At the end of the lesson student are able to:
To know the
importance of ICT,
01
To understand the
basic knowledge and
concept of ICT,
02
To participate in
class discussion,
03
To identify what are
the uses of ICT in
education.
04
Define ICT
COMMUNICATION
INFORMATION
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. .
ICT
Information refers to the
knowledge obtained from
reading, investigation,
study or research. The
tools to transmit
information are the
telephone, television and
radio. Information is
knowledge and help us to
fulfill our daily tasks.
INFORMATION
Communication is an act
of transmitting messages.
It is a process whereby
information is exchanged
between individuals
using symbols, signs or
verbal interactions.
Communication is
important in order to gain
knowledge.
COMMUNICATION
Technology is the use
of scientific knowledge,
experience and
resources to create
processes products
that fulfill human
needs. Technology is
vital in communication.
TECHNOLOGY
Information and Communication
Technology or “ICT”, includes products
that store, process, transmit, convert,
duplicate, or receive electronic information.
Examples:
wide web, and computer hardware.
Software applications, telephones
and other telecommunication
products, world
WHAT IS ICT?
ICT in Education
ICT in education is the mode
of education that uses
information and
communications technology to
support, enhance, and
optimize the delivery of
information.
Impact of ICT in Society
EFFECTIVE
SHARING OF
INFORMATION
PAPERLESS
ENVIRONMENT
RELIABLE MODE
OF
COMMUNICATION
BORDERLESS
COMMUNICATION
FASTER
COMMUNICATION
SPEED
LOWER
COMMUNICATION
COST
SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
Impact of ICT
in Society
•Technology has mechanized agriculture:
-modern agricultural technology allows a small number of
people to grow vast quantities of food in a short period of
time with less input which results in high yields and returns
on investment.
•Technology has improved transportation:
-transportation is one of the basic areas of technological
activity. Both society and businesses have benefited from
the new transportation methods. Transportation provides
mobility for people and goods.
•Technology has improved communication:
-communication is used for a number of purposes. Both
society and organizations depend on communication to
transfer information. People use technology to communicate
with each other.
POSITIVE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON
SOCIETY
• Technology has
Improved Education and
Learning Process:
-many schools have
started integrating
educational technologies
in their schools with a
great aim of improving the
way students learn.
Technologies like smart
whiteboards, computers,
mobile phones, iPads,
projectors, and internet
are being used in
classrooms to boost
students’ morale to learn.
•Resource Depletion
-the more demand for new technologies and
advancement of current technologies, the
more pressure we put on earth’s natural
resources.
•Increased Population
-technology has helped us live longer
by improving health facilities and
aiding in the research for solutions for
most health problems that affect
humans. This is good news for
developed countries but is bad news
for developing countries that have not
been in a position to access this
healthcare benefits brought by
technology.
•Pollution Affects the land we grow
crops on, the water we drink, and the
air we breathe.
•The increased demand for new
technologies and advancement of
technologies has resulted in many
manufacturing and processing
factories.
Negative Impacts of Technology
on Society
Requisite skills for the information society
The ability to learn
independently
Communication
skills
Ethics and
responsibility
Teamwork and
flexibility
Knowledge
management etc.
Thinking skills