potential of ict - ssc

Information Communication Technology

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• Importance & Definitions of ICT• Introduction to Information Highway• Knowledge Society for ICT, Education and Development• ICT and changing role of educators to promote literacy• ICT and challenging skill• Transformative impact of ICT-changing stories

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Information Communication Technology SSC

1. Information readily available anywhere.

2. Teaching-learning process information easily available.

3. Works on RRS. Websites are developed to serve all needs of a user.


1) ICT is a diverse mixture of technology tools and resources to create, differentiate, store and manage information for communication.

2) ICT can be defined as the use of hardware and software for efficient management of information.

3) ICT refers to forms of technology that are used to transmit, store, create and share or exchange information.

Retrieval

Storage

Communicating

Processing …of information for particular task.

E.g.:

Note : Generally, all the definitions are never asked. Study the one you find the easiest to understand.


People

Communication

Information

Procedure

Hardware

Software

A B C


ICT is basically Communication using Information Technology

Data Creation

Storages

Data Collection

Retrieving

Presentation

Process

Data Creation

Storages

Data Collection

Retrieving

Presentation

Process

Printed Material

Web Camera

Scanner

Radio, TV

Artificial

Satellite

Telephone


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Definition : Information Highway is defined as the Global Information and Communication Network, which includes the Internet, Telephone Networks, Television and Satellite Communication Networks.

The Highwaythrough which Informationtravels


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The term ‘Knowledge Society’ refers to a society where knowledge is the primary production resource.

A society where people use and share knowledge for their well-being can be called a knowledge society.

Education is of huge importance in the knowledge society- because innovation and development depend on the knowledge gained by education.

Education

InnovationDevelopment

Thus, using education,

innovations can be made which

contribute for the development

of the society.


How is ICT related to Knowledge Society?

ICT is the enabler for both innovation and education.

With ICT knowledge and information can be shared all over the world.

The World Wide Web is the largest source of information for students as well as teachers.

One living in a village or rural areas can also access the latest information everyday.



Television broadcast is one of the best way to educate using video clips.

Example, the difficult experiments, advanced surgery for medical students can be viewed.


The information about text books, etc. is available on the internet.(Similar to point 1-WWW)


Audio cassettes, video tapes, CDs, etc. are available in the market for students of any standard.


LCD Projectors can be used for effective teaching for large number of students.


Human mistakes in correction can be avoided by on-line examinations.


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Ways in which educators will guide learners in ICT environment :

1. Learner - There is continuous progress in the field of Science and Technology. New hardware and software are developed. Learnermust keep his knowledge up-to-date.

2. Planner - The maximum use and benefit of the computer is possible when proper planning and execution of it are strictly followed.

3. Teaching - Computer Aided Teaching (like TAT, Technology Aided Teaching at MT), is important. Every student should use software for effective learning.

4. Examiner - Examinations are a crucial part of education. Setting of question papers, unit tests, preparation of question banks, etc. can be done with the help of ICT.


Institutional design curriculum for prescribed course.

Learner’s need based curriculum courses demanded by lecturers.


Fixed or stable content for specific period.

Rapidly changing content.


1. Asynchronous teaching-learning process.

1. Teaching-learning process synchronization.

2. In campus or classroom.

3. Traditional student.

4. Face-to-face communication.

5. Detailed classroom teaching.

2. At home or work place.

3. Modern age students.

4. Electronic communication (Like one way, two way or multiple mode, etc.).

5. Decentralized leaning, e-learning, use of PPT on LCD.


Communication is oral, lecture method.

Technology related classroom communication.E.g. CD ROM, internet and web related technology or multimedia presentation (what you’re using now), virtual teaching, Administration, Video conferencing.


Traditional methods are adopted for management.

Management through camera, office and library. Transaction of management through ICT.


Traditional methods of evaluation written, oral, practical exam, incidental observation.

Online evaluation, evaluation through software, data representation and presentation and online result.


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The use of ICT in education requires Basic, Advanced and Complex Communication Skills for creating presentations and other media or virtual content.E.g. You need skills to make this PowerPoint presentation.

Hence, education system needs to develop and establish methods for teaching and evaluating at all levels of education.

Reading – because computer technology increases the rate of economic exchange.

People need jobs and the use of abstract models because of computerization offers plenty of them.

Computer studies includes mathematics and therefore has turned many people into the mathematics community.

This includes expert thinking, the ability to solve and discuss problems that, unlike algebra, lack explicit rule-based solutions.

Making effective use of collected information from sources available on the internet. E.g. Using pictures on the internet in PowerPoint Presentations.Learning e-based applications.


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To avoid crowded classrooms, a school may adopt a dual-shift system without reducing the student’s actual study time.


ICT can provide courses that small rural or urban cannot offer to their students because it is difficult for those institutions to recruit and retain specialized teachers, particularly for science and mathematics.


Schools that do not need a full-time Physics or English teacher can use radio, TV, or online instruction, using already developed multimedia materials and sharing one “teacher” among several schools.


Due to ICT an expert person who lives hundred of miles away can conduct the online courses.


Video conferencing changes the way Government is working. Bringing experts, decision makers and citizens face to face who are spread across geographically. National Informatics Centre is providing video-conferencing services for Government organizations.


