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Introduction to

Information and
Communication
Technology
Objective:
• Define ICT
• Describe the differences between IT
and ICT
• Trace the evolution of technology
ICT Check
Answer the following questions honestly.
1. How many times have you checked
your phone this morning?
2. How many status updates have you
posted on Facebook or Instagram
today?
3. Did you use the internet for an hour
after you woke up this morning?
4. Do you follow a celebrity or any
personality via his/her social media
Overview:
Our daily lives is defined by the
tools that makes our daily tasks easier
to perform. Technology has evolved in
so many ways applicable to both the
society’s benefit and detriment.
Indeed, it has brought both blessings
and curse in our daily activities
IT versus ICT
IT
• Information Technology
• Pertains to the industry that involves
computers, software, networking, and
other IT infrastructure to help relay or
manage information important in a
modern-day living as seen primarily in
large companies or corporations.
ICT
• Information and Communications Technology
• Used in a more general sense
• Described as using computers and other digital
technologies to assist individuals or institutions in
handling or using information.
• Technology that supports activities involving
information such as gathering, processing, storing,
and presenting data.
Breakdow
n of ICT
Enter
Enter
Informatio
• Refersn to the knowledge
obtained from reading,
investigation, study, or
research.
• processed data
• Information is needed to
make decisions and to
foresee the future
Example:
Scientists can detect the
formation of a tsunami using
the latest technology and
Processed
Information
• is called knowledge
 Knowledge helps fulfill
daily tasks
 For example,
knowledge is used to
predict tomorrow’s
weather and decide if
there is a need to
bring an umbrella.
 Knowledge is also
used to analyze the
stock market and
Communica
• Is tion
an act of
transmitting
messages.
• It is a processed in
which information is
exchanged between
individuals through
verbal and non-
verbal means.
Prehistoric Days With Technology

• Humans communicated • Communication is


through signs and faster, more
symbols as evidenced convenient, and more
by cave paintings and efficient.
drawings, rock art, and
stone carvings.
Technolog
y
• Technology has
evolved in ways that
improve people’s
daily activities:
 Communication
 Broadcasting of
information
IT versus ICT
ITEM IT ICT

Hardware The basic kit: stand-alone Networking together of machines, ideally


computer or laptop with into single unified network with access to
peripherals (printer, scanner, server-based materials and functions
CD-ROM) including email and internet

Software Office productivity Microsoft outlook, Internet Explorer,


Dreamweaver

Skills Computer user skills, Windows Use of e-mail/communications


(Word, Excel, technology, web browsing.

Applications Support personal productivity, Interaction with peers/students and


produce handouts/worksheets external bodies. Sharing of software and
materials via network/intranet.
Evolution of
Technology
Evolution of Technology

BASIC AUTOMATION
INTELLIGENT
MACHINES COMPUTER SYSTEM
TOOLS
Basic Tool
• The concept of
technology always
starts with the basic
tool.
Example:
 Hacksaw
 Hammer
 set of nails
Machines
• Can do the tasks
faster and more
efficiently.
Example:
 Vehicles
 Washing
Machine
 Sewing Machine
Computer
• Is an electronic device
• Operating under the
control of instructions
stored in its own
memory
• Can accept data,
manipulate data
according to specified
rules
• Produce results, and
store the results for the
future use
Automation
• Technique of making as
apparatus, a process, or
a system operate
automatically.
• Automation includes a
broad range of
technologies normally
connecting computer
systems to other
systems, such as
sensors, wireless
applications, expert
Intelligent
System Systems
• Intelligent
are far more
complex and are
capable of learning.
Example:
Smart car
SUMMARY
With the evolution of technology, people are
now living in a period in which the economy is
based on information computerization. This
industry that involves computers, software, and
networking, among others is called Information
Technology (IT). It is a subset of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) which
pertains to the use of technology that supports
activities involving not only information such as
gathering, storing, and presenting data, but
Reference:
Tayuan, R., &Eleazar M. (2019).
Living in the Information
Technology Era. C & E Publishing,
Inc.

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