| In the past
fifteen years or so, there have been immense changes
that have come about through technologically.
These remind one of the speed at which the human
mind has been working; man has invented and innovated
things so that they can serve their purposes more
and more conveniently. This has resulted in the
purpose for which things were made; computers
for instance are modified so significantly that
they are now in demand for various functions that
may not have been perceived years ago.
Such is the case, considering the fact that there
are numerous professions that now depend on computers.
In addition, even non-professionals make use of
computers, and reinforcing this is the fact that
people now are able to make use of computers in
their homes for entertainment as well as communication.
The result of this is that even a home environment
begins to take on a mechanized look.
In addition to the impact that computers have
had in the homes of many, they have also impacted
other parts of the society. Computers have also
had an immense impact on education today, and
it is expected to do a lot more for education
in the future. With the facility of the Internet
at their homes, many students have taken it into
their stride to do more research and study harder
so that they can be better at the fields they
are studying in. Clearly, computers are them responsible
for enhancement of knowledge (Education and Technology,
2004).
Few areas that might be affected with the advancement
of educational technology include the role of
a teacher, the type of students and a society
that relies on the newer techniques of teaching
(Education and Technology, 2004). Further, with
the concept of online teaching becoming more and
more popular, there are a growing number of people
turning to this form of education (Yap, 2002).
This is especially the case with higher education.
In the future, there is a lot of hope for students
with learning disabilities, as there is so much
software developed and available that one just
needs to pick out the most suitable one and modify
it to the needs. In view of what computers can
do for education in this regard, it must also
be considered that computer technology can also
help healthcare through its contributions (What
is Autism, 2002).
In addition to education and healthcare being
greatly facilitated through computers and the
internet, it must be remembered that business
communications are also enhanced. However, there
are also problems that come along with this. The
problems that one faces with Internet transactions
by and large have everything to do with the interference
that one receives from files such as Internet
cookies and hacking software, and these are the
kinds of things that can damage the confidence
with which consumers, retailers, etc. conduct
day to day business using computer systems However,
the world still remains enchanted with the way
that business transactions are conducted through
computer technology.
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