INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
ITC-301
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D E PA R T M E N T O F E N G L I S H
FA C U LT Y O F A G R I C U LT U R E S O C I A L S C I E N C E
S I N D H A G R I C U LT U R E U N I V E R S I T Y, TA N D O J A M
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INTRODUCTION OF ICT ?
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DEFINITION
• ICT is Technology required for information processing in particular,
the use of electronic computers, communication devices and
software applications to convert, store, process, transmit , protect
and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime
• It is an Umbrella term that includes all technologies for the
communication of information
• ICT is diverse set of technological tools and resources used to
create, disseminate, store and manage information (Blurton,
2002)
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF ICT
• ICT is Umbrella comprising of different communication
devices or applications such as
Radio
Satellite systems
Internet
Cellular phones or Computers etc
• ICT is basically considered to include the manufacturing as
well as assembling various ICT equipment
• Variety of numerous service activities ranging from
telecommunication to software development
• ICT is combination of various communication devices
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ICT DEFINITION
Information:
• Data which can be recorded and organized and interpreted within
the context in order to convey meaning. Such As NADRA, is
organization which collect data from the peoples, with the help of
computer to produces the computerized NIC which holds the
complete information of everyone.
Communication:
• The transfer of ideas and messages among persons through
different systems, devices or media such as computer, internet,
cell phone, telephone, television or radio
Technology:
• Technology generally defines as making, modification, adaption
and usage of tools, techniques, systems or machines for the
purpose of solving problems or achieving goals in a less time
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF ICT
• ICT basically refers to those technologies which provide access to the
information by means of telecommunication.
• It is very similar to IT but it focuses mainly on different communication
technologies.
• Internet and cell phones are the best examples of communication
technologies and also the best communication mediums today.
• Internet provides a lot of facilities to the users through various ways such
as email, social networking websites for example Facebook Twitter or
LinkedIn or numerous search engines like Google and Google Scholar
• Cell phones are widely famous amongst people of all ages and have
become a basic need of everyone.
• With the help of this interactive information and communication
technology, people can communicate with each other at anytime easily
through call. Instant messaging is a very safe way of communication.
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ROLE OF ICT IN SOCIETY
• After defining basic concepts of ICT it will become very easy to describe the
role of ICT in society the importance and positive influences of information
and communication technologies can be easily seen in various areas such as
education, business, training health environment employment or government
• The role of ICT in society is further explained with the help of various ICT
applications.
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ICT APPLICATIONS
• The ICT applications enable people to
communicate with each other by using computer,
internet and cell phones.
• COMPUTER:
Computer is the most significant and major application
of ICT which has gained an immense importance in our
society, with the help of computer and internet people can
communicate with each other through various ways.
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ICT APPLICATIONS
Internet:
• The Internet has become the basic need for everyone in the society. This
improves interaction with the whole world. In this way they face different
experiences which can be beneficial for them.
Advantages of internet
• Online sale and purchase,
• Source of entertainment like movies and music,
• Software's and documents downloading,
• Documents sharing with each other through internet,
• Searching through various search engines like Google or Yahoo,
• People's communication through email skype or social networking websites,
• Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter etc.
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ICT APPLICATIONS
CELL PHONES
• cell phone is another well-known ICT device which allows users to
communicate with each other.
• It provides many facilities to the users such as calling, instant
messaging, listening to music and watching videos playing games
using internet, maintaining phonebook and many more
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ROLE OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
• Information and communication technologies have put a lot of
positive effects in educational areas where teaching and learning
are most important aspects.
• Overall ICT enables teachers as well as learners to teach well,
learn well, present well, work efficiently, share ideas easily, solve
different problems easily, gain precise knowledge, achieve goals
in less time period
• It can be said that ICT can be used as an aid to computer
teaching as well as learning
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