This document discusses how technology has changed various aspects of modern life including travel, communication, education, meals, home comforts, appliances, computing, music, health, work, shopping, and lifestyles. It covers the evolution of modes of travel, communication technologies, distance learning tools, food preservation methods, home appliances, computers, music formats, medical advancements, impacts on work efficiency and production, and online shopping options. However, it also notes that technology has not changed everyone's lifestyle as the Amish community still avoids most forms of technology.

1. How Technology has Changed Our Lives Adrianne Draughn Adrianne J Draughn 1

3. Motorcycle

4. Bus

5. Train

6. Automobile

7. AirplaneTravel Adrianne J Draughn 2

8. Telegraph Telephone Email Mobile Phone VOIP Adrianne J Draughn 3 Communication

9. Radio Television Movies Digital Media Gaming Systems Entertainment Adrianne J Draughn 4

11. Internet Resources

12. Computers in Classrooms

13. TelevisionAdrianne J Draughn 5 Education

14. Fast Food Packaged Dinners Microwaveable Items Increased Shelf Life Greater Variety of Foods Available Fresh Produce Year Round Meals Adrianne J Draughn 6

15. Heating Air Conditioning Indoor Plumbing Water Heater Lighting Home Comfort Adrianne J Draughn 7

17. Clothes Dryer

18. Refrigerator

19. Freezer

20. Microwave

21. Small Kitchen AppliancesAdrianne J Draughn 8 Appliances

23. Laptop

24. Smartphone

25. TabletComputing Adrianne J Draughn 9

26. Records 8 Track Cassette Compact Disc MP3 Adrianne J Draughn 10 Music

27. Vaccines Medications Testing Disease Management Transplants Health Adrianne J Draughn 11 X-ray, CT scan, MRI

29. Increased Production

30. Reduced Cost

31. Created Safer Workplace

32. Greater MarginsWork Adrianne J Draughn 12

33. Catalogs QVC Amazon Ebay Store Website Adrianne J Draughn 13 Shopping

35. Many are Farmers or Craftsmen

36. Use Horse and Buggy

37. Simple Dress

38. Avoid TechnologyAdrianne J Draughn 14 Technology Has Not Changed Everyone

39. Adrianne J Draughn 15 Has Technology Made Us Any Happier?