Living in The IT Era (Module 2 Assessment)

Barrion, Paul Vincent M.
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ASSESSMENT
1. Graphic organizer of your design or choosing, show the advancements of information
technology from the old to the new and its effects on society.
The 1970's: Mainly Mainframes The 1980's: Say Hello to the PC

Computers of this era were mostly mainframes and This decade saw the growth of the minicomputer
minicomputers, and a history of information (think DEC VAX computers) and the introduction of
technology wouldn't be complete without the PC. Sysadmins crawled out of the basement and
mentioning them. IT job roles included manually into the hallways and computer rooms of schools,
running user batch tasks, performing printer libraries and businesses that needed them onsite.
backups, conducting system upgrades via lengthy The typical IT roles at this time consisted of
procedures, keeping terminals stocked with paper installing and maintaining file and print servers to
and swapping out blown tubes. IT staff was automate data storage, retrieval and printing.
relegated mainly to basements and other clean Other business roles included installing and
rooms that housed the big iron. upgrading DOS on PCs.
Today's IT: Welcome to Apple, Patch Tuesday and BYOD

The 1990's: Cubicles, Windows and the Internet
Today, recent IT job roles have included the rebirth of
Mac support, the introduction of social media (and the This generation of IT worked in cubicles (think
blocking of its access at work), constant security patches "Tron" or "Office Space"), often sharing that space
(Patch Tuesday on Windows, for instance), the advent of alongside the users they supported. Most
BYOD and DevOps automation. employees were using PCs with Windows by this
The continued consumerization of IT (essentially now time, and IT support was focused on networking,
BYOD) meant that IT pros had "that kind" of job where network maintenance, PC email support, Windows
friends and family would ask for help without pause. The and Microsoft Office installations — and adding
one common thread through the years? The growth of memory or graphics cards for those who needed
automation in the IT role — something that will continue
to define tomorrow's helpdesk..
them.
EFFECTS ON OUR SOCIETY

One aspect of technology that has had a great
impact on society is how it affects learning.
It's made learning more interactive and
collaborative, this helps people better engage
with the material that they are learning and
have trouble with. Also, it gets you better
access to resources.
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2. Write your reflection on what society has lost and gained in its IT transition and
utilization.
 There has been a revolution in computing and communications over the last few
decades, and all indications are that technological progress and use of
information technology will continue at a rapid pace. The dramatic increases in
the power and use of new information technologies have been accompanied and
supported by the declining cost of communications as a result of both
technological advancements and increased competition. Microchip processing
power doubles every 18 months, according to Moore's law. These advancements
present numerous significant opportunities while also posing significant
challenges. Today, advances in information technology are having far-reaching
consequences in many areas of society, and policymakers are taking action on
issues such as economic productivity, intellectual property rights, privacy
protection, and the affordability and accessibility of information. Choices made
now will have long-term consequences, and consideration must be given to their
social and economic implications. One important way in which information
technology is affecting work is by reducing the importance of distance. In many
industries, the geographic distribution of work is changing significantly. For
instance, some software firms have found that they can overcome the tight local
market for software engineers by sending projects to India or other nations where
the wages are much lower. Furthermore, such arrangements can take advantage
of the time differences so that critical projects can be worked on nearly around
the clock. Computers and communication technologies allow individuals to
communicate with one another in ways complementary to traditional face-to-face,
telephonic, and written modes. They enable collaborative work involving
distributed communities of actors who seldom, if ever, meet physically. These
technologies utilize communication infrastructures that are both global and
always up, thus enabling 24-hour activity and asynchronous as well as
synchronous interactions among individuals, groups, and organizations. Social
interaction in organizations will be affected by use of computers and
communication technologies. Peer-to-peer relations across department lines will
be enhanced through sharing of information and coordination of activities.
Interaction between superiors and subordinates will become more tense because
of social control issues raised by the use of computerized monitoring systems,
but on the other hand, the use of e-mail will lower the barriers to communications
across different status levels, resulting in more uninhibited communications
between supervisor and subordinates. I believe that the ongoing computing and
communications revolution has numerous economic and social impacts on
modern society and requires serious social science investigation in order to
manage its risks and dangers. Such work would be valuable for both social policy
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and technology design. Decisions have to be taken carefully. Many choices being
made now will be costly or difficult to modify in the future.
3. After reading about the features of computer and computer technology in the IT era,
what do you think will be the problems you will encounter as an individual living with this
in your everyday life? How will you be able to stop or at least alleviate the negative
effects?
 Technology has an impact on how people communicate, learn, and think. It
benefits society and influences how people interact with one another on a daily
basis. It has made learning more interactive and collaborative, allowing people to
better engage with the material they are learning and having difficulty with. When
students spend too much time on computers, their physical health could suffer.
Students can develop repetitive strain injuries if their computer stations are
incorrectly designed or sized for them. Also, staring at a computer screen for
excessive amounts of time can harm children's eyesight. And to stop or at least
alleviate the negative effects of using computers, we have to use it moderately or
use it only if it’s needed.
Creative Thinking. Think like an investor. knowledge of how computer and

communication technology have evolved, considering their features and the emerging
ones, what features would you add to the existing ones? Focus on one technology in
mind and think about what it can do in the future. Choose your medium of creativity
(drawing, photography, scrap-art, etc.)
Auto Bike
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 The device consists of a motor and battery pack that snaps onto the back of the
bike. As you pedal, the wheel captures excess energy when going downhill or
braking and then helps propel you up steeper inclines or harder terrains. The
wheel can also connect to the Internet, using it to record speed and distance
traveled, find friends throughout the city, inspect air quality and even notify you if
the bike starts to move when you’re not in the seat. In the mood to use up more
calories? Using your smartphone, you can also vary the level of powered assist.

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Barrion, Paul Vincent M.

The 1970's: Mainly Mainframes The 1980's: Say Hello to the PC

Today's IT: Welcome to Apple, Patch Tuesday and BYOD

EFFECTS ON OUR SOCIETY

Creative Thinking. Think like an investor. knowledge of how computer and

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