DIMENSIONS OF TECHNOLOGY THAT ARE

Lesson ENABLING AND

1 NOT INHIBITING
TNCT12/Module 5

Technology is accumulation of skills, procedures, performances that are combined to create goods and
services using scientific methods. I this lesson, you will know the invention of technology known as enabling and
how makes society a better place to live, easier, and convenient. Lastly, you will know also what are the things
that make its not inhibiting.

EVOLUTION OF COMMUNICATION

Communication has improved and evolved to enable our daily activities. In the 21 st century, everything
related to communication utilizes technology to “direct out” or distribute information to a wider audience.
Information can be “send out” in many ways. Which implies that inventions of cellular phones, televisions and
other electronic devices important in enhancing communication.

WHAT IS ICT?

Information Communication Technology (ICT) could be a technology needed for information

dispensation that use of communication devices electronics, computers, and software system applications to
convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

(Reading books) (Share with friends) (E-mail findings)

INFORMATION

Information states to the information obtained from reading, investigation, study or analysis. It helps us
to meet our daily tasks and deciding. These tools transmit information are telephone, television and radio. As an
example, scientist can detect the formation of a tsunami using the newest technology and warn the public to
avoid disasters in within the affected areas.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is associate degree act of transmitting messages. It is a method whereby information is

exchanged between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal interactions. Previously, people communicated
through exchange of signs and symbols, whereas others perform it by drama and poetry. With the arrival of
technology, these “older” styles of communication are less utilized as compared to the use of the internet, e-mail
or video conferencing. Communication is very important in order to gain knowledge. That will make us more
confident in expressing our thoughts and ideas.
TECHNOLOGY

Technology is important in communication that deals with the employment of knowledge domain,
experiences and resources to make processes and product that fulfil human desires. Merriam-Webster dictionary
defines associate degree Invention Technology are a few things invented, like a device, gadget, or process
originated after study and experiment a product of the imagination. While, Innovation Technology a brand-new
idea, method, or device that was introduction of something new like room computer to laptop computer.

Aiding Communication

Telephone and fax machines are the devices employed in extending

communication.

Spreading Communication

It is used broadcast information like news or weather reports effectively.

Specifically, radio, television, satellites and
the World Wide Web (www) are powerful tools which will be used.
 TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

In 3500 BC, the

Sumerians developed In 1500 BC, the
cuneiform writing. Phoenicians
developed the
alphabet

In 1454, the first

printing began with In 105 BC, Tsai Lum
the creation of the of China invented
printing machine. paper.

In 1793, the
telegraph line was In 1876, the first
invented. telephone was
introduced.

In 1925,
television was made
In 1941, the known to public.
computer was
created.

In 1958, the
photocopier In 1963, the
machine was communication
introduced. satellite was
introduced.

In 1969, the first

Internet known as
ARPANET was
introduced.
 What’s More

Direction: Individual Work: Answer the following questions below:

1. Which among the technology timeline are still trendy? Explain it.

What I Have Learned

Activity: Writing an Essay

Direction: Write essay on activities that you think will help the technology that are enabling and not inhibiting
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 Lesson THE BENEFITS OF HOW TO UTILIZE THE TECHNOLOGY
THROUGH IDENTIFYING THE WEAKEST LINK IN A SYSTEM

2 USING STRATEGIC AND INTUITIVE THINKING

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In the previous lesson we, learned about the list of activities on how information and communication
technologies, tools and gadgets use through for an invention or innovation. Which can be applied to drive radical
change in the capabilities of a user. As a continuation we are going to discuss the benefits of technology and
identify weakest link in a system using strategic and intuitive thinking.

What’s New

Exercise: With a partner, watch the video “Digital Society Explained.” Take down
notes on the important points of the video and explain the following items below.

Digital society gives more transparency, participation, and innovation. What other benefits does it bring? How are
these happening in your own context? Write your answer space provided.

1. On digital structural change. (Effects on daily social and economic lives people engage in more interactively.

2. On corporate social media. (More social networks for communication and information flow)

3. On open innovation. (New form of participation gives rise to new ways of doing things. Classic values are
broken and have become modernized with new strategies.

4. On open government. (Collaboration between the government and citizens emerges. Democracy becomes more
transparent and active.

