SLG 2.0 - ICT in Home, School and Work Places.pdf

MODULE Subject Code CS 1 Computer Science 1 Module Code 2.0 ICT in Home, School and Work Places Lesson Code 2.1 Internet and the Web Time Frame 30 minutes...

MODULE Subject Code CS 1 Computer Science 1 Module Code 2.0 ICT in Home, School and Work Places Lesson Code 2.1 Internet and the Web Time Frame 30 minutes TA ATA Components Tasks (min) (min)b a Target By the end of this learning guide module, the students should be able to: 1. prove the impact of ICT systems/software at home, school and work; 1 2. identify ICT that can be used at home, school and work places; 3. appreciate the strength of the internet and the web in our current situation. Hook 2 In the previous lesson, you learned how to define and identify ICT and ICT systems. In this module, let us continue by knowing the impact of ICT at home, school and work. Also, we will discuss the internet and the web. Not so long ago, lots of questions/problems usually came into our mind. How can I communicate with my friend? What device/technology should I use to solve this problem? How can I find my lost relative? But now, these questions somehow don’t exist anymore. Why? It’s because of the emerging technology that we are experiencing right now. We learn to appreciate the impact of these technologies in our home, school and work. Figure 1: Information and Communications Technology (Ladipo, Francis , 2020) Ignite 13 What is the internet? The beginning of the internet can be traced to 1969 when mainframe computers CS 1 | Page 1 of 5 placed in different parts of the United States were connected together. It was exclusively used to assist communication between researchers. Nowadays, the internet is mostly everywhere. The internet is often referred to as the Information Superhighway. It is like a highway that connects you to millions of other people and organizations. Unlike usual highways that move people and things from one point to another, the internet moves ideas and information. Figure 2: The Internet (netclipart, 2020) What is the Web? The web is a collection of different websites accessed through the internet. A website is made up of related text, images, and other resources. Websites may appear like newspaper articles or television programs or can be interactive in a way that is unique to computers. (Internet Basics, n.d.) Today, millions or even billions of users from every country in the world use the internet and the web. What are they doing? These are the most common uses of the internet and the web. Communicating – by far the most popular Internet activity. You can exchange email, photos, and videos with your family and friends around the world. CS 1 | Page 2 of 5  Shopping – considered as one of the fastest growing Internet applications. You can do window shopping, look for something you like and make purchases. Searching – you can access some of the world’s largest libraries directly from your computer or even find the latest local, national, and international news. Education – e-learning is another rapidly emerging web application. You can take classes on almost any subject you like. Entertainment – you can find music, movies, magazines, and computer games. But of course, the Internet and the Web will not be fully appreciated and prove its impact at home, school and work without these technologies. Alan Kay, an American computer scientist is one of many people whose work has had a deep effect on our workplaces, our schools, and our homes. According to him, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”One of Alan Kay’s inventions is called Dynabook, an early prototype for the modern personal computer, combining features of a laptop computer, a tablet PC, and an e-book. So, because of his work it makes our work easier and faster. These are some of the impacts of ICT, the internet and the web. Because of this, we can to experience the following: At Home: Security (alarms and sensors) Communication (chat, video calls) Online shopping Online banking Playing online games E-Learning At School: Research Computer-based training Games simulation Multimedia Virtual schools Security (alarms and sensors) At work: Automated factory (computer-controlled machines) CS 1 | Page 3 of 5  Security (alarms and sensors) Automated office (paperless environment) Electronic cottage (work at home) World Wide Workers (technical support) Digital marketing Figure 3:ICT Input and Output devices (Tewari, Lata, 2019) ICT is having an intense influence on the way we live and work, and somehow it may challenge our beliefs and traditions. It is up to us on how we are going to manage ourselves in using this technology. Navigate 10 Answer the following questions. 1. What is the internet? 2. Do you think computers at home in the future will make people more or less creative? Why? CS 1 | Page 4 of 5  Knot In summary, 4 ICT refers to different technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications which includes the internet. The Internet is often referred to as the Information Superhighway. It is like a highway that connects you to millions of people and organizations. Web is a collection of different websites that are accessed through the internet. Most common uses of ICT and internet at home, school and work. Communicating Shopping Searching Education Entertainment Reflection question: Do you think computers at home strengthen families and communities? Why? References: 1. O’Leary, T.J. and O’Leary L.I. (2006). Computing Essentials. 2. Beekman & Beekman (2012), Digital Planet: Tomorrow’s Technology and You 10/E, Prentice Hall 3. Internet Basics: What is the Internet? (n.d.). GCFGlobal.Org. Retrieved July 21, 2020, from https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/ 4. Ladipo, Francis , 2020 https://www.legit.ng/1129797-ict-gadgets-functions.html 5. netclipart, 2020 https://www.netclipart.com/isee/hiRJmo_internet-clipart/ 6. Tewari, Lata, 2019 https://www.opennaukri.com/input-and-output-devices/ Prepared by: Reviewed by: Anthony M. Caro Graceson Cuyasen SST III SST III PSHS-SRC PSHS- CARC CS 1 | Page 5 of 5