GE Elective Living in the IT Era - Week 2

Introduction to ICT

• ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology, encompassing all technologies facilitating modern computing and communications.
• Includes telecommunications, broadcast media, smart building management systems, audiovisual systems, and network control functions.

ICT's Societal and Economic Impact

• ICT transforms economic, societal, and interpersonal engagements, influencing how individuals work, communicate, learn, and live.
• Significant shift towards digital interactions, reducing reliance on face-to-face communication.

Significance of ICT in Enterprises

• ICT enhances business efficiency, leading to cost savings, opportunities, and improved operations.
• Facilitates automation in business processes, enabling transactions like online shopping, telemedicine, and social media engagement.

Advantages of ICT

• Speeds up communication and reduces time lag in information exchange.
• Promotes globalization by connecting people and businesses worldwide.
• Cost-effective solutions improve overall efficiency in operations.
• Increases availability of information and resources.
• Bridges cultural gaps, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Creates new job opportunities and enhances workforce capabilities.
• Expands educational opportunities, providing diverse learning resources.
• Visual aids in education enhance memory retention and comprehension.
• Engages students through interactive classroom experiences.

Disadvantages of ICT

• Potential disadvantages impacting education and other sectors are explored, but specifics require further details.