essay on IT in our daily life

1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT in Education
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Driving force in educational reform
Students have many opportunities to learn the basic computer skills to facilitate their learning.

Multimedia learning centre (MMLC) in secondary school

Classroom with a projector 1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT at Home
 Smart home technology
Allows people to control household and other domestic appliances over the
Internet
 Personal computer
Has become a necessity for many households 1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT at Home
 Personal computer
Uses of personal computer

1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT at Home
 Home office
Refers to a small computerized office setup at home
Self-employed persons can work at home and communicate with others through the Internet.
Clients

Self-employed person Colleagues

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Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT in Public Places
 Information kiosk
Provides information on nearby facilities in public places
 Electronic Money
Can be used for petty cash payments
Example: Octopus

Octopus

Kiosks

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Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT in Public Places
 Internet access service
It is provided in various public places.
The public can obtain information from the Internet more conveniently.

Internet access service in public area

1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT in Business
 Office automation
Office automation helps office workers improve working efficiency productivity, data security and communications with others An automated office 1.1 Applications of Information
Technology in Our Daily Life
 IT in Business
 Intranet
A private and small-scale Internet of an organization Helps improve workflow and enables