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The document is a comprehensive overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), covering its components, general terminology, and applications in education and governance. It includes various abbreviations and acronyms related to networking, hardware, software, security, and classroom technology, as well as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Additionally, it discusses the basics of internet and intranet, highlighting network types and their characteristics.

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Unit VIII: Information and Communication Technology Paper 1 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION GENERAL PAPER ON TEACHING & RESEARCH APTITUDE K.THIYAGU, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 1 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Unit VIII: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) • ICT: General abbreviations and terminology. • Basics of Internet, Intranet, • E-mail • Audio and Video-conferencing. • Digital initiatives in higher education. • ICT and Governance. 2 100 MCQs: https://testmoz.com/13695180 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 3 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
ICT refers to the technologies used to manage, process, and communicate information. It encompasses a wide range of tools and systems that play a crucial role in today's interconnected world, facilitating communication, collaboration, and access to information. ICT encompasses a wide range of technologies and devices that enable individuals and organizations to access, store, transmit, and manipulate data and information. 4 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Main Components of ICT Hardware Software Networks Data Communica tion 5 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Main Components of ICT Hardware: Physical devices used for computing, storage, and communication (e.g., computers, smartphones, tablets, servers, routers). Software: Programs and applications that enable users to perform specific tasks, manipulate data, and communicate (e.g., operating systems, productivity software, communication tools, databases). Networks: Infrastructure that enables devices to connect and communicate with each other, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the internet. Data: Information and content that is processed, stored, and transmitted using ICT systems (e.g., text, images, videos, documents, databases). Communication: Tools and technologies used for exchanging information and interacting with others, such as email, instant messaging, video conferencing, social media platforms, and voice over IP (VoIP) systems. 6 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
ICT: General abbreviations & terminology 7 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Networking • IP: Internet Protocol • TCP:Transmission Control Protocol • UDP: User Datagram Protocol • LAN: Local Area Network • WAN:Wide Area Network • MAN: Metropolitan Area Network • VPN:Virtual Private Network • DNS: Domain Name System • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol • HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol • HTTPS: HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure • FTP: File Transfer Protocol • SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol • POP3: Post Office Protocol version 3 • IMAP: Internet Message Access Protocol ICT Abbreviations 8 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Storage • NAS: Network Attached Storage • SAN: Storage Area Network • RAID: Redundant Array of Independent Disks • CD: Compact Disc • DVD: Digital Versatile Disc • BD: Blu-ray Disc • TB:Terabyte • GB: Gigabyte • MB: Megabyte • KB: Kilobyte Security Devices • CCTV: Closed-Circuit Television • DVR: Digital Video Recorder • NVR: Network Video Recorder • IDS: Intrusion Detection System • IPS: Intrusion Prevention System • WAF:Web Application Firewall • RSA: Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (encryption algorithm) ICT Abbreviations 9 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Hardware • CPU: Central Processing Unit • GPU: Graphics Processing Unit • RAM: Random Access Memory • ROM: Read-Only Memory • HDD: Hard Disk Drive • SSD: Solid-State Drive • NIC: Network Interface Card • PSU: Power Supply Unit • USB: Universal Serial Bus • HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface • LCD: Liquid Crystal Display • LED: Light Emitting Diode • PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect • AGP: Accelerated Graphics Port • SATA: Serial Advanced Technology Attachment ICT Abbreviations 10 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Software • OS: Operating System • GUI: Graphical User Interface • API: Application Programming Interface • IDE: Integrated Development Environment • SDK: Software Development Kit • DBMS: Database Management System • ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning • CRM: Customer Relationship Management • CMS: Content Management System • BIOS: Basic Input/Output