The way people work and where they work has changed due to the increased range of ICT technologies. Most roles now involve the use of some computer skills. Discuss how the way we work has changed, e.g:
Office software is used instead of pen and paper - e.g. spreadsheets for accounting, word processing for report and letter writing
Car mechanics use computerised analysis equipment to diagnose faults
Shop assistants use computerised tills (EPOS) and payment systems (EFTPOS)
Teachers use computers, interactive whiteboards and a range of software
Graphic artists and illustrators use specialised graphic packages
Products are designed using CAD and manufactured using CAM
The way we communicate at work (e-mail, videoconferencing, telepresence)
Flexible working
Teleworking
Shift in work/life balance
Research 2 or 3 of the above in detail and discuss advantages and disadvantages of each. The focus of your discussion should be on what impact the technology you are researching has had on our working lives.