introduction to ict

1. INTRODUCTION TO ICT
BY MAHMOOD-UL-HASSON MUJHAID
DEPT. development studies
Malir university

2. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY(ICT)
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.

3. Information and communication
Technology(ICT)
INFORMATION
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 helps us to fulfill our daily
tasks.

4. Information and communication
Technology(ICT)
COMMUNICATION
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.

5. Information and communication
Technology(ICT)
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is the use of scientific knowledge,
experience and resources to create processes
products that fulfill human needs. Technology
is vital in communication

6. Information and communication
Technology(ICT)
Evolution of computers.
COMPUTER GENERATIONS
First Generation (1940-1956)
SECOND GENERATION (1956-1963)
THIRD GENERATION (1964-1971)
FOURTH GENERATION (1971- PRESENT)
FIFTH GENERATION (PRESENT & BEYOND)
NEW ERA COMPUTER

7. THE USAGE OF ICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
◊ EDUCATION: In education, teachers, students, researchers
and school administrators benefits from the usage of ICT.
◊ BANKING: In the banking, customers, businessman &
bank administrator benefits from the usage of ICT.
◊ INDUSTRY: Computers are used to facilitate production
planning and control systems, to support chain
management and to help in product design in the industrial
sector.
In the industrial sector, workers, researchers and
administrator benefits from the usage of ICT.

8. THE USAGE OF ICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
◊ E-COMMERCE: E- commerce helps in boosting the
economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier,
more efficient and faster. For this application,
computers, Internet and shared software are needed. In
the e-commerce sector, customers, suppliers and
employees benefits from the usage of ICT.

9. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMPUTERISED
AND NON-COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS.
Computerised
more interesting & interactive experiences
all transactions are done by computers
Computers and telecommunications industry became
very popular and profitable since production can be
increased through an all day operation.
E-commerce plays an important role in the economic
scene. It includes distribution, buying, selling and servicing
products that are done electronically

10. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMPUTERISED
AND NON-COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS.
Non-Computerised
depends on teachers & textbook
banking was done manually
Production was slow because everything was done
depended on human labour.
Trading was made using the barter system and it was
then later developed into currency

11. IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY
FASTER
COMMUNICATION
SPEED
SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
BORDERLESS
COMMUNICATION
PAPERLESS
ENVIRONMENT
EFFECTIVE
SHARING OF
INFORMATION
RELIABLE MODE OF
COMMUNICATION
LOWER
COMMUNICATION
COST
impact of
ICT on
society

12. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Active Learning:
ICT tools help for the calculation and analysis of
information obtained for examination and also students
performance report are all being computerized and
made easily available for inquiry. ICT promotes learner
engagement as learners choose what to learn at their
own pace and work on real life situation problems.

13. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Collaborative and cooperative Learning:
ICT encourages interaction and cooperation among
students , teachers regardless of distance which is
between then. It also provides students the chance to
work with people from different cultures and working
together in groups, hence help students to enhance
their communicative skills as well as their global
awareness.

14. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Collaborative and cooperative Learning:
Collaboration is a philosophy of interaction and
personal lifestyle where individuals are responsible for
their actions, including learning and respect the abilities
and contributions of their peer.

15. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Creative Learning:
ICT promotes the manipulation of existing information
and to create ones own knowledge to produce a
tangible product or a given instructional purpose.

16. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Integrative Learning:
ICT promotes an integrative approach to teaching and
learning, by eliminating the synthetic separation
between theory and practice unlike in the traditional
classroom where emphasis enclosed just a particular
aspect.

17. I.MPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
Integrative Learning:
Use of ICT for learning is student centered and provides
useful feedback through various interactive features. ICT
allow students to discover and learn through new ways
of teaching and learning which are sustained by
constructive theories of learning rather than students do
memorization and rote learning.