System • VM:Virtual Machine • OOP: Object-Oriented Programming • SaaS: Software as a Service ICT Abbreviations 11 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Cloud Computing • IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service • PaaS: Platform as a Service • FaaS: Function as a Service • CaaS: Container as a Service • BaaS: Backend as a Service • DaaS: Desktop as a Service • S3: Simple Storage Service (AWS) • EC2: Elastic Compute Cloud (AWS) • GCP: Google Cloud Platform • Azure: Microsoft's cloud computing service ICT Abbreviations 12 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Security • CIA: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability • IDS: Intrusion Detection System • IPS: Intrusion Prevention System • ACL: Access Control List • PKI: Public Key Infrastructure • MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication • SSL: Secure Sockets Layer • TLS:Transport Layer Security • DDoS: Distributed Denial of Service • APT: Advanced Persistent Threat ICT Abbreviations 13 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Classroom Management and Administration • LMS: Learning Management System • CMS: Classroom Management System • SIS: Student Information System • ERP: Educational Resource Planning • SMS: School Management System • eR: Electronic Register Educational Content and Delivery • VLE:Virtual Learning Environment • MOOC: Massive Open Online Course • OER: Open Educational Resources • ILT: Instructor-Led Training • BL: Blended Learning • eLearning: Electronic Learning • mLearning: Mobile Learning Classroom Technology 14 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Accessibility and Inclusion • AT: Assistive Technology • UDL: Universal Design for Learning • A11y: Accessibility • AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication • WCAG:Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Hardware and Devices • BYOD: BringYour Own Device • 1:1: One-to-One Computing • MFD: Multi-Function Device • AV: Audio-Visual Equipment • LCD: Liquid Crystal Display • LED: Light Emitting Diode Classroom Technology 15 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Assessment and Evaluation • CBT: Computer-Based Testing • CAT: Computer Adaptive Testing • PBT: Paper-Based Testing • RBT: Response-Based Testing • AAT: Automated Assessment Tools • LOR: Learning Object Repository Communication and Collaboration • VCS:Video Conferencing System • LTI: Learning Tools Interoperability • CMS: Content Management System • SRS: Student Response System • IM: Instant Messaging • UC: Unified Communications • WBT:Web-Based Training Classroom Technology 16 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Interactive and Multimedia Tools • IWBs: Interactive Whiteboards • AV: Audio-Visual • VR:Virtual Reality • AR: Augmented Reality • MR: Mixed Reality • IVR: Interactive Voice Response • HMD: Head-Mounted Display Learning Analytics and Data Management • LRS: Learning Record Store • xAPI: Experience API • SCORM: Sharable Content Object Reference Model • AI: Artificial Intelligence • ML: Machine Learning • BI: Business Intelligence • KPI: Key Performance Indicator Classroom Technology 17 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • NLP: Natural Language Processing • GAN: Generative Adversarial Network • RL: Reinforcement Learning • CV: Computer Vision • AIoT: Artificial Intelligence of Things • MLaaS: Machine Learning as a Service • DL: Deep Learning • AutoML: Automated Machine Learning Augmented and Virtual Reality • AR: Augmented Reality • VR:Virtual Reality • MR: Mixed Reality • XR: Extended Reality • HMD: Head-Mounted Display • FOV: Field of View Emerging Technology 18 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency • DLT: Distributed Ledger Technology • NFT: Non-Fungible Token • DeFi: Decentralized Finance • DAO: Decentralized Autonomous Organization • PoS: Proof of Stake • PoW: Proof of Work • CBDC: Central Bank Digital Currency Cloud Computing and Virtualization • FaaS: Function as a Service • IaaC: Infrastructure as Code • CaaS: Container as a Service • MaaS: Monitoring as a Service • SASE: Secure Access Service Edge • HCI: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure • VM:Virtual Machine Emerging Technology 19 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Networking and Connectivity • 5G: Fifth Generation • Wi-Fi 6:Wireless Fidelity 6 • LPWAN: Low-Power Wide-Area Network • NB-IoT: Narrowband Internet of Things • Li-Fi: Light Fidelity • MEC: Multi-access Edge Computing • SD-WAN: Software-Defined Wide Area Network Cybersecurity • XDR: Extended Detection and Response • SASE: Secure Access Service Edge • SOAR: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response • ZTNA: Zero Trust Network Access • EPP: Endpoint Protection Platform • EDR: Endpoint Detection and Response • CSPM: Cloud Security Posture Management Emerging Technology 20 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Quantum Computing QKD: Quantum Key Distribution QPU: Quantum Processing Unit NISQ: Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum QML: Quantum