ICT and Communication Skills in 21st Century

ICT or Information and Communication Technology is used to

store, transmit, process and manipulate information. It means that it can
be use inside the classroom for it serves as a tool to handle and
communicate information. It is divided in two categories the hardware and
software. Hardware refers to the physical and visible components of the
system such as monitor, CPU, keyboard and mouse. On the other hand,
Software is anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it
including computer programs, applications and operating system. ICT is
developing just like the world is. So there are developments of ICT too
within the 21st Century. The key components and developments of ICT
within 21st Century are Internet and Connectivity, Mobile Technology, E-
Learning and Online Education, Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning, Internet of Things, Smart Cities and many more.We can all see
that we are on the modern days. Just one click and then there’s what we
want. But we better use it to improve ourselves not to be involved in any
fraudulent activities.

Communication Skills are, in some ways, the key to social

integration in the 21st Century. The basic truth is that effective
communication is about more than just being able to express information
and ideas more precisely. Effective communication create a better
relationships. There are essentials in effective communication, these are
feedback, verbal communication, confidence, non-verbal communication
and active listening. There are also learning innovation skills namely
Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving and
Communication and Collaboration. These innovative skills will enable us
to advance our knowledge and develop our skills such as creativity,
adaptability, and resilience. Aside from Innovation Skills, there are also
Information Media and Technology skills that helps to cultivate any other
21st century skills. It increasing digital literacy skills through interacting with
media, information, and technology. These skills have different impact on
communication skills, it may be on information, digital communication,
visual communication, multicultural communication, ethical communication
and collaboration communication. Communication Skills not only helps us
to create a better relationship but it also help us to develop a life and
career skills like being flexible, initiative, productive, responsible,
accountable and many more.