Chapter- 4 ICT in Day Today Life

Chapter No- 4

ICT in Day Today Life

QI Fill in the blanks

1. ICT has become a powerful tool in the fight against world poverty.

2. ICT is providing developing countries with an unprecedented opportunity to meet vital

    development.

3. ICT is used in industry to support supply chain management.

4. Due to ICT, people are tending to become more individualistic and introvert.

5. E-governance uses ICT to work as a bridge between government and citizens.

6. Online shopping involves e-commerce.

7. Electronic commerce is generally considered to be the sales aspect of e-business.

QII State whether True or False.

1.  ICTs cannot help developing countries in meeting vital development goals. False

2. Global economy means borderless economy. True

3. ICT is one of the development pillars to gain national competitive advantage. True

4. Use of ICT blocks cognitive development of students. False

5. The sole objective of teaching at school is to give information. False

6.  ICT cannot be used in evaluation process. False

7. A virtual laboratory does not provide students the freedom to manipulate any attribute     or variable  related to an experiment. False

8. Virtual laboratory can provide lot of freedom to students. True

9. Online tutoring uses VSAT. True

10. Some students need academic support outside the school. True

11. Computer networking and the internet are the backbones of the banking system. True

12. NEFT stands for National Electronic Fund Transfer. True.

13. RTGS stands for Real Time Gross System. False

14. E-commerce makes buying and selling activities slower. False

15. Higher bandwidth has made high speed broadband connectivity possible. True

16. A computer cannot harm users if they use it for long hours. False

17. There are two types of people,  some who do not read newspaper or watch television and others  who read and watch all the time. True

18. One of the ways  people become aware of ICTs and related service is through the media. True

QII Rewrite the following statements by the correct option.(single correct)

1. ICT has become a powerful tool in the fight against world poverty.

2. IC is one of the economic development pillars to gain national competitive advantage.

3. ICT can be used at both school and higher education levels for online tutoring.

4. Computerized assessment of answer sheets has been successfully implemented in competitive

    examinations.

5. RTGS stands for Real time Gross Settlement.

6. Modern electronic commerce typically uses the World Wide Web.

7. The launch of digital TV got considerable coverage as it is a product promoted by television

    companies.

QIII Rewrite the following statements by the correct option.(Two  correct)

 1. The lack of appropriate business information at the right time will result in low productivity

     and   quality search.

2. Economy with no boundary in time and space is called digital economy and quality research .

3. ICT can be used at both school and higher education levels for evaluation and   remedial

    teaching.

4. In the education sector, students and administrators benefits from use of ICTs.

5. Using ICT, bank administrators can monitor entire banking activities such as RTGS and NEFT.

6. ICT can help in promoting due to frequent long sessions on computer are local product and

    tourism.

7. Health problems due to frequent long sessions on computer are eye strain and physical stress.

8. Challenges of ICT in education are cognitive development and problem based learning.

9.  The popular discussion group are face book and yahoo groups.

10.  Face book and Orkut are popular discussion groups.

QIV Answer the following questions (2 marks each):

1. What are the advantages of e-commerce to the economy?

Ans. E-commerce makes buying and selling activities faster, more efficient and cheaper. It helps in boosting the economy by cutting cost, improving the quality of service and increasing the speed of service and increasing the speed of service delivery.

            Customer, suppliers and employees in the e-commerce sector benefit from the usage  of ICT. Customers save time and money by making online purchase directly from the suppliers. Suppliers have better control over the transactions and inventory because of readily available information. Employees use ICTs to communicate easily with customers for trade related.

2. How can ICT be used to connect to colleagues, friends and  relatives?

Ans.  High speed broadband Internet connectivity is now possible with the availability of higher bandwidth. The cost of high speed broadband connections to the internet is now affordable and we do not have to pay for the basic services provided by the internet.

            Any type of information can be sent to friends, colleagues and relatives via email and instant messaging using computer and mobile phone. Socializing is also possible through social networking sited, such as Face book, Google Groups etc.

3. How information can be shared and updated with the use of ICT?

Ans. With the use of ICT, information and news can be shared by people all around the world. People can share and update news and information through discussion groups, mailing lists and forums on the internet.

            Besides computers, high speed broadband Internet connectivity is now also available on mobile phones. With the internet, information can be accessed and retrieved from anywhere and it anytime. Effective sharing of information contributes to the development of knowledge society.