Machine Learning QAOA: Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm FTQC: Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Data Science and Analytics EDA: Exploratory Data Analysis CDP: Customer Data Platform DSaaS: Data Science as a Service RPA: Robotic Process Automation DaaS: Data as a Service AIOps: Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations Emerging Technology 21 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Internet of Things (IoT) • IIoT: Industrial Internet of Things • MIoT: Medical Internet of Things • IoB: Internet of Behavior • IoE: Internet of Everything • IoMT: Internet of Medical Things • WoT:Web of Things Edge and Fog Computing • FaaS: Fog as a Service • EC: Edge Computing • MEC: Multi-access Edge Computing • FEC: Fog Edge Computing • P2P: Peer-to-Peer Emerging Technology 22 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Computing Devices • PC: Personal Computer • CPU: Central Processing Unit • GPU: Graphics Processing Unit • RAM: Random Access Memory • ROM: Read-Only Memory • SSD: Solid-State Drive • HDD: Hard Disk Drive • NAS: Network Attached Storage • NVR: Network Video Recorder • UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply Mobile and Portable Devices • PDA: Personal Digital Assistant • E-Reader: Electronic Reader • MP3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III (digital audio player) • GPS: Global Positioning System • MFD: Multi-Function Device • OTG: On-The-Go (USB standard) ICT Abbreviations 23 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Networking Devices • NIC: Network Interface Card • AP: Access Point • NAS: Network Attached Storage • WAP:Wireless Access Point • ISP: Internet Service Provider • DSL: Digital Subscriber Line • PoE: Power over Ethernet Peripheral Devices • MFD: Multi-Function Device (printer, scanner, copier) • SSD: Solid-State Drive • HDD: Hard Disk Drive • RAID: Redundant Array of Independent Disks • UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply • SD: Secure Digital (memory card) • CF: Compact Flash (memory card) ICT Abbreviations 24 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Input and Output Devices • KVM: Keyboard,Video, Mouse • LCD: Liquid Crystal Display • LED: Light Emitting Diode • CRT: Cathode Ray Tube • HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface • DVI: Digital Visual Interface • USB: Universal Serial Bus • VGA:Video Graphics Array • RFID: Radio-Frequency Identification Audio and Video Devices • DVR: Digital Video Recorder • AVR: Audio/Video Receiver • DAC: Digital-to-Analog Converter • CD: Compact Disc • DVD: Digital Versatile Disc • BD: Blu-ray Disc • HDTV: High-Definition Television • PVR: Personal Video Recorder ICT Abbreviations 25 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Wireless and Communication Devices • RF: Radio Frequency • IR: Infrared • NFC: Near Field Communication • BT: Bluetooth • LTE: Long-Term Evolution • Wi-Fi:Wireless Fidelity • 5G: Fifth Generation (mobile networks) • RFID: Radio-Frequency Identification Smart Devices and IoT • IoT: Internet of Things • IIoT: Industrial Internet of Things • AIoT: Artificial Intelligence of Things • HMI: Human-Machine Interface • PLC: Programmable Logic Controller • SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ICT Abbreviations 26 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Home Automation Devices • HVAC: Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning • IoT: Internet of Things • Zigbee:Wireless Mesh Networking Standard • IFTTT: If This Then That (automation platform) • UPnP: Universal Plug and Play Wearable Devices • VR:Virtual Reality • AR: Augmented Reality • HMD: Head-Mounted Display • GPS: Global Positioning System • HRM: Heart Rate Monitor • BCI: Brain-Computer Interface ICT Abbreviations 27 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
File Extensions Document Files • DOC: Document • DOCX: Document (XML-based) • PDF: Portable Document Format • TXT:Text • RTF: Rich Text Format • ODT: OpenDocument Text Spreadsheet Files • XLS: Excel Spreadsheet • XLSX: Excel Spreadsheet (XML-based) • CSV: Comma-Separated Values • ODS: OpenDocument Spreadsheet • TSV:Tab-Separated Values 28 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Presentation Files • PPT: PowerPoint Presentation • PPTX: PowerPoint Presentation (XML-based) • ODP: OpenDocument Presentation • KEY: Keynote Presentation Image Files • JPG: Joint Photographic Experts Group • JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group • PNG: Portable Network Graphics • GIF: Graphics Interchange Format • BMP: Bitmap • TIFF:Tagged Image File Format • SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics File Extensions 29 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Audio Files • MP3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III • WAV:Waveform Audio File • AAC: Advanced Audio Coding • FLAC: Free Lossless Audio Codec • OGG: Ogg Vorbis • M4A: MPEG-4 Audio • WMA:Windows Media Audio Video Files • MP4: MPEG-4 Part 14 • AVI: Audio Video Interleave • MKV: Matroska Video • MOV: QuickTime Movie • WMV:Windows