Understanding Basic Concepts in ICT

Study Notes

Technology and ICT Literacy

Technology encompasses processes and products that utilize knowledge, ranging from basic tools like pencil and paper to advanced electronic devices.
ICT Literacy involves using digital technology and communication tools to access, manage, and evaluate information in a knowledge-driven society.
ICT includes various communication devices, including radio, television, mobile phones, and computers, along with services like video conferencing and distance learning.

Components of ICT

Human Resources
- Central to ICT systems; involves the people who operate and manage knowledge systems, aiding in learning and decision-making based on data analysis.
Database and Data Warehouse
- Databases store data that can be queried using specific criteria; data warehouses aggregate diverse data for organizational needs.
- The relevance of databases has increased with big data, which handles vast amounts of information for analysis.
Cloud Computing
- Refers to internet-based data centers accessible to multiple users, with functions distributed across various locations.
- Types of clouds: enterprise (private), public (available to all), and hybrid (a mix of both).
- Amazon AWS is recognized as the largest public cloud service.
Telecommunications
- Establishes network connections through wired (Ethernet, fiber optics) or wireless (Wi-Fi) means.
- Networks can be local (LAN) for small areas like offices or expansive (WAN) covering broader regions, exemplified by the internet.
Software
- Essential for hardware operation, categorized into system software (e.g., Windows, iOS) and application software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- System software manages hardware, while application software serves specific user tasks like document creation and video editing.
Hardware
- Physical components of technology, consisting of devices from compact smartphones to large supercomputers.
- Includes peripherals like keyboards and routers, alongside a growing trend of interconnected devices in everyday environments.

Educational Technology and Digital Literacy

Educational Technology
- Encompasses all technological tools used in teaching, including both non-digital (e.g., flip charts) and digital tools (e.g., software).
Digital Literacy
- The capability to find, evaluate, and create content using information technologies and the Internet, incorporating both cognitive and technical skills.
- Essential skills for digital literacy involve critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, creativity, and online safety.

Critical Thinking in Digital Literacy

Involves analyzing and synthesizing online information to differentiate between credible sources and misinformation.
Critical thinking enhances individuals' ability to navigate the digital landscape thoughtfully and informedly.

Description

This quiz explores the foundational terms and concepts related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Participants will learn about technology as a mix of processes and products, and gain insights into ICT literacy, including how digital tools enhance communication and information management.