5. On open access. (More access to scientific information enhances knowledge quickly.

 The Technology-enhanced Learning Environment

Conole et. (2008) investigated how university students’ learning patterns are influenced by the
availability of technology-enhanced learning environment. The technology-propelled society has opened a lot of
opportunities to learn. They further said that these require combining old and new methods, higher-lever skills,
such as evaluation and synthesis, and are necessary to make sense of their complex technological-enriched
learning atmosphere and proper use of tools in a combination of ways to suit individual needs. Their learning
exhibited that the peer group of new millennium learners displays complex learning styles that are shaped by the
ubiquity, convenience and ease of use of digital resources.

Benefits of Traditional and Contemporary Technologies

The benefits of technology on our lives, these days can simply, not be overlooked. The 21st century is
already being called as the era of science and technology, and we have innovative so much in this field, in just 18
years ago. This seems incredible but, yet it has occurred.

BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Make housing and lifestyle more mechanized with the creation of teachnology will provide
convenience since every task becomes easy and handy.
2. Allow travel to be faster and accessible.
3. Improve communication using the telephone, mobile phones, satellite, and other related calling
devices.
4. Expand the entertainment sector with the inventions of music, video games, mobile games, video
games, and visual systems.
5. Make use of the social networking to promote the company’s products and
services that makes business easier.
6. Encourage educational technology and enhance online education.
7. Provide state of the art in medicine and technology thereby improving
doctor’s prognosis to their patients.
8. Save time and money in the production of goods with all the machines doing most of the work.
9. Encourage creativity and innovation since people can do online business or work at home.
10. Provide easy access to information such as e-books and reading materials

Utilization of Technology

Pollutes the Environment from Industrial Wastes

Comforts and convenience are among the many benefits of technology and yet it too has endangered
our environment. Unwanted by-products from industries and manufacturing plants turn to pollute the air, water,
and soil. Thus, these environmental hazards raise concerns that laws be implemented to regulate the safety of
our surroundings, corresponding consequences must be given to companies that violate the laws.

Promotes Endless War

Issues on the making of nuclear warfare and other weapons of mass destruction may lead to unending
battles among nations. Although the creation of weapons serves to safeguard the country, it meanwhile branches
aggression to the nations being under the position of first world countries. For instance, biological warfare or
germ warfare uses biological poisons or infections materials like viruses, fungi, bacteria to kill people and
animals.
 Others produce infections diseases and sample its deadly effects to the people and later pharmaceutical
companies introduce a vaccine or serum for it. Seemingly, war is to most money-spinning business for powerful
countries as they engage in selling advanced ammunitions a state of the art weapons to their allies and enemies
as well. It is therefore argued that word peace can never be achieved unless powerful nations will stop making
advantage of nations rich in minerals and oil as well as stop the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction.

Replaces the Jobs of People

The beginning of technology makes production of goods and services faster. It saves time and money
yet the benefits it gives create a lesser workforce in the workplace. Factories employ machines to meet the
demands of the consuming market but still need people to supervise the use of the machines in the production of
goods. It is being debated that the creation of technology is not overpower or enslave mankind but rather it is
believed to provide benefits and how people, institutions, and governments permits, respond to change, or simply
ignore its development.

Leads to Dependence

As of the easy access to technology particularly the internet, many individuals tend to be addicted to
video games and social networks spending too much time on their gadgets. Such strong attraction to the wireless
technology will lead to social isolation, loneliness, and increase dependence on these devices. Instead of
interacting with people, most teenagers prefer to be technology savvy by wanting instant answer, instant
solutions in life, and when they cannot find this spontaneous feedback, they apparently withdraw from the crowd.
Similarly, it may also reduce creativity and intelligence as an outcome of being too dependent on the internet.

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies are tools that will bring forth change in society and is demonstrated by
comprehensive novelty, fast growth, consistency, projecting impact, and yet at times become uncertain and
unclear as to its acceptance in the community. It is a product of convergence combing telephone, video, and
other resources that will result to the creation of new productivity.

Fields in Emerging Technologies

Fields in emerging technologies include robotics, artificial intelligence, educational technology,

information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, cognitive science, and psycho technology.