Media Video • FLV: Flash Video • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group File Extensions 30 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Compressed Files • ZIP: Zip Archive • RAR: Roshal Archive • 7Z: 7-Zip Archive • TAR:Tape Archive • GZ: Gzip Compressed Archive • BZ2: Bzip2 Compressed Archive • ISO: ISO Disk Image Executable Files • EXE: Executable • APP: Application • BAT: Batch File • CMD: Command File • SH: Shell Script • MSI: Microsoft Installer • BIN: Binary File File Extensions 31 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Web Files • HTML: HyperText Markup Language • HTM: HyperText Markup Language • CSS: Cascading Style Sheets • JS: JavaScript • PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor • ASP: Active Server Pages • XML: eXtensible Markup Language Database Files • DB: Database • SQL: Structured Query Language • MDB: Microsoft Access Database • ACCDB: Microsoft Access Database • DBF: Database File • SQLite: SQLite Database File Extensions 32 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
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Basics of Internet & Intranet 36 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Computer Network A computer network is a collection of computers and other peripheral devices that are connected in order to exchange data and hardware resources. Computer networks aid in the sharing of information, sharing of resources, storage efficiency, and timely communication, among other things. 37 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Network Range Personal Area Network (PAN) Local Area Network (LAN) Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) 38 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Criteria PAN (Personal Area Network) LAN (Local Area Network) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) Definition Network covering a small physical area, typically around a person. Network covering a small geographic area (home, office, or building). Network covering a city or a large campus. Network covering a large geographic area (city, country, or even globally) Geographic Scope Few meters (up to 10 meters) Up to a few kilometres (1-10 kilometers) 10 to 100 kilometers Hundreds to thousands of kilometers Typical Use Connecting personal devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Connecting computers and devices in homes, offices, or campuses. Connecting networks in a city or a large campus. Connecting LANs across cities, states, or countries. Speed Typically lower (Bluetooth: 1-3 Mbps, USB: up to 480 Mbps) High-speed (100 Mbps to 10 Gbps) High-speed (100 Mbps to 1 Gbps) Varies (56 Kbps to 100 Gbps) Examples Bluetooth, USB, Zigbee Ethernet (Wi-Fi), Token Ring Fiber optic networks in cities, cable TV networks Internet, MPLS, leased lines 39 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Basics of Internet Global Network:The internet is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks. TCP/IP Protocol: Uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol to communicate between devices. Web Browsers: Software applications like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari used to access websites. IP Address: Unique numerical labels assigned to each device connected to a computer network. FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another. HTTP/HTTPS: Hypertext Transfer Protocol/Secure, used for transferring web pages on the internet. DNS (Domain Name System):Translates domain names to IP addresses. ISP (Internet Service Provider): Companies that provide internet access to users. 40 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Internet & WWW The Internet is a worldwide telecommunications system that provides connectivity for millions of other, smaller networks; therefore, the Internet is often referred to as a network of networks. It allows computer users to communicate with each other across distance and computer platforms. WWW:The World Wide Web—usually called the Web for short—is a collection of websites We can access online. 41 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Internet Terms IP Address: A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network. Example: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: The part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain. Example: google.com URL (Uniform Resource Locator):The address of a World Wide Web page. Example: https://www.wikipedia.org HTTP/HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol/Secure): The protocol used for transferring web pages on the internet; HTTPS is the secure version. Example: HTTP - http://example.com, HTTPS - https://example.com 42 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Browser: Software application used to access and view websites. Example: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari Search Engine: A system that searches the web for specific information. Example: Google, Bing,Yahoo Bandwidth: The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path. Example: A home internet connection might have a bandwidth of 100 Mbps. