ACTIVITY 1 | ICT and Its Applications to Mankind

ICT and the Society

In your own point of view, how do you see and feel the impacts of information and
communication technology? Write your answers by indicating them in the table below.

My Point of View
Field/Category
As an ordinary user As a student As a professional
Education It is a prominent ICT has become an Once becoming a
observation for me of integral part of professional, ICT
how ICT has made conducting continues to
learning convenient, synchronous or contribute to the
flexible, and asynchronous development of
accessible for classes (especially various aspects of an
everyone, as it allows when there is no individual, such as
a free flow of room available or intelligence, and it
educational other uncontrollable keeps them up to
information between disruptions occur). date with the latest
millions of Furthermore, it aids trends in their field of
individuals. Despite in strengthening the profession.
this advantageous bond between
side of ICT, its students and other
downside is that fake members of the
news has become academe. However,
rampant and it the downside of ICT
worsens due to in this matter is
people who do not plagiarism within the
fact-check academe.
information.
Sports and ICT became the cure Whenever having a In the scope of sports
Entertainment for boredom as it leisure time or rest and entertainment,
provides endless day, most students ICT aids in providing
entertainment would always relax quick access to news
options, may it be by indulging in ICT- regarding sports and
sports (e.g. FIFA) or related activities. We entertainment, and
other forms of would watch random platforms for
entertainment (e.g. videos on TikTok or networking through
Netflix). However, the Instagram reels, sports clubs.
downside of ICT in while others would
this matter is that play mobile/online
children, even games (like Mobile
toddlers, who are Legends).
exposed early to Furthermore, during
gadgets, become intramurals, ICT has
dependent to it. They widened the scope of
become less sports, as it now
exposed to physical includes e-sports.
activities. Nevertheless, it
sometimes becomes
a distraction to most
students.
Advertising, Trade ICT has made ICT has become ICT has paved the
and Industry shopping easier for helpful to student way for e-commerce,
most people as it entrepreneurs, for it making business
now offers online allows them to be owners have wider
shopping through knowledgeable audiences around the
different platforms. regarding trending world. It contributes
Despite this products, which they to the economic
advancement in the can offer to people. growth of every
field of advertising, For me, as a student country.
trade and industry, nurse, online shops
scammers have have helped me
become more purchase cheaper
 rampant than before. but quality nursing
essentials.
Healthcare and ICT has paved the As a student studying Just like in the field of
Medicine way for telemedicine, within the health and education, ICT helps
which allows ordinary medicine field, ICT professionals within
people to have more has helped students the medical field to
convenient and like me in acquiring be updated with the
easier access to academic resources, latest health trends. It
medical services. like PDF books and allows for improved
Furthermore, it online reviewers. ICT patient care with the
somehow has evidently use of electronic
encourages people to enhanced the health devices and
know more about performance of allows medical
health due to the free many, yet its practitioners to have
access of health downside is that access to the latest
information, just like malpractice within the health research.
my father. He would field could heighten,
read reliable medical just like the recent
articles and watch “flat line” issue.
medical-related
vlogs, since he has
CKD, and ICT has
allowed him to be
more mindful and
knowledgeable of his
health.
Science and ICT lights up curiosity ICT provides tools ICT aids in the
Engineering regarding science that enhances the provision of cutting-
and technology in skills of students, edge tools to drive
numerous individuals especially those who innovation and
as it offers access to are studying within efficiency within the
scientific videos and the Science and field of Science and
articles, may it be in Engineering field, like Engineering.
a cartoon form or not. the Engineering Furthermore, ICT
Also, this field is ever department. greatly contributes to
present and AutoCAD is an the inventions and
noticeable in every example of these creations in this field.
aspect as we tools. Thus, it further
encounter it in our improves the
daily lives, thus ICT advancing
allows for the technological state of
exploration of this our society.
field.
Government and ICT allows for easy ICT allows students ICT allows those
Politics access to political to view and reputed people who
news and keeps participate in the are part of the politics
people up to date to talks of the to simultaneously
the services, laws, government and show the citizens
etc. being politics. Involving their
implemented by the oneself in this matter accomplishments
government. It helps and having political and advocacies.
them monitor and awareness is However, internet
