ICT001

Week 1
Information and
Communication
Technology
ICT is a generic term referring to
technologies, which are being used
for collecting, storing, editing and
passing on information in various
forms.
 IT and Communication Technology to ICT

IT is defined as the study or use electronic

equipment, especially computers for storing,
analyzing and sending out information.

Communication Technology is the process of

sending, receiving and exchanging information.
 Use of ICT Effectively
► Learners use computer-based services to search and find relevant
information.
► Learners retrieve relevant information.
► Learners decode information in variety of forms (written, statistical
and graphic).
► Learners critically evaluate information of different fields of
knowledge.
► Learners can use computer based services to write, analyze, present
and communicate information.
► Learners can use information technologies to create networks of co-
learners and to share, collaborate and construct knowledge.
 ICT-characteristics

► Efficiency – faster, cheaper, fewer steps, less people &

less paper works
► Effectiveness – most interactive, fewer errors,
customized, personalized, achievable, transparent &
searchable
► Innovation – new products, new technology
Importance of ICT

► As a source of Knowledge
► As a medium to transit Knowledge
► As a means of interaction / dialogue
 Attributes of Computer based
technology
► Multi-sensory delivery: Text, graphics, animation, sound and
video.
► Active learning: enhanced learner interest.
► Co-operative learning: positive group/social interaction.
Communication
► Skills: one-to-one, one-to- many, many-to-many.
► Multicultural education: link students from across the
country/around the world.
► Motivation: greater learner engagement (time). 
Learning resources

► Traditional medium – lecture, books

► ICT medium – computers, multimedia, internet,

lectures, books
 ICT tools

► Multimedia PC, Laptop, Notebook.

► CDs& DVDs, digital video, still camera.
► Internet and its tools- e-mail ,browsers, website, search engines, chat
etc.
► Computer aided instruction& computer mediated video/audio
conferencing.
► Digital libraries , e-books& electronic publications.
► Microsoft publishing news letter, poster, brochure.
Digital techniques

► Word processing -documents, notes, projects,

assignments
► Spread sheet programming -records, exam scores
► Data bases -information storage
► Graphing software -to prepare teaching- learning
resources
► Developing Multimedia kits -to make process interesting
► Using internet and e-mail facilities -to gain knowledge
► Games and simulations -to improve quality of learning
Advantages of ICT

► Sharing digital resources

► Wide variety of services,
► Flexibility,
► Reliability
► Faster speed
► Cheaper cost
Influence of ICT in student learning

► ICT helps to provide interactive learning experiences.

► ICT stimulates and motivates students to learn.
► ICT provides comfortable learning
► ICT aids in the understanding of difficult concepts and
processes.
► ICT caters to different learning styles.
► ICT helps students to gain valuable computer skills.
► ICT aids in collaboration and group work.