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides customers with internet access. Example: Comcast, AT&T,Verizon Internet Terms 43 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Wi-Fi: A technology that allows devices to connect to the internet wirelessly. Eg: Connecting your laptop to your home Wi-Fi network. Router: A device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Eg: The device that provides Wi-Fi in your home. DNS (Domain Name System): The system that translates domain names into IP addresses. Eg: Translating google.com to 172.217.14.206 Firewall: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. Eg: A corporate firewall blocking unauthorized access to the company's network. Internet Terms 44 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A service that allows users to connect to the internet via a server run by a VPN provider. Example: Using NordVPN to browse securely and privately. Cloud Computing: The delivery of computing services over the internet. Example: Using Google Drive to store files. Streaming: Transmitting or receiving data over the internet as a continuous flow. Example:Watching a movie on Netflix. Cookies: Small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the user's web browser. Example: A website remembering your login details. Internet Terms 45 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Example: Using antivirus software to protect your computer. HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. Example:The code behind a webpage. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): A style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in HTML. Example: Styling a webpage with colors and fonts. JavaScript: A programming language commonly used in web development to create interactive effects within web browsers.Example: Creating a dynamic content update on a webpage without reloading. Internet Terms 46 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
E-mail Components & Its Features 47 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Email Electronic mail is a method of transmitting and receiving messages using electronic devices. Email, i.e., electronic mail, is a fast method of exchanging messages between the sender’s and receiver’s systems using the Internet. We can even send non-text files like images, graphics, videos, and audio files as attachments. 48 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Step 1: Compose an Email After the login, write an email using a computer or phone. Step 2: Email sent to SMTP Server When you click “send,” your email goes to a special server called an “SMTP” server. Step 3: EmailVerification The SMTP server checks your email to ensure it follows the rules before sending it. Step 4: Finding Recipient’s Server The SMTP server finds the server where the person you sent the email to has their account. Step 5: Sending Email using SMTP Protocol The SMTP server sends your email to that server using something called the “SMTP protocol.” Step 6: Server Checks for Spam and Viruses The server that got your email checks it for spam and viruses before deciding whether to put it in the person’s email inbox, promotions section, social section, or spam. Step 7: Email Delivery to Recipient’s Inbox The person gets an alert that they have a new email in their inbox, and they can read it on their computer or phone. 49 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Components of an Email 50 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
1. Recipients TO: The “To” field specifies the email’s primary recipient(s). This is the person or group of people who will be responsible for taking action or responding to the electronic mail. CC: The “CC”, i.e., the “carbon copy” field, includes additional recipients in the electronic mail. These people are not the primary recipients but may be interested in the electronic mail’s content or need updates on a situation. BCC: The “BCC,” i.e., “blind carbon copy” field, includes recipients who should receive the electronic mail but whose email addresses should not be visible to others. This feature acts as an incognito mode. 51 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
2. Main Text Subject: The email’s subject line should summarize the email’s content. Salutation: A salutation addresses the recipient with an opening greeting depending on the electronic mail type. Greetings: Greetings are friendly messages usually written after the salutation. It can express gratitude, show appreciation, or wish the recipient well. Body: The email’s body contains the message’s main content. It should be well-organized, easy to read, and contain all the relevant information Signature: The signature is a text block at the end of an email. It typically includes the sender’s name, job title, contact information, and other relevant details. Postscript: The postscript (P.S.) is a brief message usually added after the signature. It can emphasize an important point or add a personal touch to the electronic mail. Attachments: Attachments are files attached to electronic mail.These can include documents, images, videos, or any other type of file that the sender wants to share with the recipient. 