Living in IT Era - Introduction to ICT PDF

Living in IT Era Introduction to ICT 2 3 What is ICT? ▸ Information and Communication Technology ▸ Infrastructure and components that enable modern computing 4 What is ICT? ▸ the term is generally accepted to...

Living in IT Era Introduction to ICT 2 3 What is ICT? ▸ Information and Communication Technology ▸ Infrastructure and components that enable modern computing 4 What is ICT? ▸ the term is generally accepted to mean all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world  Uses of ICT in Our Daily Lives 5 Uses of ICT Communication Job opportunities Education Socializing 6 Impact of ICT in the Society 7 8 Positive ▸ Access to information ▸ Improved access to education ▸ New Tools, New Opportunities ▸ Communication ▸ Security 9 Positive ▸ ICT allows people to participate in a wider, even worldwide, society ▸ ICT facilitated the ability to perform ‘impossible’ experiments ▸ Students can access teaching materials from all over the world ▸ Creation of new more interesting jobs 10 Negative ▸ Job loss ▸ Reduced personal interaction ▸ Reduced physical activity ▸ Cost ▸ Competition Applications of ICT in Our Daily Lives 11  Applications of ICT in Our Daily Lives 1. Business 13.Navigation 2. Education 14.Working from Home 3. Healthcare 15.Military 4. Retail and Trade 16.Social and Romance 5. Government 17.Booking Vacations 6. Marketing 18.Security and Surveillance 7. Science 19.Weather Forecasting 8. Publishing 20.Robotics 9. Arts and Entertainment 10.Communication 11.Banking and Finance 12.Transport 13 Business ▸ to store and maintain accounts, personnel records, manage projects, track inventory, create presentations and reports ▸ enables communication with people both within and outside the business, using various technologies, including e-mail 14 Education ▸ give learners interactive exercises, and remote learning ▸ access educational information from e- books ▸ maintain and monitor student performance 15 Healthcare ▸ control lab equipment, heart rate monitors, and blood pressure monitors ▸ doctors to have greater access to information on the latest drugs, as well as the ability to share information on diseases with other medical specialists. 16 Retail and Trade ▸ can be used to buy and sell products online ▸ can be used for direct trading and advertising ▸ using sites such as eBay, Craigslist, or local listings on social media or independent websites 17 Government ▸ Various government departments use computers to improve the quality and efficiency of their services ▸ can be used to store information, promote services, communicate internally and externally, as well as for routine administrative purposes. 18 Marketing ▸ enable marketing campaigns to be more precise. ▸ facilitate the creation of websites and promotional materials. ▸ can be used to generate social media campaigns. ▸ enable direct communication with customers through email and online chat 19 Science ▸ can be used for research, sharing information with other specialists both locally and internationally ▸ also play a vital role in launching, controlling, and maintaining space craft, as well as operating other advanced technology 20 Publishing ▸ can be used to design pretty much any type of publication ▸ are used in the publishing of both hard- copy and e-books ▸ are also used to market publications and track sales. 21 Arts and Entertainment ▸ are now used in virtually every branch of the arts ▸ can be used to create drawings, graphic designs, and paintings ▸ can be used to edit, copy, send, and print photographs 22 Arts and Entertainment ▸ can be used by writers to create and edit. ▸ can be used to make, record, edit, play, and listen to music ▸ can be used to capture, edit and watch videos ▸ can be used for playing games 23 Communication ▸ have made real-time communication over the internet easy ▸ Families can connect with audio and video ▸ businesses can hold meetings between remote participants ▸ news organizations can interview people without the need for a film crew 24 Banking and Finance ▸ You can use computers to check your account balance, transfer money, or pay off credit cards ▸ You can also use computer technology to access information on stock markets, trade stocks, and manage investments 25 Transport ▸ Transportations are increasingly automated with computers being used to maintain safety and navigation systems. ▸ They can also highlight problems that require attention, such as low fuel levels, oil changes, or a failing mechanical part. ▸ Computers can be used to customize settings for individuals. 26 Navigation ▸ Navigation has become increasingly computerized, especially since computer technology has been combined with GPS technology ▸ Computers combined with satellites mean that it's now easy to pinpoint your exact location 27 Working from Home ▸ Computers have made working from home and other forms of remote working increasingly common ▸ Workers can access necessary data, communicate, and share information without commuting to a traditional office. 28 Military ▸ They are use for training purposes ▸ They are used for analyzing intelligence data ▸ They are used to control smart technology, such as guided missiles and drones, as well as for tracking incoming missiles and destroying them. 29 Military ▸ They work with other technologies such as satellites to provide geospatial information and analysis. ▸ They help tanks and planes to target enemy forces 30 Social and Romance ▸ Computers have opened up many ways of socializing that didn't previously exist ▸ Social media enables people to chat in text or audio in real time across large distances, as well as exchange photographs, videos, and memes 31 Social and Romance ▸ Dating sites and apps help people to find romance ▸ Online groups help people to connect with others who have similar interests. ▸ Blogs enable people to post a variety of views, updates, and experiences. 32 Booking Vacations ▸ Computers can be used by travelers to study timetables, examine route options, and buy plane, train, or bus tickets ▸ They can be used to explore and book accommodation, whether traditional hotels, or through newer services, such as Air BnB 33 Security and Surveillance ▸ Computers are increasingly being combined with other technologies to monitor people and goods. ▸ Computers combined with biometric passports make it harder for people to fraudulently enter a country or gain access to a passenger airplane 34 Weather Forecasting ▸ The world's weather is complex and depends upon a multitude of factors that are constantly changing ▸ Computers can process the large amounts of meteorological information. 35 Robotics ▸ Robotics is an expanding area of technology which combines computers with science and engineering to produce machines that can either replace humans, or do specific jobs that humans are unable to do ▸ One of the first use of robotics was in manufacturing to build cars. 36 THANKS! 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