THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY FAMILIIES TODAY SECTION 3:1 SKILLS FOR LIVING SECTION 11-2

Objective: Evaluate the effects of existing technology on family resources and relationships 2. Explain that technology creates new economic opportunities and social benefits and, at the same time, produces new social problems. (MDTECHVSC Page 27)

From the Flintsons to the Jetsons http://www.units.muohio.edu/psybersite/cyberspace/cyberfamily/index.shtml

BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY 1. ABLE TO PERFORM EVERYDAY TASKS FASTER 2. ABLE TO PROCESS INFORMATION, MANAGE $ AND KEEP RECORDS BETTER 3. HELPS PEOPLE GATHER INFORMATION, LEARN, ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATE

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 1. HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED PHYSICAL INACTIVITY “COCOONING” =TOO MUCH TIME ALONE WITH A COMPUTER LEADING TO LONELINESS AND ISOLATION AFTER the suicide scene The net

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 2. DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT “OBSOLESCENCE” A STATE OF USELESSNESS. AS THIS TREND INCREASES DUE TO TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES, THE RESULT IS A LOT OF TRASH.

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 3.TOO EASY TO SPEND VIA INSTANT ACCESS TO CASH AND CREDIT AND TO ONLINE PURCHASING MAY LEAD TO FINANCIAL CRISIS

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY Credit card debt more than doubled between 1990 & 1997. It further increased by 27% in 1998 (www.smartmoney.com)

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 4. TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON OTHER FAMILY RESOURCES TIME STRAINS MONEY STRAINS

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 5. PERSONAL PRIVACY MAY BE THREATENED Online Predator presentation When friend brings clothes to hotel – conversation regarding stolen identity The net

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY a. HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT DOES NOT ENCOURAGE FAMILY INTERACTION b. CONSTANT COMPETITION FOR USE OF THE TECH AT HOME c. FAMILY TIME IS REPLACED WITH INDIVIDUAL TIME SPENT WITH TECH 6. FAMILY LIFE MAY BE THREATENED

DRAWBACKS OF TECHNOLOGY 7. Threats to national security The net After she is arrested – conversation with prison official re national security

The Impact of Technology: Society 3 minute video clip – very small Listen for the benefits and negatives of technology at work. Cheryldoughty c… www.teachersdomain.org The Impact of Technology:Society

Positive Effects of Workplace Tech What do you think? Increased productivity Jobs are less labor intensive More flexibility in how and where you do your job Negative Effects of Workplace Tech What do you think? -People work longer hours, in part because the work is more portable -Employees are expected to be tech savvy and keep up -Dependent on the technology – it will fail

We have become victims of multi-tasking madness - the ability to juggle multiple thoughts, tasks and jobs. We place ourselves at risk by trying to drive while talking on our cell phones. We become captives of technology, waiting for data to download or transfer, micro-wave popcorn to pop, VCRs to rewind or waiting in line at drive-through restaurants while we fidget with our personal digital assistants. http://www.asbe.org/preview/copingpv.html

www.azcreative.com http://www.asbe.org/preview/copingslidespv/19cwtech.jpg

Objective: Analyze several trends that will impact upon the use of technology in the home and family.

“AN AWARENESS OF TRENDS CAN HELP YOU BETTER PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.” SOME CHANGES FOLLOW A PATTERN OVER TIME. TREND = A GENERAL DIRECTION OF CHANGE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME

WHAT WILL LIFE BE LIKE IN THE FUTURE? HOW DO WE PREDICT? 2. Develop abilities to assess the impacts of technology (MDTECHVSC) Objective: The student will analyze several trends that will impact upon the use of technology in the home and family.

“STYLES AND CHOICES HAVE CHANGED, BUT THE BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES ARE NOT MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THEY WERE YEARS AGO.” What was life like in the 1700’S in American - FARM LIFE WAS COMMON - HARD, PHYSICAL LABOR - LARGE FAMILIES - EVERYONE PITCHED IN TO HELP IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY NEEDS.

