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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CM 1 Section 1 GEITE01X - Living in the IT Era IGE - Science & Mathematics Department  Module Goals Use the various roles of information technology in addressing real world problems. Articulate the importance of info...

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CM 1 Section 1 GEITE01X - Living in the IT Era IGE - Science & Mathematics Department  Module Goals Use the various roles of information technology in addressing real world problems. Articulate the importance of information technology to one’s life. Argue about the concept of information and communication technology, what it is and how it is used. Identify the different technologies and its improvement through the years. History of ICT InformationTechnology (IT) It encompasses the utilization, creation, and oversight of computer-based systems, software, and networks for the storage, processing, transmission, and retrieval of data. Information and Communication Technology There is no universal definition for ICT due to how broad it is, but it is usually agreed upon that it has more to do with communication than Information Technology does. ICT is more inclusive of technologies that allows you to communicate with others and is a direct extension of IT.  ICT has profoundly impacted education by introducing e-learning platforms, online courses, and Education digital libraries, revolutionizing access to knowledge dissemination. IT supports scientific research by providing computational resources, data processing tools and Research specialized software for tasks such as data analysis, simulations, and modeling. IMPACT ICT has significantly transformed the entertainment Entertainment industry by revolutionizing how content is created, distributed, and consumed. ICT serves as the backbone for critical functions such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), Business customer relationship management (CRM), and supply chain management. IT plays a crucial role in digital forensics, aiding in Digital Forensics the investigation and analysis of digital evidence in legal and criminal inquiries. Theodore Kacyznski (The Unabomber) Humans are biologically and psychologically maladapted to life in a technological society. The continued development of the technological system will inevitably lead to destruction of humanity  History of Hardware and Software Pre-Modern First Generation Second Generation Third Generation Computers 1970s - Present Computing Computers Computers Integrated Circuits & Microprocessors, PC, Abacus ENIAC & UNIVAC Transistors & IBM Mainframes Mobile Computing  Supercomputers Types of Mainframes Servers Computers Personal Computers Embedded System Internal Components of a Computer Central Processing Unit The brain of the computer that performs calculations and executes instructions. Internal Components of a Computer Motherboard The main circuit board that connects all internal components and allow them to communicate. Internal Components of a Computer Memory (RAM) Temporary storage used by the CPU to store data that is being processed. Internal Components of a Computer Storage Drives (HDD/SSD) Devices that store data permanently. Hard Disk Drives (HDD) use spinning disks, while Solid-State Drives (SSD) use flash memory. Internal Components of a Computer Power Supply Unit (PSU) Converts electrical power from an outlet into usable power for the computer's internal components. Internal Components of a Computer Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Handles rendering of images, video, and animations. Essential for gaming, video editing, and graphic design. The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is also used for computing tasks beyond rendering images and videos e.g. mining cryptocurrencies. Peripheral Devices Input Devices Allow users to input data into the computer. Examples include keyboards, mice, scanners, and microphones. Peripheral Devices Output Devices Display or output data from the computer. Examples include monitors, printers, and speakers. Peripheral Devices Storage Devices External devices for storing data. Examples include external hard drives, USB flash drives, and memory cards. Peripheral Devices Network Devices Enable computers to connect to networks. Examples include modems, routers, and network adapters. Computer Software Computer software refers to a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It is the intangible component of a computer, as opposed to the physical hardware.  System Software Operating System (OS) Device Drivers Utility Programs Microsoft Windows, macOS, Virus scanning, Linus & android disk cleanup Application Software Productivity Software Tools that assist users in creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other work-related tasks. Examples include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat. Application Software Media Players Software for playing audio and video files. Examples include VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, and iTunes. Application Software Web Browsers Applications for accessing and navigating the internet. Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari Application Software Graphics and Design Software Tools for creating and editing images, videos, and animations. Examples include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. Application Software Communication Software Programs that facilitate communication through email, instant messaging, and video conferencing. Examples include Microsoft Outlook, WhatsApp, and Zoom Application Software Games and Entertainment Software Applications designed for entertainment, including video games and other interactive media. THANK YOU