Impact Of The Internet On Individuals
Overview
The internet has reshaped almost every part of daily life, from the way people find work and learn new skills to the way they socialise and spend their free time. Some of these changes have opened up opportunities that would have seemed impossible a generation ago, while others have introduced risks that did not previously exist.
In this lesson you will explore how the internet affects employment, working practices, access to information and services, and social behaviour. You will also learn how to stay safe online and understand the lasting trail that every click and post leaves behind.
Objectives
- Know about the impact on employment, such as new job opportunities as the nature of a job changes, new skills requirements, potential job loss
- Understand the impact on working practices, including collaborative working and flexible or mobile working
- Know about better access to information and services, new ways of learning, and the wider range of entertainment and leisure opportunities
- Know about social impacts such as reduced social interaction, increases in cyberbullying, reduced physical activity
- Understand how to stay safe online
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- Which of the following is a new job role created by the internet? A) Bank cashier B) Social media manager C) Postal worker D) Shop assistant Answer: B
- What is a digital footprint? A) The physical mark left by a computer on a desk B) The trail of data a person leaves when using the internet C) The amount of storage a device uses D) The speed at which a person types Answer: B
- Which of the following is a drawback of flexible working? A) Employees can work from home B) Employers can recruit from a wider area C) Employees may find it hard to separate work and personal life D) Commuting costs are reduced Answer: C
- Cyberbullying differs from face-to-face bullying because it: A) Only happens during school hours B) Can follow the victim home and occur at any time C) Is always carried out by someone the victim knows D) Requires physical contact Answer: B
- Which of the following is the best first action if you receive a message from a stranger online? A) Reply to find out who they are B) Share the message with friends C) Do not respond and block the sender D) Give them your phone number so they can explain Answer: C
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