Changes made by Information Technology (IT) in our Society

“CHANGES MADE BY INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY IN OUR SOCIETY”

What is information technology ?

It refers to application of computers and

telecommunication equipment to store,retrieve,transmit and

manipulate data such as networking ,hardware,software,the INTERNET or the people

that work with these technologies.

Definition of IT used in the CYBER WORLD

The EXACT definition is “information technology”.

Information technology is the technology used to store, manipulate, distribute or create information. The type of

information or data is not important to this definition. The technology is any mechanism capable of processing this

data.

What is a society??

Society can be defined as “a community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests.

Society and information technology are rapidly co-evolving, and often in surprising ways . Society and networked information technology are changing one another . Becoming socialized means learning what kinds of behaviour is appropriate in a given social situation. The increasing trend of digitizing and storing our social and intellectual interactions opens the door to new ways of gathering and synthesizing information that was previously disconnected.

HOW IT & SOCIETY are LINKED??

In the past few decades there has been a revolution in computing and communications, andall indications are that technological progress and use of information technology will continueat a rapid pace. Accompanying and supporting the dramatic increases in the power and useof new information technologies has been the declining cost of communications as a result of

both technological improvements and

increased competition.

In broad terms , IT includes office automation, multimedia and telecommunications.

Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life

IT in Education Driving force in educational reform Students have many opportunities

to learn the basic computer skills to facilitate their learning.

Multimedia learning centre (MMLC) in secondary school

Classroom with a projector

Approaches to Technology in Education


IT AT HOME

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY•ALLOWS PEOPLE TO CONTROL HOUSEHOLD AND OTHER DOMESTIC APPLIANCES OVER THE INTERNET

PERSONAL COMPUTER•USE OF INTERNET•EMAILS•MUSIC/MOVIES•PAY BILLS•MANAGE BANK ACCOUNTS

•PLAY GAMES ETC.


IT at Home Personal computer

Uses of personal computer


IT at Jobs Home office

Refers to a small computerized office setup at home

Self-employed persons can work at home and communicate with others through the Internet.

Self-employedperson

Self-employedperson

Internet

Internet

Internet

Internet

ClientsClients

ColleaguesColleagues

Computers in communication

TeleconferencingData conferencingAudio conferencingVideo conferencingElectronic mailVoice mailFaxExample: google

talk,skype,gmail,facebook.

Computers in healthcare

Storage of patient data & health information

Computers in surgical procedures

Diagnosis of diseases Computer assisted surgery(CAS)

Use of computer technology in diagnostic tests

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Computed tomography

Emergency alarm systemsX-Ray machinesSophisticated computers & infrared camerasHospital-bed beeping systems

Communication between medical practitioners and patients, knowledge sharing between doctors

ROLE OF IT IN AGRICULTURE IN INDIA

E-governance toolsSUGAMIntegrated community

service centres (ICSC)Agriculture resource

information systems & networking (AGRISNET)

IT in agriculture

Techniques to increase agricultural output

Remote sensing using satellitesGeographical information systemsAgronomy and soil sciences

IT helps farmers to take informed and quality decisions to improve productivity.

IT IN BUSINESS

Collection of technologies, processes and business strategies allows the instant exchange of information within & between organizations.

Any type of transactions can be done around the world at any time through Internet .


IT in Business Office automation

Office automation helps office workers improve working efficiency productivity, data security and communications with others

An automated office


IT in Business Intranet

A private and small-scale Internet of an organization

Helps improve workflow and enables efficient collaboration and communication.


IT in Business E-commerce

Refers to commercial activities carried out in an electronic network

The Internet is now the most popular way to conduct e-commerce.

e-bay, a popular online auction site


IT in Business E-commerce

(We can book tickets online)

We can also purchase groceries online

Information Technology and the Information Age

Telecommuting People working outside office through

use of telecommunication


Telecommuting Advantages of telecommuting

Save travellin

gtime

Save travellin

gtime

Provide flexibleworking hours

Provide flexibleworking hours

Reduce company expense

Reduce company expense

Allow employees work remotely

Allow employees work remotely


Telecommuting Disadvantages of telecommuting

Employers concerned

about exposing of

company confidentials

Employers concerned

about exposing of

company confidentials

More difficult for

employers to monitor

work progress

More difficult for

employers to monitor

work progress

IT’s CONTRIBUTION TO INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT

Easy & cost effective telecommunication

Speedy and transparent implementation of government’s directive & policies

Indian postPassport SevaMCD onlineE-returnsE-courts etc.

IMPROVING TRANSPORT COMMUNICATION

GPS on your mobileDisplay traffic

informationOptimize our route

accordinglyElectronically pay tolls

when on HIGHWAYS.

DEVELOPMENT OF BANKING SECTOR IN INDIA

Increase in new markets & products

Commercial banking in India24*7 working conceptTelebankingATMsInternet bankingMobile bankingE-banking

GOVERNMENTS PARTICULARS- IT INITIATIVES

Government IT

initiatives

Aadhaar

E-Panchaya

t

National knowledge networks

1.1 Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life

IT in Governance Information technology has become an

important means of providing government services.

