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The Digital Age is characterized by a shift from mechanical industrialization to what?
The Digital Age is characterized by a shift from mechanical industrialization to what?
- Manual labor
- Traditional craftsmanship
- Agricultural practices
- Technological innovation (correct)
The meaning of the Digital Age is fixed and will not change over time.
The meaning of the Digital Age is fixed and will not change over time.
False (B)
What is another term used to describe the Digital Age?
What is another term used to describe the Digital Age?
Information Age
ICT pertains to the unification and integration of telecommunication lines, computers, software, and systems that enable access, storage, transmittal, and ___________ of information.
ICT pertains to the unification and integration of telecommunication lines, computers, software, and systems that enable access, storage, transmittal, and ___________ of information.
The Marathon Man story is related to which historical event?
The Marathon Man story is related to which historical event?
The first daily newspaper distributed was in England.
The first daily newspaper distributed was in England.
Who is credited with designing the telephone?
Who is credited with designing the telephone?
Guglielmo Marconi pioneered long-distance ___________ transmission.
Guglielmo Marconi pioneered long-distance ___________ transmission.
Which organization held the first public demonstration of long-distance television transmission?
Which organization held the first public demonstration of long-distance television transmission?
Inter-networking began with the development of the World Wide Web.
Inter-networking began with the development of the World Wide Web.
Which network project helped create inter-networking?
Which network project helped create inter-networking?
The World Wide Web was developed at the European Council for ___________ Research.
The World Wide Web was developed at the European Council for ___________ Research.
Which company is credited with popularizing instant messaging in May 1997?
Which company is credited with popularizing instant messaging in May 1997?
Facebook was founded by Jack Dorsey.
Facebook was founded by Jack Dorsey.
Who created Twitter?
Who created Twitter?
By 776, messenger pigeons were being utilized to convey the news of Olympic triumphs to ___________
By 776, messenger pigeons were being utilized to convey the news of Olympic triumphs to ___________
Match the following communications with their approximate date of introduction:
Match the following communications with their approximate date of introduction:
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of ICT in healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of ICT in healthcare?
ICT can help with forensic, tracing, and fraud prevention.
ICT can help with forensic, tracing, and fraud prevention.
Name one way ICT has changed business practices.
Name one way ICT has changed business practices.
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Digital Age
Digital Age
A period in human history marked by the introduction of computers in the 1970s and a shift towards technological innovation.
ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
The unification and integration of telecommunications, computers, and software to enable access, storage, transmittal, and manipulation of information.
Cave Paintings and Carved Stones
Cave Paintings and Carved Stones
Found in caves, they represent early forms of imaginative art and communication dating back 130,000 to 100,000 BC.
Carrier Pigeons
Carrier Pigeons
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Marathon Man
Marathon Man
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First Daily Newspaper
First Daily Newspaper
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Telegraph
Telegraph
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The Telephone
The Telephone
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Radio Signal
Radio Signal
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Television Broadcast
Television Broadcast
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Internet
Internet
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World Wide Web
World Wide Web
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Instant Messaging
Instant Messaging
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Blogging 1999
Blogging 1999
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Facebook
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Twitter
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ICT in Healthcare
ICT in Healthcare
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ICT in Education
ICT in Education
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ICT in Crime Solution
ICT in Crime Solution
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ICT for Business
ICT for Business
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Study Notes
Study Notes
- The Digital Age began with the introduction of computers in the 1970s.
- It marks a shift from mechanical industrialization to technological innovation.
- The Digital Age is also known as the Information Age, Computer Age, or New Media Age.
- The meaning of the Digital Age will evolve with technological advancements.
Defining ICT
- ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
- ICT involves the unification and integration of telecommunication lines, computers, software, and systems.
- These enable access, storage, transmittal, and manipulation of information.
- ICT concentrates on advancing communication in the Information or Digital Age.
The Evolution of Communication
Cave Paintings and Carve Stones
- Archaeologists discovered art forms used for communication in cave paintings and carved stones.
- These date back to around 130,000 to 100,000 BC and were made by Neanderthals or early homo sapiens.
Carrier Pigeons
- Homing Pigeons were used for communication, dating back to at least 2,900 BC.
- Egyptian ships used pigeons to report the arrival of guests, and the army used them for military correspondence.
- King Sargon of Akkadia used homing pigeons around 2,350 BC to communicate with his detachments.
- By 776 BC, carrier pigeons were used to deliver news of Olympic triumphs to Athens.
Marathon Man
- Pheidippides' run inspired the sporting event of the Marathon.
- Pheidippides, an Athenian herald, ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over the Persians.
First Daily Newspaper
- The first daily newspaper was the Einkommende Zeitungen, published in Leipzig, Germany, in July 1, 1960.
- The newspaper's name translates to "approaching daily papers".
Telegraph
- The Telegraph was created in the 1840s by Samuel Morse.
- It transmitted electrical signals over a wire between stations.
- Samuel Morse also developed the Morse code.
The Telephone
- Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) is known as the designer of the telephone.
- He was awarded the principal official patent for his phone on March 7, 1876.
Radio Signal
- In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi pioneered long-distance radio transmission.
- He transmitted the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall to Newfoundland.
Television Broadcast
- AT&T (Bell Telephone Company) held the first public demonstration of long-distance television transmission on April 7, 1927.
- Reporters watched a Television image of Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover that had been sent from Washington, D.C. to New York by phone lines.
Internet
- Inter-networking began with packet switching networks, including the ARPANET project
- US Protection Office joined multiple separate networks into a network of networks
World Wide Web
- The World Wide Web was developed from 1989 to 1994 at the European Council for Nuclear Research
- The World Wide Web was made freely available to the world in 1994.
Instant Messaging
- Instant Messaging began in the 70s ad 80s
- Instant messaging gained popularity with America Online (AOL) AIM, gaining popularity in May 1997
Blogging 1999
- "Blog" first appeared in 1999
- "Blog" became the expression of the year by Merriam-Webster five years later
- Facebook was launched in Feburary 2004
- It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg
- Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Business Stone, and Evan Williams in 2006
- Popularity rapidly grow and in 2017 had 100 million daily active users
Importance and benefits of ICT
Health
- Easy access to patient records
- Access to medical information
- Online Appointmens
- Database for Medical Inventory
- Organized information about individual patients
Education
- Research and Resource over the internet
- New ways and styles of learning
- Remote learning
- Skills for life
Solution of Crimes
- Media and Communication
- Storage and access of information
- Forensic, tracing and fraud prevention
- Database and prevention of fraud
- Saves time
Communication
- Ways of communication using ICT
- Communication using Email, IM
- Easy communication system benefit
Business
- Changing ways of business
- Information technology
- E-commerce
- Online Banking
Work
- Work can be carried out easily
- Information about work can be accessed from anywhere
- Work can be taken to different locations
- Efficient and organized way of storing files
Important of ICT Systems
- ICT systems enable greater productivity
- Tasks can be completed faster at reduced cost
- It is possible to deal with and quickly process vast amounts of data
- Transmission and reception of information is fast
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