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ICT
is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.
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ICT refers to technologies that provide
access to information through telecommunications
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ICTs stand for information and
communication technologies and are defined as the set of technological tools
and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and
manage information.”
ICT TOOLS
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Information
Communication Technology tools are
digital infrastructures such as; computers, laptops, desktops, has an input,
output and can process data.
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Examples
of ICT tools include;
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Computers,
televisions, tablets, projector, software programs, printers, scanners,
speakers, etc.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
ICT AND ICTS
ICT is the use of computers and
telecommunication devices for sending, processing and storage of information
whiles ICTs are the devices used in the transmission of information.
DATA
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A
data refers to raw facts which the computer can manipulate and process into
information that is useful to man.
Computerized data is digital. This means
that it is converted to digits or numbers. The computer stores and reads all
data as binary, thus zeros and ones (00011110).
Although computers use data in digital
form but they convert data into forms that people can understand such as texts,
images, numerals, sounds and visuals.
INFORMATION
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An
information is a data that has been processed in such a way that it is
meaningful to the person who receives it. Information is therefore the
collection of organized data.
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The
process of turning data to information is called processing
TECHNOLOGY
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Technology
is defined as the application of scientific principles in producing machines or
tools to better the lives of mankind.
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An
example of technology is the use of internet to extend the reach or access to
quality education
COMMUNICATION
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Communication
is the exchange of information.
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Communication
in ICT is the exchange of information which involves sending and receiving of
information among computers.
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An
example of communication among computers include sharing of files, sending of
mails, Making calls.
E-LEARNING
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e-learning simply means electronic learning.
This refers to the learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the
Internet.
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Some elements of e-learning are desktop
computers, mobile phones, Tablets, laptops, etc.
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