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What is the primary purpose of Information Technology (IT)?
What is the primary purpose of Information Technology (IT)?
Which field benefits from Access to variety of learning resources, Immediacy to information, and Anytime learning, Anywhere learning?
Which field benefits from Access to variety of learning resources, Immediacy to information, and Anytime learning, Anywhere learning?
IT has no significant impact on businesses.
IT has no significant impact on businesses.
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What does E-Commerce involve?
What does E-Commerce involve?
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IT enables environmental scientists to communicate, collaborate, and __________.
IT enables environmental scientists to communicate, collaborate, and __________.
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What are the roles of Information Technology in Education? (Select all that apply)
What are the roles of Information Technology in Education? (Select all that apply)
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IT plays a crucial role in developing and improving entertainment options.
IT plays a crucial role in developing and improving entertainment options.
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What is E-Commerce?
What is E-Commerce?
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IT enables environmental scientists to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate using ___________.
IT enables environmental scientists to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate using ___________.
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Match the following roles of Information Technology with their fields:
Match the following roles of Information Technology with their fields:
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Study Notes
Information Technology (IT)
- IT is the application of computers and telecommunication technology to obtain, process, store, retrieve, and transmit data.
- IT can process raw data into useful information, recycle processed information, and pack information in a new form.
Information Technology Revolution
- The Information Technology Revolution refers to the remarkable changes brought about by IT in various fields.
Role of IT in Different Fields
Education
- Access to variety of learning resources
- Immediacy to information
- Anytime learning, anywhere learning
- Multimedia approach to education (e.g., E-Class, eLMS)
- Authentic and up-to-date information
- Access to online libraries
- Teaching of different subjects made interesting
- Makes teaching and learning easier
- Keeps track of all students in institution
- Digitization of books
- Develops fun and entertainment in education
- Virtual education
- Open education sources
Entertainment
- Social network
- Games
- Sports
- Movies
- Animation
- Music
Environment
- Remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) provides data and knowledge concerning the global environment
- IT is used for computer-based modeling and simulation of environmental scenarios for analysis and prediction of climate change and weather
- IT enables environmental scientists and researchers to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate
Business
- IT plays an important role in business environment
- E-Commerce includes buying and selling products and services over the internet
- IT has affected business in the following ways:
- Competitiveness and security
- Cost benefits
- Marketing
- E-recruitment
- Product development
- Global communication
- Facilitate fast payment transfer
- Efficient and effective storage
- Online advertisement
- Solve complex problems
- Make better decisions
Defense and Military Services
- IT in defense services helps the military to improve readiness and response
- IT capability allows military personnel to converse with computers to create access and manage information and solve problems
E-Governance
- Government forms available online for easy downloading
- Registration of birth and death online
- Land records management and information
- Drivers Licensing application online
- Application for Passport online
- Application admission to government education institutions online
Human Health and Medicine
- IT can be used for audio, visual, and data communications for medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment, nursing, and medical education
- IT is used for testing of DNA, creating DNA database, and genetic information about population
- Medical records and fingerprint used by investigating agencies to identify missing persons and criminals
- Better control of and monitoring of epidemics and spread of disease (HIV, Malaria, Swine Flu)
Transportation
- Advanced Driver Assist Systems
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Wireless Smartphone Charging and Connectivity
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking Software
Information Technology (IT)
- IT is the application of computers and telecommunication technology to obtain, process, store, retrieve, and transmit data.
- IT can process raw data into useful information, recycle processed information, and pack information in a new form.
Information Technology Revolution
- The Information Technology Revolution refers to the remarkable changes brought about by IT in various fields.
Role of IT in Different Fields
Education
- Access to variety of learning resources
- Immediacy to information
- Anytime learning, anywhere learning
- Multimedia approach to education (e.g., E-Class, eLMS)
- Authentic and up-to-date information
- Access to online libraries
- Teaching of different subjects made interesting
- Makes teaching and learning easier
- Keeps track of all students in institution
- Digitization of books
- Develops fun and entertainment in education
- Virtual education
- Open education sources
Entertainment
- Social network
- Games
- Sports
- Movies
- Animation
- Music
Environment
- Remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) provides data and knowledge concerning the global environment
- IT is used for computer-based modeling and simulation of environmental scenarios for analysis and prediction of climate change and weather
- IT enables environmental scientists and researchers to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate
Business
- IT plays an important role in business environment
- E-Commerce includes buying and selling products and services over the internet
- IT has affected business in the following ways:
- Competitiveness and security
- Cost benefits
- Marketing
- E-recruitment
- Product development
- Global communication
- Facilitate fast payment transfer
- Efficient and effective storage
- Online advertisement
- Solve complex problems
- Make better decisions
Defense and Military Services
- IT in defense services helps the military to improve readiness and response
- IT capability allows military personnel to converse with computers to create access and manage information and solve problems
E-Governance
- Government forms available online for easy downloading
- Registration of birth and death online
- Land records management and information
- Drivers Licensing application online
- Application for Passport online
- Application admission to government education institutions online
Human Health and Medicine
- IT can be used for audio, visual, and data communications for medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment, nursing, and medical education
- IT is used for testing of DNA, creating DNA database, and genetic information about population
- Medical records and fingerprint used by investigating agencies to identify missing persons and criminals
- Better control of and monitoring of epidemics and spread of disease (HIV, Malaria, Swine Flu)
Transportation
- Advanced Driver Assist Systems
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Wireless Smartphone Charging and Connectivity
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking Software
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Learn about the fundamentals of Information Technology, including its application, processing, and transmission of data in various forms.
