ePortfolio entry 5
Computers have made the world safer and life easier. Computers have many advantages and ways in which it has helped us make the world a better place. But not all things are good in computers, there are also many disadvantages. Computers have completely affected our education system. It has expanded the way we access information through the Internet. We can use online books, images, sounds and videos. With the vast amount of information available through the internet, people can take full advantage of it and consume information. Even people who cannot physically attend classes on a college campus can use online courses like mine to get the education they need. Computers have also given people around the world the opportunity to educate themselves about different cultures and religions. Computers and technology have improved the way we communicate. Advances in our technology have brought many new forms of electronic communication, social networking, voicemail, email and even video conferencing. This has helped us reduce the time it takes to get information from the right places. Also useful in our personal relationships, educational purposes and business activities. Communication plays a big role. Enables people to communicate, especially those with family members working abroad. Communication is the key to maintaining relationships. There are also disadvantages to communication. People can physically forget the people around them. They can also become lax on social networks, giving them less social skills in interacting with people around them as well. Computers have also brought enormous advances throughout the industry. Hospitals have used modern technology to improve their security systems, medical offices and operating rooms. Provides doctors with accurate information about patients’ health and allows them to provide appropriate care. In addition to hospitals, there are many apps for phones and desktops that allow people to monitor their heart rate, weight, sugar levels and other important things.