Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): New technologies applied to a post-pandemic context and their repercussions in the various social sectors
2021 has been described as "the great year of the technological leap" due to the expectation generated in terms of developments in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet, Broadband, security and digital banking amid the effects that the pandemic has left ; Therefore, it is important to keep in mind the study of the technological trends that are coming for the next year, having a firm ground to know which areas must be strengthened and become part of the global digital transformation and the new normality.
The world is changing at a speed never seen before due to the situations that were generated as a result of COVID-19, a disease that triggered a pandemic that no one was prepared to face. And, in the midst of uncertainty, technology has been the lifeline for many businesses and organizations that thought of this element as a luxury and not as a basic necessity.
Thus, this edition delves into the impact of these technologies in a post-pandemic context and their links with problems such as the continuity of business operations, especially SMEs and micro and small businesses in the sectors, commerce, industry and services.
Also other issues such as misinformation, to the extent that the SARS CoV-2 pandemic caused the search and dissemination of health information, which spread on the internet as it is a great source of information, even when the data was not regulated and its veracity remains questionable. The greatest risk is that the information found on the Internet can influence users; however, it often lacks scientific support, a circumstance that causes concern for scientific societies, governments, and users.
Also on education, since in the country the pandemic caused the suspension of face-to-face teaching, for which alternatives were sought to continue the teaching-educational process even in conditions of restrictions, social isolation, among other inconveniences. The life of university students in the same way changed radically, making their study relevant.
Likewise, about creativity, understood as that capacity that throughout the history of the human being has allowed it to grow, develop, in general, progress in an innovative and efficient way, even in moments of great difficulty where individuals have been forced to deal with natural phenomena, disasters, etc. For this reason, it was worth reflecting on the effects that the complex moment that we are currently experiencing has had on artistic creativity, characterized mainly by the Covid-19 pandemic and being able to understand how it has served to deal with it. Finally, on metacognitive development, ICT videogames, among other relevant aspects.
It is crucial to investigate and explore the various paths in which new technologies are presented, above all, as mentioned, in a changing and increasingly demanding environment. And, in which they adopt very different roles and in sectors that are unlikely and others that are very obvious. It is worth mentioning that only through study and knowledge will it be possible to have clarity about the kind of resources that are currently available in the world and the benefits that they represent.
Maria Gabriela Garcia
Published:
2022-06-01
