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1
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What does being computer savvy mean?
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Understanding the capabilities and limitations of computers, advantages and risks, knowing how to fix computer problems, and when to call for help.
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What practical payoffs come from being computer savvy?
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Better buying decisions, ability to identify computer parts and their costs, knowledge of how to fix everyday computer problems, ability to customize computer equipment, and know how to use the internet effectively.
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How does being computer savvy help make better buying decisions?
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By being able to judge quality and usefulness when buying equipment and software, even as computer prices come down.
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How does being computer savvy help with fixing everyday computer problems?
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It gives you the confidence to deal with challenges like replacing a printer cartridge, obtaining software upgrades, and managing digital photos from cameras or cellphones.
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How does being computer savvy help with customizing computer equipment and integrating new products?
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By understanding how and when to upgrade devices and software, and knowing when to start over by buying a new machine.
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How does being computer savvy help in using the internet effectively?
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By knowing how to navigate the vast amount of data online and finding the best information or resources.
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What does it mean to be computer savvy?
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Being knowledgeable about computers and technology, knowing how to customize equipment, integrate new products, upgrade devices/software, use the internet effectively, protect against online threats, and understand how technology can benefit your career.
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Why is it important to know when and how to call for help with computers?
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To deal with challenges effectively and prevent further issues or damage.
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What are some online risks that computer savvy individuals should protect themselves against?
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Spammers, hackers, virus senders, identity thieves, and companies/agencies collecting personal data.
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How can being computer savvy benefit your career?
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It can help advance your career by understanding how technology can be used in various professions to improve efficiency and productivity.
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How can being computer savvy benefit you in your profession?
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It will give you ideas about how technology can benefit you in whatever profession you choose.
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What is information technology (IT)?
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Information technology refers to any technology that helps produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and disseminate information, combining computing with high-speed communication links for data, sound, and video.
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How has information technology impacted education?
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Information technology has allowed for more interactive and individualized learning, with the internet penetrating 99% of schools and students being exposed to computers from a young age, enabling personalization of education and automation of tasks.
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What are some examples of information technology devices?
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17
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Examples of information technology devices include personal computers, electronic appliances, and handheld devices.
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How do instructors use information technology in the classroom?
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Instructors use information technology such as presentation applications like PowerPoint and online tools to convey lecture outlines and materials, enabling more interactive teaching methods.
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What is distance learning or e-learning?
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Distance learning or e-learning refers to online education programs that allow students to learn remotely, without being physically present in a traditional classroom setting.
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What are some benefits of using technology in education?
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Automating tasks, reducing teachers' workload, focusing on individual students, and offering distance learning programs
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How do college instructors use presentation applications in teaching?
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They use applications like PowerPoint to convey lecture outlines and materials on classroom screens
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What is e-learning?
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Online education programs that have grown in popularity, with nearly 5 million students expected in 2009
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What are some applications of e-learning in education?
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Bringing career and technical courses to rural areas, pairing science students with master teachers, and helping professionals obtain further credentials outside business hours
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How has computer technology impacted the field of medicine?
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It has changed the tools of medicine by enabling the conveyance of medical data in digital format and facilitating image transfer technology for radiologic images
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What are some examples of the influence of information technology in education?
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Utilizing online programs like e-learning, using computerized tools for wellness, and implementing electronic medical records in healthcare
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How is computer technology changing the tools of medicine?
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Computer technology is fundamentally changing the tools of medicine by allowing all medical data, including lab test results, pulse monitor readings, and X-rays, to be conveyed to doctors in digital format.
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What is the role of image transfer technology in medicine?
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Image transfer technology relays radiologic images such as CT scans and MRIs to electronic charts and physicians' offices immediately, facilitating quicker diagnostics and treatment plans.
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How are intensive care patients benefiting from technology in medicine?
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Intensive care patients can now be monitored by doctors in remote control towers, enabling continuous observation and prompt intervention during off times when nurses are usually present.
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