Empowerment Technology, often known as ICT, is a subject or a lesson taught to all pupils, including me.
If you don’t know how to comprehend this subject, it will be difficult. It is tough for some people to complete all of the tasks or projects in the field of information technology. However, as a student, i have a responsibility to all students studying ICT.
What is ICT?
In formation and communication technology- is a boarder term for information technology or IT, which refers to all communication technologies including the internet, wireless network, cellphones, computers, software, middle ware, video conferencing, social networking and othe media application.
Through ICT, students will get advance to their future they would be a knowledgeable and full og skills.
I learned a lot in ict as a student, especially in computers and accounting. I didn’t have an ICT or computer course last year, so it’s not easy to comprehend, but if you learn it effectively, it can really assist you out. I’ve learnt how to use Microsoft Web, Excel, and even other websites like Pictochart and WordPress. With all of my ICT teachings, I will be able to apply them to all of my other projects and will be able to use them in my daily life and in the future.
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
STATIC AND DYNAMIC
STATIC WEB PAGE- Is known as a flat page or stationary age in the sense that the page is ‘’ as is’’ and cannot be manipulated by the user. The content is also the same for all users that is referred to as Web 1.0
DYNAMIC WEB PAGES -Web 2.0 is the evolution of web 1.0 by adding dynamic web page. The user is able to see website differently than others e.g. social networking site, wikis, video sharing sites.
ONLINE SAFETY AND SECURITY- The internet ,truly, is a powerful tool. It can be used to promote your business, gain new friends, stay in touch with the old ones. It can also a source of entertainment through games, online communities, and everything in between. But like most things in this world, there are always the ‘’order side of the coin ‘’ the internet is one of the most dangerous places , especially if you do not know what you are doing with it.
TOOLS/TECHNIQUES
1. Mail merge and label generation-A mail merge involves merging a main document with a data source. A main document contains the text and other items that remain the same in each label.
2. Custom animation and timing-Custom Animation Custom Animation is a set of effects which can be applied to objects in PowerPoint so that they will animate in the Slide Show . They can be added under the Custom Animation function or through the use of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
3. Hyperlinking in presentations- Hyperlinks in PowerPoint are similar to links you might have seen on a web site. They allow you to jump back and forth between specific slides in your presentation, to movie files that don’t work on PowerPoint slides, to other files, or to a webpage (if you are connected to the Internet).
4. Integrating images and external material in word processors- Integrating or inserting pictures in your documents is fun and it improves the impression of your document. A common use of inserting a picture on a document is when you are creating your resume.
5. Embedded files and data- When designing a Web page, an embedded file refers to any type of multimedia file that you might insert, or embed into the Web page. This includes files like graphics and sound files. … It is an image link to the file that is now a hidden part of the Word file.
Step by step in using Mail Merge
Open Microsoft word and select a new blank document.
Click the mailings tab, select start mail merge then.
Save your letter and name it sample.
type your letter in the space provide.
Then go to select recipients, click type a new list, fill up the following (title, name, company, address, line 1, address line 2 and
click on the insert mail merge add the recipient’s.
After adding the information your document is ready to print.
Mail merge is a method of taking data from a database, spreadsheet, or other form of structured data, and inserting it into documents such as letters, mailing labels, and name tags. You can also print a set of mailing labels or envelopes by doing a mail merge.
Hyperlinks are the primary method used to navigate between pages and Web sites. Links can point to other web pages, web sites, graphics, files, sounds, e-mail addresses, and other locations on the same web page. When text is used as a hyperlink, it is usually underlined and appears as a different color.
Free and Proprietary Software. Feature Comparison: LibreOffice- Microsoft
The key difference between LibreOffice and Microsoft is that LibreOffice is an open-source, free suite of office products while Microsoft Office is a commercial office suite product package that requires users to purchase a license. Both will run on multiple platforms and both offer similar functionality.
Publicity Material means the promotional gifts, catalogues, pamphlets and all and any advertising and publicity material whatsoever which an Exhibitor wishes to display, distribute or use at the Exhibition.
