St.

Louis College of Bulanao

Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga 3800

This module is a requirement of the St. Louis College of Bulanao in response to the
implementation of the Blended Learning way of Instruction.

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Bulanao, Tabuk City. It aims to improve students’ performance specifically in their General
Education.

Date of Development : February, 2021

Resource Location : Bulanao, Tabuk City
Learning Area : ICT Application with MS PowerPoint and Excel
Learning Resource Type : Module
Instructor : Jess M. Arceo

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Principles of Teaching. Series of activities and discussions will encourage you to explore and
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 St. Louis College of Bulanao
Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga 3800

Concept of Information Communication Technology

I. INTRODUCTION
Information Technology Communication is defined as the convergence of audio-visual,
telephone and computer networks through a link system. It is a combination of all these
elements, capped by a vision on how technology can help an organization to reach its goals.
This module provides basic theoretical and practical information on some aspects of
Information Communication Technology.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Compare Information Technology and Information System using Venn Diagram.

2. Discuss Information System as special type of work system.
3. Discuss any 5 positive and 5 negative impacts of ICT.

III. COURSE CONTENT

Lesson 1
Concept of Information Communication Technology

IV. LEARNING EXPERIENCE/S

Information Communication Technology Versus Information System

I used as an extended synonym for information technology (IT), information and
Communications Technology or (ICT), is often but is a more specific term that stresses the role
of unified communications and the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and
wireless signals), computers as well as necessary enterprise software, middleware, storage, and
audio-visual systems, which enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information.
The term ICT is now also used to refer to the convergence of audio-visual and telephone
networks with computer networks through a single cabling or link system. There are large
economic incentives (huge cost savings due to elimination of the telephone network) to merge
the audio-visual, building management and telephone network with the computer network
system using a single unified system of cabling, signal distribution and management.
The term Infocommunications is used in some cases as a shorter form of information and
communication(s) technology. In fact, Infocommunications is the expansion of
telecommunications with information processing and content handling functions on a common
digital technology base.
Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications
equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business
or other enterprise. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer
networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television
and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, such as computer
hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and
computer services.

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In a business context, the Information Technology Association of America has defined
information technology as "the study, design, development, application, implementation,
support or management of computer-based information systems". The responsibilities of those
working in the field include network administration, software development and installation, and
the planning and management of an organization‘s technology life cycle, by which hardware
and software is maintained, upgraded, and replaced.

Yekini and Lawal (2012) Sees ICT as: a powerful collection of elements which include
computer hardware, software, telecommunication networks, workstations, robotics and smart
chips, which is also at the root of information systems

1.2 Information System (IS)

An information system (IS) is the study of complementary networks of hardware and software
that people and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create, and distribute data. The study
bridges business and computer science using the theoretical foundations of information and
computation to study various business models and related algorithmic processes within a
computer science discipline. Computer Information System(s) (CIS) is a field studying
computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their software and hardware
designs, their applications, and their impact on society while IS emphasizes functionality over
design.
Any specific Information System aims to support operations, management and decision making.
In a broad sense, the term is used to refer not only to the information and communication
technology (ICT) that an organization uses, but also to the way in which people interact with
this technology in support of business processes. Some authors make a clear distinction between
information systems, computer systems, and business processes. Information systems typically
include an ICT component but are not purely concerned with ICT, focusing instead on the end
use of information technology. Information systems are also different from business processes.
Information systems help to control the performance of business processes.
Information system is a special type of work system. A work system is a system in which
humans and/or machines perform work using resources to produce specific products
and/or services for customers. An information system is a work system whose activities are
devoted to processing (capturing, transmitting, storing, retrieving, manipulating and displaying)
information.
An information system is a form of communication system in which data represent and are
processed as a form of social memory. An information system can also be considered a semi-
formal language which supports human decision making and action.
There are various types of information systems, for example: transaction processing systems,
office systems, decision support systems, knowledge management systems, database
management systems, and office information systems.
Critical to most information systems are information technologies, which are typically designed
to enable humans to perform tasks for which the human brain is not well suited, such as:
handling large amounts of information, performing complex calculations, and controlling many
simultaneous processes.
"Information systems specialists are the people that integrate information technology solutions
and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises.

Silver et al. (1995) provided two views on IS that includes software, hardware, data, people,
and procedures. A second managerial view includes people, business processes and
Information Systems.

