The document provides an overview of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), emphasizing its importance in information processing, communication, and technology in various sectors such as education and e-commerce. It highlights the transformation from manual processes to computerized operations, enhancing productivity and connectivity. Additionally, it discusses the impact of ICT on teens, including their usage patterns and preferences regarding communication technologies.

1. INTRODUCTION TO
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY

2. ICT
The technology required for information
processing, in particular, the use of
electronic computers, communication
devices and software applications to
convert, store, protect, process, transmit
and retrieve information from anywhere,
anytime.

3. INFORMATION
It refers to the knowledge obtained
from reading, investigation, study or
research. The tools to transmit the
information are the telephone, television
and radio. Information is knowledge and
helps us fulfill our daily tasks.

4. COMMUNICATION
Communication is an act of
transmitting messages. It is a process
whereby information is exchanged
between individuals using symbols, signs
or verbal interaction. Communication is
important in order to gain knowledge.

5. TECHNOLOGY
Technology is the use of scientific
knowledge, experience and resources to
create process products that fulfill human
needs. Technology is vital in
communication.

6. INFORMATION and
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY

7. Usage of ICT in our everyday lives:
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOOGY
EDUCATION INDUSTRY
BANKING E -
COMMERCE

8. COMPUTERISED
NON -
COMPUTERISED
All transactions are
done by computers
Banking was done
manually
BANKING

9. Computers and
telecommunications
industry became very
popular and profitable
since production can
be increased through
all day operations
Production
was slow
because
everything
was done
depended on
human labour.
INDUSTRY

10. More interesting &
interactive
experiences
Depends on
teachers and
textbooks
EDUCATION

11. E – commerce plays
an important role in the
economic scene. It
includes distribution,
buying, selling and
servicing products that
are done electronically.
Trading was
made using
the barter
system and it
was then later
developed into
currency.
E – COMMERCE

12. ICT IN OUR DAILY LIVES

15. HOW MANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ICONS ARE
YOU FAMILIAR WITH?

16. DO YOU OFTEN VISIT
THOSE
APPLICATIONS/SITES?

17. 1. TEENS SAY THAT THEY OWN
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
A) CELL PHONE
B) SMARTPHONE
C) IPOD TOUCH OR SIMILAR
DEVICE
D) IPAD OR SIMILAR DEVICE

18. 2. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS
DESCRIBE THEMSELVES AS
“ADDICTED” TO THEIR CELL
PHONES?
A) 11%
B) 27%
C) 41%
D) 63%

19. 3. TEENS SAY THEY DO WHICH OF
THE FOLLOWING AT LEAST ONCE A
DAY?
A) TEXT
B) VISITA SOCIAL NETWORK
C) INSTANT MESSAGE (IM)
D) USE EMAIL

20. 4. HOW MANY CHARACTERS
(LETTERS, PUNCTUATION MARKS,
SYMBOLS, AND SPACES) CAN YOU
SEND IN A REGULAR TEXT
MESSAGE?
A) 110
B) 140
C) 200
D) 250

21. 5. HOW OFTEN DO TEENS VISIT
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES?
A) AT LEAST ONCE A DAY
B) SEVERAL TIMES A DAY
C) ONCE A WEEK OR LESS
D) NEVER

22. 6. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS SAY
THAT THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND
THEIR SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE’S
PRIVACY POLICIES?
A) 24%
B) 35%
C) 46%
D) 61%

23. 7. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS STILL
PREFER FACE-TO-FACE
COMMUNICATION WITH THEIR
FRIENDS OVER COMMUNICATION
ONLINE OR VIATEXTING?
A) 22%
B) 36%
C) 49%
D) 61%

24. 8. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS SAY
THEY HAVE SAID SOMETHING BAD
ABOUT SOMEONE ONLINE THAT
THEY WOULDN’T HAVE SAID IN
PERSON?
A) 33%
B) 67%
C) 49%
D) 25%

25. 9. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS SAY
THAT SOCIAL NETWORKING HELPS
THEM CONNECT WITH PEOPLE
WHO SHARE A COMMON
INTEREST?
A) 35%
B) 42%
C) 57%
D) 66%

26. 10. WHAT PERCENT OF TEENS
AGREED THEY WISH THEY COULD
“UNPLUG” FOR A WHILE?
A) 13%
B) 27%
C) 29%
D) 43%