Information & Communication Technology

Divine Word College of Legaspi
Information Technology 1
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2 Semester SY 2017-2018
Information &
Communication Technology
Information & Communication
Information Technology
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Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
an umbrella term used to encompass all

rapidly emerging, evolving and converging
computer, software, networking,
telecommunications, Internet,
programming and information systems
technologies.
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Course Outline
1: Introduction to the Computer and the

Computer System
2: Introduction to simple word processing;
3: Introduction to simple spreadsheets;
4: Introduction to simple presentation
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Lesson Goals
At the end of this subject, you should be able to:
 Understand different terms used in ICT

 Identify various component of the computer
system
 Identify the various categories of software
and their usage
 Use word processing, spreadsheets and
presentation tools.
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Introduction to Computer Technology
Computer is an electronic machine operating under

the control of instructions stored in its memory unit
that can:
accept data (inputs)
process data arithmetically and logically
produce results (outputs)
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How Computer Works?

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Input Data
a collection of unorganized facts, which include
words, numbers, images, and sounds.
Computers process data to create information.
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Information
Information is data that is organized, has
meaning and is useful.
Example:
reports, newsletters, a receipt, a picture, an
invoice or a check.
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Other Terms of computer technology

i) Storage – a place whereas a computer hold data
and information for future use.
ii) User - a person that communicate with a
computer or uses the information it generates.
iii) Hardware – the electrical, electronic and
mechanical equipment that makes up a computer
iv) Software – is the series of instruction that tells the
hardware how to perform tasks.
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Computers at Home
• write letters
• draw and print pictures
• send and receive e-mails
• read stories
• watch movies
• play games
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Computers at Work
• Helps a bank teller to count lots of money

everyday.
• Helps an architect in making good designs.
• Helps layout artists arranges pictures and words
in a magazine.
• Helps office secretary in preparing
communication and reports
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Different Types of Computer
• Mainframe Computer
• Minicomputer
• Microcomputer
• Portable Computer
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History of Computers
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Evolution of Computers
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This type of computer is used by

large companies to service their
customers. For example, ATM
machines in the country are linked
to their bank’s powerful mainframe
computers. This computer stores
data about every customer. The
most powerful mainframes are
called supercomputers.
• Mainframe
Computer
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This minicomputer is smaller

than a mainframe. It is larger
than the computer you have
at home. It is used by
medium-sized companies. It
can store all the data that is
needed by a small company.
• Mini Computer
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The microcomputer is the

most common type of
computer. You also see many
of these in Internet cafés, in
your school, and in most
offices. This type of computer
is usually called a desktop
personal computer.
Micro Computer
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Portable Computer
A portable computer is smaller than a desktop.
A laptop is a portable computer.
A Personal Digital Assistant (or PDA) is also a portable computer
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The Computer System

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The Computer System

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Other Peripheral Devices

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Like a Shelf
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Habits that help when using a computer

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Habits that help when using a computer

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The Keyboard
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The Position of Fingers on the Keyboard

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Exercise 1
Hark! The herald angels sing!
We’ll meet at #673 Benson & Son Street.
Please confirm with ether@link.net (if you’re not
100% sure)
^._.^ = vampire* bat.
(^_^)/=means “hi”
(^0^)g=“scissors”
(^0^)y means “paper”
(^0^)W is for “stone”
D(-)_(-)ET phone home!
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The Mouse
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The Mouse
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The CPU
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The CPU
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The Motherboard

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Divine Word College of Legaspi

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

an umbrella term used to encompass all

1: Introduction to the Computer and the

 Understand different terms used in ICT

Introduction to Computer Technology

Computer is an electronic machine operating under

How Computer Works?

Other Terms of computer technology

• Helps a bank teller to count lots of money

Different Types of Computer

Different Types of Computer

This type of computer is used by

Different Types of Computer

This minicomputer is smaller

Different Types of Computer

The microcomputer is the

Different Types of Computer

The Computer System

The Computer System

Other Peripheral Devices

Habits that help when using a computer

Habits that help when using a computer

The Position of Fingers on the Keyboard

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