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This document discusses the basic elements of ICT systems, including data, information, communication, users, and technology. It defines each element and provides examples. Data refers to raw representations of objects or events, while information is the result of processed data that has been given context and meaning. Communication allows the transfer of information between users and systems. Users are people who utilize ICT systems. Technology refers to tools and machines created by humans to solve problems. The document then discusses how ICT is used in daily life for communication, education, entertainment, and e-commerce.

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It Grade 7 Note

This document discusses the basic elements of ICT systems, including data, information, communication, users, and technology. It defines each element and provides examples. Data refers to raw representations of objects or events, while information is the result of processed data that has been given context and meaning. Communication allows the transfer of information between users and systems. Users are people who utilize ICT systems. Technology refers to tools and machines created by humans to solve problems. The document then discusses how ICT is used in daily life for communication, education, entertainment, and e-commerce.

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1.

2 Basic Elements of ICT System

Brainstorming activity
Can anyone tell us the difference between data and
information?

ICT system consists of five basic elements such as data,


information, communication, user, and technology.
Data: It is one of the basic elements of ICT system. It can be
defined as any type of representation of an object or an event.
Numbers, text symbols, speech, image, and so on are all
examples of representation. Data has to be processed, or
provided with a context before it is given meaning for example
Abebe, 15, Kebede, 17, Sara, 12, Mohammed, 16, Alemu, 20,
Dawit, and 18

Figure 1.1: The differences between data and information


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Information: is the result of processed data. Data processing


occurs when data is collected and translated into usable
information. This result allows the processed data to be put
into context and give meaning.
Data only takes meaning and becomes information when it is
interpreted. Data interpretation is the process of reviewing data
through some predefined processes which will help assign
some meaning to the data and arrive at a relevant conclusion.
Example 1
Look at the examples of data given below:
Abebe, Kebede, Sara, Melat, Alemu, Dawit
15,17, 18, 15, 14,2, 0
Only when we assign a context or meaning to it, the data
becomes information.
Abebe, Kebede, Sara, Melat, Alemu, and Dawit are names of
grade 7 students.
15,17,18,15.14,20 are the ages of grade 7 students.
The age of grade 7 students ranges from 14 to 20.
User: is a person who has access to ICT and utilizes it. It is
humans who develop and operate the software, feed data,
create and maintain the hardware, define the procedures, and
finally determine if an ICT succeeds or fails.
Communication: is the process of passing information from
one place to another. Providing information to computers,
reading information from any system, or the transfer of
message between two people are some of the examples of
communication.
To have communication among computers and other ICT
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systems, communication devices are mandatory.


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Communication devices are basically devices that allow


computers and other ICT systems to communicate with one
another
Technology: refers to a set of tools and machines created by
humans to solve problems. It allows humans to study and
evolve the physical elements that are present in their lives.
Technology can be found in our homes, in personal places, in
industries, in business, and in the medical profession. For
example, we can use mobile phones technology which enables
us to communicate with other people who are far away from
us. Television is also another example of technology we use to
watch movies and news.
1.3 ICT in our daily life
Brainstorming activity
Have you ever used IT before? For what purpose have you
used it?

ICT is a broad subject and an evolving concept. It has a great


impact on our daily lives. We encounter many new
technologies in our everyday lives. We use ICT at home, at
school, in the workplace, in the streets, in places we visit
during holidays, on business, and in public spaces

1.3.1 ICT in communication


We all know that ICT plays an important role in our lives. In
the past, our parents used to write letters. However, with the
help of ICT, it is now easy to communicate with our loved
ones.
For example, humble online communication for experience
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sharing and peacekeeping, short message service (SMS), email


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and social media are the most common services of ICT that we
use in our daily life to communicate with our loved ones.
Radio and television are also a kind of ICT for
communication.

1.3.2 Information Communication Technology in


Education
ICT contributes greatly to education because it improves the
way of education and provides a better educational
environment. For example, we can think of radio and
television education programs prepared by the Ethiopian
Ministry of Education for primary schools, and plasma
educational channels for secondary schools. The use of
computers, tablets, displays, interactive electronic boards, and
ICT technologies help to expand access to education.
Through ICT, learning can occur anytime and anywhere. For
example, students can access textbooks and other educational
resources from the internet. These resources can be obtained
through video clips, audio sounds, and visual presentations.
ICT enables an inclusive right for information access. For
example, if someone has a sight problem, he/she can access
information by listening to audio sounds.
1.3.3. Information Communication Technology in
Entertainment
ICT provides a variety of entertainment and leisure activities
that can be easily accessed from our home. Directly from
television, we can watch movies and music.

1.3.4Information Communication Technology in


Electronic commerce
Electronic commerce (E-commerce) is the buying and
selling of goods and services, or the transfer of funds and data
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through the internet.


Generally, ICT is all around us. It is becoming
increasingly important in people’s lives, and its importance is
predicted to continue in the future
Activity 1.3

Give some examples (examples that are not mentioned


in this textbook) of the uses of ICT in daily lives.
Please make a small group and discuss the role of ICT
in the following cross-cutting issues. Then present it to the
class:
Child trafficking
COVID-19
HIV/ADIS
Climate change and agriculture

1.4 What is computer?

A computer is any calculating device or machine. But


these days, computers process not only numbers but also
texts and pictures. Therefore, the meanings of
computers, nowadays, are broader than computing
concepts.
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