Copy of 5.1 Effects of ICT on employment _updated_.pptx

Starter – What am I? A piece of software used to perform calculations (e.g. payroll) Introduced in industry to streamline the creation of products Used in companies to store personal information such as salaries, address & phone numbers Spreadsheet Robots Databases The time that an employee st...

Starter – What am I? A piece of software used to perform calculations (e.g. payroll) Introduced in industry to streamline the creation of products Used in companies to store personal information such as salaries, address & phone numbers Spreadsheet Robots Databases The time that an employee starts and finishes work A piece of software used to create & edit documents A small chip that can carry out repetitive tasks for us Working Pattern Word Processor Microprocessor Grade 10 VA S Lesson IC The effects of using ICT Where has ICT had an effect? • Manufacturing • Robots / automation • Retail • Online shopping • Banking • ATMs, online banking • Office work • Spreadsheets, word processors, databases Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices Areas with job losses • Factory manufacturing • Manufacturing workers, assembly line workers • Retail • Retail cashiers and assistants • Banking • Bank cashiers • Office work • Typists, filers, accounting clerks Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices Negative effect – job losses • Office work Administration, human resources, payroll Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices Office work Administration, human resources, payroll. ❖ Word processors make it ❖ Spreadsheets make it easier to: easier to: ● Modify and update documents without retyping. ● Make calculations for salary / bill payments. ● Store and retrieve documents (no filing cabinets). ● Produce graphs and charts. ● ● Print documents only when needed (save money). ● Transfer documents anywhere in the world (save time). ❖Databases make it easier to: ● Store and search personal information of staff. ● Share information with colleagues and clients. ● Reduce space needed for filing. Identify issues: failing students, high expenses, poor workers. Negative effect – job losses ➔ Manufacturing: ● Automation in car factories. ➔ Robots can: ● Spray car bodies with paint ● Assemble body parts ● Assemble engine and transmission ● Fit windscreens Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices Advantages of using robots • Higher productivity • More consistent results • Work non-stop, don’t need holidays or breaks • Don’t get bored with repetitive tasks • Can work in dangerous conditions • Don’t need salary payments Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices Disadvantages of using robots • Expensive to purchase and set up initially • Need to be reprogrammed for each new task • Robots may not notice errors Grade 10 VAS IC Lesson objectives 1. Explain how ICT has led to job losses in some occupations & how ICT has led to job creation. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in manufacturing and offices