IGCSE ICT (0417)
Unit 05 Effects of Using ICT
Learning Objectives
In this chapter we will look at the impacts or
changes in our personal, social, and professional
life style because of the use of ICT.
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Areas of Effects
1. Effects of microprocessor-controlled devices in
homes
2. Health problems caused by the prolonged use
of ICT equipment
3. Monitoring and controlling transport system
Microprocessor-controlled devices?
‐ Microprocessor-controlled devices are electronic
devices in which a microprocessor or a
microcontroller chip is embedded to control its
operation or working.
‐ They are also known as smart devices.
Smart Homes
Smart home is a residential place where a home
automation system will monitor and/or control
home attributes such as lighting, climate,
entertainment systems, appliances, and security
such as access control and alarm systems.
Smart Homes
ICT Equipment for Smart Homes
Smart Safety
ICT Equipment for Smart Homes
Smart Safety
Effects of Microprocessor-controlled devices
Positive and negative effects on our:
‐ Life style
‐ Leisure time
‐ Physical fitness
‐ Data security
‐ Social interaction
Categories of Microprocessor-controlled devices
1. Labour-saving devices
2. Other devices
Labour-saving Devices
- Automatic washing machine
- Microwave oven
- Cookers
- Automatic dish washer
- Robotic vacuum cleaner
- Bread maker
- Smart fridge and freezers
Other Devices
- Digital alarm clocks
- TV sets
- Central heating and air-conditioning systems
- Home entertainment systems
- Mobile phones and tablets
Effects of
Microprocessor-controlled Devices
On
life style, leisure time, and physical fitness
Positive Effects
on life style, leisure time, and physical fitness:
No manual tasks/house chores
Saves time for leisure activities:
‐ Hobbies, shopping and socializing.
No need to stay home while food is cooking or
clothes are being washed.
Smart devices can be controlled through a web
enabled phones.
Automatic burglar alarm give a sense of security
Smart fridges and freezers can automatically order
fresh food from supermarkets.
Positive Effects
Microprocessor-controlled devices save energy.
Microprocessor-controlled devices can be easily
programmed to work automatically rather than to
turn knobs and press buttons
Negative Effects
Lack of physical activity causes obesity and other
fitness issues
Labour-saving devices tend to make people lazy.
People lose household skills.
Smart devices can be controlled through a web
enabled phones.
Smart devices can lead to cyber security.
Negative Effects
lead to more wasteful society:
- It usually not cost effective to repair circuit
boards so they are thrown away.
Not easy to use for technophobes or those who
are not confident around electronic devices.
Leaving devices on standby (such as TV or satellite
receivers) is wasteful of electricity.
Cyber/Data Security Issues
hacker can communicate with our devices
remotely.
household devices can be hacked to gain our
personal data.
these devices are often set with default or no
password so can be hacked by cybercriminals.
A hacker can find holiday dates by hacking into
smart devices and that makes the home easy for
break ins.
A hacker can get key data by hacking smart
devices like freezer or fridge.
Effects of Using ICT/IT
Positive and Negative Effects
Social Interaction
Learning Objectives
Learning positive and negative effects of social media
interaction.
Success Criteria
Learn to get benefits of the positive effects of social
interaction.
Learn to prevent from negative effects of social
media interaction.
Positive Social Interaction Effects
Easier to make friends using social media
Easier to find people with similar interests/hobbies
It decreases global distancing.
Positive Social Interaction Effects
Less expensive VoIP technology
Technology that allows users to make and receive
phone calls via the internet instead of the regular
phone lines.
Negative Social Interaction Effects
Social isolation
Lack of contact between individuals
Negative Social Interaction Effects
Social media distraction
Social media draws individuals' attention away from
work
Negative Social Interaction Effects
Social isolation
Social isolation makes people anxious to meet people in
real life - Societal loneliness.
Negative Social Interaction Effects
People behave differently when interact online
Aggression Rude Cyberbullying
Effects of Using ICT/IT
Questions/Answers
Positive Social Interaction Effects
Name four positive effects of social interaction
Q #1.
on social media sites.
Q #2. What is social media site?
Q #3. What is social isolation?
Q #4. What is social media distraction?
Name six negative effects of using social
Q #5.
media?
How can we mitigate the negative effects of
Q #6.
using social media?
Effects of Using ICT/IT
Positive and Negative Effects
Potential Health Problems
Learning Objectives
To learn negative effects of using ICT on health
To learn causes of negative effects on health
To learn prevention techniques to mitigate potential
negative effects on health of using ICT
Success Criteria
To identify potential health problems and planning
preventive measures in real life.
Backbone and Neck Strain/pain
Reason/cause: Bad/poor sitting posture to use
computer for a long period stores stress
in the backbone.
1. Backbone Strain/Pain
Prevention Techniques
1. Use adjustable chair 2. 5-10 minutes break every hour
3. Use tiltable screens 4. Sit in correct sitting posture
1. Backbone Strain/pain
Prevention Techniques
5. Do light body stretching exercises
6. Do daily physical fitness exercises
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
The damage to fingers and wrist joints caused by
prolonged use of keyboard or repetitive clicking of
mouse buttons.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Prevention Techniques
1. Do hand and wrist stretching exercises
2. 5-10 minutes regular break every hour
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Prevention Techniques
3. Ensure correct posture of arm to the keyboard
4. Ensure correct posture of arm to the mouse
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Prevention Techniques
5. Use ergonomic mouse and keyboard
6. Users prone to RSI use voice-activated software
Eye Strain, Headache and Poor Eyesight
Continuously staring at computer screen accumulates
stress in eyes’ and brain muscles which ultimately
weakens eyesight and causes headache.
Eye Strain and poor eyesight
Common reasons
1. Continuous staring at computer screen
2. Glaring computer screen(reflection)
3. Low/very high lighting of computer screen
4. Bad display/poor resolution of computer screen
5. Over radiation
6. Blinking or waving of computer screen
Eye Strain and poor eyesight - Prevention
1. Look away from screen and look at distant objects
2. Take regular breaks
3. Stretch your eyes to reduce stress.
4. Use anti-glare screen
5. Use anti-glare glasses
6. Set appropriate lighting of computer screen
7. Set appropriate resolution of computer screen
Eye Strain and poor eyesight - Prevention
8. Prefer to use LEDs instead of CRT
9. Fix the loose fixtures to fix blinking screen.
10.Have regular medical check up of eyes
Irritation in lungs and eyes - Reasons
laser printer produce ozone which
causes suffocation and other breathing
issues.
laser printer produce organic dust
which causes irritation in eyes and
lungs.
Irritation in lungs and eyes - Prevention
1. Manage proper ventilation to
lower the ozone level and house
laser printers in designed
printer room.
2. Manage proper ventilation to
lower the ozone level and house
laser printers in designed
printer room.
Obesity
Using computer and having no physical fitness exercise
Effects
1. Hypertension
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. Heart disease
4. Osteoarthritis
5. Hyperlipidemia
6. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obesity - Prevention
1. Physical fitness exercises 2. Avoid junk food
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits
Monitoring and Controlling Transport
Monitoring traffic on motorway
Congestion zone monitoring
Automatic number plate recognition(ANPR)
Automatic control of traffic lights
Air traffic control system
Railway signaling system
