Telecommuting

Teleworking | A Level Information Technology 9626Teleworking Teleworking is the act of using IT to work remotely, away from an office. This can mean working from home, or from any other suitable location, such as a coffee shop. This gives employees the freedom to manage their own schedule, as long as the work is done. Giving employees the flexibility and freedom to work whenever they want could help motivate them. This can also save time and money since employees don’t have to travel to their place of work every day. If a company relies entirely on remote employees, this could mean that they don’t even need an office. However, employers could feel like they have no control over employees since there is no way to monitor them. Teleworking is also unsuitable for employee s that have to handle sensitive and confidential documents. Technology in Sport Technology has been used in sports to help referees in making important decisions. It can be used to determine whether a ball has landed within a certain area, or whether a goal was scored when a player was offside. Th is usually involving the use of multiple cameras and motion tracking sensors which track the ball throughout the entire match. Technology in Medicine Recent innovations in medicine include the use of artificial limbs and nanotechnology. In the past, prosthetic limbs often had no practical use other than simply for aesthetics. Modern prosthetics can connect to the patient’s nerves and function similarly to a regular limb. Nanotechnology is used to target the delivery of drugs in a very precise way. Smart devices are also being developed as implants in the body, in order to track a patient’s health and identify diseases before they develop. Technology in Manufacturing Modern manufacturing relies heavily on the use of robotics. By using robotics in manufacturing, products are more consistent and accurate, since human error is eliminated. Robotic assembly lines will also be operative 24/7. However, this has raised the capital required to start a manufacturing business; robotics are very expensive, and small businesses cannot make use of these techniques. Technology-Enhanced Learning Teaching has not only been improved by technology, but now also invol ves subjects such as information technology and computer science. Students now have access to computers and interactive whiteboards. One of the biggest online learning methods is through the use of massive open online courses (MOOC). These are courses that are open to everyone and are usually free, with filmed lectures, resources, and discussion forums. A wide range of subjects and topics are offered, and they can be accessed using computers and mobile applications. #InformationTechnology9626 #Teleworking #ALevel @Notes Reel