Effects of Using Information Technology (IT)

Why Attend

This course presents a training course in the Effects of Using Infomation Technology (IT) in several aspects including its positive and negative effects.

This stage is considered to be the most developed era experienced by human beings, starting from the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century up till now. In this period, society depends on information for development. This is through rational exploitation of Information Technology (IT) and the opportunities provided by it in order to acquire and use information to generate knowledge based on technology. As a result, information is produced by untangible mechanism depending on engagement between remote communications with computers.

It is known that Information Technology (IT) is the most recent means used in production, processing, store or communication of information in the form of multiple digital data. In other words, Information Technology (IT) entails dynamics and innovation which is related to computers and communications in general. Humans have been storing, retrieving, manipulating, and communicating information. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several products or services within an economy are associated with information technology (IT), including computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, and e-commerce.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Target Group:

The following categories are the most group who will benefit from this Course:

• Technology companies employees and workers.
• Developers of modern scientific concepts.
• Social researchers.

How participants will benefit from the Course:

Participants will recognize:

• Positive effects of information technology (IT) in the general scientific, commercial and cultural fields.
• The role of information technology (IT) in e-commerce and provision of goods for a great number of people.
• Negative effects of information technology (IT) especially in the social, health and security aspects.