INTRODUCTION
Humans must interact, hence the need for communication. Over time, man has evolved various ways of communication from the old methods of drum beating, fire lighting and town criers to modern technologies of the use of phones, radios, television and computers to the internet. These modern methods have now converged into Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
MEANING OF ICT
ICT is an acronym that stands for Information and Communication Technology.
Information refers to knowledge obtained from reading, investigating, study and research.
Communication is the process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with others in a particular time and place. It could be verbal or non-verbal.
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purpose especially in industry. Technology is also a general term for the processes by which human beings fashion tools and machines to increase their control and understanding of the material environment.
ICT can therefore be defined as …
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