“THE BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES ARE NOT MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THEY WERE YEARS AGO.” TODAY’S FAMILIES ALSO SEEK TO PROVIDE FOR THE BASIC NEEDS IN SPITE OF RAPID CHANGE. What are the BASIC NEEDS of the family? Will this continue into the future?

AN AWARENESS OF TRENDS CAN HELP YOU BETTER PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE ONE TYPE OF TREND INVOLVES THE CHANGES IN FAMILY PATTERNS. THIS CAN BE THE RESULT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY OR ITS USE, OR THIS CAN CAUSE A RIPPLE EFFECT IN SOCIETY.

Family Pattern Trends SINGLE PEOPLE -GROWING COUPLES - FEWER OR NO CHILDREN NUCLEAR FAMILIES (MOTHER & FATHER BOTH IN THE HOME) - LESS THAN 50% OF ALL

Family Pattern Trends BLENDED FAMILIES - CAN BE THE RESULT OF HIGHER DIVORCE RATES SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES - FASTEST GROWING CATEGORY EXTENDED FAMILIES (OTHER RELATIVES LIVING IN YOUR HOME)

HOW WILL FAMILIES LOOK IN THE FUTURE?

BABY BOOMERS A baby boomer is a person born between 1946 and 1964 in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Following World War II, these countries experienced an unusual spike in birth rates, a phenomenon commonly known as the baby boom By the year 2030, the baby boomers will be ages 66—84 and make up about 20% of the total population http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_boomer http://www.metlife.com/WPSAssets/19506845461045242298V1FBoomer%20Profile%202003.pdf

GENERATION X A person born from about 1965-1980

GENERATION Y A person born from about 1977-2001 Also known as the echo boomers, millennials, and The Net generation Expected to have a major impact on our society Expected to want a high level of life balance between work and personal life. They will expect job flexibility with systems such as telecommuting.

TRENDS: THE AGING POPULATION For Americans born in 1900, the average life expectancy was just below 50 years. For Americans born in 1998 the average life expectancy is 77 years.

TRENDS: THE AGING POPULATION ON THE WHOLE, PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER THAN THEY USED TO. MEDICAL ADVANCES THE CHANGE IN BIRTH RATES SAFER WORK AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS MORE MEDICAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED FOR THE AGING .

Universal Design Accessible to or useable by all people, regardless of age, size, or physical ability, as much as possible. Source: Mary Jo Peterson Inc. 4/2004 “Aging In Place” http://www.aarp.org/life/homedesign/ http://www.aarp.org/life/homedesign/Articles/a2004-03-18-int_home_tours.html Video - http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=&vid=d1ceb6d9-0bcd-4060-9af7-16bb039a0cb6

TREND: DECLINING FAMILY INCOME IT TAKES 2 AVERAGE INCOMES TODAY TO PROVIDE FOR A SIMILAR LIFESTYLE THAT COST 1 AVERAGE INCOME 40 YEARS AGO. www.prb.org

TREND: BOOMERANG CHILDREN Even though young adults today may prefer to live independently, they may not be able to afford to do so. Many entry level jobs today offer low wages yet housing costs have soared, which has put independent living out of reach for many young adults. (www.prb.org)

TREND: BOOMERANG CHILDREN Not only are they leaving home later, they are also more likely to return home - back into the role of a dependent. Currently 40% of young adults BOOMERANG.

TREND: COCOONING Lack of human interaction due to spending large amounts of time within your home via computer, TV and or the phone leads to a decline of social skills.

TREND: TELECOMMUNICATING Communication between home and work and school has opened up a world of working from another location.

TRENDS: THE CHANGING WORKPLACE YOU MAY SEE CERTAIN JOBS DISAPPEAR IN YOUR LIFETIME DUE TO CHANGES IN SOCIETY. Disappearing jobs – bank tellers, typists, telephone operators, dishwashers YOU MAY NEED TO RETOOL FOR SEVERAL DIFFERENT JOBS IN YOUR LIFETIME. SERVICE INDUSTRIES ARE GROWING.

