What is ICT in Education? What is computer in education?

Information and Communications Computer in education is used to provide audio -

Technology (ICT) - This term refers to the various visual learning, research, online learning, maintain
aspects of computes, networks (including the Internet), records, make documents, and learn new evolving
software and other environments that act as a tool for technologies.
teachers and students by supporting learning and
Uses of Computer
instruction. ICT implementation in education is a
complex and multifaceted process and, till now, many 1. Education 11. Web browsing
difficulties encountered to integrate ICT in the school 2. Processing 12. communication
practices. 3. Entertainment 13. research
4. Business 14. E - commerce
Lists of ICT tools
5. Video games 15. robotics
1. Laptops 13. Google Forms 6. Science 16. transport
2. Projectors 14. Microsoft Excels 7. Social media access 17. Work from home
3. Scanners 15. Word Processor 8. Forecasting 18. Health care
4. Smartboard 16. Computer 9. Business 19. Government
5. Blogging 17. Tablets 10. storing important data 20. Defense
6. Internet connections 18. TV
Advantages and disadvantages of computer
7. Web design 19. USB
8. Publishing 20. Information Literacy Skills ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
9. Webcams 21. Power Point High speed Cyber – crimes
10. Software 22. Cloud Computing Accuracy and ease of access Health issues
11. Spreadsheets 23. Printer Automation Fake news
12. Social media 24. Smartphones Storage E – waste
Better understanding of data Lack of concentration
Advantages of ICT in Education
Reduced cost for online ventures Cause of irritation
 It improves concentration and comprehension.
 It promotes student flexibility and autonomy.
New technologies promote autonomous learning History of Computer.
for students.
One of the earliest and most well – known
 It encourages critical thinking. The diverse
devices was an abacus. Then in 1822, the father of
sources of information that technologies provide
computer, Charles Babbage began developing what
bring new points of view to students.
would be the first mechanical computer. And then in
 It facilitates communication between teachers
1833 he actually designed an Analytical Engine which
and students.
was general – purpose computer.
 Increased classroom productivity and
collaborative work. When was the first computer invented?
 It stimulates motivation.
 It incorporates new learning methods. The ENIAC was invented by J. Presper Eckert
and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania and
Disadvantages of ICT in Education began construction in 1943 and was not completed until
1946. It occupied about 1, 800 square feet and used
 Distractions and lack of attention.
about 18, 000 vacuum tubes, weighing almost 50 tons.
 Excessive impact.
 It reduces the development of other skills. What was the first computer brand?
 Consumption of false information.
 Theft of personal data. KENBAK – 1. The kenbak – 1, released in early
 It reduces human contact. 1971, is considered by the Computer History Museum to
 It amplifies bullying be the world’s first personal computer. It was designed
and invented by John Blankenbaker of Kenbak
Current State of ICT Corporation in 1970, and was first sold in early 1971.
 WEB 1.0 – refers to the original, information – Who is the father of computer?
oriented version of the World Wide Web created
by Tim Berners – Lee in 1989/1990. Web 1.0 Charles Babbage was an English polymath. A
was dubbed “read – only web” mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical
 WEB 2. 0 – websites and application that make engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital
use of user – generated content for end users. programmable computer.
web 2.0 dubbed “the participatory social web” Who is the father of modern computer?
 WEB 3.0 – is the third generation of the World
Wide Web (WWW), which direct immersion Often considered the father of modern computer
into the digital world. WEB 3.0 known as science, Alan Turing was famous for his work
“Semantic Web.” developing the first modern computers, decoding the
encryption of German Enigma machines during second
world war, and detailing a procedure known as the work by using electronic circuits to store
Turing Test, forming the basis of artificial intelligence. and retrieve data.
12. Printer - This is a machine that produces copies of
Parts of the computer and its functions
text or images on paper using ink. Popular printers
1. Monitor - is an electronic device that displays include laser or inkjet and computer technicians may
what's what programs are running on your computer be skilled in troubleshooting issues across multiple
so a user can see. brands and varieties.
2. Keyboard - is a peripheral input device modeled 13. Scanner - A scanner is a device that digitally copies
after the typewriter keyboard which uses an an image or and makes it available as a file for
arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical access on a computer.
levers or electronic switches. 14. Speakers – is an output device that connects to a
3. Mouse - A computer mouse can have a wire or is computer to generate sound.
wireless and is an input device used to control a
Microsoft Office
cursor on the computer monitor.
4. System unit – is the main box – like structure of a Microsoft Word - is a word processing program that
computer with all the essential components needed allows for the creation of both simple and complex
for the computer to work. Inside the system unit, documents. With Office 365, you are able to download
you’ll find the brain of the computer called the CPU, the application to your hard drive and will also have
the main circuit board, and the RAM. access to the online version. The online version gives
5. Central Processing Unit (CPU) - The CPU controls you the capability to share and collaborate with others on
the computer processes and communicates with the your files in real-time.
The program can work on multiple platforms,
other components of a personal computer.
like Windows, macOS, smartphones, and tablets.
6. Motherboard - The motherboard provides the
structure for all other components and connects What can you do with Microsoft word Docs?
them, while also providing a way to distribute  Use the traditional options like copy, cut and paste.
power, deliver information and connect to devices  Add headers and footers, and page formatting.
such as a printer or mouse.  Use mail merge for letters, envelopes and labels.
7. Random Access Memory (RAM) - RAM is where  Access adds – on like dictionaries, mail chimp and
data lives temporarily while it's being actively used Fax.
by programs, such as when a user launches a  Open and edit PDF files.
computer application.  Insert pictures from your hard drive or from the
8. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) – the GPU helps web right from the Microsoft Word Insert Tool Bar.
handle graphics – related work like, graphics,
Microsoft Excel – a software program created by
effects, video games and videos. Microsoft that uses spreadsheets to organize numbers
9. Power Supply - A power supply provides electricity and data with formulas and functions. Excel analysis is
to all components of a computer system. Typically, ubiquitous around the world and used business of all
it's a power cord connected from the back of a PC sizes perform financial analysis.
tower into an electricity socket. Excel is typically used data and perform
10. Cooling Fan - Cooling fans are a computer's system financial analysis. It is used across all business functions
to decrease overheating. Many computers have more at companies from small to large.
than one cooling fan to help users who run their The main uses of excel include:
computer heavily, such as video streaming or  Data entry
gaming.  Data management
11. Storage Device – the storage device is a part of the  Accounting
 Financial analysis
computer system which is employed to store
 Charing and graphing
information and instructions to be processed. A
 Programming
storage device is an integral part of the computer  Task management
hardware which stores information/data to process  Time management
the result of ant computational work. Without  Financial modeling
storage device, a computer would not be able to run  Customer relationship management (CRM)
or even boot up.
 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) – is a type of Microsoft PowerPoint – is a powerful slide show
data storage device that is used in presentation program. It is standard component of the
company’s Microsoft office suite software, and is
laptops and desktop computers. An hdd
bundled together with word, excel and other office
has disc – like object that are called
productivity tools. The program uses slides to convey
“platters”. Platters are where the data is information rich in multimedia.
stored using an electrical charge. This What can you do with PowerPoint?
electrical charge come from the actuator  Custom animation
arm or “read/write head.  Add photos, videos, and sound effects
 Solid State Drive (SSD) - A solid state  Save as webpage
drive is non-volatile memory (NVM)  Print presentation as handouts
computer hardware that stores data  Embed YouTube videos
without moving parts. Solid state drives