WHAT IS ICT?

AN INTRODUCTION
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Lesson 1:
Information and
Communication
Technology
What is ICT?
LET’S DEFINE IT ONE BY ONE.
What is Information?
Information
facts provided or learned about
something or someone.
what is conveyed or represented
by a particular arrangement or
sequence of things

(Source: google.com)
Question:
What are the uses of information?
What is the value of accurate
information?
Information
It can be defined as data that has been organized,
processed, or structured in a meaningful way to
provide context, relevance, and value to a user.
It can take many forms, such as text, images, audio, or
video, and can be communicated through various means,
such as books, websites, social media, or conversation.
Information
•Information is essential for decision-
making, learning, and communication,
and it plays a critical role in shaping our
understanding of the world around us.
Types of Information
•Conceptual information.
•Empirical information.
•Procedural information.
•Stimulatory information.
•Policy information.
•Directive information.
Conceptual information:
•It refers to information that relates to abstract or theoretical ideas,
concepts, or principles.
•It is often used in academic or philosophical contexts to discuss
broader ideas or concepts unrelated to specific examples or instances.
Examples:
◦ theories of psychology,
◦ philosophical concepts such as justice or morality, or
◦ mathematical concepts such as calculus or probability theory.
Empirical Information:
•It is derived from observation, experimentation, or direct experience.
•It is based on data that can be measured or verified through objective
and systematic methods.
•It is often used in scientific research, collected through experiments,
surveys, or other forms of data collection.
Examples:
◦ results of a clinical trial,
◦ data on the effects of climate change, or
◦ observations of animal behavior.
 Procedural Information:
•It refers to information that provides instructions, directions, or steps on how to perform a task or
complete a process.
•It is often presented as a manual, guide, or standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Procedural information is commonly used in manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation
industries, where precise and consistent procedures are critical to ensuring safety, quality, and
efficiency.
Examples
◦ instructions on operating a piece of machinery,
◦ guidelines for administering medication,
◦ or a step-by-step guide for performing a medical procedure.
Stimulatory Information:
•It refers to information intended to provoke or stimulate a reaction or response from the
audience.
•This type of information is often used in advertising, marketing, or public relations campaigns,
where the goal is to capture the audience’s attention and encourage them to take action.
•Stimulatory information may be designed to evoke a particular emotion, such as excitement, fear,
or curiosity, or it may be intended to challenge or inspire the audience to think differently.
Examples
◦ provocative advertisements,
◦ political campaigns that use emotionally charged slogans, or
◦ motivational speeches that inspire people to take action.
Policy Information:
•It refers to information that pertains to government policies, laws, regulations,
and guidelines that affect individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
•It includes information about policy objectives, processes, outcomes, policy
implementation, and evaluation data.
•Policy information is often used to inform decision-making and monitor policies’
effectiveness over time.
Examples
◦ reports on the impact of environmental regulations,
◦ data on the effectiveness of public health interventions, or
◦ analyses of the economic effects of tax policies.
Descriptive information:
•It refers to information that describes a particular object, person, event, or
situation in detail.
•It may include appearance, size, shape, color, texture, or behavior.
•Descriptive information is often used to create a mental image or picture of
something or to provide a complete understanding of a particular topic or
concept.
Examples
◦ product descriptions in e-commerce,
◦ eyewitness accounts of a crime or accident, or
◦ detailed reports of historical events or cultural phenomena.
Benefits of Information.
1.Knowledge
2.Decision-making
3.Innovation
4.Collaboration
5.Empowerment
6.Economic Growth
7.Personal Development
What is
Communication?
Communication
the imparting or
exchanging of information.
means of sending or
receiving information, such
as phone lines or
computers. (Source: google.com)
Process of Communication
Communications is a continuous process
that mainly involves three elements:
◦ sender,
◦ message, and
◦ receiver.
The elements involved in the
communication process are explained
below in detail:
Question:
What are the importance of
communication?
◦In your family
◦In school
◦In the workplace
Types of Communication
1. Formal Communication
2. Informal Communication
What is technology?
Technology
•the application of scientific
knowledge for practical purposes,
especially in industry.
•machinery and equipment
developed from the application of
scientific knowledge.
•the branch of knowledge dealing
with engineering or applied sciences.
Uses of Technology in 21st Century
Life
1. Communication - When we talk about the advancement of technology, the first thing that
comes to our mind is the communication that has become easy with the development of
smartphones and the internet connectivity.
Fax machines, telephone, etc., all these traditional ways have been replaced with email,
SMS and chat software.
2. Office Productivity- Digital presentations, and new software tools have replaced the old
ways of working for long hours. These tools can help employees to work productively and
quickly.
3. Cloud Computing- IoT has taken a huge part in our lives. Huge companies have adapted
IoT to manage daily operations and data mining. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, all have
made professional work easy leading to flexible work environments. IoT in daily life has
also impacted several industries like healthcare, automotive, retail, etc.
Uses of Technology in 21st Century
Life
4. Manufacturing Automation - Autonomous robots have helped the manufacturing industries
as human intervention becomes less and the productivity increases. With the introduction to
autonomous technology, human beings have now adapted to the new revolution for better profits.
5. VR/AR- Machine learning and virtual reality has enhanced the entertainment industry. With
the high demand on smart TVs, VR immerses viewers to watch live reality shows and play
games too.
6. Security Systems- Businesses have huge data and keeping it secured is a crucial task. Tools
like Big Data help in managing the customer data and other important information.
7. Chatbots- Chatbots are used by many companies to offer customer support anytime and from
anywhere. AI tools are the best software tools implemented in the companies to offer assistance
to the workers to navigate their duties.
WHAT IS ICT?
AN INTRODUCTION
ICT
(Information and Communication Technology)
ICT is defined as a diverse set of technological tools and resources
used to transmit, store, create, share or exchange information.
These technological tools and resources include:
◦ computers,
◦ the Internet (websites, blogs and emails),
◦ live broadcasting technologies (radio, television and webcasting),
◦ recorded broadcasting technologies (podcasting, audio and video players, and
storage devices) and
◦ telephony (fixed or mobile, satellite, visio/video-conferencing, etc.).
Components of ICT:
The major components of the ICT system are as follows:
•Software
•Hardware
•Cloud Computing
•Transaction
•Data
•Internet
•Communication Technologies
Classification of ICT:
ICT is an umbrella term that covers all the devices and equipment that helps to
connect and to store data. ICT is mainly classified into four main categories
which include:
•Computing and Information Technology:
Computing and information technology mainly refers to designing and building
computers. It also refers to maintaining and troubleshooting the computer
system. It also ensures that the computer runs smoothly.
•Broadcasting:
Broadcasting is the transfer of audio and video visuals through any electronic
mass communication to various audiences all over the world. It mainly uses the
electromagnetic spectrum to transfer the data.
Classification of ICT:
•Telecommunications:
Telecommunications are the transfer of electronic information over
several distances. This information may be in the form of voice, data,
text, images or any video.
•Internet:
The Internet is a global system that provides a variety of information
and other communicational services by the use of interconnected
networks. It uses the Internet Protocol (IP) to communicate with
others
Benefits of ICT:
1. ICT in Entertainment
2. ICT in Medical Science
3. ICT in Finance
4. ICT in Education
5. ICT in Business
6. ICT In political and military aspects
Individual Activity
What is the impact of ICT in
your life as a student?