What is ICT?

Not too long ago, people used the term information technology
(IT) to refer to all things related to a computers and computing.
Today, we now see the term ICT being used more as it is a broader
term than IT. ICT refers to the convergence of computing and
telecommunications and encompasses all related technologies,
including computing devices, system, networks, infrastructure, and
even the people that build use them.
What Technologies Comprise ICT?
Hardware

People Software

Infrastructure Data
Where is ICT used?

Almost every facet of our daily lives is influenced or is made possible

by ICT. You would be hard-pressed to find any modern human
activity where ICT is not used.
Home
Let’s start with the home. Many homes now have desktop or laptop
computers. At the very least, a typical household owns a smartphone.
Newer “smart” appliances all have computing components inside them.
Television sets now have internet connectivity and built-in streaming apps.
Education
Teachers may use laptops and projectors to use slideshows as visual aids
when teaching inside the classroom. Most schools also have computer
laboratories where students are taught computing skills. Students may
even be allowed to use computers to work on projects on campus.
Business
Offices use productivity and business applications and internet services
for their daily tasks. Even stores now use various computing devices such
as digital point-of-sale systems (cash registers), product scanners, and
cashless payment terminals.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing facilities have also become highly-digitized. Many
industries how use computers and robots to automate processes. This
allows them to build products faster and more efficiently. Factories now
also use sensors and devices connected to networks and computers,
allowing workers to monitor and operate machines remotely.
Entertainment
Many modern films use computer-generated imagery (CGI) for special
effects. Recording studios also use digital tools to record, edit, and mix
songs. Live events also use drones, holograms, and augmented reality to
create grand spectacles for audiences.
Healthcare
ICT is also in healthcare. In hospitals, various machines are controlled by
computers. Computers control medical imaging machines such as digital
x-ray, computer-aided tomography (CAT), and magnetic resonance
imagery (MRI).
 Agriculture
Farms now also use ICT to operate and run more efficiently. Global
positioning satellite (GPS) and mapping data help farmers understand the
land to better plan their farm layouts and crop rotation.
What are the Recent Trends in ICT?
Technologies are constantly evolving. Each year, we see computers
become more powerful, and connections become faster. Just a bit over
twenty years ago, computer users used dial-up moderns to connect to the
internet. In the Philippines, download speeds of 56 Kbs were already
considered “fast” during those times.
Connectivity
Internet connectivity is improving all over the world. The arrival of 5G or
the 5th generation global wireless standard is expected to bring gigabit
speeds and much lesser lag or “latency” to mobile internet connections.
5G is only available in select areas as new towers are needed to handle
5G connections.
Mobile Computing
Mobile devices are increasingly become more powerful. Flagship
smartphone models already feature multi-core processors that can rival
many laptops models in terms in speed. They are also equipped with
high-resolution and responsive displays that are only available in gaming
monitors.
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing makes computing resources available to users on
demand over the Internet. Cloud services rely on the collection of data
centers from all over the world to deliver these computing resources. The
label “cloud” basically refers to the internet.
Big Data
We are generating large volume of data. It is projected that 463 exabytes
of data will be generated worldwide daily by 2025. All of our social media
posts, shared pictures and videos, internet searches, emails, and
document uploads are stored across the various servers and data storage
devices that comprise the internet.
Machine Learning
Machine learning (ML) is one of the applications of artificial intelligence
(AI). In Al, computer scientists' endeavor to get computers to think like
humans. With ML, computers are configured to learn from experience
automatically. Chatbots and virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa use ML to
become better at interacting with others.
Blockchain
Blockchain technology provides a means for recording information
securely and transparently. In blockchains, information about a
transaction is stored in chunks of data or “blocks”. Each block is identified
by a code or “hash” that makes it unique and identified it from blocks.
Blockchain data is shared across computers that belong to the blockchain
network.
Quantum Computing
Quantum computers rely on quantum mechanics to perform calculations.
Conventional computers use bits to represent information. It can be either
be a “1” or a “0”. In quantum computing, qubits are used. Not only can
they represent either a “1” or “0”, but they can also stand for “1” and “0” at
the same time.
Information and Communication Technology

World Wide Web

 The World Wide Web, commonly referred to as WWW, W3, or
simply the Web is an interconnected system of public webpages
accessible through the Internet. It was invented Sir Tim
Berners-Lee in 1989.
 Web pages are what make up the world wide web and it can
either be static or dynamic.

Web 1.0
 Web pages are static and not interactive. You can’t post
comments or create an account.
Web 1.0
Advantages of Static Websites
•Lower once-off cost
•Faster loading than dynamic sites
•Cheaper hosting required than dynamic sites, as they usually use less
bandwidth and server resources than dynamic sites.
•Developer independent. Dynamic sites are usually built in a specific
way, with a specific framework, and thus requires a developer with a
specific skill set to manage.

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Web 1.0
Disadvantages of Static Websites
•Might have higher maintenance costs if the content changes often. 
•No user registrations, or advanced functionality usually connected
with dynamic sites.
•Dependent on a developer to make changes, which can be a problem
during public holidays, or on short notice, whereas with a dynamic site
you can make changes to the content any time.

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Web 1.0
Some Examples of Static Websites

•www.9boninnes.`co.za
•www.quayside906.co.za
•www.fibercom.co.za
•www.blouberg-holiday.co.za
www.strongroom.co.za

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Web 2.0
term used to describe the present generation of the World Wide Web that
concentrates on its capability of providing people the means to collaborate and
share information online.
 The second stage in World Wide Web

 Dynamic Website
o The content of the website changes

 Interactive
o The user may be able to comment or create user account
 enables an increased user participation in the web
Web 2.0
Web 3.0
 Also called as Semantic Web
 Semantics – ability of Web technologies to understand and
interpret human-generated content
 The aim of Web 3.0 is to have machines understand the
user’s preferences to be able to deliver web content specifically
targeting the user.
 The Internet is able to predict the best possible answers to
your question by “learning from your previous choices

Example:
Apple’s Siri
Differentiate Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 in your own words.

WEB 1.0 WEB 2.0 WEB 3.0

Differentiate Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 in your own words.

WEB 1.0 WEB 2.0 WEB 3.0

 Static Sharing Content  Portable

 Not interactive  Smart
Community
 Page View Applications
Focus
 Mostly Read  User
Interactive
Only Engagement
Advertising
 Assignment

Construct a process map of any devices. Starts from its old version
until to the latest.
Sample
Output