What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has

the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You can use a computer to typ
e documents, send email, and browse the Web. You can also use it to handle sprea
dsheets, accounting, database management, presentations, games, and more
WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?
technology
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noun
noun: technology; plural noun: technologies
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially i
n industry.
"advances in computer technology"
machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific kno
wledge.
the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.
technology
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Use technology in a sentence
noun
The definition of technology is science or knowledge put into practical use
to solve problems or invent useful tools.
History of Technology
Stone Age - The development of simple tools from wood or shards of rock
and the discovery of fire, which provided a way to cook food and create heat and
light, were technological developments which allowed people to accomplish tasks
more easily and quickly.
Bronze Age - The evolving ability of man to work with metal gave the abi
lity to form stronger tools, and the introduction of the wheel allowed people gr
eater ability to travel and communicate.
Iron Age - The ability to work with harder metals than copper and tin, t
o smelt iron, and to be able to remove iron from ore allowed for rapid increases
in weapons making, brought the development of tools that benefit civilization a
nd gave greater ability to perform tasks, such as manufacturing and transportati
on.
Computers and the Internet - The ability to perform basic thinking proce
sses much faster enables business, science and commerce to proceed much more eff
iciently.
An example of technology is the Internet which has made up-to-date infor
mation available to anyone with access in a matter of moments and provides real
time information about events around the world.
An example of technology was during the Stone Age when the first knife o
r shovel was made from a piece of stone or obsidian.
An example of technology is the products that were invented during the s
pace program, which have allowed engineers and other scientists to use variation
s of these products and materials in manufacturing.
An example of technology is ultra sound, MRI, CAT scans and other forms
of nuclear imaging, which allow doctors to see inside the human body using a ble
nding of medical technology, nuclear technology and computer technology.

WHAT IS ICT?
A.Stands for "Information and Communication Technologies." ICT refers to technol
ogies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is simil
ar to Information Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication techno
logies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other co
mmunication mediums.
In the past few decades, information and communication technologies have provide
d society with a vast array of new communication capabilities. For example, peop
le can communicate in real-time with others in different countries using technol
ogies such as instant messaging, voice over IP (VoIP), and video-conferencing. S
ocial networking websites like Facebook allow users from all over the world to r
emain in contact and communicate on a regular basis.
Modern information and communication technologies have created a "global village
," in which people can communicate with others across the world as if they were
living next door. For this reason, ICT is often studied in the context of how mo
dern communication technologies affect society.
B.ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrel
la term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: rad
io, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, sat
ellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications assoc
iated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICTs are often
spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or l
ibraries.
the importance of ICTs lies less in the technology itself than in its ability to
create greater access to information and communication in underserved populatio
ns. Many countries around the world have established organizations for the promo
tion of ICTs, because it is feared that unless less technologically advanced are
as have a chance to catch up, the increasing technological advances in developed
nations will only serve to exacerbate the already-existing economic gap between
technological "have" and "have not" areas.

3 Main advantages of ICT tools for education

1?
Through ICT, images can easily be used in teaching and improving the ret
entive memory of students.
2?
Through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure
students' comprehension.
3?
Through ICT, teachers are able to create interactive classes and make th
e lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentrati
on.
3 Main disadvantages of ICT tools for education
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2?
3?

Setting up the devices can be very troublesome.

Too expensive to afford
Hard for teachers to use with a lack of experience using ICT tools