Maharashtra State Centre Mumbai is well equipped for providing videoconferencing services at International, National and at district level through NICNET (National Informative Centre Network). All the NIC Districts Centers in Maharashtra state are well connected with 2mbps Leased circuit to National network.

MSCM

INDIA

U.S.A.

KASHMIR

KERELA

Mumbai

Thane

NICNET

2mbps

2mbps

MBPS – MegaBytes Per Second.


Mumbai Delhi

Mumbai is connected with 34 Mbps link with Delhi.


To provide opportunities for students to practice basic skills in their own time and at their own pace.


To allow students to use the information they acquire to solve the problems.


To provide access to worldwide information resources.


To offer the most cost-effective (and in some cases only) means for bringing the world into the classroom.


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a) Information and Communication

Technology


i. ICT stands for __________.

d) None of thesec) Interaction and

Compile Technique

b) Information and Computer Technology

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ii. _______ is the Information Highway

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iii. The term _______ generally refers to a society where knowledge is the primary production of resource.

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i. ICT is the new technology for communication.

TRUE FALSE


ii. Advanced skill includes expert thinking, which may lack due to rule based conditions.

TRUE FALSE


TRUE FALSE

ii. Advanced skill includes expert thinking, which may lack due to rule based conditions.


iii. International network of networks is called browser.

TRUE FALSE


TRUE FALSE

iii. International network of networks is called browser.


iv. Video conference is used for a single person at a time.

TRUE FALSE


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iv. Video conference is used for a single person at a time.


i. Define Information Communication Technology.

Ans. Information and Communication Technology refers to different forms of technology that allow us to transmit, store, create, process and share information by electronic means.

This includes technologies such as radio, TV, Videos, Telephones, DVDs CDs, Computers, the related software and hardware, Satellite systems and all associated technologies.

In brief, exchanging information using communication technologies is known as ICT.


ii. Define Information Highway.

Ans. Today the information Highway is the Internet. The Information Highway is defined as the Global Information and Communication Network, which includes the Internet, Telephone Networks, Television and Satellite Communication Networks.


iii. Define Knowledge Society.

Ans. Knowledge Society refers to a society where knowledge is the main resource instead of Capital and Labour.

In former times Industrial Production used to be the main source of Economic activities. With the rapid globalization this has changed and now Knowledge is the major source of productivity. A knowledge society creates, shares, and uses knowledge for the prosperity of its people.


iv. Write two roles of educator to promote literacy.

Ans. Educators can improve literacy by performing various roles such as Learner, Planner, Teachers and Examiners.

Planner: Proper planning and execution is necessary in order that the maximum benefit of the latest technologies used in Information and Communication Technology is made available the students.

Teachers: Computer Aided Teaching is a very important part of Learning today. Using the latest ICT tools and software allows students a practical way to gain knowledge.


i. Explain the scope of ICT.Ans. Education is an ongoing process and is not confined to schools universities and other traditional centres of education. ICT expands educational opportunities and promotes educational changes in the following ways.

a) The WWW is a vast resource for knowledge for students and teachers. Anybody with access to the internet can search for information on a variety of topics.b) Open Universities, Distance Education and Online Education opportunities mean that even those who are employed can still pursue studies at a place and time of their convenience.c) Television is a great tool for communicating knowledge to students by showing difficult experiments, farmers by showing advanced agricultural techniques and also medical professionals can benefit by showing advanced surgical procedures on Television.d) Books, reference material and also tests can be made available on CDs, DVDs and other digital media for use of students from KG to PG (Postgraduate) level.e) Tests can be conducted Online thus reducing the need for trained examiners, invigilators, moderators and also minimizes the possibility of human errors.


ii. Explain knowledge society for ICT, education and development.

Ans. Knowledge Society refers to a society where knowledge is the main resource instead of Capital and Labour.

Education is very important in a Knowledge Society.

a) Education is the source of basic skills.b) It is the foundation for development of new knowledge and innovations.c) It also helps to promote socio-economic development.

Education thus stimulates development, economic growth and prosperity.


iii. What are challenging skill requirements?Ans. Widespread computerization and Globalization have created new jobs for which new skills need to be developed. As Knowledge societies grow, the work force needs to be skilled in information and communication techniques. The skills that need to be developed can be broadly classified as Basic Skills and Advanced skills.

The Basic Skills include knowing how to read and write clearly and also mathematical ability. The use of computers involves the use of abstract models to carry out the job efficiently.

The Advanced skills include expert thinking and the ability to solve problems which cannot be solved using explicit rules based solutions.

Complex Communication skills involve social interactions and the ability to make effective verbal and written arguments.


iv. Explain the transformative impact of ICT.Ans. Using ICT, education can be made available to students at any place or time. This has brought about a change in the traditional system of education.

a) With classrooms getting overcrowded, schools are adopting a shift system. This allows children to spend some time in a traditional classroom and at other times may be required to watch educational programs or complete online lessons.b) ICT allows small rural or urban schools to offer courses that would usually require specialized teachers. This is especially true in the case of Mathematics, Science or learning of foreign languages.c) The use of Radio, Television and other multimedia programs allows sharing of resources between schools. All schools need not have full time teachers for all subjects.d) ICT techniques allows retired or part-time teachers who are experts in their chosen fields to teach online courses to students in distant areas.

By

Paresh Kalinani