Wednesday 1 February 2012


WEEK 03
REFLECTION IN THIS WEEK 

After going through in this week as you can see in this page. I have learned about Information and communications technology (ICT) which is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information. I have learned also the ICT management and the use of ICT in our daily life. 

INTRODUCTION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

* Information and communications technology (ICT) is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information.
*These innovations enable the processing and storage of enormous amounts of information, along with rapid distribution of information through communication networks



TRENDS OF ICT




ICT Management

The ICT management has the following aspects:
* ICT Resource Management
Resource management controls that ICT resources (information system and technology infrastructure) with the required capabilities are available at the right time and the right
place.
*ICT Services Management
Services management controls that the ICT resources deliver the services with the required functionality and qualities to the
processes and especially to the people .
*ICT Governance (Governance focuses on: )
*The roles of the ICT resources and the ICT services and the accountability of their contribution to the sector .
*The roles, responsibilities and accountability of the ICT organisation (employees, external parties) that delivers and develops the ICT services and resources.


USAGE ICT IN DAILY LIFE




ROLE OF ICT IN EDUCATION

*Education is the process of acquiring knowledge. In traditional model, people learn from other people such as teachers and parents. Many forms of printed material such as books and manual are used as learning tools
*Today, educators are turning to IT and ICT to assist in   education. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) which include radio and television, as well as newer digital technologies such as computers and the Internet have been touted as potentially powerful enabling tools for educational change and reform.
*ICT help to:
-expand access in education
-strengthen the relevance of education to the increasingly digital workplace
-raise educational quality among
-make teaching and learning into an engaging or active process connected to real life.

THE USES OF ICTS IN EDUCATION




* ICT removes problems concerning space and time
*the students can communicate any where, any time
*the students can contact the teacher any where, any time
*the students can collect and exchange information any where, any time
*ICT gives access to knowledge
*in principle the students can draw on a global pool of knowledge
*ICT makes saving – and sharing – knowledge easier
*the students can, individually and/or together create records of notes and presentations (portfolio) and thus register their progress and use it for exams


ROLE OF ICT IN BANKING 

* The adoption of ICT improves:
-the banks’ image and leads to a wider, faster and more efficient market.
-It has also made work easier and more interesting, improves the competitive edge of banks.
-improves relationship with customers and assists in solving basic operational and planning problems



THE USES OF ICTS IN BANKING



BENEFITS OF ICT IN BANKING SECTOR
*Technological innovation has brought several advantages to the banking in the world such as:
  -   Convenience
-More value added service to meet customer needs
-Enhanced customer access and awareness
-  Cost and time effectiveness
-  Wider networking



ROLE OF ICT IN GOVERNMENT
*ICT and Technology is a basic infrastructure necessary for economic and social development of a country.
*This is even becoming more strong than ever as information related economic activities are growing.
*Information and communications technology may be described as the support of the central nervous system of complex societies, transmitting and processing information and commands among the various parts of such societies.
*Internet plays a fundamental function in ICT role



THE ROLE OF ICT IN COMMUNICATION AND CO-OPERATION

ICT IN COMMUNICATION
* The technology supports the external and internal communication of the virtual company in three ways:
1)The Internet is used as public network for information and communication to the public and especially to potential customers.
2)Internet technology is used for an Extranet. This is a private network for the business communication with customers and suppliers. An Extranet is realised as a communication server within the company, which is accessible through the Internet for authorised users. The communication server offers the user access to information systems and employees within the company.
3)Internet technology is used for an Intranet. The Intranet not only uses Internet and Web technology for the support of communication but also incorporates groupware and workflow applications for the support of co-operation, process control and knowledge exchange

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