Module 1

Information Communication
and Technology
Living in the information technology era
Bible Verse
Attendance
• Present Inside Virtual Room- 38
• Absent-3
Activate prior knowledge
Objectives
• Demonstrate knowledge on the concept of ICT, acronyms
and history
• Compare and contrasts elements of Information
Communication Technology and its functions;
• Exposed ICT careers in the market;
• Trace history of ICT
• Determine each components of ICT
• Discuss digital age
What is Information, Communication
and Technology
INFORMATION=organized or classified data, which has some meaningful values for the
receiver. Information is the processed data on which decisions and actions are based.

COMMUNICATION=the act of transferring information from one place, person or group

to another. Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a
recipient. 

TECHNOLOGY=("science of craft", from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art, skill, cunning of

hand"; and -λογία, -logia) is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used
in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as
scientific investigation. .
What is Information Technology?
• “encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store,
exchange and utilize information in its various forms including
business data, conversations, still images, motion pictures and
multimedia presentations.” 
• information technology is considered to be any type of data
exchanged between devices
What is I .C.T.?
• ICT, or information and communications technology (or
technologies), is the infrastructure and components that enable
modern computing.
• The term is generally accepted to mean all devices, networking
components, applications and systems that combined allow
people and organizations (i.e., businesses, nonprofit agencies,
governments and criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital
world
• refers to technologies that provide access to information
through telecommunications
History of ICT
The term (ICT) that appeared in the eighties, and its popularity
increased in 1997 AD, can be considered as the broadest
synonym for information technology, because the first includes a
focus on unified communications and communication integration,
with the aim of storing and transmitting the information
Components of Information and Communication
Technology?
The ICT system consists of the following:
Cloud Computing.
• Software.
• Hardware.
• Transactions.
• Communication Technologies.
• Data.
• Internet.
ICT Careers
Digital Strategist
Database Analyst
Staff Technologist
Privacy Coordinator
Computer Support Specialist
Computer & Information Systems Manager
Mobilization Specialist
Web Marketing Manager
Government Technologist
Information Security Analyst
Information Assurance Analyst
What does it mean when we say Digital Age?
It is a period in human history that started when computers were introduced
in the 1970s.
It is evident in the rapid shift from mechanical industrialization to
technological innovation.

The Digital Age is also termed as the Information Age, Computer Age, or
New Media Age.

The meaning of the Digital Age will continue to change over time as new
technologies or devices will be developed through research and development
that will ultimately impact how we as humans will interact.
 Define what is ICT…

ICT or Information and

Communication Technology
pertains to the unification and
integration of telecommunication
lines (wireless or not), computers,
software and
systems that enable access, storage,
transmittal, and manipulation of
information. It
concentrates on advancing the way
we communicate in this Information
or Digital Age.

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Cloud Computing

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Software

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Hardware

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Transactions

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Communication

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Internet access

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ASSESSMENT1

• Prepare a sheet of paper, write down not more than 300

words the importance of ICT in our daily lives.
• After checking, please submit your written work in
Blackboard.
ASSIGNMENT1
• Search the web on how ICT act as a solution in helping solve
many pandemic problem.
• To be presented in class in our next meeting.