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The document discusses how society uses computers in various fields such as education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing. It provides examples of computer applications in each field, such as using software for learning in education, online investing in finance, accessing government services on websites, and using robots for manufacturing. The overall purpose is to explain how computers are applied across different areas of society.

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Computer Applications in Society

The document discusses how society uses computers in various fields such as education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing. It provides examples of computer applications in each field, such as using software for learning in education, online investing in finance, accessing government services on websites, and using robots for manufacturing. The overall purpose is to explain how computers are applied across different areas of society.

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Computer Applications in

Society
LESSON 8
BY: MANOLO L. GIRON
ZAMBALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
 LEARNING OUTCOMES

 At the end of this topic, students should be able to:


 Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health
care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing

Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Computer Applications in Society

 Society apply computers in many fields such as;


 education
 finance
 government
 health care
 science
 publishing
 travel
 and manufacturing
Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Education

 Today, educators also are turning to computers to


assist with education.
 Many schools and companies equip labs and
classrooms with computers.
 Some schools require students to have a mobile
computer or mobile device to access the school’s
network or Internet wirelessly.
 Students use software to assist with learning or to
complete assignments.
 To promote education by computer, many vendors
offer substantial student discounts on software.
Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Finance

 Many people and companies use computers to


help manage their finances.
 Some use finance software to balance checkbooks,
pay bills, track personal income and expenses,
manage investments, and evaluate financial plans.
 Investors often use online investing to buy and sell
stocks and bonds — without using a broker.
 With online investing, the transaction fee for each
trade usually is much less than when trading
through a broker.

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RMTU
Government

 A government provides society with


direction by making and administering
policies.
 To provide citizens with up-to-date
information, most government offices have
Web sites.
 People access government Web sites to file
taxes, apply for permits and licenses, pay
parking tickets, buy stamps, report crimes,
apply for financial aid, and renew vehicle
registrations and driver’s licenses.
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RMTU
Health Care

 Doctors use the Web and medical software to assist


with researching and diagnosing health conditions.
 Pharmacists use computers to file insurance claims.
 Computers and computerized devices assist doctors,
nurses, and technicians with medical tests.
 Computers monitor patients’ vital signs in hospital
rooms and at home.
 Surgeons use computer-controlled devices to provide
them with greater precision during operations, such as
for laser eye surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.

Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Science

 All branches of science, from biology to astronomy to meteorology, use


computers to assist them with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data.
 Scientists also use the Internet to communicate with colleagues around the
world.

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RMTU
Publishing

 Many publishers make their works


available online.
 Some Web sites allow you to copy the
work, such as a book or music, to your
desktop computer, mobile computer,
smart phone, or other mobile device.

Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Travel

 In preparing for a trip, you may need to reserve a car, hotel, or flight.
 Many Web sites offer these services to the public.
 you can order airline tickets on the Web.
 If you plan to drive somewhere and are unsure of the road to take to your destination,
you can print directions and a map from the Web.

Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
Manufacturing

 Computer-aided manufacturing(CAM) refers to the use of


computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as
fabrication and assembly.
 Often, robots carry out processes in a CAM environment.
 CAM is used by a variety of industries, including oil drilling,
power generation, food production, and automobile
manufacturing.
 Automobile plants, for example, have an entire line of
industrial robots that assemble a car

Manolo L. Giron
RMTU
References

 Discovering Computers FUNDAMENTALS Your Interactive Guide to the Digital


World, Shelly Cashman Series by Gary B. Shelly and Misty E. Vermaat
Contributing Authors
 Jeffrey J. Quasney
 Susan L. Sebok
 Steven M. Freund

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2015-2016

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