 4. Write short note on the social problems due to ICT?

Ans. Social problems due to ICT (or negative impacts of ICT on society) :

1.      People now choose online communication rather than real – time face – to – face conversation.

2.      People tend to become more individuals and introvert.

3.      ICTs expose people to frauds and identity theft through hacking, phishing and malwares.

4.      Highly offensive websites and those containing illegal material can adversely affect the young and unprepared minds and result in moral deterioration.

5.  Write short note on negative impacts of ICT on health?

Ans. Negative impacts of ICT on health:

Frequent computer use for long hours are resulting in undesirable medical conditions. Bad posture leads to fatigue, neck stiffness, back pain and pain in limbs and wrists. Other health issues that result from long use of computers are eye strain, head ache, high blood pressure and obesity. To prevent them, experts advise taking regular  breaks, looking away from the monitor at regular intervals, increasing the size of the display or text, and sitting at a correct distance from the monitor.

6. How do people find out about ICTs through media?

Ans. One of the ways people become aware of ICTs is through the media. New ICTs have been extensively covered across media, such as news papers, magazines, TV, radio and the internet. Awareness of many innovations and others experiences and assessments comes through general news coverage, advertisements and advertising campaign.

The newspapers report on stories and general developments, that involve the internet and other technologies, in their business, news and technology sections. Different TV programmes magazines and newspapers give different coverage and endorsement depending on their viewership.

There is a great deal of advertising for consumer product and services, such as internet access, computers, and mobile phones, multimedia related product etc. The launch of digital TC for example, got considerable coverage as it is a product promoted by the television companies.

QV Answer the following(4 marks each)

1. State the usage of ICT in daily life?

Ans. usage of ICT in daily life:

(1) Education: Students and teachers use ICT to enhance learning and cognitive skills. Researchers and school administrators use it to collect and analyze research data and students data.

(2) Banking: ICTs has transformed the entire banking sector with various e-banking services. In the banking sector, customer, businessmen and bank administrators benefit from the usage of ICT.

(3) Industry: ICT are used for product designing, production control and inventory management.

(4) E-commerce: Customers, suppliers and employees benefit from the efficient and faster buying and selling activities using ICT.

(5) Employment: ICT based service industries are providing new jobs, particularly to youth and women.

(6) E-governance: ICTs have simplified administrative procedures and provided easier access to government services, such as payment of taxes.

(7) Personal activities: ICTs are being increasingly used for carrying out banking transactions, share trading, booking tickets, online shopping and learning.

(8) Personal and community communication: ICTs are used for socializing and contacting friends and relatives.

2. List the areas for which ICT can be used in school and higher education. OR

    Write how ICT can be used in the education system.

Ans. The areas for ICT s can be used in both school and higher education are as follows:

(1) Teaching: ICT enabled teaching is learner centric and motivating, with more emphasis on learning than teaching.

(2) Remedial teaching: Teacher can adapt ICT tools to  provide learning activities and practical experience to slow learners according to their learning abilities and needs.

(3) Evaluation: Using ICTs, the teaching learning process can be improved on the basis of information gathered from speedy and comprehensive evaluation and assessment.

(4) Development of virtual laboratory: Interactive simulations of laboratory experiments can both, improve scientific understanding and reinforce learning. The student can change the attributes/ variables related to an experiment and immediately see how it affects the outcome.

(5) Online tutoring VSAT based two –way communication technology with multimedia capabilities for online tutoring school and college subjects, management, test preparations etc.

(6)  Development of reasoning and thinking: Using ICTs, students can develop critical thinking and reasoning skills to weed through the vast amount of information available to them through ICT. They can apply those skills to their academic studies.

(7) Research and development: ICTs can deliver the very best research and training to meet the future scientific needs.

(8) Instructional material development: Services of distinguished lectures and experts are used in preparing videos of lectures and other content to enhance the quality of classroom instruction.

3. Describe the usage of ICT in banking and industry. Identify the groups that benefit from  

     the usage of   ICT in each of these sectors.  OR

     How can ICT be used in the banking sector and industry?

Ans. (1) Usage of ICT in banking: ICTs have transformed the centre banking sector. Computers, networking and the internet form the backbone of the entire banking system. In the banking sector, customers, businessmen and bank administrators benefit from the usage of ICT.

