Social issues caused by the rise of Technology-1(unit 3)
Issue-1
Computer,Equity,Education,and the Digital Divide
What
Are The Major Social Issues In Information Technology
With the growth of information technology, there
have been a number of social issues that have arisen. From online bullying to
data breaches, these are some of the major concerns that people have with this
increasingly digital world. While there are many benefits to living in a
connected world, it is important to be aware of the potential risks as well.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the major social issues in
information technology today.
The Role of Information
Technology In The Workplace
increasingly essential. From basic day-to-day
operations to advanced applications such as automation and data processing,
businesses are taking advantage of technological solutions to stay competitive.
These emerging technologies can help increase efficiency by eliminating
Mundane tasks and allow companies to focus on more
strategic initiatives. Additionally, IT systems provide secure storage for
important documentation while capitalizing on centralized
Databases, allowing teams to quickly access
resources without wasting time looking through files or emails. With widespread
access to information now available at employees’ Fingertips, information
technology is revolutionizing the way we do business.
The Effect Of Technological
Advances On Human Relationships
Technology has revolutionized the way humans
communicate and interact with each other. It has allowed us to stay in touch
with people who live half way across the world much more easily and have
relationships that span thousands of miles. On the flip side, spending too much
time online or on our phones can cause us to be less connected with the people
around us, contributing to feelings of loneliness. We must take advantage of
these advances so we are able to strengthen connections with family and friends
who live close by, while still maintaining those distant ties. Social media is
a wonderful tool for doing so, if used judiciously. Thus, technological
advances can have both benefits as well as drawbacks when it comes to human
relationships.
IT is revolutionising the way we communicate and
socialise, as well as posing new ethical dilemmas over privacy and security. As
IT develops, it will become ever more integrated into our everyday lives. The
options for work, play and learning will be endless. We must make sure that we
are aware of the implications of these changes on our society, so that we can
shape the future of IT in a way that benefits us all.
What are the social issues caused by technology?
·
low
academic performance.
·
lack of
attention.
·
low
creativity.
·
delays in
language development.
·
delays in
social and emotional development.
·
physical
inactivity and obesity.
·
poor
sleep quality.
·
social
issues, such as social incompatibility and anxiety.
We sorted
five negative impacts of technology you have to pay attention:
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Relationships
and Social Skills Issues. ...
·
Health
Problems. ...
·
Browsing
Online Can Be Dangerous. ...
·
Mobile
Device Overuse Reduce Sleep Quality. ...
·
Is Your
Smartphone Affecting Your Relationship With Your Kids?
What are the social problems with computers?
online
harassment and cyberbullying, unprotected access to personal data, lack of
safety regulations for data processing, and identification and exploitation of
digital divides.
·
Technology
Causes Lack of Interest in Studying. ...
·
Technology
Causes Environmental Problems. ...
·
Technology
Reduces the Creativity of People. ...
·
Technology
Causes Health Problems in People. ...
·
Security
Issues in Using the Technology. ...
·
Modern
Technology Waste our Time.
Social justice typically refers to fighting for
fairness for historically oppressed people—especially
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who have disproportionately faced
institutional discrimination or systemic racism. Social justice and equity go
hand in hand.
Examples of social equity
social
equity includes not just equitable access to programs and
services but the unhindered ability to engage in the political process.
Is the technology gap a social
equity problem?
The technology gap is a social equity problem. The groups at the failing end are predominantly low-income students of color, children of single parents, and those less educated and living in poverty. There is a correlation between income and access to technology.
What is the issue of equity?
Equity Issue means any issue of shares by any member of the Group or any issue or grant of rights to subscribe for shares in any member of the Group, whereby such issue or granting of rights is funded through cash payments provided by any third party not being a member of the Group.
Why is equity important in
society?
Equity ensures fair distribution of opportunity and power.
How technology creates
inequality?
Within economies, income and wealth inequalities
have risen as digitization has reshaped markets and the world of business
and work. Inequalities have increased between firms and between workers. The
distribution of both capital and labor income has become more unequal, and
income has shifted from labor to capital.
What is equity in today's
society?
Equity is the quality of being fair and
impartial. Social equity is impartiality, fairness and justice for all people
in social policy
What are
some of the major issues around using technology in education?
Read on
to learn about the top seven challenges facing the adoption and use of
education technology today.
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Budget Limitations.
...
·
Lack Of
Professional Training. ...
