Overview
This lecture introduces ICT (Information, Communication, Technology), explaining its necessity, usage, and main elements in simple language.
Meaning and Definition of ICT
- ICT stands for Information, Communication, Technology.
- ICT means using technology to manage and share information.
- It involves electronic tools like computers, phones, blogs, videos, etc.
Main Components of ICT
- Information: Meaningful data that can be shared.
- Communication: Exchange of information or ideas with others.
- Technology: Tools that make work faster and easier.
Utility and Importance of ICT
- ICT makes life easier and simplifies teaching and learning.
- Helps in decision making, sharing information, and staying connected with the world.
- ICT is used everywhere: schools, offices, homes, hospitals.
ICT Tools and Their Development
- Old communication methods: smoke signals, messengers, letters.
- Modern tools: radio, TV, computers, smartphones, digital cameras, interactive boards.
- Now information can reach the entire world in minutes.
Four Elements of Communication
- Sender: the one who sends the message
- Message: the information being sent
- Medium: the means/tool to send the message (like phone, internet)
- Receiver: the one who receives the message
Examples and Activities
- YouTube, smart TV - for watching educational videos.
- WordPress, blogs - for writing and sharing information.
- Conveying information and expressing emotions through pictures or artworks.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Information тАФ meaningful data that can be shared.
- Communication тАФ delivering ideas and information to others.
- Technology тАФ tools that help perform information or tasks quickly.
- Sender тАФ the one who sends the message.
- Message тАФ the information being sent.
- Medium тАФ the method/tool of sending the message.
- Receiver тАФ the one who receives the message.
- Blog тАФ made from web + log, an online diary or journal.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Remember the three main components of ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) and the four elements of Communication.
- Note down old and new examples of ICT tools.
- Practice understanding information and emotions through pictures in ICT-related activities.