ICT APPLICATIONS IN
SOCIETY/COMPUTING IN DIFFERENT
FIELDS
WHAT IS
ICT?
Information and communication technologies
(ICT) is defined as a diverse set of technological
tools and resources used to transmit, store,
create, share, or exchange information.
(UNESCO IIEP Learning Portal).
IMPORTANCE OF ICT IN MODERN SECTORS
For more than 100 years, ICT has been
an important driver of economic and
social development, facilitating and
enabling progress in countries all
around the world.
The integration of ICT in modern sectors
made it possible for us to create a
platform that has spurred global economic
growth and facilitated the spread of new
ideas and technologies. (P. Jonsson, H.
Bergström, & P.v Butovitsch, 2024)
1. E-government
Implement e-government strategies focusing on
application aimed at innovating and promoting
Ict in Public transparency in public administrations and democratic
processes, improving efficiency and strengthening
Administration
relations with citizens.
An example of this is an online portal for services.
(SCREENSHOT FROM ANGAT BUHAY (2024). HTTP://ANGATBUHAY.PH/)
1. E-government
Another application of ICT in the government is the
Ict in Public Electronic voting and election management. In fact, the
Philippines conducted the first-ever automated
Administration
elections in Southeast Asia in 2010 through the use of
Smartmatic Automated Election System (SAES).
This is used to ensure accuracy, reliability, and
integrity during elections. (Smartmatic)
2. E-employment
Ict in Public Promote teleworking to allow citizens, particularly
in the developing countries, LDCs, and small
Administration economies, to live in their societies and work
anywhere, and to increase employment
opportunities for women, and for those with
disabilities.
Teleworking is famously known as Work From
Home.
Promote new ways of organizing work and
business with the aim of raising productivity,
growth, and well-being through investment in ICTs
and human resources.
3. Telecommunication
It promotes connectivity and closer collaboration
between departments and helps them work in an
Ict in Public integrated manner increasing overall productivity and
reducing time overheads. (Singh, 2019)
Administration 4. E-payroll
Maintaining the online sources to view paychecks, pay
stubs, pay bills, and keep records for tax information.
5. E-benefits
Be able to look up what benefits an employee is
receiving and what benefits they have a right to
6. E-training
Allows new and current employees to regularly
maintain the training they have through the
development of new technology and allow new
employees to train and learn over new materials in one
convenient location (Mallika, et. al., 2018)
BENEFITS OF
ICT IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
1. Enhanced 3. Enhanced Decision-
transparency and Making
accountability 4. Increased Public
2. Cost Reduction Participation
ICT IN AGRICULTURE
1. Weather Forecasting
3. Remote Sensing
Farmers can access real-time weather data and
Drones and satellites monitor crop
forecasts, helping them plan activities and
mitigate risks associated with adverse weather health, soil conditions, and water
conditions. (GKToday, 2015) usage, providing valuable data for
2. Supply Chain Management better farm management. (CropIn, n.d)
ICT improves supply chain logistics by tracking
produce from farm to market, reducing losses and
ensuring timely delivery. (CropIn, 2021)
BENEFITS OF ICT IN AGRICULTURE
Enhanced Access to Efficient Resource
Information
Management
Remote Supply Chain Mobile
Monitoring Optimization Advisory
1. e-Procurement
Also known as Electronic Procurement or supplier
exchange, is a type of purchase and sales of products
and services through Internet and information and
networking systems Ict in Business/
E-Commerce
These information and networking systems includes
electronic data interchange and enterprise resource
planning
2. e-Tailing (Electronic Retailing)
This is the selling of retail goods through the Internet
Online selling (which is usually done in platforms like
Shoppee and Lazada) is a major component of e-tailing.
3. Online Selling
Consumers can browse through a wide range of
products, compare prices, read reviews, and make
purchases from the comfort of their homes. (Arreola,
2020)
4. E-banking (Electronic Banking)
This includes services such as checking account
balances, transferring funds, paying bills, applying
for loans, and accessing various financial products
through the internet using computers, smartphones,
and other digital devices. (BusinessJargons, n.d)
Ict in Business/
5. Cloud Computing
Allows data and application storage and access
E-Commerce
over the internet, offering flexibility, scalability,
and cost savings, eliminating the need for physical
servers
6. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Systems:
These systems aid in managing customer
interactions, tracking sales, and analyzing customer
data, improving marketing efforts, and customer
service (Collegenp, 2023).
