Basic ICT Skills
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, OR ICT
Is a general term that combines information technology (Hardware, Software, middleware, storage
software, audio-visual system, and internet) with communication technology (telephone lines & wireless
signals).
ICT is the field that deals
With using electronic devices
Like computers, smartphones, iPads, etc. as well as Newspaper, Radios, Television.
Information technology refers to the processes of
gathering
controlling
storing
Transferring data.
Using ICT tools can lead to
higher order thinking skills
, provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings
Students are better prepared to deal with ongoing technological change in society and the workplace.
Some of the advantages of ICT in education are:
Complex topics can be easily explained to the students with the help of pictures, videos, presentations,
etc.
Images and videos used for teaching
improves the retention memory of the
students.
Presentations can make the lessons
interesting.
Practical demonstration can be given
to the students.
An e-learning program allows students
to learn at their
1. Own pace
2. At any convenient time and
3. From any place.
ICT in different sectors
ICT IN HEALTHCARE
Through the right communication media, a doctor can easily
deliver treatment and care to the patient who is located far away.
Doctor can also continuously monitor the patient’s history,
diagnostic report, and track the current health condition.
, The Doctor can also interact with patient, recommend to take medical examination and prescribe
medicine.
Hospitals can use different electronic media to store medical data.
Computer based machines are used for MRI, CT-scan, ultrasound are done in hospitals, diagnostic centers,
to diagnose the diseases.
Life support systems are provided to the patients We can search information on any disease, medicines,
etc on the internet
ICT IN GOVERNANCE
Deliver government services efficiently
E-governance sites enable people to perform various tasks such as
1. filling a form
2. applying for passport
3. paying bills
4. Property tax, etc. even sitting at home.
ICT IN BUSINESS
Keep records of the stock
Prepare accounts and balance sheets
Maintain database of staff and customers
E-commerce enables people to buy and sell
Products online. This service is available 24 x 7.
E-banking facility helps to make banking transactions at any
time of the day.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, OR ICT
Is a general term that combines information technology (Hardware, Software, middleware, storage
software, audio-visual system, and internet) with communication technology (telephone lines & wireless
signals).
ICT is the field that deals
With using electronic devices
Like computers, smartphones, iPads, etc. as well as Newspaper, Radios, Television.
Information technology refers to the processes of
gathering
controlling
storing
Transferring data.
Using ICT tools can lead to
higher order thinking skills
, provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings
Students are better prepared to deal with ongoing technological change in society and the workplace.
Some of the advantages of ICT in education are:
Complex topics can be easily explained to the students with the help of pictures, videos, presentations,
etc.
Images and videos used for teaching
improves the retention memory of the
students.
Presentations can make the lessons
interesting.
Practical demonstration can be given
to the students.
An e-learning program allows students
to learn at their
1. Own pace
2. At any convenient time and
3. From any place.
ICT in different sectors
ICT IN HEALTHCARE
Through the right communication media, a doctor can easily
deliver treatment and care to the patient who is located far away.
Doctor can also continuously monitor the patient’s history,
diagnostic report, and track the current health condition.
, The Doctor can also interact with patient, recommend to take medical examination and prescribe
medicine.
Hospitals can use different electronic media to store medical data.
Computer based machines are used for MRI, CT-scan, ultrasound are done in hospitals, diagnostic centers,
to diagnose the diseases.
Life support systems are provided to the patients We can search information on any disease, medicines,
etc on the internet
ICT IN GOVERNANCE
Deliver government services efficiently
E-governance sites enable people to perform various tasks such as
1. filling a form
2. applying for passport
3. paying bills
4. Property tax, etc. even sitting at home.
ICT IN BUSINESS
Keep records of the stock
Prepare accounts and balance sheets
Maintain database of staff and customers
E-commerce enables people to buy and sell
Products online. This service is available 24 x 7.
E-banking facility helps to make banking transactions at any
time of the day.
