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1. ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through electronic means, including computers, software, internet, telephones, and other communication devices. 2. ICT impacts society in several ways - it allows for faster, more reliable and lower cost communication. Information can also be shared more effectively globally through internet platforms. 3. ICT has led to paperless environments where information is increasingly stored and shared digitally rather than through physical papers and files. It also enables borderless communication worldwide.

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1. ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through electronic means, including computers, software, internet, telephones, and other communication devices. 2. ICT impacts society in several ways - it allows for faster, more reliable and lower cost communication. Information can also be shared more effectively globally through internet platforms. 3. ICT has led to paperless environments where information is increasingly stored and shared digitally rather than through physical papers and files. It also enables borderless communication worldwide.

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ICT ITS ROLE TO SOCIETY


WHAT IS ICT?
ICT is the technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic
computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit
and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.

INFORMATION
Information refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is an act of transmitting messages. It is a process whereby information is
exchanged between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal interactions. Previously, people
communicated through sign or symbols, performing drama and poetry. With the advent of technology,
these ‘older’ forms of communication are less utilized as compared to the use of the Internet, e-mail or
video conferencing.

TECHNOLOGY
Technology is the use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to create processes and
products that fulfill human needs. Technology is vital in communication.

ICT IN OUR DAILY LIFE

Education
Today, most schools and higher educational institutions have computers in the classroom for
teacher and students. In education, teachers, students, researchers and school administrators benefits
from the usage of ICT.
• Teachers use computers to research for teaching materials, participate in online forums and online
conferences as well as to aid their teaching.
• Students use the computers as a reference tool. They use computers to browse the Internet to look
for information.
• Researchers use computers to collect and process data.
• School administrators use computers for administrative purposes to make sure that the entire
operation runs smoothly.

Banking
The computer is the nerve centre of the banking system around the world. It functions to control
the entire banking system that also includes 'Electronic Banking Services'.
Electronic banking provides 24 hour services.
The services include:
 Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
 Cheque Deposit
 Electronic Fund Transfer
 Direct Deposit
 Pay by phone system
 Personal computer banking/ internet banking
 Customers can make any transactions at the 24 hour service centres or via online. These services
allow them to do transaction at anytime they want.
 Businessmen can save their time by using the online services offered by banks. They can access
company accounts for loan applications, business transactions and update on their cash flow at
any time.
 Bank administrators can oversee the entire banking activities such as reconciliations, inter-branch
transactions (IBT), telegraphic transfer and others by referring to the banking system.

Industry
Computers are used to facilitate production planning and control systems, to support chain
management and to help in product design in the industrial sector. In the industrial sector, workers,
researchers and administrator benefits from the usage of ICT.
• Workers use machines that are connected to computers to operate. In some productions, robots
are used to take over jobs that are dangerous to the workers.
• Researchers use computers to analyse and collect research data for future reference.
• Administrators use computers to oversee the entire operations in the plant or factory to detect
specific errors or defects that occurred in the process.
E-Commerce
E-commerce helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, more
efficient and faster. For this application, computers, Internet and shared software are needed.
 Customers use computers to be connected online with suppliers to purchase products. This
method can save time and cost as they do not have to go to any outlets.
 Suppliers use computers to keep track of their transactions. All products are bar coded and
can be read by the computer scanner to help in determining prices and managing inventory.
 Employees use computers and telephones to communicate with their customers for any
enquiries.
 The system helps employees to get the latest updates on inventory to be informed to the
customers.

Other Sectors such as Architecture, Arts, Career, Government, Healthcare, Home, Law Enforcement,
Transportation and Travel.

THE IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY

Faster Communication Speed


In the past, it took a long time for any news or messages to be send. Now with the Internet, news
or messages are sent via e-mail to friends, business partners or to anyone efficiently. With the capability
of bandwidth, broadband and connection speed on the Internet, any information can travel fast and at an
instant. It saves time and is inexpensive.

Lower Communication Cost


Using the Internet is cost-effective than the other modes of communication such as telephone,
mailing or courier service. It allows people to have access to large amounts of data at a very low cost. With
the Internet we do not have to pay for any basic services provided by the Internet.
Furthermore, the cost of connection to the Internet is relatively cheap.

Reliable Mode of Communication


Computers are reliable. With the internet, information could be accessed and retrieved from
anywhere and at anytime. This makes it a reliable mode of communication. However, the input to the
computer is contributed by humans. If the data passed to the computer is faulty, the result will be faulty
as well. This is related to the term GIGO.
GIGO is a short form for Garbage In Garbage Out. It refers to the quality of output produced
according to the input. Normally bad input produces bad output.

Effective Sharing of Information


With the advancement of ICT, information can be shared by people all around the world. People
can share and exchange opinions, news and information through discussion groups, mailing list and
forums on the Internet. This enable knowledge sharing which will contribute to the development of
knowledge based society.

PAPERLESS ENVIRONMENT
ICT technology has created the term paperless environment. This term means information can be
stored and retrieved through the digital medium instead of paper. Online communication via emails, online
chat and instant messaging also helps in creating the paperless environment.

BORDERLESS COMMUNICATION
Internet offers fast information retrieval, interactivity, accessibility and versatility. It has become a
borderless sources for services and information. Through the Internet, information and communication
can be borderless.

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