It Era (Module 5)

Gracelle Ranido Cagmat
BSBA-1B
Living in the IT Era ( Module 5)
1. Which developments in the information age brought significant changes in

the way you live your life today?
The advancement of media, internet, and smart devices has altered the way
people live today. The information age has brought about changes by making
information more accessible and by linking people from all over the world through
internet services. People can now buy, utilize, sell, and use services such as education,
medication, consultations, and counseling without leaving their homes. Accessibility,
affordability, and comfort are supplied, making life easier to live. It brought changes in
my life by allowing me to do my tasks, such as my assignments and projects, more
easily because through the internet I can find the information that I needed. When I was
in elementary school, we did not have internet in our home, no signal and wifi, so what I
did was find it in books, which took a long time, but now with the internet I can still do
other things because I can find what I needed in just one click. In addition, the
innovations of the information age have really helped a lot in today’s circumstances
because we cannot go to school because it was not allowed to communicate face to
face, so we now utilize applications like zoom to communicate with one other in order to
study.
2. How did the transmission of information evolve from the ancient times up
to the present?
The transmission of information has progressed from ancient times since we,
today employ various complex technology to convey knowledge to others, but in ancient
times pigeons and humans were used to transfer information. Every evolutionary theory
would explain how the genetic code changes to better match future communities of
species to their conditions. The mechanism by which such adaptation occurs is known
as information transfer from the outside world to the organism’s genetic store.
Previously, we could only acquire information through televisions and radios, but today
there is the internet, which we can browse even if we do not watch television or listen to
radios. Also, formerly, letters were the only way to contact with someone, but they can
take up to two weeks to arrive. However, we now have cellphones and other devices
that allow us to communicate and obtain information through social media platforms
such as Facebook, Instagram, and many others. The transmission of information has
progressed since ancient times since we today employ numerous complex technologies
that make it easier and more comfortable to send knowledge to others.
3. How did the printing press change the course of history? What ideas were
spread using this invention?
The Internet has changed the way people communicate today, much as the
printing press transformed how knowledge was transmitted. The printing press is one of
history’s most significant technologies. It was not only a significant advancement in art
and literature, but it also had political ramifications that altered the path of history.
Printing enabled information to be swiftly and cheaply printed on paper, resulting in an
increase in the circulation of books, pamphlets, photographs, and newspapers. It also
allowed for the development of new kinds of written communication. Printing hastened
the transmission of knowledge and the spread of ideas. At the same time, it allowed
more people to express themselves.
Imagine a world without printing presses, where books, newspapers, and other written
mediums must be done by hand, and those mediums are only available to the wealthy
and powerful. With the introduction of the printing press, it became able to distribute and
reproduce identical copies of a written medium more easily. Instead of word of mouth,
the printing press was used to mass-produce and distribute the first true newspapers.
Books are also mass-produced, lowering the cost significantly compared to a hand-
written book. Because the books were less expensive, more people could afford them,
and therefore reading and writing literacy increased, which was very low at the time.
The printing press allowed individuals to be educated more quickly. More people could
benefit from new ideas and expertise. The printing press had a significant impact on
education and the teaching process. Consider a school without books to rely on. To
summarize, the printing press made information more widely available to everyone.
4. Social media is a technology which facilitates the sharing of information,

ideas and other content in different parts of the globe. If social media was
deactivated for a month in the country, what could possibly happen?
In today’s world, social media is quite significant. Social media gadgets are
used by people all over the world. It plays a vital role in people’s lives. Not only is social
media used for amusement, but it is also utilized to raise awareness about issues such
as mental health and to give online news. People use social media to market their
brand’s son, and some even work as influencers on these sites. As a result,
deactivating social media applications for a month or so can cause huge disruption in
people’s lives.
People who use social media platforms for business may suffer significant losses. It
also keeps people aware of what is going on around them, and some people may be
affected by it since they utilize social media on a daily basis to stay socially connected
or to acquire fashion updates. Thus, social media deactivation can be bad news for
many people.
5. Social media also poses certain risks especially in the dissemination of

false information. As a student, how will you use social media to ensure
that you do not propagate inaccurate and unreliable information?
I can ensure that they are not distributing unreliable and inaccurate information on
social media by checking the source of the material or confirming the information with a
credible source. Before accepting information from articles or anonymous sources, it is
best to validate it. Before telling the story, we must also evaluate its agenda. As a
student, I may avoid spreading inaccurate and untrustworthy information by thinking
before sharing something. Before I post something, I should consider whether the
effects would be positive or negative. I should also be wise and not put too much stock
in social media news. To prevent the spread of fake news, I must first conduct research
on such news from reliable websites or pages before believing it and sharing it with
others. We should not rely solely on what we see on social media, but rather check to
see if it is accurate, and one effective way to do so is to read newspapers and articles
from reputable sources. We should not believe whatever we see on the internet
because some are deceptive yet false.

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Gracelle Ranido Cagmat

1. Which developments in the information age brought significant changes in

4. Social media is a technology which facilitates the sharing of information,

5. Social media also poses certain risks especially in the dissemination of

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