Other Problems due to Computers Module 3 Section 4
Loss of Skills and Judgment Computer technology encourages certain uses because it makes things easier IE: Spell checker Concentration on features instead of underlying knowledge Encourages mental laziness
Writing, Thinking, and Memory I have a spelling checker. It came with my PC. It plainly marks four my revue, Miss steak aye can knot sea. Eye ran this poem threw it, I’m sure your pleased too no. It’s letter perfect in it’s weigh, My checker tolled me sew.
Loss of Job Skills Dependence upon computer technology to perform work functions Drawing or drafting Dictation Auto-pilot on aircraft Deskilling of Labor? Loss of Jobs?