52 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Advance Features • Schedule Mail • Confidential Mai • Snooze Mail • Translate Mail • Gmail Writing Suggestions • Organise a mail (Folders) Smart Features • Automatic email filters and categories • Smart Compose and Smart Reply in email • Smart Compose in Chat • Email nudges and high-priority notices • Find & manage your trips in Gmail • Event details used to create calendar events • Writing and intelligent search suggestions Advance & Smart Features - Gmail 53 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Mail Merge Mail merge in email allows you to create personalized emails for multiple recipients. Some of the advantages are listed below:- • Same Letter to many people: The Mail Merge feature makes it easy to send the same letter to many people. Many people can be selected at once, so we can send them the letter easily. • No Need for separate letters: By using Mail Merge, we don’t have to type each recipient’s name separately in each letter. • One Main document: We need to proofread only the main document. • Saves Time: It is economical and saves a lot of time. It doesn't cost very much as many letters can be sent at a time. • Single Change Enough: It is easy to edit the letter as a single change made in the main letter will be reflected in the letters meant for all other recipients. 54 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Other Features - Mail Spam is unsolicited bulk emails that can be illegal or fraudulent, aiming to promote products or steal personal information. Spam In email, unfinished messages are stored in the Drafts folder, not related to junk or spam folders. Draft The "Snooze" feature in Gmail allows you to temporarily hide emails and have them reappear later. Snooze Messages sent to multiple recipients, commonly used for newsletters or marketing campaigns Bulk 55 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Company Launched Date Gmail April 1, 2004 Yahoo Mail October 8, 1997 Rediffmail February 8, 1996 Rocket Mail June 19, 2008 Proton Mail May 16, 2014 Titan 2018 Zoho Mail March 2006 Outlook July 4, 1996 Tutanoda AOL Neo Mozilla Thuderbird Top Email Providers 56 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Uses of Email in Education • Simple and Easy Communication Between Instructor and Students. • Sharing Data and Information. • Reminders and Announcements. • Distance Learning. • Submitting Homework and Assignment. • Group Discussion. • Forwarding Bulk SMS can Save Time. • Receiving Feedbacks. • Personal Touch. • Progress Report and Analysis. 57 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Audio and Video-conferencing 58 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Audio conferencing, a method of holding meetings via telephone or internet-based voice calls, is widely used for communication in business, education, and personal contexts. Audio-conferencing Features of Audio Conferencing Multiple Participants Accessibliry Cost-effective Easy to use Recording and playback Scheduling and Reminders Integration with other tools Support International Calls 59 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Popular Audio-conferencing tools Google Meet GoTo Meeting Ring Central Free Conference Webex Cloud Meet Just Call Zoom ClickMeeting Lifesize Dialpad Meeting VidyoConnect Skype AnyMeeting Infinite Connect MiCloud Connect Blue Jeans Microsoft Teams Zoho Meeting Slack Twilio BigBlueButton MobileDay Avaya UCaaS 60 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Video-conferencing Video conferencing is an online technology that allows users in different locations to hold face- to-face meetings without moving to a single location. Video conferencing is a technology-enabled type of meeting where two or more people in different geographic locations conduct live visual conferences through the internet to communicate and collaborate. 61 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Video and Audio Calls: High-Definition video & audio quality, Screen Sharing: Share our Screen& Annotate Shared Screens Chat Functionality: Text Chat Meeting Recording: Cloud Storage Recording Participant Management: Host Control / Waiting Room / Meeting Locks Scheduling & Invitation: Integrated Calendar / Meeting Invitation Link Breakout Rooms: Divide participants into smaller groups Common Features of Video Conferencing 62 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Virtual Background: Customizable background Real-Time Transcription & Translation: Live Captions & Real time translation Whiteboard: Digital Whiteboard for collaborative drawing Interactive Pools and Q&A: Conduct Pools and Q & A Session Integrations: Third party apps AI-Powered Features: Noise Cancellation . Automated Meeting Summaries Security & Privacy: End-to-end encryption Custom Branding: Custom logos and themes for meeting, Personalised meeting URL Analytics & Reporting: Detailed report on meeting attendance, Insights into engagement level Advanced Features of Video Conferencing 63 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
