2. What Is Information Technology
?
It refers to application of computers and
telecommunications equipment to store,
retrieve , transmit and manipulate data such as
networking, hardware, software , the
INTERNET or the people that work with these
technologies.
4. APPLICATIONS OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN
OUR DAILY LIFE
IT in Education
Driving force in educational reform
Students have many opportunities to learn
the basic computer skills to facilitate their
learning
Multimedia learning centre Classroom with a projector
5. IT at JOBS
o HOME OFFICE
Refers to a small computerized office setup
at home
Self-Employed persons can work at home and
communicate with others through INTERNET
6. Computers in Communication
Teleconferencing
Data conferencing
Audio conferencing
Video conferencing
Electronic mail
Voice mail
Fax
Example : Google talk,
Skype ,Gmail
7. Computers in Healthcare
Storage of patient data & health
information
Computers in surgical procedures
diagnosis of diseases
Computer assisted surgery{CAS}
Uses of computer technology in
Diagnostic tests
Magnetic resonance imaging{MRI}
Computed tomography
X-ray machines
Emergency alarm systems
Infrared cameras
8. Techniques to increase agricultural output
• Remote sensing using satellites
• Geographical information systems
• Agronomy and soil sciences
9. Role of IT in Agriculture in
INDIA
Agriculture resource information systems
& networking {AGRISNET} SUGAM
10. ROLE of IT in BUSINESS
Collection of technologies, processes
and business strategies allows the instant
exchange of information within and between
organizations
Any type of transactions can be done around
the world at any time through INTERNET
11. Office automation
helps office workers
improve working
efficiency productivity
,data security and
communications with
others
A private and small-
scale internet of an
organization
Helps improve
workflow and
enables efficient
collaboration and
communication
1.Office automation 2.Intranet
12. 3.E-COMMERCE
Refers to commercial activities carried out in an
electronic network
The INTERNET is now the most popular way to
conduct E-COMMERCE
Includes buying and selling products and
services over the internet ,electronic fund
transfers ,smart card ,digital cash &all other
ways of doing business over digital network
Flipkart.com,Amazon.comare examples of E-
COMMERCE
13. E-bay a popular online auction site Online grocery store
We can book
tickets online
14. IT’s Contribution TO INDIA’S
DEVELOPMENT
Easy and cost effective
Telecommunication
Speedy and transparent
Implementation of
Government’s policies
Indian post
Passport Seva
MCD online
E-RETURNS etc.
15. IMPROVING TRANSPORT
COMMUNICATION
GPS on your mobile
Display traffic information
Optimize our root accordingly
Electronically pay tolls when on HIGHWAYS
16. Development of Banking Sector
in INDIA
Increase in new markets and products
Commercial banking in India
24*7 working concept
Tele-banking
ATMs
Internet banking
Mobile banking
E-banking
19. 2.E-PANCHAYAT PROJECT
OBJECTIVE
To facilitate and improve
panchayat
Functioning on day-to-day basis
through
two way flow of information &
content
To realise various objectives at
grassroot level
Using digital technology
20. 3.NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE
NETWORK
OBJECTIVE
Facilitating integration of different
sectorial networks in the field of
research, education, heath,
commerce & governance
Effective distance education in a
country wide virtual classroom
Facilitating virtual library to enable
sharing of journals, books and
research papers across different
institutions
21. ADVANTAGES OF IT
Globalization
Communication
Cost effectiveness
Bridging the cultural gap
More time
Creation of new jobs
22. DISADVANTAGES OF IT
Unemployment
Privacy
Lack of job security
Dominant culture
23. CONCLUSION
It would be ungrateful on our part not to
recognize how immense the boons are which
IT has given to mankind
We all know the impact of technology in
medical science, education system,
communication ,travel ,human living
IT has made our life easy, comfortable, simple
and luxurious. In fact with the help of internet
the world has just turned into a global village
IT has helped a lot in uniting people
24. Yes , Information Technology has its
disadvantages also. In fact disadvantages are not
inherent in IT , but they are caused by users
HACKING is a serious matter of concern in IT
IT provides a number of uses to mankind but
certain destructive minds plan to use for
destructive purposes
But I feel that IT is more BOON than BANE