ICT Application in Everyday Life – JSS1 Computer Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) means all the technologies for creating, acquiring, storing, processing, communicating and using information. It is applied in video conferencing, e-education, digital libraries, e-banking and e-advertisement. Gadgets such as the computer, telephone and television support it. This note lists its areas of application, gadgets, uses, advantages and disadvantages.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. State the meaning of ICT.
2. List areas where ICT is applied.
3. Name examples of ICT gadgets.
4. State the uses of ICT.
5. State the advantages and disadvantages of ICT.

What is ICT?

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) involves all the technologies for creating, acquiring, storing, processing, communicating and using information.

What are the areas of application of ICT?

ICT is applied in these areas:

1. Video conferencing
2. E-education (electronic education)
3. Digital library
4. E-banking (electronic banking): ATM
5. E-advertisement (electronic advertisement)

What are ICT gadgets?

ICT gadgets are the equipment and devices that facilitate ICT. Examples of gadgets are:

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Mobile telephone (GSM)
4. Television
5. Internet
6. Fax machine
7. Pager
8. Satellite
9. Radio

What are the uses of ICT?

The uses of ICT include:

1. Timing and control
2. Communication
3. Information processing and management

What are the advantages of ICT?

The advantages of ICT are:

1. Suitability
2. Timeless
3. Speed
4. Effective human interaction
5. Global village
6. Innovative ways of interaction
7. Flexible interaction
8. Media integration
9. Access to information

What are the disadvantages of ICT?

The disadvantages of ICT are:

1. Job losses
2. Large resources required
3. Fragile devices
4. Extra cost to train users
5. Addiction syndrome
6. Destruction of human capital

Evaluation

1. What is ICT?
2. List five areas where ICT is applied.
3. List five ICT gadgets.
4. State three uses of ICT.
5. State three advantages and three disadvantages of ICT.

Assignment

1. Write the full meaning of ICT.
2. List four ICT gadgets.
3. State four disadvantages of ICT.