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The document outlines various types of ICT tools, categorizing them into hardware, software, and their specific applications such as productivity, collaboration, communication, and learning tools. It defines key terminologies related to ICT, including devices, software, and computers. Examples of each type of tool are provided to illustrate their functions and uses in managing and accessing information.

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Form 1-Introduction To Ict Tools

The document outlines various types of ICT tools, categorizing them into hardware, software, and their specific applications such as productivity, collaboration, communication, and learning tools. It defines key terminologies related to ICT, including devices, software, and computers. Examples of each type of tool are provided to illustrate their functions and uses in managing and accessing information.

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TYPES OF ICT TOOLS.


Terminologies
ICT TOOLS
 Are devices, software, and networks
that allow users to store, access, transmit,
and manipulate information.
 They are digital devices like
computers, laptops, and software
programs.
 ICT tool are divided into Hardware
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Terminologies cont’d…
Devices.
Are tools or electronic machines designed to
perform a specific task.
Software.
 Software is any computer program that
is intended for end-user use.
User
A person operating a computer 3
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Terminologies cont’d…
Computer
 Is an electronic device that accepts data as
input, process, store and output as meaningful
information .

Hardware.
The physical parts or components of a
computer.
 Computer components that one can see,
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Types of ICT Tools
Hardware tools.
Productivity tools.
Information storage and access tools.
Collaboration tools.
Communication tools.
Learning and training tools.
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Hardware Tools

These are physical devices that are used to store,
manage, and communicate information.
Examples.
Personal Computers.
Laptops.
Tablets.
Smartphones.
Whiteboards.
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Hardware Tools cont’d..
Printers.
Scanners.
Projectors.
Digital cameras.

And many other hardware devices. 7


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Productivity Tools

Are software applications or digital platforms that
help individuals manage their work more
efficiently, including features like document
creation, project management or file sharing.
Examples.
Word processors.
Spreadsheets.
Presentation software.
Graphic design software. 8
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Examples of Productivity Tools

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Information and Access Tools

Are digital technologies that allow users to easily
find, retrieve, and utilize information.
Examples.
Google.
Bing.
DuckDuckGo
Yahoo.

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Information and Access Tools
cont’d..
Baidu
 Yandex
Ask.com.

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Collaboration Tools
 Are software applications or platforms that
enable multiple users to work together on
projects, share information, and communicate
effectively, regardless of their physical location,
using Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) like the internet.
Examples.
Slack
Google Docs 12
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Collaboration Tools cont’d..
Zoom
Dropbox.
Microsoft teams
Google drive
Kahoot
OneDrive

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Communication Tools
 Are a range of hardware and software devices
that enable users to store, access, transmit, and
manipulate information through digital networks.
Examples.
Emails.
WhatsApp
Video conferencing platforms.
Social media platforms.
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Social Media Platforms
 Are online platforms where users can share
information and connect with virtual communities
through text, video, photos, and other content.
Examples.
Facebook.
TikTok
Snapchat
Instagram
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Examples Social Media Platforms
cont’d..
YouTube
Twitter
Messenger
Telegram.
WhatsApp
And many others

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Video conferencing.
 An online technology that allows
users in different locations to hold
face-to-face meetings without having
tomove to a single location
together.
A software is needed to hold VC
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WhatsApp

Zoom

Skype VIDEO
CONFERENCING
Google Meet
SOFTWARE

Google
Hangouts

Microsoft
Teams

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Learning and Training Tools
 Are digital devices and software programs that
support teaching and learning.
Examples.
 Multimedia content such as digital cameras,
DVD players, Scanners, etc
Web conferencing.
Educational apps like Kahoot.
Google apps
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Task
Creating a chart categorizing ICT..
tools into hardware and software.

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