SUMMARY and RESPONSE

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Name: Shearamea C. Bongabong Date:October 19,

2023

REPORTERS: (Dioscoro Montecalvo, Alitao, Luna, Abellanosa,

Villarta, Jumao-as, Archua, Hinampas, and Puasan )

Topic/Topics: MODULE 5: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND

SOCIAL CHANGE
Alitao - Entertainment
Luna - Business
Abellanosa -Education
Villarta -Job and Earnings
Jumao-as -Health
Archua -Technological Determinism
Hinampas -Social Constructivism
Puasan -Technology Change

SUMMARY

The internet and telecommunication industry in the 1990s

changed the way we connect and exchange information. Digital
technology impacted people in many ways. By the way people live,
work, learn, and socialize. Digital technology comprises of
electronic tools, devices and systems that generate, store and
process data.

Introduction to the Digital Age, Digital age, also known as

Information age, is a period when the computer and internet were
introduced. These technologies enabled people to communicate
information easily and rapidly. Digital Technology became
prevalent and widely used around the world. Information can be
accessed easily specially with the use of the internet.

The ICT and its role in Social Change; Entertainment with

the advent of new technologies, the world of entertainment is
constantly evolving. Digital broadcasting has completely changed
the way we experience television and radio. Cinema can now be
found at the comfort of your home through application such as
Netflix, iFlix, etc. Business The impact of ICT on business is
particularly significant. It empowers people to share knowledge
and advice instantaneously and set up an online shop or website
at a low cost, dramatically lowering the barriers to starting a
business. Education the impact of ICT on teachers, trainers,
learners, researchers and the entire education society is
tremendous. It is changing the way of the education delivery
system in the world by enhancing access to information for all. It
also ensures effective and inclusive education. Jobs and
Earnings beyond income security, employment fulfils a number
of important roles for human well being, such as time structure,
social contact, a sense of purpose, a valued social position as well
as an opportunity for skill use. Health digitalization can affect
people’s health status through the emergence of new physical
and mental health risks and through its impact on the health-
care delivery system.

Theories in Technology, Technological Determinism It is

the theory which strongly believe that technology shapes the
culture, values, social structures of a society. Social
Constructivism is the opposite of the Technological Determinism.

RESPONSE

This topic is more understandable and it is undeniable for

me. The impact of information and communication technology
(ICT) on social change is undeniable. ICT has revolutionized the
way we communicate, interact, and conduct business. It has also
played a significant role in promoting social change by
empowering individuals and communities. ICT can help in social
change by providing access to information and knowledge,
facilitating communication and collaboration, and supporting
community organizing and activism.

Information and communication technology can help

promote social change by: Providing access to information and
knowledge: ICT can help connect individuals with the information
and resources they need to effect change. Facilitating
communication and collaboration: ICT tools can facilitate
communication and collaboration among individuals and groups
working for social change. They can also help connect activists
with each other and with like-minded individuals around the
world.

In conclusion, it is clear that ICT can play a vital role in

promoting social change. By connecting people from all over the
world and providing them with instant access to information, ICT
has the potential to empower individuals and communities to
effect real change.