1.1 Introduction to ICT (BM)

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1.0 ICT AND SOCIETY

1.1INTRODUCTION TO ICT


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LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the lesson, students can be able :

Define ICT.

Describe the brief evolution of computers. List the usage of ICT in everyday life.

State the differences between computerised and

non-computerised systems. State the impact of ICT on society.


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Definition of ICT

ICT stands for Information and Communication

Technology

It is used to describe all the technologies,

hardware and software for collecting, storing,

retrieving, manipulating and transmitting

information

The most common and important tool in ICT is

the computer


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What is a computer?

An electronic device that operates under the

control of instructions stored in its memory, that

accepts data, process the data, produce the

output or result and store it for future use.

It consists of input and output devices, storage

and a processor.


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Evolusi Komputer

Evolusi Komputer boleh dibahagikan kepada 5peringkat:

Generasi Pertama(19391954)vacuum tube

Generasi Kedua (19541959) transistor

Generasi Ketiga (19591971) IntegratedCircuit

Generasi Keempat (1971Present)microprocessor

Generasi Kelima (PresentBeyond)


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ICT dalam kehidupan seharian

Kerja Kumpulan: Bincangkan penggunaan ICT dalam

kehidupan seharian.

Bincangkan penggunaan ICT dalam bidangberikut:

1. Pendidikan (Education)

2. Perbankan (Banking)

3. Industri (Industry)

4. Perniagaan (Business)


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Sistem Perkomputeran dan Bukan

Sistem Perkomputeran.

Dalam kumpulan yang sama, bincangkan

maksud bagi

Sistem Perkomputeran(Computerised systems) Sistem Bukan Perkomputeran (Non-

computerised systems)


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Education

Teachers use computers to prepare theirteaching materials, participate in online forumsand aid them in their teaching

Students use computers to browse the Internetfor information, a source of reference and tocomplete their assignments

School administrations use computers foradministration purposes such as school records,students information and test results.


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Banking

Customers use computers to make online

transactions anytime, anywhere

Bank administrators use computers to oversee

the entire banking activities and to secure their

records


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Industry

Workers use computers to work their machines

in production. In some cases, robots are used to

do dangerous jobs.

Researchers use computers to analyse and

collect research data for future references.

Administrators use computers to oversee the

entire operation and to detect errors or

problems that occur.


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Business

Customers use computers to do online

shopping, bidding and even pay their utility bills.

Suppliers use computers to keep track of their

transactions.

Employees use computers and

telecommunication technologies to

communicate with their customers for any

enquiries.


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Computerised And Non-

Computerised Systems

Education


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Banking

Banking Before ICT

Banking was done manually by taking deposits directly

Transactions can only be made during working hours

Takes time to approve any loan applications

Banking With ICT

All transactions are done by computersTransaction can be done at anytime and place

Online services, phone banking system, credit cards are

available


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Industry

Industry Before ICT

Production was slow because everything was done

manually and totally depended on human labour.

Industry With ICT

Computers and telecommunications industry became very

popular and profitable since production can be increased

through an all day operation.


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Computerised Systems Commerce

Commerce Before ICT

Trading was made using the barter system and it was then laterdeveloped into currency.

Advertisement was in the form of word of mouth, billboardsand printed flyers.

Trading globally was extremely slow, late and expensive.Traders had to find ways to market local products in the globalmarket.

Commerce With ICT

E-commerce plays an important role in the economic scene. Itincludes distribution, buying, selling and servicing products thatare done electronically.


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Differences Between Computerised

& Non-computerised Systems

Computerised Non-computerised

Uses computers Paper-based or manual

Fast Slow

Error minimal Human error possible

More expensive Less expensive


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Impacts of ICT on Society

Using the Internet, find information on the

impacts of ICT on society.

Give examples of good and bad impacts

Examples of answers


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Vacuum Tube


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Integrated Circuit

Before After


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Microprocessor


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Family

Good: Distant family member can keep in touchwith their love ones easily through the Internet

Bad: Some family members might find that sitting infront of a computer is more interesting thanspending time with their family

Education

Good: Provides ways of making learning experiencesmore interactive and fun

Bad: Students might become too dependant oncomputers to do their assignments


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Communication

Good: Getting in touch with others is faster nowwith emails and chats available on the Internet

Bad: Some people might lose the interpersonal skillsdue to lack of human contact

Social

Good: Easier to meet new friends and learn moreabout foreign cultures and places

Bad: With easy access to controversial contents suchas pornography via the Internet, moral-relatedproblems will arise



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Your Opinion

Can you think of how ICT can

affect a company or a business?

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