16.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology

Cards (50)

  • What does technology in the modern world refer to?
    Scientific knowledge for human enhancement
  • One key aspect of technology is innovation, which involves the continuous development and introduction of new ideas and methods
  • Connectivity in technology refers to the ability to connect people, devices, and information globally.
  • What is automation in technology?
    Machines performing tasks with minimal human effort
  • Digitalization in technology involves transforming information and processes into digital formats.
  • Match the advantage of technology with its explanation:
    Enhanced Efficiency ↔️ Saves time and resources
    Improved Connectivity ↔️ Connects people and information globally
    Access to Information ↔️ Provides instant knowledge
  • Order the advantages of technology based on their primary focus:
    1️⃣ Improved Connectivity
    2️⃣ Access to Information
    3️⃣ Automation
    4️⃣ Increased Productivity
    5️⃣ Better Healthcare
  • What is one disadvantage of technology related to employment?
    Job displacement
  • Data collection and surveillance in technology raise significant privacy concerns.
  • Excessive reliance on digital communication can lead to social isolation.
  • What is one environmental impact of technology?
    Device production and disposal cause pollution
  • Technology in the modern world refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems.
  • Innovation in technology refers to the development of new ideas and methods.
  • Match the key aspect of technology with its description:
    Connectivity ↔️ Global connections between people and devices
    Automation ↔️ Minimal human intervention in tasks
    Digitalization ↔️ Transformation into digital formats
  • What is an example of technology enhancing communication and access to information?
    Smartphones
  • Access to information through technology enables informed decision-making.
  • What is one explanation for job displacement caused by technology?
    Automation reduces job opportunities
  • Match the privacy concern with its description:
    Privacy Concerns ↔️ Data collection raises privacy issues
    Social Isolation ↔️ Excessive digital communication reduces face-to-face interaction
    Security Threats ↔️ Technology is vulnerable to cyberattacks
  • The job displacement caused by automation leads to fewer job opportunities
  • What is a key privacy concern related to technology?
    Data collection
  • Excessive digital communication can reduce face-to-face interaction.
  • Technology is vulnerable to cyberattacks, posing a significant security threat
  • How does technology contribute to environmental pollution?
    Production and disposal
  • Match the disadvantage of technology with its explanation:
    Job Displacement ↔️ Automation leads to fewer job opportunities
    Privacy Concerns ↔️ Data collection raises privacy issues
    Social Isolation ↔️ Excessive digital communication reduces face-to-face interaction
    Security Threats ↔️ Technology is vulnerable to cyberattacks
    Environmental Impact ↔️ Production and disposal contribute to pollution
  • What is a key advantage of technology in education?
    Access to information
  • Personalized learning in education is enabled by technology
  • Interactive tools in education enhance student engagement.
  • What is a major disadvantage of technology in education?
    Distraction
  • Unequal access to technology in education can exacerbate existing inequalities
  • Virtual classrooms have expanded educational access but raise concerns about digital divides.
  • Match the disadvantage of technology in education with its explanation:
    Distraction ↔️ Technology can be a source of distraction for students
    Inequality ↔️ Unequal access to technology can exacerbate existing inequalities
  • Technology can be a source of distraction
  • What is a key advantage of technology in education?
    Access to information
  • Technology in education enables personalized learning experiences.
  • Unequal access to technology can exacerbate existing inequalities
  • Match the educational technology advantage with its explanation:
    Access to Information ↔️ Provides instant access to vast knowledge
    Personalized Learning ↔️ Enables tailored learning experiences
    Enhanced Engagement ↔️ Increases student participation
  • How has technology revolutionized communication?
    Enables instant global connections
  • Technology enhances connectivity by bridging geographical barriers.
  • What type of communication does technology enable through apps like WhatsApp?
    Real-time interactions
  • Social media platforms are essential for families to stay connected.