Lesson 1 ICT-in-the-Context-of-Global-Communication

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ICT in the Context of

Global Communication
Objectives:
 identifythe different fields or aspects in the society where
ICT plays important roles
 demonstrate understanding of the discussion by providing
clear examples of how ICT is used in the different fields of
society
 display confidence in performing the different tasks
ICT in the Context of Global Communication

 Plays an important part in our lives and in all aspects in our society
 Has become the main method of:
 communicating,
 getting information and education,
 attaining services from businesses, hospitals, utilities, government,
 purchasing products and services,
 doing personal and business transactions, and
 expressing social advocacies
1. Education

 Modern homes have computers


 Computers in schools are used for fast, easy and effective
instruction and learning in all subject areas
 Courses on the internet called Online Instructions are available
 Librariesare now equipped with computers to organize books
and to expand references
 Students use computers to type reports
 Schools use computers to keep databases
2. Telecommunications

Computers in homes, schools, private and government


offices, hospitals are used to get in touch with people
Computers are also used in mobile phone
communications
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a voice
communication application via the internet, which
costs less than the traditional means.
3. Commerce

Shops and supermarkets use software


which calculates bills
Online shopping continues to grow
4. Sports and Recreation

There are simulation software where athletes can


practice their skills, and the computer will identify
the flaws in their techniques.
Use of computerized fitness programs
Computers in TV’s are used to create special effects
Computers at home are used to play games, listen
to music, etc.
5. Arts, Design and Music

Image and graphic designs, photo


editing, and music arrangements
Music and videos are shared online by
their creators and can be downloaded
for free
6. Media and Visual Arts

Architecture, interior design, and landscape


architecture
Animation, web design, mobile design
Photography, film making, audio and video
Computers are used by animators
Characters created by computers look real
7. Health Services

 Computers in hospitals are used by doctors to


store medical data
 Online
health information and consultation are
now available
 Computers in operating rooms assist doctors
 Computers are used in hospitals to monitor
patients’ condition
 Emails are used
8. Science and Research

 Modern laboratories have computers used by scientists


 Physicistslook for new renewable, safe and affordable
sources using computers
 Mathematicians solve complex problems with the use of
superfast computers
 Inventors design and test products in the computer using
simulations to ensure a working model before actual
manufacturing
9. Travel and Hotel Bookings

 Airline fares and tickets are now paid online


 Travel routes and maps can be downloaded
 Computers in airports are used by traffic controllers
 Computers on airplanes help both military and commercial
pilots
 Cars, boats and other vehicles are equipped with computers
 Book transportation ticket online
10. Business and Accounting

Computers in groceries are used by cashiers


Computers in offices are used to store daily
transactions
Call centers use computers
Accountants use computers to know the
financial status of the business
11. Manufacturing Industries

Automobiles and other vehicles are


manufactured using computer
Computers in manufacturing also
manage raw materials
Some industries are fully automated
12. Banking

Almost all of our financial transactions


are done by computer software
Banks use computer so that people can
withdraw and deposit money
13. Mathematics

Computerized calculations
Software can simulate data and
demonstrate through graphs
14. Engineering and Architecture

 Architectsdesign houses using Computer Aided


Designs (CAD)
 Civil engineers use computers to calculate the strength
of footing
 Electrical
engineers design and determine electrical
power requirements
 Mechanical engineers use computer in their work to
design machineries
15. Writing and Publishing

Books, magazines, newspapers, music


and videos are important products to
share
Books are shared online
Read news using online newspapers
16. Government Services

Computers are used in government offices


to hasten the transaction
BIR uses computers
17. Military Applications

Computers are used to guide weapon


systems from any source
Computers control unmanned airplanes
Computers process valuable information
18. Weather Analysis

There are supercomputers used to


analyze and predict weather
19. Space Exploration

Computers are used in earth control


stations
Computers are used in satellites
20. Aeronautics

Pilotsare trained using software which


simulates flying.

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