Decision-Making Skills

1. Decision-Making Skills Unit 3

2. The Impact of Technology Chapter 11

3. Technology and the Family Chapter 11.1

4. Technology and the Family Technology affects families in many areas. There are benefits and drawbacks to technology that families can recognize and manage.

5. Technology and the Family Technology is the use of science to do practical things. Technology is a resource that families have. How families manage technology has a huge impact on family function.

6. Technology and the Family A person who studies and predicts what may happen in the years ahead is called a futurist.

7. Managing Technology There are several areas where technology impacts the family. • Family entertainment • Family Health & Safety • Family Finances • Housing • Communication

8. Managing Technology • Family entertainment • New forms of entertainment • VHSDVD  DVR  streaming on demand what’s next? • Cable, satellite • Video and computer games • Smart phones what’s next? • Addictive nature of these things

9. Managing Technology • Challenges of entertainment • Do TV's, computers, and video games divide families when members are involved for hours at a time? • Does outside entertainment pull family members from home more than is reasonable? • Do people neglect quiet pleasures of natureor reading in search of more thrills? • Does electronic entertainment take the place of face-to-face involvement like games or conversation? • How families decide to manage leisure time is important! (encourage, deny, limit)

10. Managing Technology • Family Health & Safety • How we prepare and eat food • Microwave meals • Family meals • Nutrition • Fast food • Synthetic ingredients • Exercise • Inactive lifestyles mean we must look for exercise and pursue activity • Security and Protection • Seatbelts, airbags, other developments

11. Managing Technology • Family Finances • Online banking • Software accounting for homes • Instant access to credit can cause problems • Pressures to buy new technology • Early adapters vs.laggards

12. Managing Technology • Housing • Energy reduction • Programmable timers • Recycled products • Security devices • Household management • Smart homes – devices connected by computer • Sensors, etc.

13. Managing Technology • Family Communication • Letter writing • Phones, emails, IM, texting, etc. • You can be in “constant contact” • Many positives to this • But also problems!

14. Managing Technology • Family Communication Challenges • Texting may replace face-to-face or voice contact • Cell phone courtesy • Personal business may be overheard • Causes a driving hazard • Internet dangers

15. Managing Technology Communication technology is like any other resource. How you use it will affect whether or not it improves the quality of your life. The choices you make about technology will determine how it affects your life.

16. Chapter Summary • Technology affects all parts of family life. • Families need to manage technology so that they can reach their goals. • Values are important when making decision about technology. • Technology has changed entertainment choices. • Some of these choices weaken and other strengthen the family. • Technology has also changed the way people cook, eat, and exercise. • It has brought about way of promoting security and protection.

17. Chapter Summary • It has brought about way of promoting security and protection. • The way a family handles their money can be both helped and hurt by technological advances in financing. • Housing reflects changes in technology. • Family relationships can be strengthened by wise use of communication technology.

18. Technology In the community Chapter 11.2

19. Technology in the Community Most jobs today require technology skills. Communities and society are concerned about technology issues.

20. Technology in the Workplace Technology has changed the workplace in many ways. examples… Technology allows workers to telecommute or do their work at home. Technology also helps entrepreneurs start and run businesses.

21. Society and Technology Technology impacts communities examples… Use of technology raises questions: what are the costs? what are the benefits? which innovations will aid society?

22. Society and Technology Information Society – the main economic activity is creating and distributing knowledge Computers make knowledge accessible You need to know how to find and judge the information Fact vs. opinion (.edu or .gov)

23. Society and Technology E-mail management: • viruses attached to e-mails • Spam • don’t open e-mails unless you know the sender • Never reply to spam or click on links in a spam e-mail.

24. Society and Technology Identity Theft • identity theft is using a person’s personal information to steal money or credit • Don’t put personal information on the internet • Assume anything posted on the internet is public information (if you don’t want mom or grandma to know…) • Ordering on phone, place the call yourself • Do internet business only with reputable companies with secure web sites • Tear up or shred personal papers

25. Society and Technology Steps to protect your identity • Secure your mail. • Drop bills in public mailbox • Hold mail if you won’t be home • Keep personal information private • Choose creative passwords – don’t choose the obvious ones • Secure wireless computer connections

26. Society and Technology Intrusiveness • technology can be intrusive when it enters your life without your invitation. • Use the “Do Not Call” lists • Use the spam filters in your system • Use anti-virus software • “phishing” handout

27. Society and Technology Cost of Technology • Technology used by public entities costs money • Debate needs vs. wants • Health Care Costs • Medical technology saves lives but it is very costly • Take care of your health • Advance directives are very important

28. Technology and the Future Technology at Work (pg 217) • Follow your company’s policy on the personal use of technology. • Ask questions when you do not know how to use equipment or software. • Update your technology skills when you have the chance. • Find someone to help you if you have technology problems.

29. Technology and the Future Technology is here to stay! You need to be in control of the technology in your life – don’t let it control you! • Have a sense of humor (things fail) • Make time for things w/o technology • Use only what is important to you • Stay informed about what is new

30. Chapter Summary • The workplace has changed due to technology. • Most jobs use computers. • Workers must have technology skills and keep them up to date. • Computers allow workers to telecommute and entrepreneurs to start new businesses. • Communities use technology to provide services to citizens. • Controlling the privacy of information and the cost of technology are two issues society faces.

31. Chapter Summary • Personal information is widely available. • This can lead to identity theft. • Technology can also be intrusive. • There are difficult decision regarding health care and costs facing society. • Individuals and communities need to make careful choices as they deal with more technology changes in the future.

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34. Society and Technology E-mail management: • viruses attached to e-mails • Spam • don’t open e-mails unless you know the sender • Never reply to spam or click on links in a spam e-mail.