MODULE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY

CHAPTER V: THE INFORMATION AGE

THINK ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS:

Directions: Answer the questions and Activities based on the topic discussed and understanding.

1. Who are the contributors of the technological advances of the Information Age?
Answer:
o Douglas Engelbart- Human-Computer Interaction Whiz
o Norman Abramson- Wireless Hero
o Jack Nilles- Telework Titan
o Marty Cooper- Mobile Magician
o Gerald A. Lawson
o Nathaniel Borenstein- Attachment Architect
o Robert Metcalfe- Ethernet Impresario
o Tim Berners-Lee - Web Master
2. .Aside from communication, what other aspects of society is/ are being influenced in the Information Age?
Answer: economics, industry, health, and the environment.
3. What other technological advancements can possibly be developed in the future?
Answer: AI developments, holographic style of learning in the premises of institutions such as schools,
medical facilities, corporate settings, and so on, medical advancements that will equip the world of medicine
in order to extend humanity's life span.
4. Which Generation do you belong that a kind of science technology existed? Please explain it.
5. What can you say about you being a human that is using technology in so many ways?
Answer: We are fortunate to live in a world that is more connected than ever, but it is also our responsibility
to take care of each other and use the tools we have at our disposal wisely. Technology has given us access to
information that would have been impossible before, and we must be smart and vigilant about how we use
it. The news is more accessible than ever before, so be sure to stay informed. The world is changing around
us, and we must be ready for change!
6. What is your meaning of Data?
Answer: Data is a series of information collected for a rightful purpose. If it is not meant to be shared, you
have the right to your data privacy as it is intellectual property.
7. What kind of Society you are in right now. And explain the culture you have (with technology or not)
Answer: We have come a long way since the beginning of time. The world is not what it used to be, and we are
still growing as a species.
It's hard to imagine that in our lifetime, we've gone from being afraid of strangers to being able to talk
with them in public without feeling like we're being judged or harassed. We've gone from having no access to birth
control because of religious beliefs to having access to contraception and safe abortions with little fanfare or
controversy.

We've gone from having no access to mental health care because of shame about mental illness and no
way for people with mental health issues to get treatment when they need it, to having access to treatment
programs and adequate funding for these programs.

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 And now? Now we have a generation of young people who are aware and accepting of other people's
differences and differences in themselves—which is pretty amazing!
8. How long do you use your computer? Or a Computer? Does this technology helps you find an important
information?
Answer: The nature of my business requires me to use my smartphone, laptop, and desktop 12–14
hours per day. I must conduct and finish my everyday chores using the aforementioned devices. I can
actually discover the information sets I need with its assistance, and it also makes it easier for me to
communicate with my clients and other people I need to speak with.
9. What do you know about the World Wide Web?
Answer: The World Wide Web is a computer network that connects images and documents into a database
that is accessible to everyone and is kept on computers across the globe. The terms WWW and the Web are
frequently used.
10. Why do you think that it is right that humans evolve into using technologies?
Answer: We, as a society, belong to a generation that embraces modern technological advancement.
We use technology in everyday task. The people welcome the development of technology and apply modern
technology in daily tasks.
Technology has rapidly developed over the last century and continues to evolve, making our lives easier and
more convenient. However, this does not mean that we are dependent on technology; rather, we use it to
make our lives better.

DO THIS!!

Do the Activities below.

1. Narrative Essay. Write a narrative essay that focuses on the evolution of transmission of information in various
time periods and areas of the world. Refer to Table 1 presented in the discussion. The members may act in the
video presentation and they can use props or materials to improve the presentation. Limit the video
presentation in three to five minutes.

It's hard to imagine life without the Internet. In fact, we might be living in a strange alternate reality if it weren't
for the World Wide Web.

During the 1990s, when people first began to gain access to the Internet, they could only do so by dialing up their
computer at home or at a local coffee shop. It was slow—the connection was painfully slow—but it was a connection
nonetheless.

Thankfully, as more people found value in the Internet, technology took off and provided faster connections so
that users could connect to the web without having to wait on dial-up speeds.

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2. Creative work. Think of a device with special features that you can develop to help improve lives of people
in our society. It could be something that you can develop to help in communication, transportation,
health, and the like. Illustrate your device in a short bond paper.

I'm always looking for ways to make our world a better place, and I've come up with an idea that could really help
out a lot of people.

Right now, there are lots of people who live in rural areas or mountains, because it's hard to get electricity. That's
why they have to use kerosene lamps—but kerosene is a fossil fuel and causes pollution.

I think we should do something about this—and the way I see it, the best way is to convert our roads into power
plants! We'd collect energy from the moving wheels of cars and trucks, which would make electric vehicles more
common and reduce pollution as well as CO2 emissions. It would also help farmers by giving them access to power
during harvest time—and who doesn't like seeing a tractor drive around with a solar panel attached?

It's not just farmers or people who live in remote areas who could benefit from this idea; everyone would be able
to access clean energy sources that don't pollute our air or water supply or cause climate change.

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