Prosperity of ICT
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has an important role in the world since we are now in the information age era. It includes any communication device or application, such as radio, television, cellular phones, computer and internet, satellite systems, and so on. ICT for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities. ICT sector plays an important role, notably by contributing to rapid technological progress and productivity growth.
With ICT, the company can make the business easier to happen with the client, supplier and distributor. It is also very important in our daily lives. Videoconferencing and distance learning is a very important part of ICT. Nowadays ICT cannot be separated from our daily needs. Digital computers and networking have changed our economy concept to the economy with no boundary in time and space because of ICT. ICT is one of the economic development pillars to gain a national competitive advantage. Economic competitiveness depends on productivity level and in the knowledge economy; ICT sectors determine the productivity level. It provides wider knowledge and can help in gaining and accessing information.
Now ICT is often used in a particular context, such as ICT in education, health care, or libraries. ICT may also be a significant motivational factor in students’ learning and can support students’ engagement with collaborative learning. Key Benefits of ICT-based Education:
- Promotes Learning by doing approach
- Enables self-paced learning
- Provides access to a wide range of up-to-date learning materials
- Enriches learning through a combination of audio, video, images, text and animation
- Enhances learning through interaction and collaboration
- Provides a platform that engages the student
ICT has a great impact on our daily lives. For example, we can read our local newspaper using the online newspaper. And at present days ICT is mainly associated with the internet, computer, and mobile. Another example is we still can get connected with our family, relatives, or colleagues even if we are abroad by using the electronic mail, yahoo messenger, call conference, or video conference. Firms use ICTs to organize transnational networks in response to international competition and the increasing need for strategic interaction.
As a matter of fact, we are living in a constantly evolving digital world. However, ICT has no universal definition; the definition depends on how you use present-day technology. The digital age has transformed the way young people communicate, network, seek help, access information, and learn. In practice, we can say that ICT is what we do on the internet.
