Information

Communication and
Technology
Week 1
ICT is a generic term referring to
technologies, which are being used
for collecting, storing, editing and
passing on information in various
forms.
IT and Communication Technology to ICT

IT- is defined as the study or use electronic

equipment, especially computers for storing,
analyzing and sending out information.
Communication Technology – is the process of
sending, receiving and exchanging
information.
Use of ICT Effectively

 Learners use computer-based services to search and find relevant

information.
 Learners retrieve relevant information.
 Learners decode information in variety of forms (written, statistical and
graphic).
 Learners critically evaluate information of different fields of knowledge.
 Learners can use computer based services to write, analyze, present and
communicate information.
 Learners can use information technologies to create networks of co- learners
and to share, collaborate and construct knowledge.
ICT-characteristics

 Efficiency – faster, cheaper, fewer steps, less people &

less paper works
 Effectiveness – most interactive, fewer errors,
customized, personalized, achievable, transparent &
searchable
 Innovation – new products, new technology
Importance of ICT

 As a source of Knowledge
 As a medium to transit Knowledge
 As a means of interaction / dialogue
Attributes of Computer based
technology
 Multi-sensory delivery: Text, graphics, animation, sound and video.
 Active learning: enhanced learner interest.
 Co-operative learning: positive group/social interaction. Communication
 Skills: one-to-one, one-to- many, many-to-many.
 Multicultural education: link students from across the country/around the
world.
 Motivation: greater learner engagement (time).
Learning resources

 Traditional medium – lecture, books

 ICT medium – computers, multimedia, internet, lectures,
books
ICT tools

 Multimedia PC, Laptop, Notebook.

 CDs& DVDs, digital video, still camera.
 Internet and its tools- e-mail ,browsers, website, search engines, chat etc.
 Computer aided instruction& computer mediated video/audio conferencing.
 Digital libraries , e-books& electronic publications.
 Microsoft publishing news letter, poster, brochure.
Digital techniques

 Word processing -documents, notes, projects, assignments

 Spread sheet programming -records, exam scores
 Data bases -information storage
 Graphing software -to prepare teaching- learning resources
 Developing Multimedia kits -to make process interesting
 Using internet and e-mail facilities -to gain knowledge
 Games and simulations -to improve quality of learning
Advantages of ICT

 Sharing digital resources

 Wide variety of services,
 Flexibility,
 Reliability
 Faster speed
 Cheaper cost
Influence of ICT in student learning

 ICT helps to provide interactive learning experiences.

 ICT stimulates and motivates students to learn.
 ICT provides comfortable learning
 ICT aids in the understanding of difficult concepts and processes.
 ICT caters to different learning styles.
 ICT helps students to gain valuable computer skills.
 ICT aids in collaboration and group work.