Understanding ICT and Its Importance

What is ICT?

• Refers to technology used for information processing
• Includes electronic computers, communication devices, and software applications

Importance of Information

• Helps with decision-making and predicting future events
• Scientists use technology to detect tsunamis and warn the public
• Everyday applications such as forecasting stock market trends

Importance of Communication

• Essential for gaining knowledge
• Increases confidence in expressing thoughts and ideas

Importance of Technology

• Aids in communication, spreading information, and solving problems
• Technology has shifted focus to modern methods like the Internet, email, and video conferencing

ICT in our Daily Lives - Communication

• ICT has transformed communication through platforms like the Internet, email, and video conferencing

ICT in our Daily Lives - Job Opportunities

• Employers expect employees to possess basic ICT skills
• Finding a job has become easier using smartphones, laptops, or other devices from the comfort of their homes

ICT in our Daily Lives - Education

• ICT enhances student learning when teachers know how to use it effectively
• Innovative teaching approaches include interactive digital whiteboards, student devices, and flipped classrooms
• Digital literacy for teachers leads to higher-order thinking skills, creative and personalized learning opportunities, and better preparation for future technology

ICT in our Daily Lives - Socializing

• Social media impacts how we connect with others, find partners, and access news
• Offers opportunities for young people to maintain connections, access vast amounts of information, and build self-confidence
• Internet as a Global Network: Browsing information, sending emails, participating in online groups

Impacts of ICT in the Society - Positive

• Access to information including cheaper communication options
• Improved education through distance learning and innovative learning methods
• New tools and opportunities like digital cameras and photo-editing software, and assistive technologies
• Enhanced communication with cost savings through email and video conferencing
• Information management through data mining and security solutions such as encryption methods
• Global participation with access to worldwide resources and distance learning
• Innovative job creation in fields like programming, system analysis, and technical support

Impacts of ICT in the Society - Negative

• Job loss due to automation and outsourcing
• Reduced personal interaction leading to feelings of isolation
• Decreased physical activity contributing to health issues
• High costs of hardware, software, and specialized staff
• Increased competition on a global scale, potentially losing customers to cheaper alternatives

Evolution of Technology

• Evolution of ICT has advanced from abacus, mechanical calculators, and mainframe computers to personal computers, the internet, and mobile devices

Assignment

• The assignment focuses on the relevance of ICT in the chosen course.
• Students are expected to analyze the uses of ICT in daily lives and list both positive and negative impacts.
• The deadline for the assignment is October 4, 2024.

This quiz explores the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its pivotal role in our daily lives. It covers various applications of ICT in decision-making, communication, and job opportunities. Test your knowledge on how technology impacts communication and shapes our world.