·
Poor
Network Infrastructure. ...
·
Resistance
To Change. ...
·
No
Systems In Place To Utilize Technology In Curriculum. ...
·
Unreliable
Devices And Software.
What are 5 disadvantages of technology in education?
1) it may be distracting to students, 2) it may disconnect students from face-to-face relationships, 3) it may make cheating easier, 4) it may disadvantage certain students, 5) it may cause students to use unreliable resources for learning, 6) it may make curriculum planning more difficult or expensive,
What are the effects of technology in education information?
Overall, the positive impact of technology on
education is undeniable. From increased flexibility and personalized
learning to the ability to collaborate and access a wide range of resources,
technology has transformed the way we learn and has opened up new possibilities
for students and teachers alike
What are
the top issues in education?
Several
of the present issues of education are:
·
Government
funding for education. On any list of current issues in education, school
funding ranks near the top. ...
·
School
safety. ...
·
Disciplinary
policies. ...
·
Technology
in education. ...
·
Charter
schools and voucher programs. ...
·
Common
Core. ...
·
Standardized
testing. ...
·
Teacher
salaries.
How is digital divide a social issue?
Factors such as low literacy and income levels, geographical restrictions, lack of motivation to use technology, lack of physical access to technology, and digital illiteracy contribute to the digital divide.
What is the impact of digital divide in technology?
What is digital divide and how can it can impact society?
What are the effects of digital divide in India?
The richest 60 per cent Indians
are four times more likely to use digital payment facilities than the poorest
40 per cent, the report states citing the World Bank's Global Findex Database
2021. In rural India, Scheduled Tribe households are the least likely to use
formal financial services.
Disadvantages of the Digital Divide
The digital divide has an overall negative impact on the economy and deepens
income inequality. Without digital skills and
knowledge of advanced technologies, citizens are unable to progress in their
careers and contribute less to the country's economy.
What is the problem of digital
divide in education?
The digital divide is a growing concern in education. Broadband internet access is at the heart of the problem, and the reliance on distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the issue. Many schools turned to distance learning without adequate technological support.
is the digital divide a problem
around the world?
Despite the global growth of digital technologies,
a 2021 United Nations report noted that nearly half of the world's
population, 3.7 billion people, lack internet access. Deficiency of digital
connectivity is especially prevalent within LDCs, where more than 80% of the
population are still offline
How can we solve the digital
divide problem?
The
digital divide can be closed by implementing digital inclusion policies,
programs and tools that incorporate the following:
1. Affordable, robust broadband
internet service.
2. Internet-enabled devices that
meet the needs of the user.
3. Access to digital literacy
training.
4.
Quality
technical support.
1. What
are the social issues caused by technology?
a)low
academic performance.
b)lack of
attention.
c)social incompatibility and anxiety.
d) All of
the above
2. What do you mean by Social justice and equity
a)fighting
for fairness for historically oppressed people
b)not
just equitable access to programs
c)
a & b
d) none of the above
3. Challenges
facing the adoption and use of education technology today.
a)
Budget unlimited
b) Lack Of Professional Training
c)
Systems
In Place To Utilize Technology In Curriculum
d)
reliable
Devices And Software
4. How is digital divide a social issue?
a)Factors such as low literacy and
income levels,
b)high motivation
c)use of technology
d) digital literacy contribute
to the digital divide.
5. How can we solve the digital divide problem?
a) lack of internet service.
b) Internet-enabled devices that meet the
needs of the user.
c) Access
to digital illiteracy training.
d) Quality
of non technical support.
6. What are the social and ethical issues of biotechnology?
a)the availability and use of privileged
information,
b)potential for ecological harm,
c)access to new drugs and treatments,
d)all of the above
7. What are
the ethical issues in biotech medicine?
a) Protecting Human Subjects in
Clinical Trials. ...
b)Affordability.
...
c) Privacy
d)
All of the above
8. What are the social and ethical issues in
ICT?
a)the invasion of individual and corporate privacy,
b) intellectual property rights,
c) none of the above
d) a&b both
9. What are the challenges of e-government in
India?
a)Lack of
Infrastructure.
b)Lack of basic infrastructural
facilities like electricity, internet, etc. ...
c)Lack of
Cost.
d)Lack of
Privacy and Security.
10. what
is the Electronic Components of 1st generation
a) Vacuum
tubes
b) Transistors,
c) Integrated
Circuits,
d) Microprocessors,
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