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Technology development: Information Technology (IT)
Devices
smart phone
tablet
printer
memory stick (USB)------DO NOT write USB in exam
monitor
digital camera
web-cam
optical fibre
Advantages
make communication more convenient
mobile phone
can have instant communication everywhere
record data and notes easily
tablets
save lots of information in a single device
computer
same as above
provide map data clearly
Global Positioning System (GPS)
voice directions
makes it easier for drivers to keep their eyes on the road instead of looking at a map
safer
provide video communication
web-cam
face to face talk in every country
Computer software
Navigation system
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Payment system
Payme
VISA
WeChat pay
Alipay
PayPal
Education application
Nearpod
Virtual reality (VR)
Cospaces
What is IT?
Information technology is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.
Obtaining and processing information
collect, process info
devices
computer
camera
video camera
save, store info
removable hard drive
memory stick (USB
memory card
present info
PowerPoint
visualizer
nearpod
Methods of communication
Email
send, receive messages over a computer network
documents can be attached to messages
originally designed to handle small-sized attachments transfer
Comparing writing letters with emails
sending emails to any part of the world just requires few seconds for free
messaging apps
SMS
Past
limited options for exchanging info
could ONLY communicate by talking directly, face to face, via telephone
Now
instant messengers
instantly reach almost anyone
through email
instant message
social media
apps via Internet
video conference
same as above
Pros (advantages)
send info to a large number of people at the same time
fast to send out
Cons (disadvantages)
lower chance to practice social skills
Examples
eye contact
smiling
Information technology and our daily lives
octopus card
pay money without carrying heavy coins
pay in a second (pay faster)
online booking
use less time (save travelling time)
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
fast money transaction in 24 hours
speed up the collecting and processing of information
change the mode of presentation
enhance people's communication
Information technology for people with special needs
Impairments
physical disabilities
hearing impairment
visual impairment
screen reader software
display content on the screen to their users via non-visual means
text-to-speech
sound icons
Braille device
Use of Information technology in various fields
transportation
traffic lights
Global Positioning System (GPS)
help provided
no getting lost
more efficient
keep order, safety
retail (buying stuff / trade)
bar code system
computer system
help provided
show stock clearly
easier to change info
media
satellite
publishing software
database system
help provided
get instant news easily
edit, print publications
organize old data
raise efficiency and quality of service
Word Bank
communication
efficiency
memory stick
quality
text
braille display
Global Positioning System