ICT101 Lecture 1 Introduction

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE
: ICT
101
Lecture day/time:
LECTURER: Mr. Daniel Opoku (Sir Danny)
LECTURE 1:
Technology /Basics of
Computer
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course website:
coursesite.com
Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com
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World of Technology
Technology refers to all the ways people use
their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their
needs and desires. Technology is more than
hardware. it consists of the designs and the
environments
that
engage
learners.
Technology is not just machines. It is a
"planned, systematic method of working to
achieve planned.
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The New World of Technology
Information,
especially
gossip and
rumor travels
faster

Information,
especially
gossip and
rumor travels
faster
The old
way
The new
way

Information,
especially
gossip and
rumor travels
faster
The old
way
The new
way
Within 10-15minutes
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SOME LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Self driving car

Japanese Robot

IPhones and Ipads
THE MOBILE PHONE
THE MOBILE PHONE

The cost of buying a
mobile
phone
has
declined and this has
enabled a quite number
of people to gain access
to their own phones.
Mobile phone
more
than
population.
users are now

the
country
THE MOBILE PHONE

The number of Phone booth and Telecom
Centers have reduced
THE MOBILE PHONE

The number of caf centers have reduced
MOBILE GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

They are technologies behind the use of mobile
devices e.g. Mobile phone, Tablets, IPad etc.
MOBILE APPS AND SECURITY

'App' is short for 'application' - which is another name for
a computer program. Normally, when people talk about
apps they are almost always referring to programs that
run on mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablet
computers.
Common Apps include: Communication Apps, Games,
Education Apps, Entertainment Apps, etc
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT101
MOBILE APPS AND SECURITY

Problems with whatsapp
why am i?
getting information from unknown sources
identity theft coming on whatsapp
whatsapp groups annoying
Not in talking terms
SECURITY
Always use sensible password
Avoid using names

or numbers alone
Password should
alphanumeric or
alphanumeric+ symbols
Never use the same username
and password for your social
network sites
e.g. bible
password Jeremiah 4: 113
e.g. what a
shock?
e.g. !
dumsor12:24!
ICT
The term Information Technology (IT) was first used in
the early 1980s to indicate the convergence of computer
technology and communication technology. In the 1990s,
the term Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) was more widely used to replace IT which is to give
a greater emphasis on communication aspect.
ICT stands for Information And Communication
Technology
Definition: it is the study or business of developing and
using
technology to process information and aid
communications
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Importance of ICT in Business and

Society
ICT enables an organisation or a society to access large

amount of information as well as to communicate and
transfer information from one place to another at a very
rapid rate.
We can read our local newspapers using online newspaper.
We can get connected to our family, relatives, or
colleagues even if we are abroad by using electronic mails,
yahoo messengers, call or video conferencing.
The use of ICT in education has added value in teaching
and learning, by adding a dimension to learning that was
not previously available
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A WORLD OF COMPUTERS
What is computer literacy?
Knowledge and understanding

of computers and their uses
Computers are everywhere
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WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
A computer is an electronic device, operating
under the control of instructions stored in its
own memory, that can accept data, process
the data according to specified rules, produce
results, and store the results for future use.
Accepts data
Raw facts, figures, and
symbols
Processes data into

information
Data that is organized,
meaningful, and useful
Produces and stores results

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DATA REPRESENTATION
Data refers to the words, numbers, figures,
sounds, and graphics that describe people,
events, things, and ideas.
a computer represents on with a 1 and of
with a 0.
These numbers are referred to as binary digits,
or bits.
A series of eight bits is called a byte
A kilobyte (KB or simply K) is 1024 bytes, or
approximately one thousand bytes
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DATA REPRESENTATION
megabyte (MB) is 1,048,576 bytes, or about one
million bytes;
a gigabyte (GB) is 1,073,741,824 bytes, or
about one billion bytes;
and a terabyte (TB) is 1024 GB, or
approximately one trillion bytes.
The symbols KB, MB, GB, and TB refer to
processing capacity, storage capacity, and file
sizes.
HARDDISK SIZE 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Super Computer
Mainframe Computer
Minicomputer
Microcomputers
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Super Computer
The most powerful computers in terms of
performance and data processing are the
Supercomputers. These are specialized and task
specific computers used by large organizations.
These computers are used for research and
exploration
purposes,
like
NASA
uses
supercomputers for launching space shuttles,
controlling them and for space exploration
purpose.
The supercomputers are very expensive and very
large in size. It can be accommodated in large
air-conditioned rooms; some super computers
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can
span
an
entire
building.
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Super Computer
Mainframe Computer
Minicomputer
Microcomputers
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Mainframe Computer
Although Mainframes are not as powerful as
supercomputers, but certainly they are quite
expensive nonetheless, and many large firms
& government organizations uses Mainframes
to run their business operations.
They are typically used by larger businesses
and government agencies to centrally store,
process, and manage large amounts of data.
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MAINFRAME
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Minicomputer
Minicomputers are used by small businesses &

firms. Minicomputers are also called as
Midrange Computers. These are small
machines and can be accommodated on a disk
with not as processing and data storage
capabilities as super-computers & Mainframes.
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These computers are not designed for a single

user. Individual departments of a large
company or organizations use Mini-computers
for specific purposes. For example, a
production
department
can
use
Minicomputers for monitoring certain production
process.
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MINICOMPUTERS
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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Microcomputers
Microcomputers are usually known as personal
computers. Personal computers (PCs) are
computers typically used by one person in a
home or office.
A PC is used for general computing tasks such
as word processing, manipulating numbers,
working with photographs or graphics,
exchanging email, and accessing the Internet.
Examples are desktop computer, a notebook,
computer, a tablet PC, or a handheld
computers.
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TYPES OF PCS
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THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
A computer system includes computer

hardware and software.
Hardware refers to the physical components
of a computer.
Software refers to the intangible components
of a computer system, particularly the
programs, or lists of instructions, the computer
needs to perform a specific task.
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COMPONENTS OF A HARDWARE SYSTEM
Processor
Main Memory
Secondary Storage
Input Devices
Output Devices
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SOFTWARES
Software Basics
Office Suites
Installing Software and Upgrades
Buying Software
Security Software
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

OF USING COMPUTERS
ADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTERS
Speed
Reliability
Storage
Consistency
Communications
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DISADVANTAGES OF USING
COMPUTERS
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Violationof
Privacy
Impacton
LaborForce
HealthRisks
Impacton
Environment
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN SOCIETY

What are some examples of computer applications in
society?
Education
Finance
Government
Healthcare
Science
Publishing
Travel
Industry
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

LECTURER: Mr. Daniel Opoku (Sir Danny)

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

MR. DA N IEL OPOKU

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

MR. DA N IEL OPOKU

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

MR. DA N IEL OPOKU

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

MR. DA N IEL OPOKU

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The New World of Technology

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The New World of Technology

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The New World of Technology

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Source: Social Media for business - blog.presentationadvisors.com | Linkedin.com/in/JonMThomas

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SOME LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SOME LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SOME LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE MOBILE PHONE

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE MOBILE PHONE

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

users are now

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE MOBILE PHONE

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE MOBILE PHONE

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MOBILE GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MOBILE APPS AND SECURITY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT101

MOBILE APPS AND SECURITY

Not in talking terms

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Avoid using names

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Daniel opoku ideas4danny@gmail.com

MR. DA N IEL OPOKU