ICT as a Transformation Tool – JSS2 Computer Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 

Definition – What does Information and Communications Technology (ICT) mean?

Information and communications technology (ICT) refers to all the technology used to handle telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions.

Examples of ICT gadgets 

Computers

Telephones

Cellular network

Satellite communications

Television

Internet

Benefits of ICT 

Some of the benefits of ICT are 

1. Access to information and research is cheaper and timely
2. ICT increases the speed of transactions and processing 
3. It helps in creating interactions among people
4. With ICT, distances in business transactions and learning is never a barrier
5. It provides employment opportunities to people globally
6. it brings efficiency in many areas such as e-learning, e-commerce, E-administration, etc 
7. It is useful in medical and scientific industries.

Disadvantages of ICT 

1. It can lead to job losses as a result of computerized transactions in offices
2. ICT threatens other areas and fields of human Endeavour.
3. Virus are contacted through the internet and could damage files in the computer systems
4. Some seawards can be difficult for people to use
5. People are almost completely relying on computers which makes it nearly impossible to do much without computers.
6. Repetitive strain injuries, strain on the tendons of the arms, back problems, and painful eyes are caused by prolonged use of the computer.
7. Youth often abuse the internet by using it mostly for entertainment, watching pornographic shows, and using it to commit crimes.
8. Ict use can  lead to computer addiction, obsessive computing behavior, and stress
9. People prefer to send emails or call their friends on phones rather than visit them.  

Questions 

1. Define the ICT
2. State the ICT gadgets