Introduction to Information &

Communication Technology

Dr Aftab Khan
Department of Computer Science

aftab.khan@aiou.edu.pk
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RAM

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HDD and SSD

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GRAPHICS CARD

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Information & Communication Technology Unit-1

Definition:
ICT that powers the social networks that our
current society is inclining towards.
Technology is behind nearly everything we do,
from the computer animation in movies to
advances in medical treatment and research, to
the preparation and creation of the food we eat.
Our dependence on ICT matches its growth, as
technology steadily revolutionizes our way of life.
ICT and its uses are limited only by the extent of
our imagination.
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Information & Communication Technology
 Definition - What does Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) mean?
 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
information technology (IT), its scope is more broad.
 ICT has more recently been used to describe the
convergence of several technologies and the use of
common transmission lines carrying very diverse data and
communication types and formats.

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 Through ICT, images can easily be used
in teaching and improving the retentive
memory of students.
 Through ICT, teachers can easily explain
complex instructions and ensure students'
comprehension.
 Through ICT, teachers are able to create
interactive classes and make the lessons
more enjoyable, which could improve
student attendance and concentration.
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 Setting up the devices can be
very troublesome.
 Too expensive to afford

 Hard for teachers to use with

a lack of experience using ICT
tools

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E-Agriculture
Disseminate ICT-based agricultural information in rural areas and
foster public-private partnerships to enhance production.
E-Science
Ensure high-speed internet access for universities and research
institutions. Promote affordable scientific information access, peer-to-
peer sharing, data preservation, metadata standards, and open access
initiatives globally.

Thank YOU

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