COMMUNICATION- is an act of transmitting messages. TECHNOLOGY- refers to application of science. ICT -refers to all of the devices, networking components, applications, and systems that allow everyone to interact in the digital world. -refers to the use of communication technology such as laptop, phones, internet, etc. To send, save, and edit information. -CONVERT, STORE, PROTECT, PROCESS, TRANSMIT, and RETRIEVE information. IT (Information Technology)- refers to an entire industry that uses computers and other equipment to manage information.
Lesson 2: USES OF ICT IN OUR DAILY LIVES
COMMUNICATION- people communicate to others thru chat, e-mail, voice mail
and social networking. Cheapest means of communication. JOB OPPORTUNITIES- ICT enables organization to operate more efficiently, employing staffs with ICT skills is vital to the smooth running of any business. EDUCATION- schools use a diverse set of ICT tools to teach students. SOCIALIZING- social media has changed the world. We access information thru news and socialize thru social media platforms. ENTERTAINMENT- ICT allows us for quick access to movies, music, or games from the internet. HOME ELECTRONICS- ICT equipment is used to increased access to home care. AGRICULTURE- ICT in agriculture helps in the growing demand for new approaches and focuses on enhancing agricultural and rural development. PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT- ICT is used to facilitate more convenient government services, make the government more transparent and accountable to citizens, promote a more efficient and cost-effective government. BUSINESS- ICT establish a hassle-free and secure communication flow and to meet daily operational tasks. FINANCE- ICT used to trade financial instruments, to report a business's earnings, and to keep records of personal budgets. MEDICAL SCIENCE- ICT is related to the devices, resources and tools needed to improve the acquisition, retrieval, storage and use of information in health and biomedicine.