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and Information Technology can be observed at home, in the workplace, within the modern service industry,
                 and in all aspects of life. This includes activities such as listening to music, watching movies, playing games,
                 doing office work, chatting and sending messages, managing daily planners, reading books, paying utility
                 bills, booking travel tickets, and  conducting  bank  operations.  Computers and  ICT are utilised in various
                 settings, including industries, offices and homes. Their applications span across multiple fields, including
                 business, banking, insurance, education, marketing, healthcare, engineering design, military, communication,
                 animation, research, agriculture and government.
                 IT in Home Computing

                 Personal computers (PCs) have become versatile tools for various home activities.
                 They are commonly used for  managing household accounts,  playing a wide
                 variety of games—including action, role-playing and puzzles, surfing the web,
                 sending  emails  and  exploring  different  hobbies  such  as  music  creation.  PCs
                 equipped with a CD-ROM drive, sound card and speakers can play audio CDs,
                 enhancing multimedia experiences at home. Additionally, computers facilitate
                 online education by providing access to a diverse range of training courses. They
                 also enable convenient online shopping and e-commerce, making it easier for individuals to purchase goods
                 and services from the comfort of their homes.
                                             IT in Everyday Life
                                             In our  daily  lives, we  rely  on  various  products  equipped  with  embedded
                                             software, such as washing machines and microwave ovens. We use computers
                                             to store important information, manage appointment schedules, and keep lists
                                             of contacts. As a result, computers have become essential to our lives, making
                                             it  hard  to  imagine  a  world  without  them.  The  significance  of  Information
                 Technology (IT) was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it played a crucial role in our daily routines.
                 The shift towards “SMART Homes” and the integration of various SMART devices into our lives were propelled
                 by advancements in IT.

                 IT in Education

                 Computers and Information Technology (IT) are extensively used in education
                 for teaching,  learning and assessment.  The integration of software and
                 hardware technology enables the creation and transmission of information
                 in various forms, including still pictures, audio, video and animation. This
                 makes learning easier and more accessible. Numerous teaching resources
                 are  available,  allowing  teachers to  improve  their  methods,  while  online
                 assessments  provide  unbiased  evaluations.  Students,  teachers,  educational  administrators  and  other
                 stakeholders have all benefited from the integration of IT in education.

                 ICT in the Classroom

                 ICT is used in various ways to enhance education in the classroom, such as:
                   E-learning classrooms                                            Smart-board presentations
                   Videos on experiments                                            Creation of images and videos
                   Desktop publishing of magazines, letters and documents           Educational games

                   Learning through CD-ROM media                                     Gathering  educational  information
                                                                                       on the Internet



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