Name: UAYAN, Justine G.

Section: 22
Subject: Living in the IT era Professor: Mrs. Ann Camille M. Maupay

Activity #1: Information, Technology and Information Technology

FIVE (5) EXAMPLES OF INFORMATION:

1.) Newspaper

One of the example of Information is Newspaper. It is written by the reporters or journalists

meant for the general public to give information about current events, local and international
news. They are published on a daily and weekly basis. It is one of a kind of information,
because we all know these are primary sources of information that is timely, accurate and
complete serial publication.

2.) Magazines
 One of the example of Information is Magazine. It is also written by the reporters or
journalists meant for the general audience but sometimes they are written by essayists and
specialists. The information are usually current affairs as well as popular topics and trends.
They are published weekly and monthly. It is an example of information, because these are
secondary sources of information that is timely, accurate and complete.

3.) Journals

Journal is also an example of information. As we certainly know, these are academic journal
articles written by the scholars, students and researchers. They report on original research or
detailed analysis of a topic. It is an example of information, because these are also a
secondary sources of information that is timely, accurate and complete.
 4.) Books

Books, an example of source of information. It is secondary source of information that has

author or publisher. General books are usually take an in-depth look at a topic or composed of
compilation of articles or essays written by various authors.

5.) Autobiographies

Books, an example of source of information. They are primary sources of information about
person’s life written by that person. They are usually the story of one person’s life and told in
first-person point of view.
 FIVE (5) EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY:

1.) Vehicles

Vehicles, an example of technology. They are machines used to transport people and cargo.
Especially on land, such as a car, truck, aircraft, ships, trains and bicycles.

2.) Television

Digital technology has transformed televisions in numerous ways. For starters, both the
picture and audio quality has undergone dramatic improvements. Modern televisions can also
be used to stream movies and shows, rather than just receive programs via an antenna or cable
connection.
 3.) Alarm Clocks

Digital clocks have a number of advantages over traditional analog clocks: They don't make a
ticking sound; they are easy to read, even in the dark; and the alarms go off at the precise time
that you set them. They can also be combined with radios, so that you wake up to your
favorite show.

4.) Drones and Guided Missiles

There are many military uses for digital technology. Drones (unmanned combat aerial
vehicles) and guided missiles incorporate digital technology in order to operate effectively.
Drones are typically directed in real time by a remote human controller. Missiles use digital
technology for their guidance, targeting, and flight systems.
 5.) ATM's

ATM's were invented in London in 1967 and since then have become ubiquitous, giving
people a quick and easy way to access their bank accounts. Modern ATM's can be used for
such things as cash withdrawals, to check bank balances, deposit money, or credit mobile
phones.

FIVE (5) EXAMPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

1.) Online transactions

Some of you might not have thought about the involvement of Information Technology in
your daily online deals. This facility of online transactions is a direct application of
Information Technology. Mainly, colossal ease has been provided for people in business who
need not pay visits to the bank for the transfer of funds. This is indeed a highly commendable
contribution from Information Technology. Similarly, this facility is also benefiting those
students who have to submit their fees to secure their admissions in universities of another
country.
 2.) Video Conferencing

The solutions of many problems have been sought out since the video conferencing facilitated
people. You will surely be under-estimating this blessing of Information Technology if you
did not use it. Huge business meetings are now conducted through video conferencing.
Lectures are delivered through video calls too. This advancement has caused us to save the
time of people, which is consumed in reaching the place of meeting or class. The real
importance of this facility is felt when you take your loved ones’ on video calls who reside in
other cities or countries. You will rarely find anyone who did not experience this amazing
feature of Information Technology.

3.) Online Transfer of Funds

The tremendous ease has been provided by the Information Technology to the business
faculty. Online transfer of funds has caused the saving of time for the business community.
Now, it will not take more than a minute in transferring millions of dollar from one bank
account to another bank account. This example of online transfer of funds is a massive
example of Information Technology in the field of Business.
 4.) Online Shopping of the Goods

If you cast a look at the new trend of online shopping, you will find yourself at great ease with
this. This facility of online shopping is, no doubt, a blessing for the business community.
Earlier, they had to travel different countries to find the goods of their need, but now all things
are only one click away. Moreover, this newly emerging trend has also eliminated the anguish
of people from visiting the markets. This valuable addition to Information Technology is
highly laudable.

5.) Crypt-currency

This is something new, but it purely belongs to Information Technology. Crypto-Currency is

the latest form of currency. The online Business is often carried out in the Crypto-Currency.
The statistics and facts have shown that Crypto-Currency is a profitable and enjoyable
business to invest in. There are some complexities involved in the procedure of this Business,
but results are quite reasonable and beneficial. This is a new type of Business, and still there is
a considerable gap available in this field.