Technology

In the community
 Technology
in the Community

Most jobs today require technology

skills.
Communities and society are
concerned about technology issues.
 Technology in the Workplace
Technology has changed the workplace in
many ways.
examples…
Technology allows workers to
telecommute or do their work at home.
Technology also helps entrepreneurs
start and run businesses.
 Society and Technology
Technology impacts communities
examples…
Use of technology raises questions:
what are the costs?
what are the benefits?
which innovations will aid society?
 Society and Technology
Information Society – the main economic
activity is creating and distributing
knowledge
Computers make knowledge accessible
You need to know how to find and judge the
information
Fact vs. opinion
 Society and Technology
E-mail management:
– viruses attached to e-mails
– Spam
– don’t open e-mails unless you know
the sender
– Never reply to spam or
click on links in a
spam e-mail.
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Identity Theft
– identity theft is using a person’s personal information
to steal money or credit
– Don’t put personal information on the internet
– Assume anything posted on the internet is public
information (if you don’t want mom or grandma to
know…)
– Ordering on phone, place the call yourself
– Do internet business only with reputable companies with
secure web sites
– Tear up or shred personal papers
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Steps to protect your identity
1. Secure your mail.
– Drop bills in public mailbox
– Hold mail if you won’t be home
2. Keep personal information private
3. Choose creative passwords – don’t choose the
obvious ones
4. Secure wireless computer connections
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Intrusiveness
– technology can be intrusive when it
enters your life without your invitation.
– Use the “Do Not Call” lists
– Use the spam filters in your system
– Use anti-virus software
– “phishing”
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Cost of Technology
• Technology used by public entities costs
money
• Debate needs vs. wants
• Health Care Costs
– Medical technology saves lives but it is very
costly
– Take care of your health
– Advance directives are very important
 Technology and the Future
Technology is here to stay!
You need to be in control of the
technology in your life – don’t let it
control you!
• Have a sense of humor (things fail)
• Make time for things w/o technology
• Use only what is important to you
• Stay informed about what is new
• The workplace has changed due to technology.
• Most jobs use computers.
• Workers must have technology skills and keep them
up to date.
• Computers allow workers to telecommute and
entrepreneurs to start new businesses.
• Communities use technology to provide services to
citizens.
• Controlling the privacy of information and the cost
of technology are two issues society faces.
• Personal information is widely available.
• This can lead to identity theft.
• Technology can also be intrusive.
• There are difficult decision regarding health care
and costs facing society.
• Individuals and communities need to make
careful choices as they deal with more
technology changes in the future.