Technology and the family

Technology affects families in many areas. There are benefits and drawbacks. New technology constantly changes the world and the way you and your family manage it. Technology can help families make everyday tasks easier

What types of technology do you use for entertainment?

Family Entertainment Does modern technology encourage family members to access entertainment together? Or separately? Are family members distracted from their other duties and interests by the easy access of entertainment?

Family Health and Safety How does technology affect our families food safety? How does technology contribute to our families health?

How does modern technology create access to our money? Family Finances How does modern technology create access to our money?

Housing What ways do our homes today use less energy? In what ways do our home waste energy?

Family Communication Our family members can now remain linked to each other through…… How does less face-to-face time together affect our families? How has technology helped connect our families?

Technology in the Workplace Computers have taken over and sped up the workplace. Factories have computerized assemble lines and very few jobs exist that do not requires some computers skills. Computer skills are now considered a “Soft Skill.” Explain. List jobs/careers that do not rely on computers. Define Telecommute.

Technology and Society How does technology help our city run efficiently? We are an “Information Society”, creating and managing information. The people of our society are able to distribute and access all sorts of data. Managing our personal data takes time. List personal data that we manage.

The Cost of Technology What are the drawbacks of technology and our personal information? How does/will or how can the development of new technology affect us?

Technology Management Tips Create a list of tips on how to manage technology in your personal life. Create a list of tips on how to manage technology in your future families life.