ICT SESSION 1

Information and Communication Technology

General Term that combines information technology (hardware, software) along with communications technology (wired telephones and wireless signals).

Impact of ICT in our daily lives

Daily Chores

Connectivity

Shopping styles

Entertainment Options

Communication Methods

ICT Skills needed at home

Using Internet

Using Modern machines

Using Social Media

Using connectivity software

ICT Impact in work

Better Decision Making.

Reaching to any corner of the world is possible.

Better presentation tools.

Better connectivity to reach clients and other businesses.

ICT skills needed at workplace

Creating various types of documents

Using the internet for searching

Using connectivity software

Able to send and receive mails

Use specialized software.

ICT Tools

Devices and objects used in information and communication technology.

Computers and Laptops

Electronic devices that have a specific processor and that work as per the software and the programmes installed on them. Computer refers to the desktop while laptop refers to the lighter version of the desktop which can fit inside the lap and thus more portable.

Smartphone

Handheld device with cellular telephony, along with computer like processor, operating system, and the ability to access the internet and open applications.

Tablet

Cousin of smartphone with bigger screen minus cellular telephony sometimes.

Radio

Oldest tool and provides entertainment to the masses via audio only.

Television

Audio-visual medium along with multiple channels to cater to the diverse interests of the people.

Internet

Worldwide System of interconnected servers connected to many networks through which an individual is connected to the worldwide network of computers and can access any information across the world.

Email

A facility of internet which allows users to send electronic mails via internet in a flash of second.

Portability

Laptop<Tablet<Smartphone

Functionality

Laptop>Tablet>Smartphone

Ease/Difficulty in working

Laptop<Tablet<Smartphone

Battery Life

Laptop>Tablet>Smartphone

Flexibility

Laptop<Tablet<Smartphone

Productivity

Laptop>Tablet>Smartphone

Mobile Apps

A special type of software written to perform a specific function keeping in mind the limited resources of the mobile phone.

Lifestyle Mobile Apps

Apps that support the individual facets that define your lifestyle.

Social Media Mobile Apps

Apps that help you connect with your online social circle.

Utility Apps

Apps that provide utility functions. (reminders, weather info)

Games entertainment mobile apps

Apps that provide interactive environment.

Productivity Mobile apps

Help accomplish a mundane task quickly and efficiently.

News/Info mobile apps

Apps that supply the news/ info in a easily understandable layout.