Tech and

communication

Prepared by:
Dana Noman
Sherwan Hashim

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
University of Zakho

Supervisor:
Supervisor: Ahmad Al Yusefe

2022-2023

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Contents
1 introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 What is Communication Technology? .................................................................................... 3

1.2 Education ................................................................................................................................ 3

2 history of thech in com.................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 The Telephone......................................................................................................................... 4

3 Other way of communication .......................................................................................................... 5

3.1 The Internet ............................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Email ....................................................................................................................................... 6

3.3 Wearable Technology ............................................................................................................. 7

3.4 5G............................................................................................................................................ 7

3.5 Virtual Reality (VR)................................................................................................................ 8

4 conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 9

5 References ..................................................................................................................................... 10

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 1 introduction

For as long as humans have been on this planet, we’ve invented forms of communication—from
smoke signals and messenger pigeons to the telephone and email—that have constantly evolved
how we interact with each other.

One of the biggest developments in communication came in 1831 when the electric telegraph was
invented. While post existed as a form of communication before this date, it was electrical
engineering in the 19th century which had a revolutionary impact.

Now, digital methods have superseded almost all other forms of communication, especially in
business[1]

1.1 What is Communication Technology?

Communications technology, also known as information technology, refers to all equipment and
programs that are used to process and communicate information. Professionals in the
communication technology field specialize in the development, installation, and service of these
hardware and software systems. Individuals who enter this field develop an understanding in the
conceptions, production, evaluation, and distribution of communication technology devices.[2]

1.2 Education

Students in a communication technology degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT), take classes that cover a variety of topics, including
technology, business, and management. A hands-on approach is significant in any communication
technology program because it gives students insight into the future of this industry. The
curriculum includes classes in web production, enterprise technology, technical writing, and project
management.[2]

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 2 history of thech in com

The history of communication technologies (media and appropriate inscription tools) have evolved
in tandem with shifts in political and economic systems, and by extension, systems of power.
Communication can range from very subtle processes of exchange, to full conversations and mass
communication. The history of communication itself can be traced back since the origin of
speech circa 100,000 BCE. The use of technology in communication may be considered since the
first use of symbols about 30,000 years BCE. Among the symbols used, there are cave
paintings, petroglyphs, pictograms and ideograms. Writing was a major innovation, as well
as printing technology and, more recently, telecommunications and the Internet.[3]

Human communication was initiated with the origin of speech approximately 100,000 BCE.[1] Symbols
were developed about 30,000 years ago. The imperfection of speech allowed easier dissemination of
ideas and eventually resulted in the creation of new forms of communications, improving both the
range at which people could communicate and the longevity of the information. All of those inventions
were based on the key concept of the symbol.[3]

2.1 The Telephone

In 1849, the telephone was invented and within 50 years it was an essential item for homes and
offices, but tethering impacted the flexibility and privacy of the device. Then, came the mobile
phone. In 1973, Motorola created a mobile phone which kick-started a chain of developments that
transformed communication forever.

Early smartphones were primarily aimed towards the enterprise market, bridging the gap between
telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs), but they were bulky and had short battery lives.
By 1996, Nokia was releasing phones with QWERTY keyboards and by 2010, the majority of
Android phones were touchscreen-only.

In 2007, Steve Jobs revealed the first iPhone to the world and Apple paved the way for the
aesthetics of modern smartphones. Before the iPhone, “flip phones”, and phones with a split
keyboard and screen were the norm. A year later, a central application store with an initial 500
downloadable ‘apps’ was launched. Currently, there are over two million apps available in the
Apple App Store. [1]

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3 Other way of communication
3.1 The Internet

Since the mid-1990s, the Internet has had a revolutionary impact on communication, including the
rise of near-instant communication by electronic mail, instant messaging, voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls, two-way interactive video calls, discussion forums, blogs, and
social networking.

The internet has made communication easier and faster, it’s allowed us to stay in contact with
people regardless of time and location. It’s accelerated the pace of business and widened the
possibilities within the enterprise space. It’s allowed people to find their voice and express
themselves through social media, YouTube and memes. The internet has connected and divided us
like nothing before. [1]

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 3.2 Email

As a byproduct of the World Wide Web, email was introduced to the world in 1991 (although it
had been operating years before) and it has vastly changed our lives—whether for better or worse
depends on your viewpoint. The first users of the messaging platform were educational systems
and the military who used email to exchange information. In 2018, there were more than 3.8 billion
email users—that’s more than half the planet. By 2022, it’s expected that we will be sending 333
billion personal and business emails each day.

