Chapter 1: Impact of Digital Technology

Digital Literacy

A current knowledge and understanding of tech (computers, mobile devices, the web)

Computer

an electronic device that operates under the control of instructions stores in memory

Hardware

the device itselff and its components

Software

Porgrams and apps that instruct the computer to perform tasks

Data

raw facts (numbers and text)

Mobile health (mHealth)

Doctors: access patient records

Patients: monitor conditions and treatments

Transportation

GPS and self driving vehicles

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Robots perform dangerous, detailed, monotonous work

Intelligent classroom

Tech used to facilitate learning and communication

Learning Management System (LMS)

web based trading, online lectures, practice tests

Certifications

used to demonstrate knowledge

Professional online presence

Enterprise Computing

The use of tech by a company’s employees to meet the needs of a large business

Enterprise Computing 2 units

Human Resources Units and Sales Units

What does Human Resources units and Sales Units mean?

1. Human Resources Units: track employees personal data

2. Sales Units: manage contacts and process orders

Green Computing

Reducing electricity and environmental waste generated from technology

• ENERGY STAR PROGRAMING

• Recycling products

  • Using paperless communications

What are the 3 factors of accessible technology

Accessibility, Mobility, Learning

Mobility

On screen or specialized keyboards (hand, foot, facial or pneumatic controls)

Learning

Audio books

Speech recognition

Graphic organizers

Accessibility

removing barriers that prevent individual's with disabilities from interacting with delta or an app

Visual accessibility

ALT text and screen readers

Hearing Accessibility

Visual clues for notifications and captioning software

Digital Citizen

Familiar with how to use technology

Digital Divide

the gap between those who have access to tech and its resources and information and those who dont

What are the three factors of the digital divide

Socioeconomic, Geographic, Demographic

loT in healthcare

blood pressure or glucose monitors

patient reminders

wearable monitors

Prescription updates

wearable monitors

enable users to monitor glucose levels and administer insulin

loT in Business

manufacturing sensors to monitor process

retail sensors to track inventory

shipping companies track milegae and locations of vehicles

loT at Home Depot

Manage devices remotely

wearable fitness trackers

Chip and pin technology

stores data on an embedded chip

Kiosk

freestanding booth that can contain a display device

embedded computers

functions as one component in a larger product

• its specific purpose being with printers and vehicles

loT

an environment where processors are imbedded in products and communicate via internet or wireless networks

three characteristics of smart devices

communicate, locate and predict

email

share electronic messages and files

network

collection of connected computers

cloud computing

internet based delivery of computer services

Bluetooth

wireless short range radio connection

integrated circuits

silicon chips and equal to thousand of transistors

microprocessor

the brains of a computer

Personal computer

IBM and Apple

first generation

Vacuum tubes controlled the flow of electrons

what is ENIAC and UNIVAC examples of

first generation computers

Second genration

Transmitters (which are smaller cheaper and more reliable than vacuum tubes