Part A

Identify ICT tools in your area

Information Communication Technology tools are digital infrastructures which are

computers
, laptops
, desktops
, data projector,
software programs,
printers and scanners .

A set of these tools are used for used, to store, manage or communicate
information.

Investigate on uses of ICT tools in your area

Each ICT tool has it own purpose, for example tools for editing
images, digital drawing and creating illustration, developing mind
maps among others
 They are used in education process as assets for enrichment of the
teaching process.
I have noticed that the use of ICT tools in our area have improved
our quality of learning since we will be using fast machines/laptops
and internet facilities to type and disseminate information Below
are some of the benefits of using ICT tools especially in our
education sector in our area:
 Improved learning efficiency.
 Reduce the burden on teachers.
 Simplified information sharing.
 Increased student motivation.
 Improve IT literacy of students.

Below are some of uses of ICT tools in our area

 Business.
 Entertainment. ...
 Public services. ....
 The Internet. ...
 Education.
Investigate on the importance of of ICT

ICT is considered a powerful tool for educational change and

reform. A number of previous studies have shown that an
appropriate use of ICT can raise educational quality and connect
learning to real-life situations.
ICT tools helps pupils to develop new skills and become more creative. ICT
stimulates the development of imagination as well as initiative. It is a valuable tool for
producing work, both in terms of content and form.

ICT boost rapidly the system of feedback and provide quick encouragement.
It helps physically disable learner in teaching-learning of different subjects. Communication
made effortless by using ICT tools like outlook, conference call, video calls.
ICT tools are making communication easily accessible, faster, and almost virtually free.
Therefore, resulting in better connections between people and businesses. Also, several
businesses hinge on communication made possible with the aid of IT. For example, call
centers, Zoom meetings and telecommunication companies.

In conclusion, ICT has had a significant impact on society and brought about numerous
benefits, including increased access to information, improved communication, and increased
productivity. However, it has also created new challenges, such as increased social
isolation, decreased privacy, and increased cybercrime.

Pictures of ICT tools

Part B

Zoom is a website or application that enables you to connect with

people over the internet. You are able to see and hear others in the
same session as you and interact in a normal conversation with
them. first session or you will be prompted to download the app a
little further on in the steps.

What is a Zoom meeting and how does it work?

Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio,
phone, and chat. Using Zoom requires an internet connection and a supported
device. Most new users will want to start by creating an account and downloading
the Zoom Client for Meetings
What is Zoom?

Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service you can use to virtually meet with
others - either by video or audio-only or both, all while conducting live chats - and it
lets you record those sessions to view later. Over half of Fortune 500 companies
reportedly used Zoom in 2019 and during 2020 it hit even greater heights, racking up
227 per cent growth over the year.

When people are talking about Zoom, you'll usually hear the following phrases:
Zoom Meeting and Zoom Room. A Zoom Meeting refers to a video conferencing
meeting that's hosted using Zoom. You can join these meetings via a webcam or
phone. Meanwhile, a Zoom Room is the physical hardware setup that lets
companies schedule and launch Zoom Meetings from their conference rooms.

Zoom Rooms require an additional subscription on top of a Zoom subscription and

are an ideal solution for larger companies.

Here are Zoom's core features:

1. One-on-one meetings: Host unlimited one-on-one meetings even

with the free plan.
2. Group video conferences: Host up to 1000 participants (if you
purchase the Enterprise plan). The free plan, however, allows you to
host video conferences of up to 40 minutes and up to 100
participants.
3. Screen sharing: Meet one-on-one or with large groups and share
your screen with them so they can see what you see.
4. Recording: You can record your meetings or events too.

Advantages. Zoom makes it easy for you to create and share

meeting details with your students. As host you can customize the
meeting settings to suit your specific needs. Through the Gallery
View you can arrange participants' video tiles in whatever order you
desire.
 It has an accessible interface

Zoom can be used across a range of platforms, such as Windows, MAC, iOS and many
more, making it widely accessible. Founder Eric Yuan's mission was to provide a better
experience than its competitors, with a lofty goal of making the experience better than
meetings in person.

1. The above diagram shows a process of conducting a zoom meeting between

people
2.
3.
4.
5. Open the Chrome browser.
6. Go to join.zoom.us.
7. Enter your meeting ID provided by the host/organizer.
8. Click Join. If this is your first time joining from Google Chrome, you will be asked to
open the Zoom desktop client to join the meeting.

An interpreter in the channel will hear the original meeting audio

which they can translate. Interpreters only have access to the
language channel they have been assigned to. Participants in a
language channel will hear the translated audio and also the
original audio at a lower volume