TREND: DECLINING FAMILY INCOME IT TAKES 2 AVERAGE INCOMES TODAY TO PROVIDE FOR A SIMILAR LIFESTYLE THAT COST 1 AVERAGE INCOME 40 YEARS AGO. www.prb.org

TREND: DUAL - INCOME FAMILIES THIS TREND CREATES A BIGGER DEMAND FOR SERVICES SUCH AS CHILD CARE AND FOOD PREPARATION.

TREND: A GLOBAL WORKPLACE Improved communication and transportation have linked the far ends of the earth. Goods are sold in countries other than where they originate. People from foreign soil move to own businesses and to work.

TREND: LIFELONG EDUCATION People of all ages are seeking education - some online. Many people will need retraining if their jobs are eliminated. Returning to school can put pressures on the daily lifestyle, but the benefits are usually worth it.

TREND: AUTOMATED HOUSES “Smart House” technology in whole or in part is a trend of the future.

So what’s the deal with home automation So what’s the deal with home automation? We know you’ve heard a lot of things over the years. Some people are still trying to overcomplicate home automation with buzzwords and vaporware. We think it’s simple: coordinating security, temperature and lighting for comfort, convenience and safety. Yes – you can connect it to the web and touch screens and very expensive other stuff if you want – but you have to start with the basics, and that’s why we’re here. HAI is good with the grunt work of security, lighting and temperature control.

FACT "The warming trend in global-mean surface temperature observations during the past 20 years is undoubtedly real and is substantially greater than the average rate of warming during the twentieth century.” The most important action we can take to slow global warming is: Reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can be done by: Increasing energy efficiency standards Encouraging the use of renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar power) Protecting and restoring forests, which serve as important storehouses of carbon Source: National Academy of Sciences, 2000 Reconciling Observations of Global Temperature Change. Shirley Niemeyer, Ph.D. Professor Carolyn Turner, Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln North Carolina A & T Housing & Environment Associate Dean for Research sniemeyer2@unl.edu 402-472-6319 turnerc@ncat.edu 336-334-7612 Therefore

High Level of Consumption US: 4.5 billion metric tons of materials consumed yearly. World’s leading producer of garbage and industrial waste. 50 % increase in efficiency to keep pace with population growth. President’s Council on Sustainable Development, 1996 U.S. 5% of population - 25% of global energy use. Shirley Niemeyer, Ph.D. Professor Carolyn Turner, Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln North Carolina A & T Housing & Environment Associate Dean for Research sniemeyer2@unl.edu 402-472-6319 turnerc@ncat.edu 336-334-7612

Consumption Per Person Canada US India World CO2 emissions tons/yr. 15.2 19.5 0.81 4.2 Vehicles/100 persons 46 57 0.2 10 Paper use in kilograms/yr. 247 317 2 44 Fossil energy in Gigajoules/yr 250 287 5 56 Fresh water use in m3/yr/ind. 1,688 1,868 612 644 Purchasing power in U.S. $ $19,320 $22,130 $1,153 $800 4.3 5.1 0.4 1.8 Wackernagel & Rees, 1996 Shirley Niemeyer, Ph.D. Professor Carolyn Turner, Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln North Carolina A & T Housing & Environment Associate Dean for Research sniemeyer2@unl.edu 402-472-6319 turnerc@ncat.edu 336-334-7612

Trend – Natural Resources are becoming more scarce and therefore more expensive Car, homes, and technology in general will need to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly http://www.climatetechnology.gov/vision2005/gallery/images-600/Energy_Star.jpg

Objective – Identify ways to conserve energy that apply to home design Begin to read pg 695 in Skills for Living and list words that have an unknown meaning to you. Example #1. a break – http://www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/home/energyeff/3_tips.asp Analyze the functioning and application of thermal technology systems Develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment. Defend and rationalize the development and use of a proposed technology (MDFCSVSC) See notes for State Standards

