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Overview of Information Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses the tools and processes used for information processing, particularly through electronic devices and software. ICT is utilized in various sectors such as education, banking, industry, and e-commerce, enhancing efficiency and communication. While ICT has positive impacts like faster communication and a paperless environment, it also poses social and health challenges.

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Overview of Information Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses the tools and processes used for information processing, particularly through electronic devices and software. ICT is utilized in various sectors such as education, banking, industry, and e-commerce, enhancing efficiency and communication. While ICT has positive impacts like faster communication and a paperless environment, it also poses social and health challenges.

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INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Chapter 1
What is Information,
Communication and,
Technology?
■ Information
– facts provided or learned about something or someone.
– refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or
research.
– Information is knowledge and helps us to fulfill our daily tasks.
■ Communication
– Communication is an act of transmitting messages.
– It is a process whereby information is exchanged between individuals using
symbols, signs or verbal interactions.
■ Technology
– Technology is the use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to
create processes and products that fulfill human needs.
– Technology is a body of knowledge devoted in creating tools, processing
actions and extracting of materials.
What is Information and
Communication Technology?
■ICT is the technology required for
information processing, in particular, the
use of electronic computers,
communication devices and software
applications to convert, store, protect,
process, transmit and retrieve information
from anywhere, anytime.
Usage of ICT in Everyday Life

■ Education
– Teachers use computers to research for teaching materials, participate in online
forums and online conferences.
– Students use computers as reference tools for looking information in the internet
– Researchers use computers to collect and process data
– School Administrators use computers for administrative purposes to ensure that
entire operations run smoothly
■ Banking
– Bank Administrators can control the entire banking system and banking activities
– To provide electronic banking services for customers.
– Businessman can save their time by using online services offered by banks
■ Industry
– To help workers operate machine
– To help researchers analyze and collect data for future references
– To help administrators to oversee and control entire operations in the organization
– To facilitate production planning and control system
■ E – Commerce
– To make buying and selling activities faster and more efficient through internet
– To connect online customers with suppliers to purchase products. This method can
save time and cost
– To help employees to communicate with their customers for any inquiries and to
get the latest updates inventory to be informed to the customers.
Impact of ICT in Society

■ Positive Impact
– Faster communication speed
– Lower communication costs
– Paperless environment
– Effective sharing of information
■ Negative Impacts
– Social Problems
– Health Problems

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