Technology has significantly impacted modern life and family interactions. While it allows easy communication globally through internet and mobile devices, it has also reduced in-person family time as people spend about 8 hours per day engaged with screens individually rather than together. Technology is now central to many daily activities as most people return from school and engage with televisions, computers or other technologies instead of interacting face to face.

1. H O W H A S T E C H N O L O G Y
A F F E C T E D Y O U R L I F E
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2. Withmobiletechnology,people's
livesaremadeeasierastheycancontacteachotheranywhereandanytimetheywanttechnologyhas
affectedeverypartoffamilylife.Wearespendingmoretimeindoorsthanwe
areoutside.Thetimespentonthecomputer,watchingTVetc..isabout8hoursaday.This
timeisusuallyspentaloneandnotwiththerestofthefamily.Withallthetechnologywehavenowadayswe
don'tneedtogetoutofthehouseanymore,you
candoeverythingfromthecomfortofyourhome.Almosteverythingrevolvesaround
technologynow.Whatdomostpeopledowhentheycomebackfromschool?Theyusuallygo
watchTV,goonthecomputerorsomethingelselikethat.

3. H O W T E C H N O L O G Y B E N E F I T S
T O U R L I F E
• Our civilization has come a long way since the art of making fire and
creating handcrafted tools. Man has been powered by his imagination
and inquisitive character since time immemorial. The indefatigable
quest for truth has led to many a scientific discovery and innovation –
intentional and accidental. Thanks to some important inventions and
discoveries, the world has become smaller and more responsive and
we are much better off. From telephones to the internet, calculators to
computers, cars to rockets and satellites, we are submerged in a sea
of discoveries. We owe it to technology for making our lives simpler,
easier and faster and bringing luxuries to the common pedestal. It has
progressed by leaps and bounds in the past few decades making us
efficient in executing complex tasks. If you are seeking information on
the benefits of technology, the section below will elaborate on how
technology has benefitted us through developments in its various fields
of use.

4. Communication has now become cheaper, quicker and more efficient.
We can now communicate with anyone around the globe through text messaging
or sending an email for an almost instantaneous response.
Communication between patients and doctors has become easier, more personal,
flexible and more sensitive.
Medical research has led to the eradication of many diseases and
ailmentsTechnology is an integral part of any business, right from the purchase of
computers and software to the implementation of network and security tools.
Business organizations can remain up-to-date and drive the business forward. It
also helps them sustain and survive competition. E-learning and online education
has made it very simple and systematic for an individual to receive personal
attention.
Learners are able to take control and manage their own learning.