Impacts of computing: Culture

Impacts of Computing on Culture

• Food

• Language

• Clothing

• Tools

Example

Customs, laws, dress, architectural style, social standards, and traditions are all examples of cultural elements.

Culture

What is Culture?

• Music

• Art

• Religion

Multiple Select

Examples of Culture

(More than one right answer)

• The way we dress

• The way we walk

• The way we talk

• The way we celebrate traditions and holidays

Poll

What about technology would effect our culture the most?

• Texting

• Social Media

• AI (artificial intelligence)

• Keeping Files and Data

• Finding new places (maps)

• Dictionary

• Writing Letters

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How have computers changed our lives?

Multiple Choice

How have computers changed our lives?

• Reading books on a computer screen

• Keeping files and data on a computer

• Writing with a pen and paper

• Listening to music on a record player

Multiple Choice

How have computers changed the way we navigate and find places?

• By using physical maps made of paper

• By creating new, never-before-seen maps

• By using maps on our phones or computers

• By using the stars to guide us at night

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a digital resource made possible by computers?

• A printed dictionary with pages to flip through

• An paper encyclopedia set with multiple volumes

• A dictionary app on a computer or phone

• A thesaurus that only contains physical books

Multiple Select

How have computers changed the way we communicate in writing?

(More than one correct answer)

• By using pen and paper to write letters

• By using texting to send a message or letter

• By only talking to people in person

• By writing letters on a computer like email

Poll

Which way has most affected the way we look and talk to people?

• Social Media

• Video Calling

• I don't use technology to talk to people

Poll

What about technology would effect our culture the most?

• How smartphones and social media are changing the way we talk to each other and make friends.

• How robots and computers are doing more jobs that people used to do, and what that means for our future.

• How we watch movies and TV shows is different now because we can watch them anytime we want on the internet.

• How we buy things online now instead of going to stores, and how that's changing the way we shop and the kinds of stores we have.

Poll

Do you technology in your daily life?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

Why is it important to think about the needs and wants of cultures other people with disabilities when creating something with technology?

Why is accessibility important?

​So everyone can use technology!

Use multiple modes of communication: We can incorporate both speech and text to convey information in a game, making it accessible to users who may have difficulty with one or the other.

For example, we can add speech recognition and text-to-speech functions to their game to help users who may have difficulty using a keyboard or mouse.

Poll

Can you think of a time when you tried to use a toy, game, or app that didn't work well for you? How did it make you feel?

• It made me mad

• I gave up

• I kept on trying but didn't like it

• Other

Poll

Everyone is different - we all have different abilities, interests, and ways of doing things. Why is it important to think about these differences when we create things with technology?

• Some people can't read well

• Some people can't use their fingers

• Some people have disabilities

• Some people are blind

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using multiple modes of communication to make a program accessible?

• Creating a game that only uses a keyboard for input

• Incorporating both speech and text to convey information in a game

• Using a specific type of font that may be difficult to read for some users

• Only using images to explain how to use a program

Multiple Choice

What is an example of varying the types of programs created to make them more accessible?

• Creating only text-based educational programs

• Creating games that only require physical movement

• Creating programs that can only be used with a mouse

• Creating educational programs that include visual, auditory, and other ways to learn

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of providing options for adjusting hardware needed to use a program?

• Creating a game that only works on a specific type of computer

• Providing options for adjusting font size, contrast, or color

• Creating a game that can only be played with a keyboard

• Creating a game that requires a high-end graphics card to run

Multiple Choice

What is inclusive design when creating programs?

• Creating programs that only work on one type of device

• Thinking about all people and their needs when creating programs

• Creating programs that are only accessible to certain types of users

• Creating programs without testing them with a range of users