1. C HAPTER Digital Life: Computer Concepts Projects Living with Technology 1 Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

2. 1. Describe how technology is used today 2. Describe how life has changed through the use of technology and identify common technologies used today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Objectives

3. ◊ Ubiquitous—the state of being everywhere ◊ Ubiquitous Computing—integration of computer technology and ordinarily used devices into everyday activities Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall  Describe How Technology is Used Today

4. ◊ How technology has changed our lives ▫ Purchasing music ▫ Watching movies ▫ Playing games ▫ Workplace productivity ▫ Personal communication  Describe How Life has Changed Through the Use of Technology Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

5. ◊ How technology has changed our lives ▫ Traveling ▫ Advertising ▫ Tracking ▫ Buying a home ▫ Education  Describe How Life has Changed Through the Use of Technology Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

6. ◊ Purchasing Music ▫ Then Purchase media in a store Purchase media with a phone order ▫ Now Purchase online Online previews Download immediately  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

7.  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

8. ◊ Watching movies ▫ Then Network television and theater VCR and DVD ▫ Now Cable or network television Streaming to computer or smartphone  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

9. ◊ Playing games ▫ Then Went to an arcade Had a game console attached to a television ▫ Now Online games Many, distant players can participate Use a computer, tablet, or smartphone  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

10.  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

11. ◊ Workplace productivity ▫ Then Paper-based documents—mailed or emailed Paper calendars used for scheduling ▫ Now View documents on computers, tablets, or smartphones Manage calendars and task lists with email programs and view from any location Productivity apps  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

12. ◊ Personal communication ▫ Then Phones Mail ▫ Now Cell phones Video Texting  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

13. ◊ Traveling ▫ Then Call or write chamber of commerce Visit AAA or a gas station for maps ▫ Now Visit TripAdvisor for information and ratings Use Google Maps or MapQuest for maps  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

14. ◊ Advertising ▫ Then Advertisements—phone book, radio, television, billboards, mailings, and various signs ▫ Now Advertisements—QR codes, banner ads, emails, social media, and company websites  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

15.  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

16. ◊ Tracking ▫ Then Manual tracking by counting inventory ▫ Now Bar codes RFID—radio frequency identification—tags  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

17. ◊ Buying a home ▫ Then Contacted a realtor Viewed listings and details in a book Physically visited the home ▫ Now Browse online Details, pictures, and virtual tours  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

18. ◊ Education ▫ Then Paper-based notes, assignments, and tests Teachers lecturing to students ▫ Now Online—classes, course materials, and assignment submissions  Identify Common Technologies Used Today Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

19. ◊ Computers are everywhere and are used in most aspects of our lives. ◊ Information gathering has moved from slow, paper-based resources to virtually immediate, digital-based resources. ◊ Technology is used to complete tasks more quickly and more effectively and to communicate efficiently. Summary Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall