Nowadays, people could now send text or email, with just a click with the help of the internet. You can also watch videos created by someone, living at the other end of the world. You may also constantly communicate with your friends and family, over a social messaging app. Technology had become a necessity in our daily life. High Technology has brought many facilities in various spheres of our life and changed each individual's lifestyle dramatically, but at the same time others think that it has made life much stressful and complex. There are a broad variety of business applications in information and communication technology, from data processing to administrative activities, accounting, engineering and market research. It's enough to think about the equipment, such as computers, laptops and apps, you use in the workplace. One wouldn't be able to run a company and perform the simplest tasks without these devices.
Electronic gadgets and devices dominates this world in this current era and it made everyone to make this a necessity. From household, offices, schools, and streets, we can observe the use devices brought by technology, we are somewhat glued and chained into it. It is undeniably that teenagers like us, are so fond of using our mobile phones, and personal computers, well who doesn't right? It made us communicate with one another with ease, meet friends in our social mediaa, we never have in physically, search for informations and data, for our leisure and entertainment and definitely many more. Usw of internet were widespread, in today's world, which also a great innovations brought by technology advancement. Roughly 4.66 billion people around the world use the internet at the start of 2021(almost 60% of worlds population). 319 million new users came online over the past twelve months. Most users (92.6%)use mobile devices to go online. Technology was indeed a great help for everyone, when we use it accordingly and with our sense of responsibility.
Beyond simple operations such as data input and processing, the value of ICT instruments extends. For example, VoIP software allows users to make telephone calls through IP-based networks. This technology has lower costs than smartphone and landline telephone.
TEACH-NOLOGY: INFLUENCE OF ICT IN LEARNING
Technology in the classroom is also a hot topic among today’s educators. With students showing up to class with a smartphone or laptop in hand and districts constantly seeking funding to put technology in the hands of their students, teachers are left to decide whether or not this new trend is a good one. Teachers and administrators need to understand technology in the classroom pros and cons, so they can make wise choices for their students.
Technology Can Increase Student Engagement
When used well and woven through a lesson by a skilled teacher, technology can increase student engagement. One way to do this is through comprehension checks. Teachers can use tools to check students’ understanding during the lesson, allowing them to make adjustments if students are struggling to grasp a concept. Some tools that allow for this include:
Padlet ― This free tool allows students to add their responses to a classroom display that allows for comprehension checks and collaboration.
Plickers ― This tool uses QR codes on cards held by students, which means it can be used even in classrooms that do not offer student devices.
In addition, teachers who use technology to present lessons can engage students more easily, because technology is a format most students are drawn to naturally.
ICT can lead to many developments in education as it can make learning more interactive and easier for both students and teachers however there are problems to do with cost and safety and the worry of encoraging children to become dependent on technology whilst they proberly use it a lot at home as well.
The Advantages/Benefits of ICT
Communication
It’s much quicker to move information around. With the help of ICT, it has become quicker and more efficient. Also, Communication channels are increased through email, discussion groups and chat rooms. Thanks to smartphones and social media, people can get a response from others within a matter of seconds if they use the right means.
Globalization
Video conferencing saves money on flights and accommodation. ICT has not only brought the countries and people closer together, but it has allowed the world's economy to become a single interdependent system to contact either a business or family member.
Cost-Effectiveness
It feels free to send an email (although it isn’t); it’s, without doubt, cheaper than phone calls. ICT has also helped to automate business practices, thus restructuring businesses to make them exceptionally cost-effective. Some people are scared off by the notion of IT because of the upfront costs that sometimes feel overwhelming. The truth, though, is that an updated system pays for itself within a matter of weeks. Improved communication alone leads to more productivity and, thus, increased earnings. Information technology is an investment that all business owners should pursue. Additionally, they are able to manage their resources more efficiently, automate complex tasks and develop better products.
Greater Availability
ICT has made it possible for businesses to be automated giving clients access to a website or voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bridging the Cultural Gap
Greater access to technology has helped to bridge the cultural gap by helping people from different cultures to communicate with one another and allow for the exchange of views and ideas, thus increasing awareness and reducing prejudice. ICT continues to expand and challenge traditions. While changing to meet the needs of the current culture.
Creation of New Jobs
Communication networks enable your project teams to collaborate effectively. By using video conferencing or web conferencing over the Internet, teams can hold virtual meetings that bring together members from different locations, or different organizations, such as suppliers or business partners. New job opportunities, e.g. flexible and mobile working, virtual offices and jobs in the communications industry. Probably, the best advantage of ICT has been the creation of new and interesting jobs.
Education
Computer’s along with their programs and the Internet have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations. New ways of learning, interactive multimedia and virtual reality. Interactive radio likewise makes use of sound effects, songs, dramatizations, comic skits, and other performance conventions to compel the students to listen and become involved in the lessons being delivered. ICTs have also been used to improve access to and the quality of teacher training.
Since the beginning the time, humanity has used technology to make life better in some way. Every discovery is a form of technology. At one point, being able to create fire was cutting-edge technology. We’ve come a long way in a relatively short time thanks to the innovative ways we have used technology over the generations.
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