BENEFITS OF ICT IN
BUSINESS/E-COMMERCE
1. INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND
PRODUCTIVITY
2. ACCESS TO GLOBAL MARKET
3. BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE
4. DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS
ICT IN EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
1. E-learning (Online Learning)
This is a mode of education where instruction 2. Training Teachers
and learning take place over the internet using The use of ICTs can help in meeting teacher
digital platforms and tools training targets. Moreover, ICTs provide
It allows students and instructors to interact opportunities to complement on the job
and engage in educational activities without training and continuing education for
being physically present in a traditional teachers (Kaware & Sain, n.d)
classroom (LearnWorlds, 2024)
ICT IN EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
3. Learner-Centered Approach 4. Administrative Efficiency
It helps focus on students’ needs by ICT streamlines administrative processes
providing access to a wide range of in educational institutions, such as
resources. This allows teachers to create enrollment, grading, and communication
personalized lessons for each student and with students and parents (Learning
access their progress through quizzes and Portal, 2023)
exams (Virmani, 2024)
BENEFITS OF
ICT IN EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
1. Improves 4. Broadening the
Transparency availability of quality
2. Higher Knowledge education materials
Retention 5. Efficient Teachers
3. Education for Training
Everyone
CHALLENGES AND RISKS OF ICT IN MODERN
SECTORS
Cybersecurity Data Privacy
Threats
Concerns
High Cost Lack of Technical Data management
Expertise issues
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, ICT has become a driving force of innovation. ICT
has revolutionized these modern sectors, from streamlining
government services to fostering global business operations,
improving educational access, and advancing agricultural
practices.
However, alongside these benefits come risks such as
cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, and the need for
continuous adaptation to new technologies. As we move forward,
it is critical to take part in addressing these risks and challenges
to ensure that the full potential of ICT shall only be used for
sustainable growth and development in these various sectors.
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multiple choice re-yal or fa-keh
multiple choice
1. It improves efficiency and
strengthens relations with
citizens.
a. E-government b. Telecommunication
c. E-benefit d. E-employment
multiple choice
2. What is E-learning?
B. Learning that takes
A. Learning through
place over the internet using
textbooks.
digital platforms.
c. Face-to-face learning in a D. Virtual classrooms
traditional classroom. without internet.
multiple choice
3. Which is an example of how ICT can
improve communication in schools?
B. Allowing automated,
A. Delaying responses to instant communication
student inquiries. between students, teachers,
and parents.
C. Requiring all
D. Limiting communication to
communications to be done by
face-to-face meetings only
mail.
multiple choice
4. These information and networking
systems includes electronic data
interchange and enterprise resource
planning
a. e-Procurement b. E-banking
c. Online selling D. E-learning
multiple choice
5. E-banking allows users to:
a. Only check account
b. Only to transfer funds
balances
d. Manage goods and
c. Access a variety of
services through the use of
financial services online
ICT
multiple choice
6. What example of an e-government
application was highlighted from the
Angat Buhay website?
b. Online portal for
a. Online shopping portal
services
c. Social media d. Online portal for
management tool finance
multiple choice
7. How does ICT improve supply
chain management in agriculture?
b. By tracking produce
a. By increasing the price
from farm to market,
of produce
reducing loss
c. By reducing the d. By reducing the number
number of suppliers of manpower
multiple choice
8. What is one advantage of mobile
advisory services in agriculture?
a. They increase crop b. They provide farmers
prices with valuable information
d. Mobile advisories does
c. They reduce the need
not have any advantage at
for labor
all
multiple choice
9. It allows data and application storage and access
over the internet, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost
savings, eliminating the need for physical servers.
a. E-training b. Cloud computing
c. Customer relationship
d. Online Selling
management
multiple choice
10. How does ICT contribute
to teacher training?
A. It provides
opportunities for on-the- B. It reduces the need for
job training and continuing teacher training.
education.
C. It makes traditional
D. It only benefits new
teacher training methods
teachers.
obsolete.
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11. ICT allows education to reach
more people, ensuring education for
everyone, regardless of location.
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12.One of the key benefits of ICT is
that it helps reduce transparency in
educational processes, making it harder to
track performance and outcomes.
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13. Online portal for services is an
example of E-payroll.
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14. One of the benefits of ICT in
business is better customer service
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15. Cybersecurity Threats is one of the
risks of ICT and it should be taken
seriously.
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answer key
multiple choice re-yal or fa-keh
1. a
2. b
3. b
1. re-yal
4. a
2. fa-keh
5. c
3. fa-keh
6. b
4. re-yal
7. b
5. re-yal
8. b
9. b
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