Assignment 1 Communications Technology Level 5 5NO690
Guidelines:
· Write an essay displaying
an awareness of current and relevant issues, such as discussion of the
uses, advantages/disadvantages and impact of CT. Discuss how CT affects us both in our personal and professional lives. What legislation is there which involves Health and safety and Communication?
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Assessment Criteria:
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· Extensive summary of aspects of communications technology, with clear understanding of impact on both private and public life. (4)
Knowledge of current issues and developments in Communications and Information technology (4)
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety & Communications legislation (2)
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A Day In The Life of Social Media
How is social media changing how we communicate?
Have a look at this opinion piece by clicking the link. Are we paying
more attention to our phones than the people in front of us? Do you
agree or disagree?
http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/phones-rudeness-in-company-1639244-Aug2014/
Knowledge of current issues and developments in Communications and Information technology (4)
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety & Communications legislation (2)
Did You Know 2017
A Day In The Life of Social Media
What are the potential advantages of social media for the individual and for business?
What are the disadvantages of social media for the individual and for business
Here are some videos which look at how dependent we have got with social media and technological advances
Look Up
Published on Apr 25, 2014 by Gary Turk
I Forgot My Phone
Published on Aug 22, 2013 by charstarleneTV
Have a look at this opinion piece by clicking the link. Are we paying
I Forgot My Phone
Published on Aug 22, 2013 by charstarleneTV
more attention to our phones than the people in front of us? Do you
agree or disagree?
http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/phones-rudeness-in-company-1639244-Aug2014/
Youtube Video Technology and the Family
What do you think this video is trying to say?
This Is Our World by Steve Cutts
Here is a video on social media stats for Ireland.
Co-founder
of the internet Robert Kahn is one of the guests in this video clip
which look at the impact of ICT (Information and Communications
Technology) on society today. Although it is 18 mins long, it is a great
video for discussing some key points about communication technology's
effect on our personal and business lives. Issues such as security, the
increase in social media, the adoption of the internet in developing
countries, cyber-terrorism and security, the impact of dial-up to
broadband, electronic mobile devices, the growing Apps market, mobile
creditcard transaction machines like Square, as well as how climate
change is affected.
Youtube Video ICTs for a better future (18 mins)
You may also find this other 20 minute documentary useful about some of the more likely technological changes of the future and what effect that can have on society. The documentary looks at the past, present and future of connectivity, as well as key personnel from Flickr, Wired UK and Soundcloud discussing the emerging trends and opportunities as the new networked society develops.
Irish Social Media Stats - BoomMedia
Social media is a more recent development in the evolvement of communications technology. Everyone from business to your friends, is empowered through the use of blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites to reach wider audiences. Here is a short video below explaining the phenomenon and potential of social media.
Irish social Media Stats 2017
Here is a video that I made for this blog highlighting how advances in communications technology are allowing social media, I.T. and cloud computing industries to create jobs for Ireland.
Why Ireland For Technology companies
How are videogames changing people's lives?
How important is technology for Ireland's future?
2010: Year of the iPad
Ipad Helps the Autistic Speak
What are the benefits of mobile tablets like the iPad?
3D Printers
3D printers print ten houses in 24 hours
Published on Apr 16, 2014 by China View
3D Printers
3D printers print ten houses in 24 hours
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
Technology and the News
We are seeing shifts away from how we consume traditional news. Less people are watching news on traditional television sets. Many televisions are now smart screens or are hooked up to the internet. Many people are interacting with news stories such as www.thejournal.ie where people are shaping opinion in the comments sections.
Often people are further exploring stories by conducting their own research on Google or Youtube or by following blogs. Modern day wars are often using social media to transmit messages which may not otherwise be seen eg. the Israel Palestine conflict, Iraq etc
Websites such as Wikileaks have explored areas where traditional news had feared to go. People are questioning traditional news sources more as they get access to instant information.
Is there a disadvantage to this?
Is there an advantage to this?
Can you think of any examples of how news is being changed or even shaped by technology?
What do you think is the future of mainstream news?
Technology and the Future
Here
is a Ted talk video below by Patties Maes demonstrating the newest
version of 6th sense technology. If you have seen the film Minority
Report with Tom Cruise you may be surprised at how fast technology has
developed towards making the technology used in the film a reality. The
technology you see below allows users to interact with their environment
in a more profound way.
Pattie Maes: Unveiling game-changing wearable tech
Uploaded by TEDtalksDirector on Mar 10, 2009
Microsoft's Concept of How 2019 Will Look Like - Official Video
Uploaded by minipcpro on Oct 27, 2011
Here is an interesting video interviewing a variety of people about their thoughts regarding the future of technology.
What is the future of communications?
Uploaded by amdocsinc on Apr 28, 2011
Holographic TV coming in 2012
Uploaded by kiwinakiful on Jul 2, 2011
Here is a promotional video for Google Glasses. No longer are laptops required however how do you feel this will infringe on people's privacy?
Google Glasses Project
Published on May 7, 2012 by Huzaifah Bhutto
The advance of robotics is moving at a rapid pace. While also making our lives easier advances in technology are also threatening traditional jobs. What was once seen as simply belonging in a sci-fi movie is fast becoming a reality.Google's 5 Bets on the Future: Robots and Sensors
Published on Jan 14, 2014 by Bloomberg News
How is technology predicted to evolve to help shape our future?
Is technology having too much of an influence over our lives?
