L1_Introduction_to_ICT_(2)

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ICT
S. Toraighyrov University
INTRODUCTION TO ICT

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Lecture 1
ICT role in key sectors of development of
society. Standard in the field of ICT

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EVOLUTION OF COMMUNICATION
Communication has improved and evolved to
facilitate our daily activities. In the 21st
century, everything related to communication
utilizes technology to “send out” or
disseminate information to a wider audience.
Information can be “sent out” in many ways.
The invention of cellular phones, television
and other electronic devices are important in
enhancing communication.

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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.

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INFORMATION
• Information refers to the knowledge obtained
from reading, investigation, study or
research. The tools to transmit information
are the telephone, television and radio.
• We need information to make decisions and
to predict the future. Information is
knowledge and helps us to fulfill our daily
tasks.

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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.

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Revision
When we say that everything related to
communication utilizes technology to send out
information to a wider audience we mean that …
a) Something related to Communication utilizes
software to send out information to a wider
audience
b) Everything related to Communication utilizes
software to send out information to a wider
audience,
c) All things connected with communication use
technology to disseminate information to people

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Revision
Identify whether these statements are true or false
1 Information is the knowledge that comes from doing
research work or studying.
2 Communication is a process of exchanging information
between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal
interactions.
3 ICT is the software applications to convert, store,
protect, process, transmit and retrieve information
from anywhere, anytime.
4 The devices as telephone and fax machines used to
extend communication