analyze where their essential, and with platforms somehow
tax is getting to, what ICT, I, as a student, becomes a medium
the leaders of the and other students for pretention and
country are doing for are empowered by political
the betterment of the ICT, for it amplifies showmanship.
community, and so our voice more.
on.
Communication and ICT has allowed As students in the ICT has allowed for a
Transportation people to have easier era of vast more convenient and
and less costly ways technological organized facilitation
of communicating advancements, ICT of business
 with others, esp. has been essential in communications and
those who are accomplishing group virtual meetings. It
separated by tasks more has also made
distance. conveniently. In traveling and
terms of deliveries faster and
transportation, it aids more efficient.
in navigating the
pathway of
individuals who are
new to a place and
allows for faster
commuting with
transportation apps.
Job Opportunities ICT enables people Online jobs with ICT allows for the
to look for jobs they flexible time are the expansion of career
can apply for, not recent jobs that most opportunities by
only within the local students who want to enabling work from
setting but within earn while studying home and access to
international, as well. are engaging in right the international job
It has made job now. An example of market. Furthermore,
hunting more efficient this is the TikTok since various types of
for people. affiliate and Virtual scamming have been
Associates. rampant, ICT has
allowed for the
creation of digital
roles and
professions.
Culture and the Arts ICT allows people to ICT allows students ICT allows for the
explore and to have a deeper promotion of culture
understand the understanding on the and arts in a wider
differences in differences in culture. setting and reaching
cultures and the Culture is embedded a wider audience.
uniqueness of arts to every individual Hence, artists
through various since birth and it is become known and
online platforms. part of our identity, cultures become
Thus, it helps in thus it is essential for understood and
enriching the cultural me, as a student preserved.
awareness within nurse, to be
individuals. knowledgeable on
this matter so that I
can provide the
appropriate and
utmost care for my
patients/clients.
Home ICT has provided ICT has been crucial As ICT supports
some people with a for remote learning remote learning, it
more secure and during the pandemic also enables remote
safe home with smart and up until the work or work from
devices, like CCTV, present, as it offers a home, which have
and it also aids in wide variety of been prominent
allowing homes to be educational during the pandemic,
more comfortable platforms, like as well. Furthermore,
and relaxing. Schoology, Google it allows for efficient
Additionally, as Classroom, etc. home management
mentioned in the with the use of smart
previous field, ICT technologies.
has allowed people
for a more
convenient shopping
and service
bookings.
1. What development has made it possible for ICT to become an everyday tool of the ordinary
educated person?
ICT has become a regular tool for the average educated individual because of the
development of user and budget-friendly technology, which are cell phones and the
Internet. These tools serve multiple functions together in our day-to-day lives, most
especially our cell phones. We utilize it for communication, Internet access for browsing
the web and social media, entertainment, photography, shopping, and productivity. In
the status quo, I have observed and believed that both of them have somehow made
their way to the list of human basic needs due to the vast technological advancements.
Hence, not only are they everyday tools for people, but also integral to modern living.

2. Identify at least three ICT tools/hardware that are essential to your life. Why do you think
they always form a part of your everyday routine?
Three essential ICT tools in my life are my smartphone, laptop, and internet connection.
As a student for more or less 10 months every year, this trio has helped me throughout
every academic year in accomplishing every task that has to be done. However, they do
not only take part in my academic journey, but they also serve as my company during
my rest days. Therefore, they have formed a part of my everyday routine because they
mainly enhance my productivity, allow me to perform various tasks, and keep me
connected and entertained.

3. Identify at least three indispensable computer or mobile apps. Why do you think your daily
routine includes them consistently?
Messenger, Chrome, and my phone's camera app are three crucial apps I rely on and
are indispensable to me. From the moment I wake up, Messenger is the first app I check
for any messages, particularly announcements, especially during school days and duty
days. Chrome is the app I go to whenever there are unfamiliar terms and concepts I
encounter, and as for my phone’s camera app, I love taking photos and I constantly use
it for documenting anything that captures my attention. Thus, I believe they are
consistently involved in my daily routine because they help me stay connected,
informed, and creatively engaged.