Technology has changed the dynamics of how business is conducted and has also affected the ways people communicate with one another. This is especially true since the Internet has been integrated into the workplace. People can now have video conference calls from different locations instead of calling meetings. Emails, and instant messaging programs can also be used, which increases the efficiency of work as people do not have to meet face to face with others to talk.
However, through the Internet it is much easier for misunderstandings to happen, as video conferencing programs often face glitches or problems which will complicate conversations between people. There is also the fear that company data which may be stored online or on a PC can be hacked. Therefore, money would have to be spent on software to ensure the security of important data.
Mobile phones have changed society. 25 years ago they used to be a great new way to talk to someone, but now they have developed into utilites; a camera, a map or a game. 61% of the global population use mobile phones, which shows they are becoming increasingly popular in society. However, they are having a bad impact, as teenagers who text message eachother have resorted to shortening words, and in essence developed new ways of spelling. In schools, 'text speech' has been used and has basically lowered students' grades in school.
ICT has had many impacts on society, especially on children. It is used for educational and gaming purposes, and sometimes used to communicate with people online. There is a big safety issue with this, as children should not be allowed to talk with strangers online as they may release important information about themselves without meaning to. However children may find an easy way to open up about themselves online, as they can talk about their problems anonymously.
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