Computer Technology

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Technology Class 2012

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Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our

dreams. -Louis Gerstner

Computer technology has a positive impact on society; they have helped discover many new advancements in

technology, and have become extremely important in peoples everyday lives .

Computers are important in people’s everyday lives.

• 68% of working Americans use a computer at work.

• 84% of people also say that computers are essential for their jobs.

-www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/technology/

Education

• There are a few hundred thousand schools in the U.S. that all have computer access.

www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/technology

Our survey showed people use computers for many different activities!

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Listening to Music On Social Networks(Facebook,Instagram,

Pintrest, etc.)

Browsing DifferentWebsites

On EducationalWebsites for

Specific purposes

When I Am on the Computer I Am…

Data from www.computersoftime.weebly.com

Computers have a positive and negative

impact on society.

Do Computers Have…?

24, 24%

13, 13%

55, 56%

7, 7% Positive Impact on Society

Negative Impact on Society

Positive and Negative Impact onSociety

Computers Don’t Affect Society

Data from www.computersoftime.weebly.com .

Advances in Technology

Computers have provided so many advances in technology including:

-Communication

-Business

-Scientific Research

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/27/study-americans-spend-8-h_n_179921.html

Overall, computers can both improve peoples lives, or consume them.

Computers have helped the world with communication and new discoveries, but also have ruined and destroyed

lives.

“I think it’s fair to say computers have become the most empowering tool we’ve

ever created.” -Bill Gates

Works Cited http://computerhistory.org

www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/technology http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/27/study-americans-spend-8-h_n_179921.html