            Customers can access 24 x 7 electronic banking service that include ATM, electronic fund transfer and net banking. Businessmen can access their current accounts for loans, business transactions and updates on cash flow. Bank administrators can monitor the banking activities like reconciliations, inter-branch transaction (IBT), real time gross settlements(RTGS), national electronic fund transfer(NEFT), etc.

(2) Usage of ICT in industry:  ICT are used in product designing, production planning and control systems and inventory management. In the industrial sector, workers, researchers and company administrators/ managers benefit from the usage of ICT.

            Workers use various computer controlled instruments and machinery for testing and production. They monitor the robots that are used to do the dangerous and sophisticated jobs. Managers / administrators use ICT to oversee all aspects of a factory.

4. State the usage  of ICT for personal activities OR

     What are personal activities that can be  done using ICT?

Ans.  Usage of ICT for personal activities :

1.      Reading local and international news. News paper and radio are examples of older ICTs. News websites, blogs and social networking sites are examples of newer ICTs.

2.      Carrying out electronic transactions through net banking and debit / credit cards, and trading of shares.

3.      Booking tickets for air or rail travel, for cinemas or theatres, hotels etc.

4.      Shopping online for books, clothes, domestic appliances, etc.

5.      Learning for new knowledge or acquiring new skills, anytime and anywhere.

6.      Watching TV programmes and live videos.

7.      Connecting to relatives and friends through email, VoIP, etc.

8.      Socializing using mobile phones and through social networking sites.

5. Sate the various impacts of ICT on society. OR

     What are the various impacts of ICT in our daily life?

Ans. Impacts of ICT in our daily life:

1.      Faster and cheaper communication: High speed broadband Internet connectivity is now possible with the availability of higher bandwidth. The communication is now fast, inexpensive and reliable. News or messages are sent instantly to friends, business partners or to anyone.

2.      Effective sharing information: Information, opinions and news can be shared by people all around the world through forums, discussion group and mailing lists on the internet.

3.      Paperless environment: Information can be stored and retrieved through the digital medium instead of paper. Online communication via email and instant messaging also helps in creating the paperless environment.

4.      Social and health problems: These are negative impacts of ICT. Nowadays people choose online   communication rather than real time conversation. People tend to become more individualistic and introvert. Internet frauds, identity theft, pornography, etc. are also threats to the society. Spending long hours in front of the computer leads physical discomfort and mental stress. Bad posture leads to fatigue, neck stiffness and back pain. Repetitive stress injuries cause pain in the limbs, wrists. Prolonged focus leads to eye strain and headache.

6       Explain the challenges of ICT in poverty reduction in developing countries. OR

What are the challenges of ICT for development?

Ans. ICTs can be used as tools in the fight against poverty. Poverty is not just a case of low income. The poor lack access to information that is vital to their lives and livelihoods : information about income earning  opportunities, about market prices for the goods they produce, about healthcare and about access to markets and institution that could provide then with needed resources and services.

            It is possible, practical and affordable to use ICTs to address some aspects of poverty. For poverty reduction, challenging development goals for developing countries include reforms mainly in four sectors, namely, education, livelihood, healthcare and governance.   

1.      Education: Virtually all forms of education, from primary school to university to vocational training address poverty issues.

2.      Livelihood: Enhancing livelihoods opportunities is a key requirement in relieving poverty. ICTs have been show to be effective at both enhancing traditional livelihoods and in the creation of new jobs.

3.      Healthcare: The lack of adequate healthcare is one of the most cruel aspects of poverty. An important focus of ICTs is on using them to educate people on health issues, to actually deliver healthcare and to collect data and information for improving healthcare.

4.      Governance:  ICTs are essential for participation of the people, transparency, and good governance. These are crucial for development and poverty reductions. The poor can access land records, and information about government schemes and services. Computerized data collection and processing can allow governments to understand poverty issues and ultimately address them.

Note: Simple example of livelihood enhancements include providing farmers with weather forecasts or crop information, and providing fishermen with weather forecasts and market prices. New livelihoods enabled by ICTs include web-based businesses and telephone access resellers.         

ICT CH1 POTENTIAL OF ICT

Ch .1 POTENTIAL OF ICT

Q.1 Fill in the blanks: (1 Mark each)

1) The discoveries and inventions in science and technology have improved the Speed of

     communication.

