
* Which do you find easier or more convenient to use and why?
3. Read an article about how Big Data enables companies to track large amounts of personal information. What types of information do companies track?
* Are you concerned about your own privacy?
Defend your position and be prepared to debate by commenting on your classmate’s posts.
IMPORTANT:
Initial Response
* Answer ALL questions, your main/initial post should be a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs. (200 words minimum). HINT: Answering and elaborating on ALL questions will assist you with accomplishing your 200 words minimum.
* Use a combination of your textbook reading material, related research information you may have discovered, and/or related life experiences to back up your response.
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