INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
 I .C .T.

• is a broader term for Information

Technology (IT), which refers to all
communication technologies,
including the internet, wireless
networks, cell phones, computers,
software, middleware, video-
conferencing, social networking, and
other media applications and services
 Paul Heinrich 2011

• Learning (about ICT)

• Management (MIS)
• Communication ( about the
school)
 Benefits of ICT

• Education
• Aspect of Living
• Shopping
• Business
• Medical field
• Communication
Identifying a system’s weakness link through
strategic and intuitive thinking

Weakest link – refers to the

part that is likely to fail, to
cause a problem, or to easily
break. (hackers)
ICT as a facilitator of social relations and
Political Movements

Internet
Disadvantage of ICT

• ICT architectures
• Hackers and Viruses
• Cyber bullying
• Minimize person to person contact
• Plenty of BAD INFORMATION (FAKE)
• Technology fever
 Activity
1. What do you think is more effective:
promoting you advocacy online or by
word or mouth? Why?

2. What are other applications of ICT that

have benefitted people? Enumerate
three or more benefits.