2) Indian Railways ,LIC of India, BSNL, etc. have developed their websites to Cater to all

    the user needs.

3) ICT is a diverse set of technological tools and resources to create Differentiate, store and manage information for communication.

 4) The Internet ,Bulletin board services and online services enable people to obtain

    information from telecommunication networks

5) Many people believe that the information highway should be designed and regulated

     by government, just   like conventional Highway system.

6) The data sent over a network are broken down into small packets and wrapped with

    shipping and  Assembly instructions called protocols.

7) Knowledge society generally refers to a society where knowledge is the primary

    Production resource.

8) Education is of huge importance in the knowledge society as an Engine for socio

     economic development.

9) ICT is valuable only as a Means to achieve genuine knowledge societies.

10) WWW stands for World Wide Web.

11) WWW is updating the knowledge Warehouse for students, teachers and scientists

     due to tremendous progress of ICT.

12) It will become increasingly easy to create educational environments where the online

      world is integrated with the Physical Campus.

13) Educators will need to Mentor and guide learners in the ICT environment.

14) Education systems are faced with a need to provide formal instruction in

      information, Visual, and technological literacy

15) As computer technology and increased global competition accelerate the rate of

      economic change, the need for Reading has increased correspondingly.

16) Computerization and the used of abstract models have turned many people into

      Mathematics consumers

 Q2. State Whether the following  statements  are True or false: (1 Mark each)

1)    ICT is the new technology for communication: False.

2)    All the electronic media which are used for communications are also used in ICT True.

3)    ICT works on the request –response model True.

4)    ICT is implemented by Private industries but not by government organizations False.

5)    ICT is helping development of societies and nation True.

6)    International networks is called the browser False.

7)    Global information and communications networks include networks other than the internet True.

8)    Education cannot be an engine for socio-economic development False.

9)    In a knowledge society, education is very important as a foundation for development of new knowledge and innovation True.

10) Use of ICT in education means simply teaching ICT literacy         False.

11) The use of ICT in education and development towards building a knowledge

      society includes knowing how to process and evaluate information True.

12) ICT has the potential to tackle some of the challenges facing education True.

13) Developing countries have to overcome many challenges to successfully and

      effectively harness the development potential of ICT True.

14) Computerisation and increased global competition require basic skills of reading

     writing and mathematics True .

15) Advanced skill includes expert thinking, which may lack rule –based solutions True

16) Videoconference is used for single person at a time False.

17) NIC District Centers in Maharashtra are connected to the national NICNET with 35  

     Mbps leased lines False.

18) ICT s allow students to practice basic skills on their  own time and  at their own

        pace True.

Q3.Multiple choice questions :(Single correct Answer) (1 Mark each)

1)    ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.

(a)Information and Communication Technology

(b)Information and Computer Technology

(c) Interaction and compile Technique

(d) Information Creation Technology

2)    ICT works on the Request –response model.

(a)  Sending and receiving   (b) Hardware and Software

 (c)Request –response         (d)Process and Store

3)    ICT can be defined as the use of hardware  and Software for efficient management of information.

(a)CDs  (b) Websites

 (c) Hardware and software    (d) Knowledge society

4) Exchange of information through communication technology is ICT

                (a) People          (b) CD/DVD

  (c)Communication technology   (d)EDI

5) ICT is mixture of computer technology and communication Technology

(a)  Knowledge society           (b) Information highway

(c)Communication Technology    (d) Educators

6) One of the tasks performed by ICT consists of reprocessing  of information for

     utilization in various purposes.

       (a)Leasing           (b) Integration

    (c) Reprocessing    (d) Shipping and Assembly

7)Packet routing over a network involves breaking data into small packets wrapped   

          with  Shipping and assembly instructions.

               (a) Highway Regulatory      (b)Design and Regulatory

              (c)Shipping and Assembly   (d)Shipping and Handing

8) Internet  is the information Highway.

             (a)Information technology   (b) Data

               (c)Information Gathering      (d)Internet

9)The term Knowledge society generally refers to a society where knowledge is the

      primary production resource.

a)     Information technology     (b) Knowledge Society

(c) Information gathering        (d)Information Literacy

10)In a knowledge  society , knowledge is the primary  Production   Resource.

