The document discusses information and communications technology (ICT), describing it as the integration of telecommunications, computers, software, storage, and audiovisual systems that allow users to access, store, transmit and manipulate information. It outlines several career opportunities in the ICT field such as website developer, database analyst, and information security analyst. It also discusses how ICT is important in daily life by improving quality of life through uses like education, communication, and accessing information, as well as its importance in business, communication, education, and purchasing.

1. ICT
TECHNOLOGY
Beberlyn T.Lozañes Grade 12-ABM2
Victorias National High School

2. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
 technology or (ICT) is extensional term
for information technology (IT) that stresses the
role of unified communications[1] and the
integration
of telecommunications (telephone lines and
wireless signals), computers as well as
necessary enterprise software, middleware,
storage, and audio-visual systems, which enable
users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate
information.[2]

3. CAREERS
 ICT is an emerging field offering you unlimited career
opportunities.
 Career opportunities in ICT
 Website Developer
 Database Analyst
 Privacy Coordinator
 UX Designer
 Online Community Coordinator
 Web Marketing Manager
 Information Security Analyst
 Digital Strategist
 Staff Technologist
 IT Developer
 Application Support Specialist
 Online Director

4. HOW TO MANAGE THE USE OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS
 The repetitive cry we hear from teachers and
parents alike is what a distraction some
technologies can be to their students. This is an
undeniable fact. The mere presence of interactive
media recreations and engaging web
amusements has been a time sink for otherwise
hard-working students. Schools cannot afford to
tiptoe around the issue – they must be boldly and
firmly handle these issues, by realizing that the
solution lies in choosing the right technology and
not attempting to change human behavior.

5. WHY IS ICT IMPORTANT IN OUR DAILY
LIFE?
 It can improve the quality of human life because
it can be used as a learning and education media,
the mass communication media in promoting and
campaigning practical and important issues,
such as the health and social area. It provides
wider knowledge and can help in gaining and
accessing information.

6. ICT HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES…
 Making learning more interesting especially for hard-to-
understand issues
 Bridging distances – e.g using e-mails, phone, video
conferencing etc.
 Breaking literacy barriers in communication – e.g using
video and radio.
 Research and useful Information sharing – e.g using
Internet
 Access information on jobs/internships
 Creation of new employment opportunities (via ICTs/with
ICTs)
 Enhance interaction with peers over long distances
 Create entertainment opportunities (games, music,video)
 Provide more realistic information on life elsewhere
 Provide educational information (distance learning)
 Provide health information, including on sensitive issues

7. 5 USES OF TECHNOLOGY IN OUR
DAILY LIFE
 Use Of Technology In Business
Today businesses can save money by using
technology to perform numerous tasks. When you
compare the amount of money spent on hiring an
individual to perform a certain task and the
training necessary to be able to perform that
function consistently, it is costly. When it comes
to technology, a small business can scale out and
consistently deliver more at high quality
withless human resources, often equating less
cost.

8.  Use Of Technology In Communication
Unlike in the past when communication was limited
to letter writing and waiting for those postal services
to deliver your message. Today technology has made
the field of communication easy. Now you can draft a
business message and email it or fax it in an instant.
 Use Of Technology In Human Relationships
As the world develops, people are getting more
carried away with their work and cares. Today a lot is
demanded, so everyone is too busy and have no time
for finding a relationship. So technology has also
filled this part. With technology, you can connect and
meet new people while at work using social network
technology. You can also use technology to find a new
date without living your work. Nowadays people use
mobile phone apps to meet and connect with new and
old friends.

9.  Use Of Technology In Education Today,
technology has made a very big change in the
education world, with the invention of technology
gadgets and mobile apps it is easier than ever for
students to learn. Nowadays you can access a full
library of educational material via a mobile app or
website on any smartphone or iPad. Before inventing
this technology, students had to go to physical
libraries to get the information they need.
 Use Of Technology In Purchasing
Technology has also made the buying and selling of
goods and services so flexible and a lot safer. With the
introduction e-payment systems, users can easily
purchase anything online without leaving the comfort
of their homes, they no longer need to overly worry
about sending credit card information to a vendor.

10. REFERENCE LIST
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_comm
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