Unit1-what is ICT

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• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

  • Acronym breakdown:

    • Information: Origin from Latin.

    • Communication: Origin from Latin.

    • Technology: Comes from Greek.

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• Language in English vs. ICT Context:

  • General English: Language is a way of communicating using words, sounds, and grammar.

  • ICT Context: Language is a set of instructions telling the computer what to do.

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• Words and Meanings in ICT Context:

  • Language: Set of instructions for computers.

  • Virus: Program that damages computer function.

  • Bit: Unit of information (0 or 1).

  • Plug-in: Program that adds features to main software.

  • Browse: Look at internet information.

  • Mouse: Pointing device for cursor manipulation.

  • Menu: List of options on a screen.

  • (Software) Package: Set of instructions for using software.

  • Address: Sequence identifying an email or internet site; also a data storage location.

  • Key: Button on a keyboard, may also refer to data encryption code.

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• Vocabulary List from Page 4:

  • Language, Address, Bit, Browse, Key, Menu, Mouse, Package, Plug-in, Virus.

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• Word Study:

  • All words have base words and prefixes.

  • Explore meanings and contributions of prefixes:

    • Antivirus: against virus.

    • Centimetre: a hundredth of a metre.

    • Gigabyte: one billion bytes.

    • Hyperlink: a link that offers enhanced interaction.

    • Microchip: very small chip.

    • Millisecond: a thousandth of a second.

    • Miscalculate: calculate wrongly.

    • Output: the result of processing data.

    • Restart: start again.

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• Prefixes and Their Meanings:

  • Anti: against.

  • Centi: a hundredth part.

  • Giga: one billion.

  • Micro: a millionth.

  • Milli: a thousandth.

  • Mis: doing wrongly.

  • Sub: under or lesser.

  • Sup: over or greater.

  • Tele: communications over distance.

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• Words with Suffixes:

  • All words discussed have base words and suffixes.

  • Examples:

    • Classify: Make into class.

    • Computerize: Make into a computer system.

    • Connector: One who connects.

  • Explore meanings of suffixes:

    • Change part of speech or meaning in predictable ways.

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• Effects of Suffixes:

  • Suffixes may indicate part of speech change:

    • ify: makes verb into noun.

    • ment: state of or condition; noun form.

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• Labeling Images (Words from Previous Pages): Include terms such as connector, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and memory card.

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• Example Emails:

  • Sample email shows structure.

  • Importance of subject and recipients.

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• Programming Language Example: Sample code with tasks for handling functions such as reading buffer.

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• Term Documented: Common web address formats and importance of hyperlinks.

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• Listening Section: Preparing for lectures through prediction and note-taking.

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• Definition of ICT: Emphasis on planning and preparing.

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• Introduction to ICT: Overview of definitions and actions related to ICT, focusing on more than just computing devices.

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• Understanding Terms in Context: Definitions in ICT contrasted with general meanings (e.g., virus).

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• Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Meanings: Discuss the need to adapt language understanding to different contexts, using 'virus' as an example.

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• Impact Areas of ICT: Home, education, business, industry, and health.

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• Definition Exploration: Clarifying ICT's definition through different examples and contexts.

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• Functions of ICT: Inputting, storing, processing, producing, and communicating information through technology.

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• Information and Communication Systems: Identifying examples related to definitions and practical aspects.

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• Deeper Meaning of ICT Terms: Breakdown of information, communication, and technology in context.

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• ATM Operation: Overview of transaction stages in automated systems.

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• Recent ICT Transformations: Discussing the growth of internet and its impact on society.

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• Skill Development: Skills related to ICT mechanics, including installation and monitoring.

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• Lecture Organization Techniques: Correspondence between layouts and ideas for structuring content.

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• Note-Taking Techniques: Matching diagram types with information processing strategies.

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• Structured Note Techniques: Strategies tailored to specific subject matter in lectures.

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• Choosing Note Formats: Matching lecture introductions to suitable note methods.

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• Presentation of Ideas: Noting the importance of bugs and their historical connotation in computing.

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• Waterfall Model: Description of development stages in systems analysis.

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• Internet Development: Overview of origins and historical significance up to modern times.

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• Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC): Advantages and challenges of electronic mail communications.

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• Note Making Skills: Importance and techniques for effective lecture note-taking.

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• Illustration Descriptions: Visual representations of concepts within ICT fields.

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• Outline Notes from Lectures: Suggested frameworks for lecture content based on topics.

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• Continuing CMC Discussions: A focus on electronic mail formats and definitions.

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• Information Systems Outline: Key points for understanding system requirements.

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• Historical Overview of the Internet: Key events shaping the internet experience.

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• E-mail Communications: Advantages/disadvantages of using e-mail in modern contexts.

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• Lecture Expectations: Anticipation of content delivery in discussed topics.

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• Administrative Functions of ICT: Various applications in the administration within organizations.

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• Stock Control and Production: How ICT enhances operational efficiency in industry.

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• Understanding Computer Bugs: Causes and serious implications of bugs in software programs.

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• Waterfall Model Overview: Five stages in software development model.

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• Historical Context of ARPANET: Key developments following the launch of Sputnik 1.

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• Growth of Internet Users: Statistics highlighting the extensive reach of the Internet.

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• E-mail Communication Advantages: Key benefits that make e-mail preferable in many contexts.

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• E-mail Disadvantages: Problems associated with high volumes and security risks in e-mail systems.

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• Review of Notes: Ensuring accuracy and completeness of lecture notes taken.

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• Detailed Summary of Business ICT Functions: Comprehensive breakdown of administrative roles.

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• Computer Bugs Breakdown: Specifics on identifying and understanding the nature of bugs.

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• Info Systems Life Cycle: Detailed analysis on the stages of the process.

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• Internet Historical Timeline: Major milestones that contributed to modern internet infrastructure.

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• CMC Overview: Focus on email in terms of advantages and drawbacks.

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• Vocabulary Connections: Relationship between general and ICT-specific terms.

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• Understanding Prefixes: How prefixes alter meanings in ICT-related terms.

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• Suffix Interpretation: Role of suffixes in defining meanings and parts of speech.

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• Preparing for Lectures: Key strategies to ensure effective engagement and comprehension.

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• Note-Taking Dynamics: Strategies to optimize lecture note quality and efficiency.

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• Optimal Note Formats: Best practices for different types of information gathering.

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• Preparing for Presentations: Structuring notes accordingly for effective sharing.

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• Key Vocabulary List: Essential terms/outcomes associated with ICT.