ICT in Modern Society

Study Notes

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integrates digital devices, communication networks, and software for data creation, processing, storage, and sharing.
Key components of ICT include computers, mobile phones, the Internet, social media, and software applications that enhance communication and information dissemination.

ICT revolutionizes communication and transforms daily life, impacting areas such as e-commerce, online education, and digital entertainment.
Advances in ICT enable faster information exchange, crucial for modern functioning economies and societies.

Mobile banking allows users to access bank accounts and perform transactions via mobile devices, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
It is particularly beneficial for individuals in remote areas with limited access to traditional banking.
The widespread use of mobile banking decreases the need for physical bank branches, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency for banks.

ICT Infrastructure: The foundational physical or virtual components that support digital technology use.
Digital Divide: The disparity in access to digital technologies, leading to unequal opportunities in education and employment.
Ethical Implications: The moral considerations surrounding technology use and its societal impact.
Digital Literacy: Skills necessary to use digital technologies for information access, evaluation, and creation.
Proficient: Displaying a high level of expertise in a specific area.

Inclusion: Ensuring everyone feels valued, regardless of their background or characteristics.
Adept: High skill level in adapting to new technologies, common among millennials.
Cohort: A group sharing similar characteristics; millennials are a notable example.
Technological competence: Effectively using and understanding technology.
Interpersonal communication skills: Essential for effective face-to-face interactions.
Proliferation: Rapid increase or spread of technology in society.