Explain the Usage of ICT in Daily Life

Computer plays major roles in our daily lives. We need computers to assists us in completing various tasks and jobs.
Among the sector where ICT is used widely are:
Education
Banking
Industry
Business

A.) Education
1. Today, most schools and higher education institution have computer in the classroom for teachers and students.

2. Computer is used in the sector of education because they can offer
a) Enhanced learning
b) Cognitive development
c) Interactive experiences

3. User who benefits are
a) Teacher Teacher uses computers to research for teaching materials, participate in online forums and online conferences as well as to aid their teaching.
b) Students Students use the computers as a reference tool. They use computers to browse the internet to look for information
c) Researchers Researchers use computers to collect and process data.
d) School administrators They use computers for administrative purposes to make sure that the entire operation runs smoothly.

B.) Banking
1. The computer is the nerve centre of the banking system around the world. It functions to control the entire banking system that also includes Electronic Banking Services.
2. Electronic Banking Services provide 24 hour services. The services include
a) ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)
b) Cash deposit
c) Electronic fund transfer
d) Direct deposit
e) Pay by phone system
f) Personal computer banking
g) Internet banking
3. User who benefits are
a) Customers
Customers can make any transactions at the 24 hour service centre or via online. These services allowed them to do transaction at anytime they want.
b) Businessmen
Businessmen can save their time by using the online services offered by banks. They can access company accounts for loan applications, business transactions and update on their cash flow at anytime
c) Bank administrators
Bank administrators can oversee the entire banking activities such as reconciliations, inter-branch transaction (IBT), telegraphic transfer and others by referring to the banking system
C.) Industry
1. Computers are used to a) facilitate production planning and control systems, b) to support chain management c) to help in product design in the industrial sector
2. User who benefits are
a)Workers
Workers use computers to analyze and collect research data for future reference.
b) Researchers
Researchers use computers to analyze and collect research data for future reference.
c.)Administrators
Administrators use computers to oversee the entire operations in the plant or factory to detect specific errors or defects that occurred in the process.
D.) E-commerce
a. E-commerce helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, more efficient and faster. For this application, computers, internet and shared software are needed.

2. Users who benefit are
a) Customers
Customers use computers to be connected online with suppliers to purchase products. This method can save time and cost as they do not have to go any outlet.
b) Suppliers
Suppliers use computers to keep track of their transactions. All products are bar coded and can be read by the computer scanner to help in determining prices and managing inventory.
c) Employees
Employees use computers and telephones to communicate with their customers for any enquiries. The system helps employees to get the latest updates on inventory to be informed to the customers.
E.) Other sector that benefits from the usage of ICT

Architecture
Use computer graphic to experience with possible interiors to give client a visual image.

Arts
Modern artists use computers to express their creativity

Career
Job opportunities that are related to ICT such as computer engineers, graphic designer, software engineers and programmer offer more technical skill and knowledge

Government
To forecast weather, process immigrant

Healthcare
Computers are use to promote telemedicine. Researchers found it useful in information sharing. Doctors and medical practical are able to apply modern treatment such as laser treatment.

Home
Computers are used for record keeping, writing letters, preparing budget and communicating with others

Law enforcement
In maintaining national fingerprints floes, modeling DNA and others information

Transportation
In rapid transit system and tracking railway system

Travel
Computers are used to do room reservation. It helps tourists to plan their holiday well

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Moraa orina answered the question on April 26, 2018 at 11:49