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1.3 ICT Literacy
Since we live in information society, everyone is expected to be ICT literate. The ICT literacy
entails.
Awareness: As you study computers, you will become aware of their importance, versatility,
pervasiveness, and their potential for good and ill in our society.
Knowledge: You will learn what computers are and how they work. This requires learning
some technical jargons that will help you deal with the computer and with people that work
with computers.
Interaction: This implies learning to use a computer to perform some basic tasks or
applications.

1.4 Impact of ICT On Society

There are both positive and negative impacts of ICT in this modern society. Some these impact
are discussed below:

1.4.1 Positive Impacts

i. Faster Communication Speed: In the past, it took a long time for any news or
messages to be sent. Now with the Internet, news or messages are sent via e-mail to
friends, business partners or to anyone efficiently. With the capability of bandwidth,
broadband and connection speed on the Internet, any information can travel fast and at
an instant.
It saves time and is inexpensive.
ii. Lower Communication Cost: Using the Internet is cost effective than the other modes
of communication such as telephone, mailing or courier service. It allows people to
have access to large amounts of data at a very low cost. With the Internet we do not
have to pay for any basic services provided by the Internet. Furthermore, the cost of
connection to the Internet is relatively cheap.
iii. Reliable Mode of Communication: Computers are reliable. With the internet,
information could be accessed and retrieved from anywhere and at any time. This
makes it a reliable mode of communication. However, the input to the computer is
contributed by humans. If the data passed to the computer is faulty, the result will be
faulty as well. This is related to the term GIGO. GIGO is a short form for Garbage In
Garbage Out. It refers to the quality of output produced according to the input.
Normally bad input produces bad output.
iv. Effective Sharing of Information: With the advancement of ICT, information can be
shared by people all around the world. People can share and exchange opinions, news
and information through discussion groups, mailing list and forums on the Internet.
This enable knowledge sharing which will contribute to the development of knowledge
based society.
v. Paperless Environment: ICT technology has created the term paperless environment.
This term means information can be stored and retrieved through the digital medium
instead of paper. Online communication via emails, online chat and instant messaging
also helps in creating the paperless environment.
vi. Borderless Communication: Internet offers fast information retrieval, interactivity,
accessibility and versatility. It has become a borderless source for services and
information.
Through the Internet, information and communication can be borderless.
vii. Create Employment: Although many employment areas have suffered job losses,
other areas have grown and jobs have been created. Some examples of areas where jobs
have been created: IT Technicians: All of the computers in a business need to be
maintained: hardware fixed, software installed, etc. IT technicians do this work.

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 Computer Programmers: All of the software that is now used by businesses has to be
created by computer programmers. Hundreds of thousands of people are now employed
in the ‘software industry’ Web Designers: Much of modern business is conducted on-
line, and company websites are very important. Company websites need to be designed
and built which is the role of web designers.

1.4.2 Negative Effects

i. Individualistic and introvert: Nowadays, people tend to choose online communication
rather than having real time conversations. People tend to become more individualistic
and introvert.
ii. Moral decedent and threats to the society: Some ICT users use ICT tools for, fraud,
identity theft, Pornography, Hacking etc. That could result to a moral decedent and
generate threats to the society.
iii. Health Problems: A computer may harm users if they use it for long hours frequently.
Computer users are also exposed to bad posture, eyestrain, physical and mental stress. In
order to solve the health problems, an ergonomic environment can be introduced. For
example, an ergonomic chair can reduce back strain and a screen filter is used to
minimize eye strain. iv. Unemployment Situation: Some jobs have been lost as a result
of computers being used to do the same work that people used to do, for examples:
Manufacturing: Many factories now have fully automated production lines. Instead of
using people to build things, computer-controlled robots are used. Robots can run day
and night, never needing a break, and don ‘t need to be paid! (Although the robots cost a
lot to purchase, in the long-term the factory saves money.) Secretarial Work: Offices
used to employee many secretaries to produce the documents required for the business
to run. Now people have personal computers, they tend to type and print their own
documents. Accounting Clerks: Companies once had large departments full of people
whose job it was to do calculations (e.g. profit, loss, billing, etc.). A personal computer
running a spreadsheet can now do the same work. Newspaper Printing: It used to take
a team of highly skilled printers to typeset (layout) a newspaper page and to then print
thousands of newspapers. The same task can now be performed far more quickly using
computers with DTP software and computer-controlled printing presses.

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V. ASSESSMENT
1. Compare Information Technology and Information System using Venn Diagram.
2. Discuss Information System as special type of work system
3. Highlights any 5 examples of Information System
4. What does ICT literacy entails?
5. Discuss any 5 positive and 5 negative impacts of ICT and relate it to your own
experience as student.

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