1. Concept and
Necessity of ICT
Q.1 Fill in the Blanks.
1. ……………. , conversions and images are various forms of
information. Data
2. The use of ICT offers ……………, affordable and convenient
tools for education. Equitable
3. Using ICT. The …………….. can chose time and place of
learning. learner
4. In manufacturing industry , robots are used for ……………… Production
5. A ……………. Simulator is used for training aircraft pilots. flight
6. Simulators used in medical training help the students to
perform difficult and ……….. procedures without endangering lives of patients. invasive
7. Experiments on animals involve ………… implications of real
–life procedures. ethical
8. ICT can overcome geographical barriers to reach
educational opportunities to ……………… populations. Isolated
Q.2 State True or False
1. Local and wide area networks are used to gather and share
information. True
2. ICT offers equitable and affordable tools for education. True
3. ICT can be used only for formal education in educational institutes.
False
4. The use of robots in industrial production is one use of ICT. True
5. Computer simulations are risky and expensive as compare to real life
learning. False
6. It is not possible for isolated populations to take advantage of ICT
for education and entertainment. False
Q.3 Rewrite the following statement by
selecting the correct option.
1. ICT promotes a learning environment that is ……………. Collaborative
2. Computer simulations in medical training use ………….... virtual reality
Q.4 Rewrite the following statement by
selecting two correct options.
1. Forms of information include…………….. data, images
2. uses of ICT at home include ………………..
internet shopping, internet
banking
3. Computer simulations are ………………… economical, safe
Q.5 Answer the following questions:
1. Explain the Term ICT.
Ans: ICT is the abbreviation for Information and Communication
Technology, which is the combination of information processing and
communication technologies. It covers all forms of computer and communications
system, and the application that are used to create, store, transmit , analyze,
manipulate and share information in its various forms.
2 Name the following:
Ans:
1.
Various forms of
information are data, voice , images.
2.
Some of the
devices used for gathering and sharing information are mobile phone, PC,
laptop, CD-ROM, video disc, interactive radio and cable TV.
3.
Local Area
Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) satellite communication and
telephone.
4.
Email or
electronic mail is the most widely used service on the internet for exchanging
messages.
3. State four objectives of ICT aims to
achieve in the field of education.
Ans:
1.
Allow all
sections of society (including poor and marginalized) to gain access to all
levels of education.
2.
Improve and
enhance the quality of both teaching and learning.
3.
Fulfill the
concept of lifelong learning.
4.
Allow ICT –
enabled non formal education.
4.
Name the following
1. Types of
communication in ICT
include electronic mail, video conferencing,
facsimile and telephone conferencing. ICT communication deals with storage, retrieval transmission and
manipulation of digital information. ICT communication uses ICT devices to
connect businesses, organizations and individuals.
Q6. Answer in brief:
1.
State the implications of ICT in Education?
The
trend towards an information based society with widespread use of information
and communication technology (ICT) is expected to shape the learning process
and learning environment in the future.
Some of the implications of ICT area as follows:
1.
ICT enabled
learning will crucial in acquiring up to date knowledge and new skills to
remain socially competitive.
2.
ICT can provide
different and better learning options and thus make self learning faster and
more interesting.
3.
ICT enables any
time any where learning. It can provide learner flexibility to choose time pase
and place to learn.
4.
ICT can overcome
physical and geographical barriers to connect learning individuals to share
their learning experiences.
5.
ICT literacy and
skills are necessary for employment self development and active participation
digitalized and network society.
Q.2 State the uses of ICT in day to day
life?
Business: ICT is used in Business since it allows customers and
suppliers to get in touch with each other. A buyer can easily compare products
from different suppliers while suppliers cut down on costs which can be passed
on to the buyers.
Industry: Products are increasingly designed and manufactured in
industry using computers. Computers are also used in process control and
inventory.
Home: In today’s
busy world the Internet is used to carry out various functions like home
banking, bill payments, shopping, learning as well as playing games.
Education and Training: Educational Software is today designed for all levels of
learning from preschool right up to post-graduate students. The use of virtual
reality technology allows simulators to be built which give the feeling of
riding a motorbike, an airplane or even going down an active volcano.
Entertainment and Arts: Computer animation is widely used in the film industry.
The use of computers in creating special effects increases the appeal of films.
Music and Sound effects generated by computers are widely used. Computers are
also used in diverse fields like painting, touching up photographs and even for
learning dancing.
Science and Technology: Computer simulations provide a cheap and safe way for
scientists to conduct their experiments. In situations where a large number of
calculations have to be performed quickly, such as weather forecasting or
studying genes, the use of computers is indispensable.
Q3. State the role of ICT in Science and
technology?
Computer
simulations provide a cheap and safe way for scientists to conduct their
experiments. Whether it is learning to fly an aircraft on a flight simulator,
studying the effects of an explosion or even the internal organs of a human
being, the use of computers provide a safe cheap and ethical way. In situations
where a large number of calculations have to be performed quickly, such as
weather forecasting or studying genes, the use of computers is indispensible.
The Human Genome Project or the search for the Boson Higgs would be impossible
without the extensive use of computers.
Q4. State the advantages of ICT in field of education?
Expanding Educational Opportunities: The use of ICT overcomes geographical and
social boundaries and allows us to reach isolated populations.
Increasing efficiency: The use of ICT allows students to learn with the help of study
material prepared by experts.
Enhances quality of learning and teaching ICT improves the quality of teaching by making
available to the teachers use of new technology and thus developing good
teaching material. Students can learn at their own pace and at their own time.
Sustaining life-long learning. Learning is a continuous process and ICT helps one to
learn even though one may not be attending a formal school or college. ICT
fulfills the requirement of learning for all, anywhere and anytime.
Improving policy planning and management. Educational institutes use ICT at the time of
admissions, administration and student and teachers assessment.
Q5. Explain the use
of ICT in business and industry?
In Business: ICT help a seller in business transactions
with customers and suppliers. A customer can get information about a product
and its cost. A seller and customer can communicate about the sale, payment,
and delivery of product. A seller can contact a supplier for purchase rates,
delivery etc.
In industry: Computers are used in designing industrial
products and automate and control their manufacturing process. Robots may also
be used in production. For optimum inventory of raw materials and parts,
computers are used in inventory control.
