ICT GADGETS (JSS2 3RD TERM)

ICT GADGETS

A gadget is a small technological device or an appliance that has a particular function. Examples of ICT gadgets include Computer, Automated teller machine (ATM), Dispensing machine, Radio sets,

Television set, Fax machine, Telephone, GSM, etc.

1. Fax Machine (Facsimile Machine):

 This transmits texts and graphics messages from one location to the other; it might be within the country or outside a country with the use of a series of number called Fax number. It is a combination of a telephone and a photocopier.

Sending a fax using a Fax machine

To send a fax with your fax machine:

1.              Place the document you want to send in the document feeder.

2.              Enter the fax number you want to send to.

3.              Press Send or Go (depending on your fax machine model)

4.              Wait for the fax to finish scanning and sending your document

2. Telephone:

A telephone, or phone, is a telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be heard directly. A telephone converts sound, typically and most efficiently the human voice, into electronic signals suitable for transmission via cables or other transmission media over long distances and replays such signals simultaneously in audible form to its user.

3. Cell Phone (GSM):

 Cellular or cell phone generally referred to as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile) can be used as a normal telephone to make or receive calls and also send and receive text messages. The latest cell phone technology allows one to send and receive e-mail and digital photographs.

 Creating messages with a Cell phone (GSM)

To create a message with a mobile phone, follow the steps below:

1.              Select the message menu

2.              Select the create message submenu

3.              Type the message

4.              Enter the recipient’s number

5.              Press ok/Send/Yes key

Retrieving Message with a Cell phone (GSM)

To retrieve a message with a mobile phone, follow the steps below:

1.              Select the message menu

2.              Select the inbox submenu.

3.              Scroll to the message you want from the list of displayed messages.

4.              Press OK/YES to read the message.

4. COMPUTER SYSTEM: The computer system will include the computers along with software and peripherals devices that are necessary to make the computer function. Every computer system requires an operating system.

5. PAGER: A Pager is a small telecommunication device that receives and sends alert signals or short messages. It is the size of a pocket calculator and has built in miniature keyboard and LCD screen that can display several lines of text.

6. TELEX: Telex is a communication system consisting of small typewriters connected to a telephonic network to send and receive signals or message.

GENERAL BENEFITS OF ICT
• Greater efficiency throughout the school.
• Communication channels are increased through email, discussion groups and chat rooms.
• Regular use of ICT across different curriculum subjects can have a beneficial motivational influence on students’ learning.
• It provides faster, cheaper, timely and wider access to information
• It removes distance barriers in the communication, since any part of the world can be connected.
• It speeds up transmission and processing of information.
• It aids learning by providing access to a wide range of information.
• It makes business transaction easy since distance, time and space are not relevant.

Points to note:

Information Technology (IT) refer to the systems used to store and manage information through the use of technologies such as computers.

Information System (IS) means a computer-based system to manage information. The system usually receives information, validates it, do some calculation or processing, stores the data and outputs information.

 EVALUATION

1. What is ICT

2. List five (5) ICT tools

3. Mention four (4) benefits of ICT