ICT NOTES (Full Syllabus – English)
UNIT 1: Introduction to ICT
1. What is ICT?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It includes all technologies used to create,
store, process, and share information.
Components of ICT
A) Hardware – Physical parts (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, CPU)
B) Software – Programs (System & Application)
C) ICT Platforms – Email, Social media, LMS
D) Networks – LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi
E) Data Storage – Local & Cloud
Scope of ICT
• Education: Online learning, LMS
• Media: Digital publishing, YouTube
• Entertainment: Games, movies, social media
Emerging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Blockchain
• Virtual Reality
• Cloud Computing
UNIT 2: Basic ICT Productivity Tools
Search Engines
Examples: Google, Bing
Uses: Research, images, videos
Dropbox
Cloud-based file storage and sharing
Google Drive
Cloud storage, Docs, Sheets, Slides, sharing & collaboration
Social Media Applications
LinkedIn – Professional networking
Facebook – Communication, pages
Instagram – Photos & videos
UNIT 3: ICT in Education
Learning Management Systems
Examples: Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom
Functions: Assignments, quizzes, communication
Online Course Platforms
Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan Academy
Interactive Multimedia
Video lectures, animations, 3D learning tools
Virtual Classrooms
Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams