Application of IT in everyday life I

Computer Science JSS1 Third Term

WEEK 1

Application of IT in everyday life I

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to:

        1.  State the uses of IT in daily activities.        

Content

Uses of IT in communication 

1. IT is used to send information across to people using the electronic mail (e-mail) through the internet. 

2. Many people use the GSM (mobile phone) to communicate. 

3. Audio and video conferencing is also made possible through the internet. With video conferencing, people at various distant locations can discuss on different topics. Each of these people makes their contributions to the topic under discussion. 

4. Chatting and instant messaging 

Uses of IT in Timing and Control 

Many of the devices that are used in everyday life are controlled by small computers to save time. They are:

1. Washing machine

2. Air conditioning system.

3. Programmable microwave and ovens. 

4. Traffic lights are switched off and on according to programs running on computers which manage traffic flow through cities.

5. Controlling equipment used for scientific research. 6. Monitoring and reporting on the status of security equipment.

7. Monitoring and reporting status of weather and other atmospheric activities.

8. Manipulating and controlling equipment used in aircraft, ships, oil rigs, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), etc.