       (a)  Online          (b)  Offline

       (c) Production   (d) Economic

       11)Education  is important in creating knowledge societies.

     a) ICT                   b) Education

     c) Hardware       d) Software

12) ICT is an Engine for major educational and developmental reforms.

        (a) Facilitator         (b) Engine

        (c) Resource          (d) Accelerator

13)WWW is a vast warehouse of knowledge for students, teacher  and scientists.

         (a) WWW                 (b) DVD

         (c) PPT                       (d)NICNET  

14) ICT is changing the role of teachers to Mentors.

         (a) Learners               (b) Mentors

        (c) Examiners            (d) ICT teacher

15) The maximum use and benefit of computer is possible with proper Planning and

       its  execution.

     (a) Processing                    (b) Communication

     (c) Planning                        (d) Skill

16) ICT literacy means the capacity to identify, locate and  evaluate relevant  

       information in order to use it.

       (a) Information                (b) ICT

       (c) Technological             (d) Visual

18) Use of ICT in education can allow school to adopt dual – shift stem without reducing its students actual study time in order to avoid crowded classroom

        (a) Avoid recruitment of specialized teacher

        (b) Provide videoconferencing service

       (c) Avoid Crowded classrooms

       (d) Earn more money.

Q4 . Multiple choice questions :(Two correct Answer) (2 Mark each)

1)    ICT is the enabler for both Innovation and education without which knowledge  society cannot be realized.

(a) Innovation                  (b) Education  (c) Pillar  (d) Support

2)    Knowledge society attributes include abilities to Think critically and communicate and collaborate.

(a) Think critically       (b) Mentor and guide

 (c) Communication and collaborate (d) Learn and Plan

3)    In the formal education context , ICT integration programs benefit from system-wide changes that include Decentralization and School-based management .

a)Quality Assurance             (b) Production Processes

           (c)Decentralization                (d) School-based management

4)   In integrating ICT into education, developing countries generally face challenges in terms of capability and resource.

a)Decentralization     b) Capability   c) Retrieval   d) Resource

5)    Distance education  and Open Universities  through ICT are new openings for working people to acquire knowledge and improve their skills.

(a)Open Universities  (b)Distance Education

(c) National Informatics Centre (NIC)  (d) Physical Campus

6)    Small rural and urban schools find it difficult to recruit and retainspecialized teacher particularly to teach Science and Mathematics

a)             History  b) Science  c) Mathematics      d)Language

Q5. Answer in brief. (2 Mark each)

     i.  Define Information Communication Technology. OR Define the Term ICT

    Ans -> ICT is a combination of technologies that allow as to manage and communicate information effectively. The six elements of ICT are  (1) People, (2) Information,(3) Communication, (4) Procedure, (5) Hardware, (6) Software.

                The term Information and Communication Technologies  refers forms of technology that are used to transmit, process, store,  create, display, share or exchange information by electronic means. ICT include such technologies as radio, television, video, DVD, telephone, satellite systems and computer and hardware and software.

ii. Write any two (data Processing )tasks performed by ICT.

Ans Individual bits of raw data do not by themselves form information. Computer-based information technology is used to progressively transform raw data into information, knowledge and eventually into wisdom.

1)    Data processing organize various data together within an appropriate context to yield information that may be useful.

2)    An appropriate collection of information is reprocessed for a specific purpose to yield knowledge.

  iii. Define information highway.

   Ans -> The information superhighway is an ever-growing global information and communication network of fiber optic cables that links computer and other communication networks, such as telephone networks, cable television networks and satellite communication networks.

       Information as well as audio and video services are available through the Internet.All types of information are digitalised and picketed before  transmission over the Internet, each packet contains packet routing and assembly instructions called protocols. The protocols give the destination, return address and how the receiving computer can rearrange packets back in to the original information.

iv . Define Knowledge society.
Ans -> The term knowledge society generally refers to a society where knowledge is the primary production resource instead of capital and lab our.
      Knowledge has become a major source of productivity. Globalisation  and new world economy demanding knowledge-based economies.  A knowledge society create, share and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people. In society, the knowledge society brings greater access to information.  Individuals there fore have more opportunities to participate in and influence the development of their societies. 

v. Write any two roles of educator to promote literacy.

