Unit #1 - Introduction to ICT - The Basic Concept of ICT - Education4CS
Introduction
ICT
"BASIC OF INTRODUCTION TO ICT"
Today we will learn about ICT (information and communications technology) and now, we will read about:
Introduction to ICT and definitions, ICT Application Examples, ICT as an AID to Computer teaching and learning.
- Introduction of Concept of ICT
- The basic concept of ICT
- Role of ICT in society
- ICT applications ICT in teaching and learning
Now we will explain the term
ICT
- Information and Communication Technology. (ICT is an abbreviation of this term )
- New or modern technologies.
- Analysis
- Storage
- Processing
- communication of information
To fully understand the concepts of ICT first of all it is important to know the meaning of three important terms individually described below:
1. Information
3. Technology
1. Information
Information is generally referred to as data that can be recorded, organized, and interpreted within a context to convey meaning.
For example, Nhadra (national database and registration authority) is an organization that: collects data from people this data is basically organized or compiled with the help of a computer to produce the computerized national identity cards which hold the complete information of everyone.
2. CommunicationCommunication is basically the transfer of ideas and messages among persons through different systems, devices, or media such as computers, the internet, cell phone, telephone, television, radio, etc.
A figure named as communication model shows the above basic concepts a clearly
Technology is generally defined as the making, modifying, adaptation, and usage of:
Tools, techniques, systems, or machines to solve problems or achieve goals in less period.
After defining the term information and communication technology it will be good to briefly describe that:
The basic concept of ICT
ICT is just like an umbrella comprising different communication devices or applications such as radio, television, satellite systems, internet, cellular phones, or computers ICT sector is basically considered to include the manufacturing as well as assembling of various ICT equipment a variety of numerous service activities ranging from telecommunication to software development a figure named as ICT a combination of different communication devices shows the above basic concept in a clearing.
The Basic Concept of ICT
- Information and communication technology (ICT) is a method of disseminating information.
- IT-like but dissimilar technologies
- Internet
- Cell phone
Internet
- Network of Social Media
- Search Engine on the Internet
Cell phone
- Communication
- SMS
Role of ICT in Society's
- Education
- Business
- Training
- Health
- Environment, Employment, Government, etc.
- ICT applications explain the role of ICT in society is explained with ICT applications
ICT applications
- Computer
- Internet
- Mobile phone
- Computer and internet access
- Computer and its Components
- People all over the world communicate with one another
ICT applications
The Internet's Benefits
- Online sales and purchases
- Source of entertainment (movies/music).
- Software and documents are downloaded.
- Documents are shared through the internet.
- Searching through various search engines like Google or Yahoo, etc.
- People communicate through email, Skype, or social networking websites (Facebook, Linked-In, or Twitter), etc
ICT in teaching and learning
- ICT has had positive effects on the education sector.
- ICT enables teaching and learning very well.
- Teach well.
- Learn well.
- Present well.
- Work efficiently.
- Share ideas easily.
- Solve different problems easily.
- Gain precise knowledge.
- Achieve goals in a shorter period.
- Classroom teaching with multimedia
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