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Understanding Digital Technology Theories

The document discusses the Digital Age, highlighting the impact of digital technology on society, including automation and the influence of the internet on communication and work. It presents two theories: Technological Determinism, which posits that technology shapes society, and Social Constructivism, which argues that humans shape technology. An activity is included, prompting readers to differentiate between the two theories and express their agreement with one, supported by examples.

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Understanding Digital Technology Theories

The document discusses the Digital Age, highlighting the impact of digital technology on society, including automation and the influence of the internet on communication and work. It presents two theories: Technological Determinism, which posits that technology shapes society, and Social Constructivism, which argues that humans shape technology. An activity is included, prompting readers to differentiate between the two theories and express their agreement with one, supported by examples.

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MODULE 5:

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to
the Digital Age
Digital age, also known as Information age, is a period when
the computer and internet were introduced.

❑ Digital Technology became prevalent and widely used


around the world. Information can be accessed easily
specially with the use of the internet. House
chores and jobs are getting automated with the help of
machines and equipment. Mobile phones
became very useful in every areas of life --- in education,
entertainment, jobs, etc. Digital
technologies have radically changed the way people work,
consume, and communicate over a
short period of time.
Theories in
Technology

1. Technological
Determinism
Technological Determinism

It is the theory which strongly believe that technology shapes the


culture, values, social structures of a society.
The main reason why society progresses is because of the kind
technology the society has. Technological innovation is the cause of
the social progress. The technology has the control over the society -
-- over human actions, culture and values. Technology greatly
influences human thought and action. In other words the society is
changing because of technology. According to Winner, technology is
not the slave of the human being but rather humans are slaves to
technology as they are forced to adapt to the technological environment
that surrounds them.
Theories in
Technology

2. Social
Constructivism
Social Constructivism is the opposite of the
Technological Determinism. Social Constructivism
believes that humans play a main role in shaping
technology rather than technology shaping society.
It believes that technology does not determine human
action, but rather, human action shapes the technology. Our
curiosity, the hunger to expand, and the need to do things
efficiently drive us to create these technologies.
ACTIVITY:
Essay: Read the
statement carefully.
Answer the given
statement concisely.
(1/2 sheet of paper)
Differentiate Technological
Determinism and Social
Constructivism. Which among the two
do you agree the most? Elaborate and
give concrete examples.
Thank You

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