Question

what are the impact of ICT in society

Answer 1

Access to information: Possibly the greatest effect of ICT on individuals is the huge increase in access to information and services that has accompanied the growth of the Internet. Some of the positive aspects of this increased access are better, and often cheaper, communications, such as VoIP phone and Instant Messaging. In addition, the use of ICT to access information has brought new opportunities for leisure and entertainment, the facility to make contacts and form relationships with people around the world, and the ability to obtain goods and services from a wider range of suppliers.Improved access to education, e.g. distance learning and on-line tutorials. New ways of learning, e.g. interactive multi-media and virtual reality. New job opportunities, e.g. flexible and mobile working, virtual offices and jobs in the communications industry.

Answer 2

IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY -

ICT has given birth to a knowledge based society which indeed gives rise to the need for acquiring new digital competences and ICT skills that are necessary for employment, education and training, self-devlopment and participation in society. It is transforming our society into a more complex and technical one.