While email is invaluable and we can’t imagine a world without it, there are tools that are springing
up that are giving email a run for its money. Take Slack (an acronym for “Searchable Log of All
Communication and Knowledge”) for example, the company which launched in 2014 has often
been described as an email killer. However, while Slack has become the most popular chat and
productivity tool in the world used by 10 million people every day, email is still going strong. In
recognition of this, Slack’s upgrades have ensured that people who still rely heavily on email are
not excluded from collaboratory work.[1]

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 3.3 Wearable Technology

The first instance of wearable technology was a handsfree mobile headset launched in 1999, which
became a piece of tech synonymous with city workers. It gave businesspeople the ability to answer
calls on the go, most
importantly, while
driving.

Ten years ago, the idea

that you could make a
video call from an item
other than a phone would
have been a sci-fi dream.
Now, with smartwatches,
audio sunglasses, and
other emerging wearable
technology, these
capabilities are a part of
our daily lives. [1]

3.4 5G

5G, the 5th generation of mobile network, promises much faster data download and upload speeds,
wider coverage, and more stable connections. These benefits will bring about significant
improvements in communication. Instantaneous communication will be possible and those patchy
frustrating video calls will be a thing of the past.

The average 4G transmission speed currently available for our smartphones is around the 21 Mbps
mark. 5G will be 100 to 1000 times faster. The Consumer Technology Association notes that at this
speed, you could download a two-hour movie in just 3.6 seconds, versus 6 minutes on 4G or 26
hours on 3G. The impact of 5G will go far beyond our smartphones as it will allow millions of
devices to be connected simultaneously.

Looking ahead, there is already buzz about 6G. Although it’s still in basic research and around 15-
20 years away, it’s interesting from an innovation point of view. 6G will form the framework of the
connected utopia we aspire towards, and with it will come untold improvements in the speed and
consistency of our communication.[1]

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 3.5 Virtual Reality (VR)

The next generation of VR has only been around since 2016, but it’s already shaking up
communications. The beauty of VR—presence—means you can connect to someone in the same
space at the same time, without the time sink and cost of travel, even if participants are on different
continents.

VR also helps to facilitate better communication. In a typical discussion, a lot of information is

non-verbal communication which can be transcribed in VR. Voice tone, hesitations, head and hand
movements greatly improve the understanding of the participants' emotions and intents. Plus in
VR, all distractions are removed and people can be fully focused on what is happening around
them. In fact, MeetinVR claims that there is a 25% increase in attention span when meeting in
virtual reality compared to video conferencing.

In addition, research suggests we retain more information and can better apply what we have
learned after participating in virtual reality. 3D is a natural communication language overcoming
linguistic barriers as well as technical jargon.[1]

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 4 conclusion

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has an important role in the world since we
are now in the information age era. With ICT, the company can make the business easier to happen
with the client, supplier, and distributor. It is also very important in our daily lives. The lack of
appropriate information at the right time will result in low productivity, low-quality research
works, and waste of time to pursue information and even to do research which others had done or
in other countries. Nowadays ICT cannot be separated from our daily needs.

ICT has a great impact on our daily lives. For example, we can read our local newspaper using the
online newspaper. Another example is we still can get connected with our family, relatives, or
colleges even if we are abroad by using electronic mail, yahoo messenger, call conference, or video
conference.

Digital computer and networking have changed our economy concept to an economy with no
boundary in time and space because of ICT. It brings a lot of advantages for economic
development enabling millions of transactions to happen in an easy and fast way.

ICT is one of the economic development pillars to gain a national competitive advantage. It can
improve the quality of human life because it can be used as a learning and education media, the
mass communication media in promoting and campaigning practical and important issues, such as
the health and social area. It provides wider knowledge and can help in gaining and accessing
information.[4]

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 5 References

[1] Sol Rogers from FORBES on Oct 15, 2019,08:57am

LINK : The Role Of Technology In The Evolution Of Communication (forbes.com)

[2] from LEARN.ORG

link: What is Communication Technology? (learn.org)

[3] Published online 2014 Jun 9 The integration hypothesis of human language evolution and
the nature of contemporary languages - PMC (nih.gov)

[4] Ajay Yadav from intelligizedigital on 2023

link: Importance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) In Our Daily Life
(intelligizedigital.com)

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