Grade 10 ICT Unit 1.1 - Uses Of ICT

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT is a technology which utilizes computer hardware, software, network, communication technology, communication devices and human resources to create, collect, store, disseminate and manage information.

Computer related ICT has become very essential to day to day life and it is widely used in many sectors.

The following sectors are benefited by the ICT

Education Sector

·         Computer aided Learning: - Use computer as tool in teaching Learning process. For example use 

                                                  Multimedia content to learn and teach

·         Computer Base learning: - Instead using traditional methods to learn teach use computer to learn and     

                                                Teach. For example allows people to study at their own pace, either via the   

                                                Internet or Software installed on individual computers at various sites

·         Computer base assessment

·         It helps to accelerate distance learning

·         It provides facilities to conduct online exams.

·         It helps to administer school system. (computerization of school)

·         Introduction of the concept of e-education and e-learning.

Health Sector

·         Use of CT Scanners, MRI Scanners, ECG, and EEG: - with the help of these devices we can diagnose diseases accurately and effectively so the health sector can provide more qualitative and effective services. 

·         Facilitate e-channeling services

·         Facilitate to carryout remote surgeries.

·         It helps to administer hospital system. (computerization of hospital)

Bank and Finance Sector

·         Banks and financial intuitions are connected through computer networks so one can carry out his financial

Activities from any bank

·         Various bank services  accessible through Automatic teller Machine (ATM)

·         “Telebanking”, “e-banking” facilities provided with the help of ICT.

·         International financial intuitions use internet for international transactions.

e.g.: Money Gram, Credit Card etc..

Communication Sector

·         With the help of internet world has become global village. Everything communicated via internet.

E.g.: e-mail, video conferencing, chatting, etc…

·         In the industry of Television, radio, book and news paper ICT are widely used.

Transport sector

·         Department of Immigration and Emigration, Department of registration of motor vehicle, department of issuing licenses use ICT for their activities

·         ICT provide facilities for Traffic control and city control.

·         Satellite control and navigation is done by ICT

·         Air traffic control, electronic ticketing and reservation of seats are done by ICT

Construction Sector

·         Computers are used to Building construction design.

·         Computers are used in town planning and design.

Security and Defense

·         Computers  are used in handling of missiles and handling of nuclear power stations

·         Gather and analyze military intelligence information

Entertainment

·         Computer Games are available to various age groups which enhance one’s intelligence, skills to take quick decisions, creativity and knowledge.