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Popular Video conferencing tools Microsoft Teams Google Meet Zoom Webex Whereby RingCentral GoToMeeting UMeeting Jiminny Pumble TeamViewer Zoho Meeting CyberLink U Skype ClickMeeting RingCentral Jitsi Meet Pumble BlueJeans 65 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Advantages of Video Conferencing Visual Communication: Enhances understanding through non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and gestures. Collaboration: Facilitates real-time collaboration with screen sharing, document sharing, and virtual whiteboards. Cost Savings: Reduces travel expenses and time spent on commuting. Global Connectivity: Connects participants from different geographical locations easily. Recording Capability: Allows meetings to be recorded for future reference and documentation. Engagement: Increases participant engagement through visual interaction. Flexibility: Supports a variety of devices, making it accessible from anywhere. 66 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Disadvantages of Video Conferencing Technical Issues: Susceptible to technical problems like poor internet connection, software glitches, and hardware malfunctions. High Bandwidth Requirement: A strong and stable internet connection may not be available in all locations. Privacy Concerns: Risk of unauthorised access and data breaches. Cost of Equipment: Initial setup can be expensive due to the need for high-quality cameras, microphones, and other equipment. Complexity: Can be complicated to set up and use for some users, requiring training or technical support. Distractions: Visual elements can sometimes lead to distractions among participants. Time Zone Differences: Scheduling can be challenging across different time zones. 67 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
MOOCs OER & LMS 68 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
MOOC MOOP 69 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Online Education @ Edinburgh Online & On-campus = ‘e-learning’ Online & Off-campus = ODL Online & No-Campus = MOOCs, OER 70 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
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Massive - Enrolment Numbers Open - No Mandatory qualifications Online - Fully Course - Structured is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. 72 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
The basic philosophy of MOOCs is 3A’s i.e., Anytime, Anyone, Anywhere. MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) is a New Paradigm of Education for anyone, anywhere, anytime. 73 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Letter Expansion Meaning M Massive An online course designed for large number of participants O Open Course can be accessed by (almost) anyone anywhere Open as in freedom of place, pace and time Open to everyone without entry qualifications Course can be completed for free O Online All aspects of course are delivered Online (Complete Course ONLINE) C Course The course offers a full course experience including • Educational Content • Facilitation Interaction among peers • Activities/Tasks, Tests, including feedback • Some kind of (non formal) recognition options • A Study Guide / syllabus 74 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Categories of MOOCs Believe in the conventional approach where the courses are well-structured with pre-selected reading and reference materials. xMOOCS Allow for dynamic development of study material. No pre-planned set of reading materials and courseware, Material will be developed through online discussions and collaborations among learners taking the course across the globe. cMOOCS 75 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Popular MOOCs Platform Coursera edX Udacity FutureLearn Khan Academy Skillshare Udemy LinkedIn Learning Skill Share Stanford Online OpenLearn Canvas Network Swayam Alison NovoEd Kadenze Open Learning MIT OpenCourseWare Harvard Online Learning 76 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
SWAYAM Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
SWAYAM Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy, viz., access, equity and quality. This effort aims to take the best teaching- learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy. 78 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
• Self-Assessment • Discussion Forum • E-Content (Reading Materials) • E-Tutorials (Video Lecture) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 SWAYAM are in 4 Quadrants 79 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
