ICT: Definition, Types and its Role in Developing 21st Century Skills
Introducing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) The advancement of today's technology has made us realize that some things that seemed impossible are now possible. The so-called ICT, or the Information and Communication Technology has lingered in our society. Some of us may be familiar with it, but some of us may not. To have a deeper understanding of ICT and why it has become an essential factor in developing 21st century skills, here is some additional information about ICT. Definition of ICT ICTs, or information and communication technologies, are described in this primer as a "diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information." These technologies include computers, the Internet, broadcasting technologies (radio and television), and telephony. There has been a surge in interest in recent years regarding the best ways to use computers and the Internet to increase the efficacy and...