DIGITAL TOOLS & TRENDS Flashcards
(30 cards)
- Storing and accessing data over the internet rather than on a local
computer/server
CLOUD COMPUTING
BENEFITS:
Increases efficiency, reduces costs, and enables global collaboration
(e.g., Remote/WFH setups)
CLOUD COMPUTING
oneDrive, google drive, dropbox
CLOUD COMPUTING
BENEFITS:
Saves lives in healthcare, enhances user experience, and improves
business efficiency.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND
MACHINE LEARNING
AI refers to machines simulating human intelligence, while ML focuses on data-driven learning.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND
MACHINE LEARNING
Connecting everyday objects to the internet to collect and share
data.
INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
BENEFITS:
Reduces energy costs, enhances safety, and increases efficiency in
industries.
INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
smart watch/tv/ref, alexa, gnest
A decentralized ledger of transactions.
- A digital notebook that keeps a secure and unchangeable record of
transactions.
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
BENEFITS:
Increases transparency, prevents fraud, and removes the need for
middlemen in transactions.
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
crypto currency, election voting
AR overlays digital information on the real world, while VR
immerses users in a completely virtual environment.
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AND
VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)
BENEFITS:
Provides hands-on learning, improves shopping experiences, and enhances gaming/entertainment
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AND
VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)
overlays digital information on the real world
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)
immerses users in a completely virtual environment.
VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)
Growth in the gaming industry: Statistics about the number of
active players, especially among younger populations.
ONLINE GAMES
Fortnite, PUBG, League of Legends, and mobile games like Mobile Legends, Candy Crush, and Clash of Clans
ONLINE GAMES
Multiplayer games allow individuals to interact
globally.
Social Connection
Benefits of Online Gaming
Social Connection - Skills Development - Entertainment and Relaxation -
Critical thinking, hand-eye coordination, and
teamwork.
Skills Development
- Gaming as a form of entertainment and stress relief.
Entertainment and Relaxation -
The Drawbacks of Online Gaming
Addiction - Social Isolation - Negative Health Effects
The potential for excessive gaming, leading to unhealthy habits and life imbalances
Addiction
- Overreliance on virtual interactions may lead to
real-life social withdrawal
Social Isolation