Tech Bloomers- Two Marks

 Two Marks

a.What is the future of technology?
The future of technology is beyond our imagination.

 

b.How many people in India suffer from a disability?

2.7 Crore people in India suffer from a disability.

 

c.Who is Kim?

Kim is the Assistive Technologist at Alisha’s school.

 

d.How does Kim help Alisha?

Kim helps Alisha to get trained in Dragon Dictate Technology.

e.Why is technology important according to David?

It enables him to communicate and be independent.

f.Which instrument does David control with his eye movements?

David uses a Liberator Communication Device, which he controls with his eye movements for his verbal communication.

g.What devices help David to move from one place to another?
A bespoke switch system ECO₂ with ECO point help David to move from one place to another.

Tech Bloomers Textual Questions

A. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1.What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?

The internet benefits a common man to travel, communicate, learn do business and live in comfort.

2.Do you think technology has improved communication? How?

Yes, Through a piece of technology called Dragon Dictate, Alisha who suffers from Cerebral palsy can speak now and the words appear on her screen.

3.How does David operate computers with the Liberator Communication Device?
David uses a Liberator communication device, which he controls with his eye movements.

4.Which devices are controlled using ACTIV controller?

TV, Blu-ray, and music players are controlled using an ACTIV controller.

5. Who says these words: “I want everyone to know the difference technology has made in my life”?
Alisha says these words

6.Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?

Dragon Dictate is a software which helped Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing.

7.Name a few Indian innovations which are helpful to the disabled and make their day to day life
easier.

•  Blee watch by  Nupura Kirloskar and Janhavi Joshi 
•  IGEST by Anil Prabhakar.

8.Is it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze?

Yes, it is possible to control the computer screen with Eye Gaze.

9.Suggest ways of making our society inclusive.

We can make our society inclusive by providing technology for the disabled people who overcome their barriers.

10.How would you help people with disabilities in your neighborhood?
I would introduce them to the Latest and modern Technology so that it can make them more confident and independent.