o done by:

André Rocha no 2 11th P

Maria Inês Teixeira no 8 11th P

Technology in the world of

work

What is IcT?

o It is an acronym for information and communications

technology (ICT);

o It is a more specific term that means integrated

communications.

ICT is inevitably related to the computer network

Effects of advances in ICT on bussinesses

Positive effects Negative effects

• It´s easier to share information

• Computers can do repetitive jobs

• Employees can become more productive

• Employees can work from home

• Businesses don’t need so many employees

• Employees will have to be trained to use the equipment

• ICT equipment is expensive and needs updating often

• Information may be less secure

• People may lose their jobs

• The business can be more competitive

Here are some examples of the equipment and techniques that businesses use to communicate in the world of work…

Some technology used in the world of work….

Computer The internet (e-mail,

skype,…)Cell phone

PrinterFax machine

Video projector

ComputerThe computer can be used at work for:

Writing documents;

Saving files;

Making projects and

catalogues;

Organising a

meeting;

Making a invoice

InternetThe Internet can be used at work for:

Sending e-mails;

Video conferencing;

Chatting

Ordering goods

Agending meetings

Making pay rolls

Cell Phone

Taking or making a call

Text messaging

To monitor your workers

To connect via the

internet

The cell phone can be used at work for:

PrinterThe printer can be used at work for:

Printing documents;

Copy

Fax mahineThe fax machine can be used at work to:

Receive faxes;

Send faxes;

Video projectorThe video projector can be used at

work for:

Projecting documents;

Making presentations in a

meeting

nanotechnology

It is the manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular

scale;

The basic principle of nanotechnology is to build structures and

new materials from atoms.

Nanotechnology in the world of work

Nanotechnology is applied in processors, video cards, and

video games;

Plenty of mobile phones and computers claim to use

nanotech;

The most common nanotech exists in portable keyboards

that are coated with nanosilver to prevent contamination

of bacteria;

TV and computer monitors are reinforced with carbon

nanotubes which prolong battery life

At home, nanoceramics can help reduce the friction on surfaces

and have been used in things such as frying pans and non-stick

irons.

The end

tecnology in the world of work