Results #1 – Using Plants to Reduce Energy #2 – #3 – #4 – #5- #6- #7- (http://www.house-energy.com/Landscape/Trees-House-Landscape.htm) #2 – #3 – #4 – #5- #6- #7- http://liberalopposition.whitematter.ca/images/uploads/Eco_friendly_bulb_web_250.jpg http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/graphics/med_eh_save-energy_249x267.gif http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/RelatedProgs/energystar.shtml Shirley Niemeyer, Ph.D. Professor Carolyn Turner, Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln North Carolina A & T Housing & Environment Associate Dean for Research sniemeyer2@unl.edu 402-472-6319 turnerc@ncat.edu 336-334-7612

Results #8 – #9 – #10 – #11 – #12- Ventilation (http://www.energyright.com/construction/cutaway/site_cutaway.htm) #13- #14- http://www.energyright.com/construction/cutaway/site_cutaway.htm

Results #15 – #16 – #17 – #18 – House Orientation and Shape (http://www.house-energy.com/Landscape/Orientation.htm) #19- #20- #21- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls) http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/RelatedProgs/energystar.shtml

Results #22 – #23 – energy efficient home design (http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan_details.asp?PlanNum=5640) #24 – #25 – #26- #27- #28- http://www.simplyhomedecor.com/images/centameter.jpg http://www.blog.thesietch.org/2007/03/23/10-no-cost-ways-to-reduce-energy-use-in-your-home/

Results #29 – #30 – #31 – #32 – #33- #34- #35- http://www.mactech.com/articles/mactech/Vol.22/22.07/2207KoolTools/Figure01.jpg www.unpluggedliving.com

Results #36 – #37 – #38 – #39 – #40- #41- #42- #43 Green Power (http://www.delmarvapower.com/home/choice/md/greenpower/default.aspx) http://www.house-energy.com/

Set Goals to Reduce http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module13/images/clip_image001_003.gif

Conserve to Expand 85 Great Ideas (http://www.delmarvapower.com/_res/documents/Rebranded%20brochures/conserving_energy/85_Ways_Delmarva.pdf) http://www.delmarvapower.com/home/education/energyknowhow/default.aspx

Check out an Energy Star House Room by Room Interactive Website http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home

Applying Trends to Housing Decisions

THE 1990’S = THE COMMUNICATION AGE MAJOR CHANGES IN HOW WE COULD COMMUNICATE CELL PHONES, FAX, PAGERS, INTERNET, EMAIL, INSTANT MESSENGER, ETC.

THE CURRENT DECADE = THE INFORMATION AGE COMPUTER INFLUENCE ON HOMES, EQUIPMENT CONTROL, PROCESSING OF INFORMATION & IMAGES, RESEARCH, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATION

AN AWARENESS OF TRENDS CAN OPEN DOORS IN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENTS AN AWARENESS OF TRENDS CAN OPEN DOORS IN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENTS. SOME TRENDS ARE POSITIVE - OTHERS ARE NEGATIVE. WE SHOULD SEEK TO BE INFORMED.

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Prove You Got It! Design a home that will address the needs resulting from your selected trends. Include interior and exterior details that clearly show your how your home plan will help a family deal with Aging through Universal Design Declining family income Home automation Rising costs and decreasing amounts of natural resources Resources – paper, markers, rulers, computers, class time, multiple intelligences of members, Mrs. D. IF you decide to work as a team, each person must design a separate room of the home. Directions – Describe with words and pictures what the overall house would look like. Include information on the exterior features, # of rooms, # of floors, etc. Describe with pictures and words one of the rooms in your house. Grade will be based on following directions, creativity and neatness, use of resources, including time, and quality of answers to the following questions. Complete the following questions. Turn in this sheet and all designs parts by _____________

Continued My home and room design include the following universal design features: My home and room are designed to be cost efficient in the following ways: My home and room design use the following home automation features: My home and room is designed to reduce energy consumption in the following ways: I used the following resources from the web or print (minimum of 5) (do not just say Google.com): Each person (if you are in a partnership) must submit at least one illustrated room AND the answers to these questions.