Ans ->  ICT enables an educational environment where the online world is integrated with the physical campus.  The students should have the skills to use ICT in education.  Teachers can act as a facilitator. Proper planning and execution is necessary to ensure that future generation is equipped with the skills to derive maximum benefit from the use of ICT.  Students should experience computer aided teaching.  Students should also have the opportunity to use various software's in practical classes and assignment for effective learning.

vi. Write a short note on video conferencing facility in major government offices in Maharashtra.

Ans. Videoconferencing is changing the way Government is working .Bringing experts ,decision makers and citizens face to face who are spread across geographically National Informatics Centre is providing video- conferencing service for government organization. Maharashtra State Centre Mumbai is well equipped for providing videoconferencing service at International ,National and at district level through NICNET. ALL the NIC Districts Centres in Maharashtra state are well connected with 2mbps Leased circuit to National network . Mumbai is connected with 34Mbps link with Delhi.

·        To Provide opportunities for students to practice basic skills in their own time and at their own pace.

·        To allow students to use the information they acquire to solve problems.

·        To provide access to worldwide information resources.

·        To offer the most cost-effective  means s for bringing the world into the classroom.

  Q6. Answer the following questions(4 Mark each).

1)Explain the importance of information and communication technologies?

Ans. ICT is becoming a part and parcel of human life .The discoveries and inventions in science and technology have improved the speed of communication.ICT has proved its importance in every arena The progress of science and technology has opened a treasury of knowledge.1) The information is readily available due to ICT.2) The information and reference of any topic in teaching –learning process  are easily available with the help of ICT.3) Information communication Technology works on Request Response Model.ICT is implemented by government Private industries ,Schools, Universities and even by Non-Government Organization (NGO),Indian Railways ,L.I.C of India BSNL have developed their websites to cater all the needs of user.

  

2)Explain the concept of ICT with a neat labeled diagram

3)Explain knowledge society in relation to ICT , education and development.

Ans. The term ‘Knowledge Society ‘generally refers to a society where knowledge is the primary production resource. A knowledge society creates, shares and use knowledge for the prosperity and well-being  of its people .In the social sphere ,the knowledge society bring greater access to information and new forms of social interaction and cultural expression Education is therefore a critical requirement in creating knowledge  societies that can stimulate development economic growth and prosperity.ICT is the enable for both inn ovation and education without which a knowledge society cannot be realized. The potential impact of ICT on learning is the vision that it enables learning anywhere and anytime. sharing and retrieving knowledge .ICT is a facilitator for major education and development reforms.

4. Explain the use of ICT as a means to create knowledge societies and knowledge society  attributes.

Ans. The use of ICT in education and development towards building a knowledge society mainly  involves understanding what it means to live in a networked society and to use digital technology in everyday life. These  include knowing

i)                   The functioning of ICT applications and services

ii)                 Where to search for certain information

iii)               How to process and evaluate information

iv)               How to assess the reliability of multiple sources of information.

In addition, there is a need for social networking skills to build, maintain and develop social  interactions using ICT. Thus , effective education in a knowledge  society  must also deal with sharing information, knowledge and other resources. However, the growth of ICT networks alone will not build a  knowledge and development reforms, and is valuable only as a means to create knowledge societies. Thus ,in the context of social transition to a knowledge society , the main reason for the increasing use of ICT in education systems is to develop knowledge-society attributes include (i) higher order thinking skills,(ii) lifelong learning habits,(iii) Ability to communicate and collaborate ,(iv) ability to access ,evaluate and synthesize information.

5.Explain the scope of ICT in education.(any 4 points)

Ans. The Scope of ICT in Education.

1)    World Wide Web (WWW)is updating the knowledge  ware houses for students, teachers, and scientists due to tremendous progress of ICT.A Person from village also can refer the latest information and research everyday open universities and distance education through ICT are new openings for working people to acquire ,knowledge sitting at home.

2)    Television broadcast is one of the best communication media to educate the students, farmers, sportsman with latest information along with video clips.

3)    LCD projectors can be used for effective teaching for large number of students.

4)    The man power problem the human mistakes can be avoided by on-line examination. Various organizations conduct online examination like Maharashtra State Board. Now a days most of the universities are conducting on-line entrance examinations.

 

 Q6) Discuss the changing role of educators in an ICT –enabled educational environment.

Ans. ICT and Changing role of educators to promote Literacy .IT will become increasingly easy to create educational environments where the online world is integrated  with the physical campus .To learn skills of using ICT in education the professional role of teachers as mentors ,to impart the wisdom that only experience can provide will be prominent.

