Uses Of ICT

Definitions
  • Information - Refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research
  • Communication - Act of transmitting messages and a process whereby information is exchanged between individuals
  • Technology - Application of science used to solve problems
ICT is the technology required for information processing

• Devices:

• Electronic computers

• Communication devices

• Software application

Used to _ information from anywhere, anytime:

  • convert

  • Store

  • Protect

  • Process

  • Transmit

  • Retrieve

  • United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO):

"The scientific, technological and engineering disciplines and the management techniques used to handle transmit information with men and machines."

  • Official IBM Glossary

Information and communication technologies (ICT) are used to process, transfer, and store data and information.

  • Digital Video Technical Glossary

"ICT is the computing and communications facilities and features that support teaching, learning and a range of activities in education."

  • UK National Curriculum Document (2000)

  • ICT is a technology that manages information and facilitates communication.

  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

  • Technology used for communicating information

  • Uses for information:

  1. Locate
  2. Save
  3. Send
  4. Edit
  5. Examples:
  6. Phones and telephones
  7. Internet

Examples and Uses Communication Devices

  • Internet connection
  • Video conference - call multiple people around the world simultaneously
  • Chat - when we run out of battery
  • Cellular network
  • Send texts and call people in contacts
  • Mobile data for web browsing and applications
  • Payphones
  • When we run out of load or battery

Information

•News can be read online

• Focusing on web content versus paper-based content

• Examples: abs-cbnnews.com, time.com, nytimes.com

• Books can now be read online

• Examples: online modules, Google Scholar

• Research journals are also available online

• Can be retrieved with relative ease

• Examples: EBSCO Host, most journals would have an online repertoire

E-learning

•Students can learn anywhere and anytime

•Has pre-test, learning, assessment, and post-test

Online Records System

• Can be stored online and retrieved from anywhere

• Examples:

• Online student records

• Online patient records

Software

•Every software has a different set of purposes

• Examples:

• AutoCAD - Computer Aided Design (architects)

Audacity - Music production software (music mixers)

•Office Applications - MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel

Cartoon Animation

• Done instead of drawing every frame

Example: Pixar videos

Survey Results / Election Results

Automated counting; sent directly to the main office

• Example: PCOS Machines, UC Election System