ICT APPLICATIONS

NEWSLETTERS AND POSTERS: Paper based communication to inform

people about their interests – Schools may use these to inform parents about
events or dates.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Released regularly Requires distribution
Recipients have a permanent copy No special effects
Printing costs
Targeted audience may not receive
info

WEBSITES: Collection of webpages, text, graphics, video and sound hosted on

the internet.
ADVANTAGES
Ability to add sound, video and
animation
Links to other websites/hyperlinks
Use of hot spots
Buttons to navigate the website
Hit counters to see who has visited
the website
Worldwide advertising capability
DISADVANTAGES
Can be hacked/modified/introduced
to viruses
Need computer + internet connection
Lack of portability when compared to
paper-based system
Need to maintain the website once set
up

MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS: Use of a mixture of media to present

information, animations, video, sound, transitions and hyperlinks on a projector
for audience to view.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Use of sound and animation/video
Interactive hyperlinks built into
presentation
More likely to hold audience’s
attention