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Advancements – Past and Present of Technology

As technology is advancing, our demand for advancements in media is expected. According to Science Direct, “attention is focused upon the adoption (demand) rather than the creation (supply) of new technology” (Lippman, 1984). The most used devices are currently the mobile phone and a laptop as they provide content desired that is portable and convenient. Past Laptop: The first portable computer was called Osborne 1 built by Adam Osborne in 1981. It weighed 24 pounds and had a 5-inch screen and cost $1795 (Rezaee, 2020). Present Laptop: Compact ultra-portables. Laptops in 2018 are sleek, lightweight, have 13 to 15-inch touch screens, blazingly fast processors and cost $1000 up to $1500 or less (Rezaee, 2020). Past Mobile Phone: In 1973 Motorola researcher Martin Cooper made the first mobile telephone call using a device weight 1.1 KG and measured 23 centimeters long. It had a talk time of 30 min and took 10hr to recharge (Rezaee, 2020). Present Mobile Phone: Smart Phone. The...
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Technology as a Tool

Link to Demo: https://offers.hubspot.com/demo?hubs_signup-url=www.hubspot.com/products/marketing/social-inbox&hubs_signup-cta=marketing-social-hero   Using social media tools to help out social media platforms is an essential part of marketing. There are many tools that can be used to help increase the likeliness of maximum brand awareness and generate more leads. Other reasons to use social media tools: 1. Saves time 2. Simple to use 3. Most are affordable 4. Organized content Hubspot’s Social Inbox Tool - Offers social media post scheduling and integrates social networks with blogs. This platform monitors messages and mentions for the business to follow up with new leads.  Falcon – This platform allows for use with Hubspot’s Social Inbox Tool to create audience segments which will help to target customers with social media posts, making sure content is being seen by the right people.  Quuu – This is a free platform that may be purchased for additional progra...
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Social Media Effects on Culture

Technology has advanced daily activities through mass media and changed society’s culture. According to EduBlogs, “social media increased the connections between people and created an environment in which you can share your opinions, pictures and lots of stuff. Social media improved creativity and social awareness for our society by interacting with other people and sharing new ideas and opinions” (Kerem, 2016). To further, the way that humans can connect and interaction with each other on social level provides “an opportunity to widen your world and make new friends from other countries. It is easier to learn about breaking news on social media because it has unlimited access and flexibility” (Kerem, 2016). Ultimately, connection via social media has made human connection manageable and flexible. Using platforms such as Facebook enable content necessary for virtual connection using like, share, and comment features. As mentioned in previous work, “almost three-quarters (73%) of user...
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Pros and Cons of Digital Communication

  Pros and Cons of Digital Communication Employee training is an essential factor in the success of employees. Geting everyone familiarized with the functions of the new technology and what areas will be specifically useful to certain departments, mentions LumApps. “Once employees are comfortable with navigation and how to execute important processes, stress and anxiety over the system changes subside. Then the true benefits of the new platform are realized” (LumApps, 2021). The following advancements can be made as result of proper training: Pros of Digital: (Poudel, 2019). ·        Connectivity ·        Communication speed and versatile working ·        Digital devices are portable ·        The quality of stored information is preserved. ·        Learning re-defined ·        Entertainmen...
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Technology in the Workplace and Types of Training

Technology in the Workplace Technology has been the advancement of the century for workplaces around the world. Improvements in technology have been able to provide the essential collaboration and tools employees and communicators need in order to successfully complete tasks in the workplace. According to Quick Facilities Software Management, “Technology in the workplace is like a facilitator that makes an action or process easier to keep the whole workflow smooth and on track. Cloud based facilities management software such as QuickFMS helps business leaders stay organized and up-to-date that in turn helps in business profitability” (Prasad, 2018). The top 10 advancements in technology have made it simple to do the following: 1.      Change Communication Patterns 2.      Keep Organized 3.      Productive Operations 4.      Cost Management 5.      Securing the Business 6. ...
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Technology Improving Communication in Education Field

Technology Improving Communication in Education Field Since 1992, evolution of communication and technological advances have made way in the communications workplace as a mode for receipt and delivery of strategic messages and advances in work and in the educational realm as well. Such advances have also made way in education within the classroom designed to enhance education, this technology is becoming more present in education around the world (Bernard, 2017).  According to Brian Greenberg, CEO of Silicon Schools, there are programs designed for helping students to learn at their own pace. This program is called DreamBox and it adapts the way of teaching to the student who is using the program as all students learn at their own pace. Enabling this technology within a classroom can help students elementary through college by replacing standardized textbooks and ways of learning. Other educational opportunities from learning online are students learning to self-teach and problem s...
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