Understanding The Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Researc shows that we are all becoming more familliar with the extraordinary power of information
and communication technologies (ICT's) ICTs have much potential to improved the standards of living
throughout the world. Our challenge now is to harnes that potential for the benefit of all people.

The Benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The rapid technological advancemetnt ushers us to an era where information and communicatio are
the tip of one's finger.

How has ICT positively affected the life of the members of the society or the digital citizens? The
following can serve as an example:

Education- many educators are already using and infusing technology as a teaching-learning pedadogy
through the use of different platforms.

Business- most entrepreneurs are making use of the internet and different social networking sites to
promote their business and products.

Government- in the Philippines, many transactions with government offices are now possible and
available online. Application for birth certificate, passport, and NBI clearance. This contributes to the
reduction of transaction costs e.g., transportation costs in getting to and fro offices, and the number of
hours spent queuing.

ICT opens up remarkable chances to guarantee all inclusive access to investigate information and data
it can also generate global social awareness through social network sites.