Following are few key way s in which educators will need to mentor and guide learners in this ICT environment.

1)Learner: The growth and progress in the field of science and technology is rapid.    2)Planner : The maximum use and benefit of computer is possible only when proper

    planning and its execution are strictly followed.

3)Teaching: Computer aided teaching is very important .

4) Examiner : Examination are important and crucial part of education .Setting of the question papers for tutorials ,unit test terminal examination and preparation of question bank can be done with the help of ICT.

Q7. What are the Challenging skill requirements due to ICT ?OR

        What are the Challenging skill requirements due to ICT and  globalization?

Ans. : Education system is faced with a need  to provide  formal instruction in information , visual and technological literacy as well as in how to create meaningful content with latest tools.

Basic Skills: AS computer technology and increased global competition accelerate the rate of economic change the need for reading has increased corresponding. Because of computerization, the use of abstract models now offers many jobs and has turned many people into mathematics community.

Advanced skills: It includes expert thinking, the ability to solve and discus problems that, unlike algebra, lack explicit rules-based solutions.

Complex Communication Skill.

·        Making effective use of collected information form source available on internet.

·        Learning-based applications.

Text Book Question Answers

  i  Explain the scope of ICT

Ans ->  Education is a life long activity ICT enables flexible learning environment.  The advantages of ICT in education are as follows.

*  The world wide web (WWW) is a vast collection of knowledge, Even a villager can search WWW for the latest information, reference books, teaching techniques, information about curriculum and text books, etc are readily available on the Internet.

*  Open universities, distance education resources through ICT are the new avenues for employed people to acquire knowledge. ICT enables learning anywhere anytime with an economic manner.

*  Television is one of the best communication mediums to educate students, farmers etc. TV showing video clops of  difficult experiments or advanced surgical methods, innovative agricultural procedures etc.

*  Educational Cd's, DVDs help students from kindergarten (KG) to postgraduate (PG)

*  LCD projectors can be used for computer aided teaching and interactive learning in the classroom.

*  Online examinations and tests will solve problems, such as availability of personnel, human mistakes etc.

ii  Explain knowledge society for ICT, education and development.

Ans -> Knowledge has replaced industrial organisation and production as the major source of productivity . Knowledge society where knowledge is the primary production resource instead of capital and labour.  Globalisation and the changing world economy are driving a transition to knowledge based economic growths.

     Education is very important in the knowledge society.  It is seen as (i) a source of basic skills, (ii) foundation for development of new knowledge and innovation, and (iii)  A mechanism for socio-economic development.

     ICT is the enabler for both innovation and education-with our which a knowledge society cannot be realised, supported or further developed.

iii  What are challenging skill requirements.

Ans ->  Because of computerization  and globalisation,  the labour  force need  to be higher skilled and information literate.  Thus education systems  needs to emphasise developing the following key skills.

1.  Basic skills :  Teaching advanced skills must be preceded by a strong foundation of basic reading writing and mathematics.

(a)  Reading - As computer technology and increased global competition accelerate the rate of economic change the need for reading has increased correspondingly.

(b)  Writing effective and repaid information exchange through documentation or emails requires the ability to write  clearly and persuasively.

(c) Mathematics computers have transformed concrete processes in to numerical abstractions.  The use of these abstract models now pervades many jobs and has turned many people into mathematics consumers.

2.  Advanced skills :  These involve tasks that cannot be accomplished by following  a set of rules and, therefore, cannot be computerized.

(a)  Expert thinking involves information processing to solve problems for which there are no rule-based solution and must be solved through  understanding of the underlying relation ships.

(b)  The skill of complex communication involves social interactions to acquire information, explaining and making effective arguments.

iv Explain the transformative impact of ICT.
Ans-> ICTs are able to reach students in any place at any time. This has a potential to promote revolutionary changes in the traditional educational model.
 1.With ICTs, we can reduce classroom time by engaging students in educational activities at home, in a library, or in any other unconventional setting.
 2. ICT can provide courses that small rural or urban schools to teach mathematics science and foreign languages.
 3. One teacher can manage several schools at a time through on line instruction or TV. 
 4. With the help of ICT , experts can teach the on line courses.
 5. ICT can make multi-grade schools viable in areas with low population density. Students can interact with multimedia computer software.