Second Week Class

Learning about ICT


The task for our group consisting (me and Fadhli) is to choose a topic from the list of topics given to us to be discussed in the social networking site. this was to enable us to enhance the distance learning between our classmates and also to find out more about the topics regarding latest information and technology field. 

There are several topic for us to discuss:
1.  21st Century Skills 
2.  Learning Abouf ICT 
3.  Thinking skills and ICT 
4.  Internet and Computer Security (Virus, Spam, Phishing) 
5.  Operating System  
6.  Original and licensing software 
7.  Open source Software 
8.  Web 2.0 in education 
9.  E-Learning 
10. Mobile learning 


Me and Fadhli finally decided to take on a challenging topic in the form of Learning about ICT.
We are given freedom to search the information and details on the second topic in the list using any of the search engine including (Yahoo,Google,Msn,Bing)


As far as me and my partner have discussed on the topic, we learn that learning about ICT is a familiarising method to get students exposed for a reason, life long learning. ICT, in this modern era, can be essential in studies, enhancing students and also adults to gain information/ knowledge throughout their lifetime. This is enabled by the use of modern tools of ICT. The tools of ICT such as emails, instant messaging (IM), chat rooms and social networking websites give a lot of advantages towards us. Constant use of these tools will make the society a technology fused society either by using it formally or informally.




RESULT OF THE DISCUSSION

Learning about Information and communication technologies is a way of familiarising students with the use and workings of computers. ICT demands multiple intelligence as it has been upgraded into many simulation games(example) to attract interactive learning through all senses.

"ICT" is used as a general term for all kinds of technologies which enable users to create, access and manipulate information. This explains that information technology and communications technology are combined to form ICT. it can be also categorised as a subject that needs to be studied or a tool that can be used to help or enhance certain work (support for traditional subject). ICT has contributed towards the elimination of language barriers. Examples of (ICT) tools are emails, instant messaging (IM), Chat rooms and social networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter.

The tools of ICT such as emails, instant messaging (IM), chat rooms and social networking websites give a lot of advantages towards us. This tools enable us to connect with other friends, lecturers, and family more easier. For instance, we take Facebook as an example. In facebook, you can always post your messages anytime you want and it is limitless. All you need is internet connection or maybe by using your newly updated phone gadget. Thus, learning ICT and knowing how to use the tools gives a lot of advantages to us as students especially.

Furthermore, ICT is a tool for lifelong learning. As years goes by, our ICT is always developing towards a better future. As for that, you have to keep up to date with the development of the ICT so that you won't miss the newest ICT tools.

The link below directs to the discussion done in our group:
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/224377044269788?ap=1)