NETWORK AND HARDWARE DATE: 7.11.2024

                   

      INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

                                            

 .WHAT IS ICT?  

 ICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the components that enable modern computing. Among the goals of ICT technologies, tools and systems is to improve the way humans create, process and share data or information with each other. Another is to help them improve their abilities in numerous areas, including business; education; medicine; real-world problem-solving; and even leisure activities related to sports, music, and movies.

What is the importance of ICT

In today’s digital age, it is essential to have knowledge about Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ICT refers to the use of digital technologies to create, store, process, and exchange information, and it has transformed the way we communicate, learn, work, and do business. Here are some reasons why it is important to have knowledge about ICT:

Communication: ICT enables people to communicate and share information across different locations and time zones using digital platforms such as email, video conferencing, social media, and instant messaging. This has made it easier for people to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues, and has also facilitated global collaboration and networking.

ADVANTAGES OF ICT

• It improves concentration and comprehension. The activities carried out through digital and interactive tools increase student concentration and, therefore, they assimilate concepts more quickly, enhancing learning. This type of tool involves students in more practical learning, with the aim of reinforcing what they have learnt.    
• It promotes student flexibility and autonomy. New technologies promote autonomous learning for students. With the incorporation of digital alternatives such as online courses, each student can learn at their own pace and resources thanks to the flexibility provided digital and connectivity.   
• It encourages critical thinking. The diverse sources of information that technologies provide bring new points of view to students. In this way, information and communication technologies encourage debate and the acceptance of other people’s opinions. In addition, the exchange of thoughts allows students to learn about different cultures.   
• It facilitates communication between teachers and students. The whole educational community has quick access to the same resources. In this way, digital tools allow direct and immediate interaction, without the need to be physically present. This was especially important during the confinement experienced during the 2020 health crisis.
•                                    DISADVANTAGES OF ICT

• Distractions and lack of attention. Digital means opening up unlimited access to multiple resources and sources of information, such as web pages, social networks or chats, and therefore, they take attention away from the subject matter.   
• Excessive impact. Excessive and inappropriate use can lead students to a compulsive relationship with technology, which can lead to an inability to control consumption and, consequently, have adverse effects on the student’s health, social, family and academic life.   
• It reduces the development of other skills. Practices such as writing, public speaking and reasoning may be nullified by the widespread adoption of digital in academic institutions. This has been demonstrated in a recent study conducted by the University of California. The report details that the social skills of the new generations are based on the digital environment, therefore, direct personal communication can be affected.   
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