This document provides an introduction to information technology. It defines information as any knowledge that comes to our attention in the form of voice, image, text or video. Data is defined as information when dealing with machines. Information technology is described as the application of computers to store, study, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data or information, often in business contexts. Examples of information technology include telephones, televisions, and various handheld devices. The document also discusses how information technology is used in education through email, course management software, distance learning and avatars. Computers are also described as being used in health and medicine through telemedicine and robots. The effects of information technology on financial matters, television, and other activities are also

1. Information & Communication
Technology (ICT)
Introduction To Information
Technology
DIT Part 1
Lecture 1
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2. Introduction To Information
Technology
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3. Define Information
What is Information?
Information is any knowledge that comes to
our attention. That could be voice, image, text
and video
What is data?
Data is information when dealing with the
machine
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4. Methods for Conveying Information
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5. Introduction To Information
Technology
• Information technology (IT) is the application
of computers to store, study, retrieve,
transmit, and manipulate data, or information,
often in the context of a business or other
enterprise.
• IT is considered a subset of information and
communications technology (ICT).
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6. Introduction To Information
Technology
• Information technology (IT) is a general term that
describes any technology that helps to produce,
manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate
information
• IT merges computing with high-speed communications
links carrying data, sound, and video.
Examples:
1. Telephones
2. Televisions
3. Appliances
4. Various handheld devices
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7. Information and Technology
Two different parts of information technology
Computer Technology
Programmable, multiuse machine that accepts
data raw facts and figures and processes, or
manipulates, it into information we can use.
Communication Technology
Also called telecommunications technology ,
consists of electromagnetic devices and systems
for communicating over long distances
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8. Information and Technology
• Using a computer or some other information
device, connected through a network, to
access information and services from another
computer or information device.
• A network is a communications system
connecting two or more computers; the
internet is the largest such network
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9. Information and Technology
How is information technology being used in
education?
1. E-mail
2. Course Management Software
3. Distance Learning
4. Avatars.
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10. Information and Technology
How are computers being used in health and
medicine?
1. Telemedicine
2. Robots
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11. Information and Technology
How will computers affect my financial matters?
1. Virtual Money
2. Micro-Credits
3. Micro-Payments
How will my other activities be affected by
information technology?
1. Satellite Television
2. Online Television
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12. Pervasive Information Technology
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13. Assignment
– History of Computer.