GE LITERA
Information and Communication
Technology
J E N I E F F E R T. T I A , M B A , M M - I T M , C S P E
Lesson Overview
1
Brief introduction to what ICT
is
2 History of ICT
3 Uses of ICT in daily life
4 Impact of ICT on society
What is ICT?
Definition of ICT: tools, technologies,
and systems used to handle
information and facilitate
communication.
Examples: computers, internet,
smartphones, email, social media,
video conferencing.
History of ICT
Origins to Present
•Early communication: smoke signals, postal services,
telegraph.
•Mid‑20th century: first computers, telephone networks,
radio & TV broadcasting.
•Late‑20th century: personal computers, mobile phones, the
Internet.
•Contemporary: smartphones, high‑speed internet, cloud
computing, IoT.
Milestones in ICT
History
•1840s: Samuel Morse invents telegraph.
•1876: Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.
•1940s–50s: Development of electronic computers (ENIAC, etc.).
•1960s–70s: ARPANET, early internet.
•1990s: World Wide Web becomes public.
•2000s–present: Mobile internet, smartphones, social media,
cloud-based services.
Uses of ICT in Daily Life
Everyday Examples
•Communication: email, messaging apps, video calls.
•Learning: online courses, research, educational tools.
•Work: remote working, document sharing, collaboration
platforms.
•Entertainment: streaming services, social media, gaming.
•Shopping & Banking: e-commerce, online payments, mobile
Examples of ICT Tools
Purpose Example Tools
WhatsApp, Messenger,
Communication
Zoom
Khan Academy, Google
Education
Classroom
Microsoft Teams, Slack,
Work
Google Drive
YouTube, Netflix,
Entertainment
Spotify
PayMaya, GCash, online
Finance
banking apps
Impact of ICT on Society
Broader Effects
•Economic: Growth in digital economy, e‑commerce jobs, global
remote work.
•Social: Improved access to information, global connections,
online communities.
•Education: Distance learning, open resources, personalized
learning.
•Healthcare: Telemedicine, online health records, remote
monitoring.
Benefits vs Challenges
•Benefits:
•Greater information access
•Enhanced communication and collaboration
•Time and cost efficiencies
•Broader educational and work opportunities
•Challenges:
•Digital divide (access inequality)
•Privacy and security concerns
•Spread of misinformation
•Dependence on technology and automation impact
ICT Trends and Future Outlook
•Emerging technologies: Artificial Intelligence,
Machine Learning, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT),
Virtual Reality (VR).
•The continuing role of ICT in adapting to crises
(e.g. education/business resilience).
•Importance of digital literacy and responsible
use.
Summary
•ICT has evolved from basic communication systems to complex digital tools.
•It touches nearly all aspects of our daily life—from learning to entertainment to
health.
•Its impact on society is transformative, though not without challenges.
•Understanding and responsibly using ICT is vital for individuals and communities.
Discussion /
Activity
Thank You
NAMASTE and MUCH HAPPINESS
