ICT

Introduction to ICT

– by Airl Carillo

ICT is without a doubt one of the most innovating (if not the most) thing humanity ever had. But what actually is ICT? What does it offer? And what are the possible perks and advantages humans may acquire upon using it?

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What is ICT?

ICT or Information and Communication Technology is a broader term for Information Technology (IT), which refers to all communication technologies, including the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers, software, middleware, video-conferencing, social networking , and other media applications and services enabling users to access, retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate information in a digital form.

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What does it do?

ICT or Information and Communication Technology is currently being used in education to assist students to learn more effectively by providing teachers with access to a wide range of new pedagogy. These technologies are also being used to enable teachers to do administrative tasks more efficiently.

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Advantages in Using ICT

Here are some 10 advantages that you may get uppon using ICT:

1.Communication – Speed / time – money can be saved because it’s much quicker to move information around. With the help of ICT it has become quicker and more efficient.

2. Globalization – Video conferencing saves money on flights and accommodation. ICT has not only brought the countries and people closer together, but it has allowed the world’s economy to become a single interdependent system to contact either a business or family member.

3. Cost effectiveness – It feels free to send an email (although it isn’t); it’s without doubt cheaper than phone calls. ICT has also helped to automate business practices, thus restructuring businesses to make them exceptionally cost effective.

4.Greater Availability – ICT has made it possible for businesses to be automated giving clients access to a website or voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

5.Bridging the cultural gap – Greater access to technology has helped to bridge the cultural gap by helping people from different cultures to communicate with one another, and allow for the exchange of views and ideas, thus increasing awareness and reducing prejudice.

6.Creation of new jobs – Probably, the best advantage of ICT has been the creation of new and interesting jobs.

7.Education – Computer’s along with their programs and the Internet have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations.

8.Through ICT , images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of student.


9.Complex structure – through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex structure ,instruction and ensure students comprehension.


10.Through ICT , teachers are able to create  interactive classrooms and make the lesson more enjoyable..

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