Digital Technology

Module 1- Digital Technology

Digital technology and digital electronics allow us to manipulate all types of information as digits (1s and 0s) in order to store and manage the information more efficiently and effectively.


Objectives:

  1. Identify how digital technology has changed the world.
  2. Describe ways in which digital technology affects modern life.
  3. Explain how data are stored on digital media.
  4. Describe common categories of digital devices.

Introduction

Digital technology and digital electronics allow us to manipulate all types of information as digits (1s and 0s) in order to store and manage the information more efficiently and effectively.

 

Why This Matters

Digital technology, including all forms of computers, has extended human capabilities by allowing us to manipulate and explore information in ever-faster, more flexible, and more creative ways. The information can be expressed through words, numbers, sounds, and images. By better understanding digital technology, we improve our control over information, our lives, and our world.


Required Reading

Module 1.pdf


Online Discussion Forum

  1. Submit one or two sentances identifying the main points of this module  
  2. Respond to at least 3 of your colleagues, see what you have in common.

This work, “Module 1 – Digital Technology", is a derivative of "Introduction to Computing Reading & Learning Objectives” by OpenNow from Cengage, used under   CC BY. "Module 1 – Digital Technology" is licensed under CC BY by Carlos Julien