Introduction to Living in the

IT Era ➔ Cloud Computing

◆ Used to describe
data centers
Information and available to many
Communication Technology users over the
internet
➔ The integrated use of ◆ Gdrive, Dropbox,
computer systems, iCloud, OneDrive
software applications,
and communication ➔ Software
networks to store, ◆ Refers to
transmit, retrieve, and applications,
manipulate data. scripts and
programs that run
➔ Comprehensive term on a device
that encompasses ◆ Microsoft, iOS,
technologies used to MacOS,
manage ChromeOS
telecommunications,
broadcast media, ➔ Hardware
audio-visual processing, ◆ Refers to the
and network-based physical elements
control and monitoring that make up a
functions computer or
◆ Information electronic system
Technology (IT) ◆ Motherboard,
◆ Telecommunications Monitor, GPU, RAM
◆ Computers
◆ Networks ➔ Digital Transactions
◆ Online or
➔ Facilitate the efficient automated
management, transactions that
processing, and take place
exchange of information between people
across various platforms and organizations
without the use of
➔ Integration allows for paper
seamless
communication, data ➔ Communications
storage, and data Technology
manipulation ◆ Refers to all
equipment and
programs that are
Components of ICT used to process
 and communicate Applications of ICT: Business
information and Commerce
➔ E-commerce
➔ Digital Data / Data ➔ Customer relationship
◆ Represents other management
forms of data ➔ Digital marketing
using specific ➔ Supply chain
machine language management
systems ➔ Online collaboration
tools
➔ Internet Access and ➔ Electronic data
Networks interchange
◆ IA - the process of ➔ Financial management
connection to the systems
internet ➔ Point-of-Sale systems
◆ N - the ➔ Business intelligence
infrastructure that and analytics
facilitates ➔ Mobile business
communication applications
and data ➔ Risk management
exchange between systems
devices and ➔ Human resource
systems. management systems
➔ Virtual collaboration and
Common ICT Tools and Devices communication
➔ Data security and
➔ Personal Computers cybersecurity

➔ Smartphones Applications of ICT: Education

➔ E-learning platforms
➔ Tablets ➔ Digital content creation
➔ Interactive whiteboards
➔ Servers and smartboards
➔ Online assessments and
➔ Networking equipment examinations
➔ Educational apps
➔ Smart wearables ➔ Video conferencing
➔ Gamification
➔ Printers and scanners ➔ Online research and
information retrieval
➔ Cameras and ➔ Simulations and
camcorders educational software
➔ Collaborative tools
➔ Storage devices ➔ Distance education and
remote learning
 ➔ Digital portfolios
Applications of ICT: Healthcare
➔ Electronic health records
and electronic medical
records
➔ Telemedicine and
telehealth
➔ Remote patient
monitoring
➔ Health apps and
wearables
➔ Telepharmacy
➔ Picture archiving
communication system
➔ Telepsychiatry and
mental health apps
➔ Healthcare analysis
➔ Appointment scheduling
and patient portals
➔ Robotics in surgery
➔ Health education
platforms
Applications of ICT:
Communication
➔ Email
➔ Instant messaging and
chat apps
➔ Video conferencing
➔ Social media
➔ Voice over internet
protocol (VoIP)
➔ Webinars and virtual
events
➔ Podcasting
➔ Blogs and online articles
➔ Mobile communication
apps
➔ Virtual reality (vr) and
Augmented reality (ar)
➔ Smartphones and
mobile devices
➔ Data and file sharing
Applications of ICT:
Entertainment
➔ Streaming services
➔ Online gaming
➔ Virtual reality (vr) and
Augmented reality (ar)
➔ Social media and
influencer marketing
➔ Digital music platforms
➔ Podcasting
➔ Digital cinema and
animation
➔ E-books and digital
publishing
➔ Live streaming
➔ Mobile entertaining
apps
➔ Digital art and virtual
management
➔ Interactive
entertainment
Impacts of ICT on Society
➔ Digital Divide
◆ The gap between
those who have
access to modern
information and
communication
technologies and
those who do not
◆ Exists on various
levels
◆ Arise based on
factors such as
geographical
location,
socio-economic
status,
educational levels,
and age
➔ Globalization
 ◆ International The Role of ICT in Shaping the
communication Modern World: Economic
◆ E-commerce and Impact
global markets
◆ Cultural exchange ➔ Revolutionized industries
➔ Fostering globalization
➔ Democratization of by enabling seamless
Information international
◆ Online information communication, trade,
◆ Citizen journalism and collaboration
◆ Open access to ➔ Digitalization of
knowledge businesses, automation
➔ Emergence of new
economic models
Historical Perspective: powered by ICT
Evolution of Technology ➔ Driving innovation and
economic growth
➔ Leverage digital
technologies to disrupt
traditional industries
➔ Reshaped
communication patterns
and interactions globally

The Role of ICT in Shaping the

Modern World: Social Impact

➔ Reshaped
communication patterns
and interactions globally
➔ Facilitated instant and
widespread
communication
➔ Altered the way
individuals connect and
share information
➔ Led to the rise of virtual
communities
➔ Raised concerns about
privacy and digital
divides
The Role of ICT in Shaping the
Modern World: Cultural Impact ➔ Involves navigating the
pervasive influence of
➔ Democratizing the ICT
sharing of diverse
perspectives ➔ Historical perspective
➔ Fostering a global underscores the
exchange of ideas evolution of technology
➔ Enable individuals to from fundamental tools
share their cultural to the interconnected,
narratives, traditions, digital world
and artistic expressions
➔ Led to the widespread ➔ Shapes the modern
dissemination of world, impacting
entertainment, fashion, communication patterns,
and lifestyle trends fostering a globalized
➔ Created a shared community, and
cultural space influencing economic
structures
The Role of ICT in Shaping the
Modern World: Environmental ➔ Raises concerns about
Impact issues such as digital
divide and privacy
➔ Has both positive and
negative environmental
impacts
➔ Enables the development
and implementation of
innovative solutions for
environmental
monitoring,
conservation, and
sustainability
➔ Pose significant
environmental
challenges, emphasizing
the need for sustainable
practices and the
development of green
technologies

SUMMARY