TECHNOLOGY
by Sonali Dogra
1. Technology- Before
1.1. Paper and Pen: People used to notedown notes and draw diagrams on paper.
1.2. Flowcharts: For more complex ideas, tools were used to make flowcharts showing processes.
1.3. Spreadsheets: Tools like Excel organized data in rows and columns, mainly for numbers.
1.4. Databases: Programs like Microsoft Access organized and stored data in tables.
2. Technology- Now
2.1. Technology is narrowly equated with computers and the Internet.
2.2. Human artifacts such as machines, electronic devices, scientific hardware, or industrial manufacturing systems.
2.3. Practical application of knowledge.
3. How ideas changed?
3.1. The reasons why my ideas have changed about technology are:
3.1.1. Early technology was focused on mechanical systems and manual processes. The shift to digital technology brought about computers and software, revolutionizing how we process and manage information.
3.1.2. Technology started with physical interfaces (buttons, levers). Today, the focus is on virtual and touch interfaces, including voice and gesture controls, which offer more intuitive and flexible interactions.