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ICT and Society CCICOMP Impact of ICT on the World Impact of ICT on the World (1/5) How has the rise of the Internet and smartphones changed the way we learn and communicate? Can you think of specific examples based on your own experience? LEARNING...

ICT and Society CCICOMP Impact of ICT on the World Impact of ICT on the World (1/5) How has the rise of the Internet and smartphones changed the way we learn and communicate? Can you think of specific examples based on your own experience? LEARNING Self-paced and self-exploration Classroom-based Worldwide connection with learners Teacher-led experience and experts COMMUNICATION Postal mails Real-time conversations and Telephones collaborations regardless of Fax machines geographical location Impact of ICT on the World (2/5) What are the positive and negative effects of technology on mental health, attention spans, and privacy? How can we balance these impacts? POSITIVE EFFECTS NEGATIVE EFFECTS Improved access to information Mental health concerns: social isolation, and resources anxiety, depression Enhanced connectivity and Reduced attention spans: constant communication distractions and multitasking Greater convenience and Privacy risks: data breaches, surveillance, efficiency in daily tasks misuse of personal information Balancing the impacts: Mindful technology use Promoting digital literacy Strengthening data protection regulations Impact of ICT on the World (3/5) In what ways has the Internet of Things (IoT) improved connectivity and convenience in our daily lives? What potential risks does it pose? Examples of improved connectivity and convenience due to IOT Smart Healthcare Transportation Industry homes Potential Risks Cybersecurity Increased reliance Environmental vulnerabilities on technology impact Impact of ICT on the World (4/5) How has technology influenced global collaboration in addressing challenges like climate change, public health, and education? Climate Public Education Change Health Rapid Online Real-time information learning data sharing dissemination platforms Informed Collaborative decision Telemedicine research making Disease Coordinated Knowledge surveillance action sharing system Impact of ICT on the World (5/5) As technology continues to advance, what ethical considerations should guide its development and use in society? How should these be addressed in education? Examples of ethical concerns: Algorithmic bias and fairness Transparency and accountability Human-centered design Role of Education: Foster critical thinking and digital literacy skills Promoting ethical awareness and responsible technology use Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex societal changes Technology offered unprecedented access to information, communication, and convenience. We must embrace a MINDFUL and BALANCED approach to technology use. What is Computing? Refers to a goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or associated with the creation and use of computers Includes a variety of interpretations such as designing and constructing hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes that includes processing, structuring, and managing various kinds of information problem solving by finding solutions to problems or by proving a solution does not exist making computer systems behave intelligently creating and using communications and entertainment media finding and gathering information relevant to any particular purpose History and Evolution of Computing Video: History of Computing History and Evolution of Computing (1/5) Abacus (circa 3000 BCE) Mechanical Calculators (17th – 19th century) Babbage’s Analytical Engine (1837) Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine (late 19th century) Turing Machine (1930s) History and Evolution of Computing (2/5) 1st Gen 2nd Gen 3rd Gen 4th Gen 5th Gen Vacuum Tubes Transistors and Early Integrated Circuits Microprocessors Internet, Mobile and Mechanical Programming and Mainframe and Personal Computing, and AI Computers Languages Computers Computers (1940s – 1950s) (1950s – 1960s) (1960s – 1970s) (1970s – 1980s) (1980s - Present) Vacuum Tube Computers Transistors Integrated Circuits Microprocessors Internet and WWW Mechanical Calculators Programming Languages Mainframe Computers Personal Computers Mobile and Cloud Computing Von Neumann Architecture Communication Systems Computer Science Graphical User Interface Machine Learning and AI (as a discipline) Quantum Computing History and Evolution of Computing (3/5) How do you think the transition from mechanical to electronic computing devices fundamentally changed the way we approach problem solving and data processing? Mechanical computers were slow, error-prone, and difficult to reconfigure, while electronic computers introduced speed, reliability, and complexity. Impact on problem solving and data processing approach: Enabled more complex calculations and faster data processing Allowed storage of programs and data electronically for versatility Paved the way for general-purpose computers across various fields Drove innovation and efficiency in nearly all aspect of society History and Evolution of Computing (4/5) Considering the rapid advancement of computing technology over the last century, what do you think were the most pivotal moments in computing history, and how might those moments influence future innovations? Invention of TRANSISTOR (1947) Development of Internet (1960s – 1990s) Revolution of Personal Computers (1970s – 1980s) Advent of Artificial Intelligence (1950s - present) History and Evolution of Computing (5/5) The evolution of computing has often been driven by the needs of society, such as war, business, and communication. How do you think modern societal challenges (e.g., climate change, data privacy) will shape the next generation of computing technologies? Climate change Data Privacy and Security Health and Pandemic Response Ethical AI and Responsible Computing Different Computing Disciplines Landscape of Computing Education ACM Computing Curricula 2020 Source: ACM Computing Curricula 2020 Computing Discipline Computer Engineering (CE) - analyze and design circuits, manage the design of computer hardware components, and develop networking hardware solutions Computer Science (CS) – emphasize abstract computing capabilities, with proficiency in algorithms and complexity, programming languages, software development fundamentals and software engineering Cybersecurity (CSEC) – focus on security in data, software, component, connection, system, human, organizational, and societal Information Systems (IS) – focus on information together with information capture, storage, processing, analysis and interpretation that supports decision making built into organizational procedures and systems Information Technology (IT) – emphasize the role of user needs, on analysis of problems, specification of computing requirements, and design of computing-based solutions dealing directly with concrete technology components in an organizational context Software Engineering (SE) – focus on the development and use of rigorous methods for designing and constructing software artifacts that will reliably perform specific tasks Data Science (DS) – focus on the extraction of knowledge from data involving principles, processed and techniques for understanding phenomena via automated analysis of data Source: ACM Computing Curricula 2020  ICT has revolutionized how we learn, communicate, and collaborate globally. We need to balance the benefits of ICT with its negative effects on mental health, privacy, and ethical concerns. Ethical technology use, data protection, and promoting digital literacy are key to navigating future societal challenges. Summary From Abacus to AI and Quantum Computing, historical evolution is driven by needs like communication, business, and war, influencing modern and future innovations. The computing industry needs an integration of multiple disciplines to solve complex real-world problems. There is a need to align education and practice with societal needs, focusing on security, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making.