Technology

  The impact of IT on Local Communities and Society     IT has extremely changed the way societies and communities work, they help with every aspect of our day to day life from education to healthcare and business. IT has helped us to connect with others in our local communities but also across the globe. Nowadays communities are more connected than ever because of technology allowing them to communicate. Small things like community gatherings or seasonal events can all be s hared with people through social media or   group chats, helping us all get together as a community.   Furthermore, IT has had a huge impact on our local high street. Much more people are ordering online rather than physically going to shops, which negatively affects small businesses who can’t afford delivery services . Moreover, it has an impact on retail workers who are losing jobs due to the low amount of people coming to shops. However some see the impact of IT as a positive one....

The way we spend our leisure time   Technology allows us to spend our time however we choose to, people can do whatever they choose to online. Things like reading a book or watching a film can all be done through a device and not require us to leave the comfort of our home. Many people see this as a positive because it is often cheaper and less stressful than going out. For people who are into gaming this is often a way for them to relax and have fun and connect with others who have similar interests all over the world and also a way to escape day to day life. Others who are passionate for art can share their artwork online and publish it for others to see and give feedback on. However, it isn’t all positive. As more and more  people turn to technology to spend their free time this creates a higher risk of people losing their social abilities. People will stop having face to face interactions as they turn to phone calls and group calls, people who work from home will beco...

 H ello, my name is Dilan  and my blog is about how the world of IT is affecting society. My blog will cover the negative and positive impacts of technology and explore how it has taken us to where we are today and share everything about how it affects us.