3. Computer technology has a positive
impact on society; they have helped
discover many new advancements in
technology, and have become extremely
important in peoples everyday lives .
5. • 68% of working Americans use a computer
at work.
• 84% of people also say
that computers are
essential for their jobs. www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/technology/
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6. Education
• There are a few hundred thousand
schools in the U.S. that all have
computer access.
www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/technology
7. Our survey showed people use computers for many
different activities!
60
50
40 When I Am on the
30 Computer I Am…
20
10
0
Listening to Music On Social Networks Browsing Different On Educational
(Facebook, Websites Websites for
Instagram, Specific purposes
Pintrest, etc.)
Data from www.computersoftime.weebly.com
9. Do Computers Have…?
7, 7%
Positive Impact on Society
24, 24%
55, 56%
Negative Impact on Society
13, 13% Positive and Negative Impact on
Society
Computers Don’t Affect Society
Data from www.computersoftime.weebly.com .
10. Advances in Technology
Computers have provided so many advances in technology
including:
-Communication
-Business
-Scientific Research
12. Overall, computers can both improve
peoples lives, or consume them.
Computers have helped the world with
communication and new discoveries,
but also have ruined and destroyed
lives.
13. “I think it’s fair to say
computers have become the
most empowering tool we’ve
ever created.”
-Bill Gates
