11. New job opportunities

On the positive side, ICT has resulted in many new jobs being created created.

Here are a few examples - I'm sure you can think of many more.

Network Technician

• Helps set up office and school networks
• Monitors network performance
• Installs new software
• Sets up and monitors user accounts
• Ensures network security

Computer programmer

• Writes the code for new software
• Adapts or develops existing software

Website Designers

With the explosion of the Internet, there has been a huge demand for people who can design and write websites.

There has also been many jobs created around web advertising, web hosting and e-commerce

Help Desk Operator

• Answers technical problems from staff
• Provides advice when software/hardware not working
• Resets passwords
• Can remotely control a computer screen to demonstrate how to do something.

Business Analyst

Because businesses need specialist software and hardware to suit their particular needs, most large organisations employ a team of business analysts.

These analysts examine the methods currently used by the company and determine what works and what needs improving. They then work with employees,employers and software developers to design and create a new system to solve the business' requirements.

ICT Teacher

Well if it wasn't for you guys - we wouldn't have a job now would we?

What other jobs can you think of that have been created as a direct result of the introduction of ICT?