Under the ‘2004 Digital 21 Strategy’, the Hong Kong SAR government has committed to developing e-government.


IT in Governance Electronic Service Delivery

A web site that provides a wide range of government information and services

The services include,

application forgovernment job vacancies

application forgovernment job vacancies

payment of government

bills

payment of government

bills

makingappointments for

The use of public services

makingappointments for

The use of public services

purchasingbooks

purchasingbooks

http://www.esd.gov.hk

ESD web site


IT in Governance Electronic Service Delivery

http://www.esd.gov.hk/


IT in Governance Smart Identity Card

Contains personal data, templates of thumb prints and photograph of card holder

Information stored is encrypted with high security

UsesAutomatic immigration clearance (e-

channel)Value-added information (e.g. library

card)


IT in Government Smart Identity Card

Personal dataPhotograph of card holder

Templates of thumb prints stored in embedded chip

E-PANCHAYAT PROJECT

ObjectiveTo facilitate and improve

panchayat functioning on day-to-day basis through two way flow of information & content.

To realize various objectives at grassroot level using digital technology.

NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

AIM :Facilitating integration of different sectorial networks in the field of research, education health, commerce & governance.Effective distance education in a country wide virtual classroom.Facilitating virtual library to enable sharing of journals ,books and research papers across different institutions.

ADVANTAGES The creation of new and interesting

jobs. LIKE FOR EXAMPLE- Computer

programmers, Systems analyzers, Hardware and Software developers and Web designers are just some of the many new employment opportunities created with the help of IT.

Communication has also become cheaper, quicker, and more efficient. EXAMPLE- . We can now communicate with anyone around the globe by simply text messaging them or sending them an email for an almost instantaneous response.

The internet has also opened up face to face direct communication from different parts of the world thanks to the helps of video conferencing. One of the famous program which is used for video conferencing is Skype.

WHAT IS SKYPE?This software has been famous

among youngsters that study abroad who wish to communicate with their contemporary and family members

from any part of the world.

IT has made it possible for businesses to be open 24 x7 all over the world. This means that a business can be open anytime anywhere, making purchases from different countries easier and more convenient.

It also means that you can have your goods delivered right to your doorstep with having

to move a single muscle.Business group trading via several websites and catalogues.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_group

DISADVANTAGES

Besides the advantages that IT has, it also comes with many disadvantages. Though information technology has made communication easier and more convenient, it also left a bad site of it. .

. From cell phone signal interceptions to email hacking, people are now worried about their once private information

becoming public knowledge.

While information technology may have made the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture dominating another weaker one. For example it is now argued that US influences how most young teenagers all over the world now act, dress and behave.

While information technology may have streamlined the business process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing and outsourcing.

. IT has to be carefully manage so that the disadvantages do not overcome he advantages. People have to use Information the right way to make maximum use out of it.

CONCLUSIONPains & pleasures to be addicted to modern technology

It would be ungrateful on our part not to recognize how immense the boons are which modern technology has given to mankind. Can we think of living without computers, mobile phones, electricity or modern methods of publishing? We all know the impact of technology in medical science & education system on us.

There was a time when diseases such as malaria, influenza & TB were considered to be incurable. But now even some forms of Cancer are curable. All this would not have been possible if it were not for the progress made by medical science. The fact is technology has contributed to significant improvements in other areas like communication, travel, human living, global warming, nuclear stockpiles etc.

The greatest technical inventions are those which have affected the larger mass of people. The Internet, mobile phone, automobile, rail travel, CT scan have made significant difference to people’s lives. Technology has made our life easy, comfortable, simple and luxurious. Technology is supporting human so much that now a person can work from his home. It has helped a lot in uniting people. In fact with the help of internet the world has just turned in to a global village.

Yes, technology & scientific invention has its disadvantages also. A car is a wonderful gift of technology to mankind. But a reckless driver is capable of using it as a weapon of destruction. Television is a mean of instruction & entertaining people but it is often used as a channel false propaganda. Atomic energy provides a number of wonderful uses to mankind. But again, certain destructive minds plan to use atomic energy for destructive purpose.

Television & Computer Technology makes one lazy and obese. We are unable to walk even for a short distance, because we became so used to taking out our car even for a short distance.

But I feel that technology is more boon than bane. It’s up to us to decide whether we can survive with or without technology or not...

GROUP MEMBERS

AMAY SINGHDEEKSHITA PRIYANSHA

DIVYA SHARMAEKTA GUPTAJYOTI VERMA

PRIYANKA KUMARISWARNIMA MOR

TASHI

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.google.co.in/wikepedia

http://www.google.co.in/url/deptofit





We have taken efforts in project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals . We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them. We am highly indebted to (MR. RAKESH KUMAR) for his guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the project & also for their support in completing the project.We would like to express our gratitude towards each and every member for their kind co-operation and encouragement which help us in completion of this project.My thanks and appreciations also go to my colleague in developing the project and people who have willingly helped me out with their abilities.

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