How does technology impact everyday life?

Specific Sub Questions:

• How often is technology used throughout the day for a person?
• Which age groups uses technology more often?
• Which countries rely on technology more often than others?

Why is technology impacting everyday life important?

"1984" technology

• Televisions(telescreens)
• Cameras
• Video cameras
• Warfare
• Weapons that involve technology

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Interesting Findings Through Research:

"There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks"(Richtel).

"67 percent of students said using digital tools, such as adaptive learning programs, saved them up to five or more study hours a week while getting the same amount of work accomplished"(Williams).

"Technology, whether implemented into how automobiles are designed or operated, has made significant contributions in making vehicles safer"(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette),

"Mobile technologies can help people with health goals by guiding them through small steps, Fogg said. Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig -- both of which now also have iPhone apps -- have succeeded as weight loss systems because they are entire processes focused on creating habits and routines that can be maintained"(Landau),

Changes in technology

Computer back then

Computer now

Cellphone then

Cellphone now

Television then

Television now

Printing then

Printer now