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02 Introduction To ICT
02 Introduction To ICT
02 Introduction To ICT
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Review from Previous Lesson
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3 Today’s Class Agenda
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Introduction to computer
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ICT
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Information and communications technology (ICT) refers to all
the technology used to handle telecommunications,
broadcast media, intelligent building management systems,
audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and
network-based control and monitoring functions. Although
ICT is often considered an extended synonym for
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information technology (IT), its scope is more broad.
ICT is an umbrella term that includes any communication
device or application, encompassing: radio, television,
cellular phones, computer and network, hardware and
software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various
services and applications associated with them, such as
videoconferencing and distance learning.
Tools and as well as means used for collection, capture, process,
storage, transmission and dissemination of information.
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Components of ICT
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People
Procedure
Hardware
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Software
Data
Information
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Applications of ICT
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Database. E.g., MS excess
Presentation. E.g., MS PowerPoint
Desktop publishing. E.g., PageMaker
Graphics software. E.g., Adobe
Photoshop
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Benefits of ICT
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Communication
Cost effectiveness
Greater availability
Bridging the cultural gap
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Creation of jobs
Education
Improved Business Management
Reach the Best Customers
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Drawbacks of ICT
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Lack of Security/Privacy
Unemployment
Social media
Cyber bulling
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Reliance on technology
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The Computer Defined
9 Electronic device that processes data converting
it into information and that is controlled by
programmed instructions
A tool for accessing information
A PC is a personal computer – a one person or
single user computer
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A computer does not think on its own. You have
to tell it what to do
Modern computers are digital
Use number or two digits to represent information.
Older computers were analog
Use a range of values made data
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Characteristics of a computer
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Accuracy
Consistency
Data Storage Capacity
Flexibility
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Diligence
Versatility
Power of Remembering
No IQ
No Feeling
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11 Computers for Individual Use
1. Desktop computer
2. Workstation
3. Notebook or Laptop computer
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4. Tablet computer
5. Handheld computer
6. Smartphone
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Computers For Individual Use…
Desktop computer
The most common type of computer
Sits on the desk or floor
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Performs a variety of tasks
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Workstation
Specialized computer that is more powerful than a desktop
Designed for technical or scientific applications
Optimized for scientists, engineers, and animators.
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Connected to a local area network
Run multi-user operating systems
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Laptop computer
Small portable computers
Weighs between 3 and 8 pounds (1.36 kg to 3.63 kg; 1p=.45kg)
About 8.5 by 11 inches also known as notebook computer
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Typically as powerful as a desktop
people frequently set these devices on their lap, they are also
called laptop computer
Can plugged into docking station
Monitor, keyboard, mouse and other devices
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Tablet computer
Can accept input from
a special pen—called a
stylus or a digital pen—
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that is used to tap or
write directly on the
screen
Run specialized versions
of office products
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Handheld computer
Very small computers
Small enough to fit in your hand
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
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Note taking or contact management
It is pen-based, using a stylus for handwriting as input and with
small keyboards
PDA can be connected to larger computers to exchange data
A typical PDA can function as a cellular phone, fax sender, Web
browser and personal organizer
May also be referred to as a palmtop, hand-held computer or
pocket computer.
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Smartphone
Wireless phone with voice, text and internet capabilities.
Hybrid of cell phone and PDA
Web surfing, e-mail access, camera, music player, video calling,
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app store/play store, gps, voice recognition, note taker
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18 Computers For Organization Use
1. Network server
2. Minicomputer
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3. Mainframe computer
4. Super computer
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Network servers
Most organizations’ networks are based on personal
computers. Individual users have their own desktop
computers, which are connected to one or more
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centralized computers, called network servers.
A network server is usually a powerful personal
computer with special software and equipment that
enable it to function as the primary computer in the
network
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Minicomputer
Called midrange computers
Power between mainframe and desktop
Handle hundreds of users
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Used in smaller organizations
Users access through a terminal
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Mainframe computer
Used in large organizations
Handle the processing
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needs of thousands of
users at any given moment
Users access to mainframe
resources through a
terminal
Large, powerful systems
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Supercomputers
The most powerful and largest computers made
Handle large and complex calculations
Process trillions of operations per second
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Found in research organizations
Used for forecasting weather
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23 Computers For Society
1. Computer at home
2. Computer in education
3. Computer in small business
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4. Computer in industry
5. Computer in government
6. Computer in health care
7. Computer in banking
8. Computer in communication
9. Computer in retail shop
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Computers at home
Many homes have multiple computers
One of these computers has Internet
connection
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Used in :
Communications
Business work done at home
Schoolwork
Finance
Entertainment
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Computers in education
Computer literacy required at all levels
Education Information Systems
Essential learning equipment
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Computers in small business
Rely on inexpensive computer and
software
Makes businesses more profitable
Allows owners to manage
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Computers in industry
Computers are used to design products
Assembly lines are automated
Shipping
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Process control
Computers in government
Necessary to track data for population
Police
Tax calculation and collection
Military
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Robotic surgical device
Scheduling, billing and recording data
of patients has improved.
E-health
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Diagnostic machinery
• Computers in Banking:
Bankers’ Automated Clearing Service (BACS)
Online banking
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
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Computers in Communication
Electronic Mail.
Audio and video conferencing
News Group and Instant messaging (IM)
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Computers in Retail Shop
Bar code reader
Online banking
Internet shopping
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References
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The end of Lesson-2
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