SWAYAM - National Coordinators (9) AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for self-paced and international courses NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering UGC (University Grants Commission) for non technical post-graduation education CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) for under-graduate education NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) for school education NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for school education IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) for out-of-school students IIMB (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore) for management studies NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research) for Teacher Training programme 80 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
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MOOCs Advantages Sharing ideas & knowledge Improves cross cultural a relationship Enhances active learning Encourages flipping the classroom Knowledge sharing in Discussion Forum No exam fever Peer evaluation Self paced learning Earn from world class universities 82 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
MOOCs Demerits No real-time questioning No physical hands-on practical exposures No effective assessment Gradually kill the care, empathy and respect 83 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Open Educational Resources (OER) 84 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
OER Open Educational Resources (OER) are free and openly licensed educational materials that can be used for teaching, learning, research, and other purposes. OER = free + legal rights to reuse, revise, remix, redistribute & retain 85 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
OER is a term that was first adopted at UNESCO's 2002 Forum on the Impact of Open Courseware for Higher Education in Developing Countries funded by the Hewlett Foundation. 86 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
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Learning Management System (LMS) 89 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
LMS • A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. • It is widely used in educational institutions and corporate training environments to deliver educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs. • A learning management system or virtual learning environment is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs. 90 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Course Management Creation and management of courses and curricula Organization of content and resources Scheduling of lessons and assignments User Management Enrolment and registration of users Assignment of roles (e.g., learners, instructors, administrators) User authentication and access control Content Delivery Uploading and sharing of multimedia content Integration with external content sources and repositories Adaptive learning paths and personalized content delivery Assessment & Evaluation Creation & administration of quizzes & Exams Automated grading and feedback Tracking & reporting of learner progress and performance Communication & Collaboration Discussion forum & chat features Messaging & announcement Group work space and Collaboration LMS - Features 91 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Moodle Docebo Brightspace TalentLMS SkyPrep Google Classroom Tovuti Schoox LearnUpon Absorb LMS 360Learning LearnWorlds Canvas Teachfloor LMS – Popular Platforms Cornerstone Thinkific Blackboard Learn iSpring Suite Schoology Absorb LMS Chamilo Commercial LMS GyrusAim Softbook LearnWorlds LMS CanopyLAB Easy LMS Nimble LMS 92 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Synchronous: At the Same Time Asynchronous: Not at the Same Time Synchronous Vs Asynchronous 93 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Synchronous: At the Same Time Virtual Classroom Live Presentation Live Text Chat Instant Messaging Live Audio & Video Chat Live Quizzes & Polling Video Conferencing Audio Conferencing Live Webinars Asynchronous: Not at the Same Time Discussion Boards Quizzes Polls Email Digital Documents Recorded Audio or Video Recorded slides with narration Self-paced Courses 94 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Immersive Technology & Artificial Intelligence 95 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Augmented Reality Real-world objects are enhanced by digital content. Superimposed digital objects into real objects It can work with a regular mobile camera. 96 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Virtual Reality A 360-degree immersive digital environment that simulates the real world. It requires special devices like a VR headset and HMD. 97 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Mixed Reality Physical & Digital objects coexist. The real world and digital world merge to create an interactive experience. MR requires special displays and devices. 98 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Metaverse Human hide their identity and travel as an avatar. Humans are recognised as avatars. Metaverse combines VR & AR with IoT, AI, Cloud and blockchain to create an augmented virtual world where users immerse themselves as avatars. 99 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)
Multiverse Human travel in a digital world (dream sequence) Humans take role play. Eg:Virtual Assistant,Virtual banking and Virtual Shopping. 100 Unit 8: ICT (Paper I)