It means any biographical notes, press releases, audio and or video visual material or photographs relating to the Programme, and any or all artwork and packaging material relating to the Programme inclusive of transparencies, posters, photographs, synopsis, etc.
ONLINE PLATFORM IS A TOOLS FOR ICT CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
What is an “online platform”?
– The term “online platform” has been used to describe a range of services available on the Internet including marketplaces, search engines, social media, creative content outlets, app stores, communications services, payment systems, services comprising the so-called “collaborative” or “gig” economy, and much more. In this report, an online platform is defined as a digital service that facilitates interactions between two or more distinct but interdependent sets of users (whether firms or individuals) who interact through the service via the Internet. This chapter explains that definition and presents some economic characteristics that are common among online platforms.
What is the use of online platforms?
– Online platforms intermediate information and communication flows on the internet. They are also key enablers of digital trade across the Single Market and the globe. They increase consumer choice and convenience, improve efficiency and competitiveness of industry, and can enhance civil participation.
Why is online platform important?
– Online platforms are drivers of growth, innovation and competition, which enable businesses and consumers to make the most of the opportunities provided by the digital economy. … Search engines enable their users to navigate the web efficiently, and enable businesses to engage in more targeted advertising.
ONLINE COLLABORATIVE TOOLS
What are collaboration tools?
Online collaboration tools are apps, software programs, or platforms that help businesses and their people streamline the creative process, and work together more effectively, and efficiently. Otherwise known as team collaboration tools, they enable managers and employees to assign tasks, update on progress, report on outcomes and generally improve workflows and communication, both internally and externally.
Popular types of collaboration tools for business include project management applications, remote conferencing platforms, digital asset management (DAM) systems, web-based tracking tools, and messaging apps.
The best collaboration tools increase productivity, enhance creativity and make sure that every stakeholder knows exactly what they need to do and when. They make accessing and working on documents, projects, and digital templates a breeze. They help organizations of all shapes and sizes manage resources and projects more effectively and ensures everyone is working within the correct brand guidelines.
With more and more teams working remotely, collaboration tools can mean the difference between a successful project and a failed one. Check out our top 10 tips for remote collaboration here.
What are the benefits of collaboration tools?
Easier to work remotely
Even in the before times, working remotely was becoming more and more popular and accepted. Now, with hybrid teams based both in and out of the office, collaboration tools make it easy to remain connected and productive. Not only that, enterprise software implementation has gone remote too. Find out more about remote onboarding for DAM in our free guide.
Improved security
The best online collaboration tools use highly secure cloud storage, but not all collaboration tools have the same strict security measures (see ours here.) When your data is stored locally, it’s at risk for cybercrime and theft. Use cloud collaboration tools with ISO certifications because this signifies the company complies with data protection acts mandated by governments.
Boosts employee productivity and satisfaction
When your employees have the best tools to do the job, they are going to be more happy and productive. Collaboration tools make communication internally and externally a lot more easy and pleasurable. Employees can be confident about their responsibilities and are able to keep up to date with requests. This helps them manage their workload better and gives them more time to develop and grow.
How ICT affect our daily life?
- Everyday life such a letter to e-mail
- Market shopping to online shopping
- classroom learning to e-learning etc.
So those paper’s present the effects of Ict as home and domestic activities, social networking, education, health, commerce banking and employment
ICT has strong potential to transform economics and societies in several ways, such as reducing information and transaction costs. Creating new collaborative models to increase the efficiency of workers, promoting innovation and improving education.
How ICT change the society?
- ICT change the world in a way that we are. Now, easily to communicate through technology
- It also give us opportunity to do our profession
- It helps society to produce more jobs that will create progress to our country
Some benefits of ICT in education.
- Offer the opportunity for more students centered teaching
- Use of packages: word. processing and spreadsheets
- special facilities for pupils with disabilities
- Teacher and pupils communication improve.
ICT, or information technology, may assist us in better understanding computers. It could be good or negative, but we must act responsibly since we learn and understand the lessons and values in ICT.
“Technology is best when it brings people together.”
-Matt Mullenweg
KENNETH RIVERA
G11-INVESTIGATORS
MY REFLEXIVE PIECE in EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES 