2023-2024-Term3-EICT-DigitalTechnology-SHS1-Activity-2

What is the role of digital technology in everyday life?

• Digital technology has no impact on everyday life.

• Digital technology hinders communication and restricts access to information.

• Digital technology only causes problems and does not offer any benefits.

• Digital technology enhances communication, provides access to information, automates tasks, and offers entertainment.

How does IT impact communication?

• IT enables faster and more efficient exchange of information through digital tools and platforms.

• IT only allows for slow and inefficient communication

• IT has no impact on communication whatsoever

• IT hinders communication by creating barriers between individuals

Explain the concept of digital culture.

• Digital culture refers to traditional practices and values unrelated to technology.

• Digital culture only includes physical artifacts, not intangible aspects.

• Digital culture is limited to a specific age group and demographic.

• Digital culture encompasses the norms, values, practices, and artifacts that shape and are shaped by digital technologies.

What are some examples of digital technologies used in education?

• Smartphones, typewriters, chalkboards

• Learning Management Systems (LMS), online collaboration tools, virtual reality (VR) simulations, educational apps, interactive whiteboards

Discuss the influence of social media on society.

• Social media has no impact on society

• Social media only affects a small portion of the population

• Social media has a positive influence on society

• Social media influences society by shaping opinions, spreading information rapidly, connecting people globally, and impacting mental health.

How has digital technology changed the way we work?

• Digital technology has had no impact on the way we work

• Digital technology has decreased productivity in the workplace

• Digital technology has revolutionized the way we work by enabling remote work, automation, improved communication, collaboration, and instant access to information.

• Digital technology has made work more difficult and time-consuming

What are the ethical considerations related to digital technology?

• Privacy concerns, data security, transparency, accountability, bias in algorithms, digital divide, impact on society

• Lack of innovation, Slow technological advancements, Positive impact on environment

Explain the importance of cybersecurity in the digital age.

• Cybersecurity is not necessary in the digital age

• Cybersecurity is only important for large corporations

• Cybersecurity has no impact on data protection

• Cybersecurity is important to protect data, prevent attacks, ensure privacy, maintain business continuity, and uphold customer trust.

How does digital technology impact creativity and innovation?

• Digital technology slows down creativity and innovation by overwhelming individuals with too many choices.

• Digital technology has no impact on creativity and innovation as they are independent of each other.

• Digital technology accelerates creativity and innovation by providing new tools, platforms, and opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving.

• Digital technology hinders creativity and innovation by limiting human interaction and imagination.

Discuss the future trends in digital technology and culture.

• Decrease in the use of technology in everyday life

• Advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, Internet of Things, blockchain technology, and the increasing integration of technology into everyday life.

• Decline in digital technology due to lack of innovation

• Stagnation in cultural development as a result of digital advancements