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Technology 1 3.5 Technology – Initial Draft By: Ashley Hicks Indiana Wesleyan University HRM-470-01A Professor Patti Lynn Johnston 02/08/2024 STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC HONESTY I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the IWU Catalog relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. I also certify that the work submitted is original work specific for this course and to my program. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act/s, which could include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Technology 2 This paper will go in-depth on technology. Some of the topics being covered will be but not limited to Cost of the technology/ies, Life span of the technology/ies, Skill/s needed to develop training, Skill/s required to use technology/ies, Types of technology, necessary training to use the technology/software, Pros and cons of various technologies/software, Primary technology selected/software, Implementation Plan, Personnel/audience (hire new staff/train existing staff/combination), Strengths and weaknesses of the technologies/software. Technology is fascinating and will be great to explore and learn more about. The Cost of technology has many benefits and many disadvantages. For example, when I was 13 and getting on my vast desktop computer, we had to dial-up, and you couldn't be on the landline attached to the wall simultaneously, or you would get that internet dial-up tone. I also got my first cell phone when I was sixteen and paid for it myself. It was a Nokia brick-shaped telephone. Technology has evolved in the short twenty years. That was my reality. Now, the internet is so speedy you can be on your phone, TV, and gaming systems. The days of slow technology are of the past, and the future can hold nothing but more advances in technology to make the world competitive. "Perhaps the next generation of these technologies will reduce those environmental costs. Typically, the most effective way of dealing with technology costs is to develop new technology to address those costs." (Cohen, 2022) Technology's life span depends on technological advances. Like every year, there is a new phone that everyone HAS to have. I still have a phone from 2021. That is still new, but I know they are working on the latest phones for 2025! "When they were first mass-produced, manufacturers expected electronics to last roughly 40 years. By the 1990s, their lifespan was halved. Today, electronics are typically only used for 1.5 to 13 years, with most averaging 4.5
Technology 3 years." (Quantum, 2021) For example, a tablet can last up to seven years, but I feel it also depends on the user. It will last that long if I use it, but if a toddler uses it, it may only last a year or two. Skills needed to develop and use technology: The way to get the skills to build technology would be to train in the related field of technology if you want more skills. Do some research and ask your leader for help and guidance. Once you obtain the skills and knowledge, practice every day. "With the rise of digital technology and an increased need for technologically proficient people in almost any field, learning technology skills is very important. Technology tools like email, online chat, digital portfolios, electronic databases, and video chat have transformed our everyday lives, with technology permeating nearly every industry. Whether you're a learner, a teacher, or working in an IT job, improving technology skills can help you complete your job more efficiently and navigate this digital world we're living in more effectively." (Staff, 2023) Depending on your age, the training you will need to use the software will depend on the training you need. Anyone willing can learn the software required to be used to have training online. "Computer skills training is prevalent. Some computer training is more introductory. Introductory programs introduce trainees to computer hardware and software, focusing primarily on mastering basic software applications. They do this through manuals and tutorials that provide hands-on, interactive learning. These courses help trainees overcome their fear of computers and better understand how computers work. Applications training covers specific software applications available within an organization. Unlike introductory classes, which can be offered to an entire organization, application training is typically provided as needed. With the availability of online capabilities,
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