CHAPTER SEVEN

ICT AS TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

  1. State what ICT stands for
  2. Identify ICT gadgets
  3. State the benefits  of ICT
  4. LIST the disadvantages of ICT
  5. differentiate between GSM, FAX machine and Telephone
  6. Create and send messages to one another using the GSM and FAX
  7. Store and retrieve information on a GSM handset

 UNIT ONE: ICT

7.1. MEANING OF  ICT

ICT stands for Information Communication Technology. ICT is the use of information technology gadgets such as computer, television, CD-Plates, Video cameras, GSM handsets etc to process, store and disseminate data and information. For instance-

    1. you can create and  use video clips to teach ecosystem in your class
    2. You can create and  use power point to present lesson to your class
    3. Use of television sets for instructions
    4. Use of the internet for online learning
    5. Use of the internet to advertise, sell and purchase goods

7.1.1. EXAMPLES OF ICT GADGETS

Some of the ICT gadgets in use in schools, business, governance etc are:

    1. Computers
    2. Telephone
    3. Cellular networks
    4. Satellite communication
    5. Television
    6. Internet

 7.1.2. BENEFITS OF ICT

The use of ICT in our society is of tremendous importance. It has improved the way we do things in all aspects of our lives. Some of the benefits of ICT are:

7.1.2.1. Timely, better and cheaper access to knowledge and information
7.1.2.2. Speeds up transactions and processes
7.1.2.3. Causes human beings to interact with each other in new ways.
7.1.2.4. Distance becomes irrelevant in business transactions and dealings
7.1.2.5. Innovative ways of doing things

7.1.2.1.  Timely, better and cheaper access to knowledge and information

With the emergence of ICT gadgets people from any part of the world can have access to data and information within seconds, or with the click of the mouse. Videos, pictures, images, texts, documents books, softwares can be send to any part of the world using the internet. The beauty of this method is that it cheap, fast, efficient and reliable.

7.1.2.2. Speeds up transactions and processes

With the internet, GSM handsets you can advertise your products, sell or buy products on the internet. For instance you can be in Jalingo, Taraba state Nigeria and buy a car or clothes on the internet. The car or clothes will be delivered to you in you in Jalingo without raveling outside Jalingo. This reduces the risk of arm robbery or theft of your money, which might be possible when using the conventional marketing methods- going with money to Onitsha, Aba, Kano, market or shopping mall to buy cars , clothes or other items.

7.1.2.3. Causes human beings to interact with each other in new ways

The emergence of the internet, GSM handsets has enable people to interact at all levels, from different parts of the globe. Teachers, students from different parts of the globe can collaborate with their colleagues in different schools- they can share books, research ideas, notes, laboratory exercises etc.  Similarly, business men, producers, manufacturers can collaborate, share ideas and resources on line.

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