Computers and Society

The 21st century is the age of computer technology and it has brought about a fundamental change in every facet of our life. It has largely influenced the way we communicate and the way information exchange is facilitated in today's world. In the modern society, computers play an influential role in our lives in many ways. Actually, they have taken an essential part of our lives and have become an inseparable feature in our way of life. They have become very common, appearing in every environment and fields such as medical, government, business, international offices, and in many family units. Among the few inventions that almost lay a hand on our lives, is a computer. It has brought radical changes in our habits of thoughts, communication, in performances and in writing. It has also brought revolution in the globe both culturally and socially benefiting human beings in a number of ways. Within the home, computers can be used to manage bills, shop department or specialty stores, converse with family members and friends far and near via email. You can also play games on it, listen to music, watch movies and students can even do homework assignments on it as well. In the workplace, computers are used to create and compile invoices and also produce reports. Computers are also used to converse via email by staff members through memos and letters. Some companies have their employees submit their timesheets via the computers.
Some examples of how schools incorporate the use of computers with their students is by having the professor assign their students homework on the internet which is to be completed by a designated deadline. At school, computers can be also used for creating a student profile, academic record, completing in-class assignments. Computers are also utilized by students for completing special projects, doing research papers and teacher/ student