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1. University of Education National ICT Awareness Campaign

   ICT: A TechnologyorA Phenomena

   Prof. Dr. M. A. Pasha Director, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education, Lahore. Ex-Vice Chairman, National Computing Education Accreditation Council, Pakistan Member, Chief Minister’s Committee to “Develop a Vision for Information Technology in Punjab” Speaker
2. ICT, According to Information Technology Association of America,is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. 1

   What is ICT?

   ICT is also a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information.2 In general, ICT is the integration of the processing of information, computing, and communication technologies, which has changed the way of learning, working, and living in society.3 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology 2 http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/pipermail/telecentres/2004-October/000221.html 3 Yeo Gee Kin and Oh Lin Bin: ICT and Our Society, McGraw Hill, 2005

3. Change

   Positive Faster communication speed, greater processing and dissemination of data/information, and a vibrant "online" world. Introduced a new phenomenon known as cyber-networking; brings forth a virtual community that is unbounded by physical dimensions, joined by people all over the Earth. Opened up new dimensions for Trade, Education, Health, Governance, Entertainment Negative Cyber Crimes, Social Implications, Cultural Invasion
4. Information Technology + Communication Technology in Industrial Revolution High streets were the centers of business activities IT & CT were considered a competitive edge Physical presence was essential Both Technologies was used for routine tasks like inventory management, account handling, etc.
5. Information Revolution (IR) IR refers not only to computer and telecommunication technologies, but to the role of information itself, and the accompanying transformations in the public, corporate, and personal worlds We have Experienced Symbols: 1st Information Revolution Paper: 2nd Information Revolution Press: 3rd Information Revolution We are Experiencing Digital Technology:4th Information Revolution
6. ICT in Information Revolution Internet & WWW become the center of social & economic activities ICT becomes an enabler for gaining the benefits of Information Revolution eTechnologies overcome the problems related to physical presence Knowledge Process Outsourcing becomes a common trend in business world
7. Information Society (IS) A society in which creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity. Key Characteristic: Convergence and integration of communication and data processing technologies into Information Technology (IT), Pervasive influence of IT on individuals & economic activity such that themost workers are information workers and most products are information products, and Application of IT networks throughout the economic institutions, organizations, and processes resulting in a very high degree flexibility, weakening of regulatory control, and acceleration of globalization.
8. What is required in IS? Government: Boost efficiency, improve quality of services & bring transparency Businesses: Create opportunities and enhance profit Civil Society: Connect communities & ensure sustainability Individuals: Improve productivity, efficiency & quality of life

9. Impact of Information Revolution

   Globalization of the Economy : boundryless world without time & distance limitation Restructuring of Industries: high-cost urban centers to suburban locations - smaller towns or off-shore locations, strategic alliances; geographic redistribution of functions over a wider area - regionally, nationally, or even on a global scale. Reorganizing of Companies: new products, services, and efficiencies, value-added, high-productivity, innovation- and knowledge-rich activities New Jobs Trends: highly skilled, well-paying jobs at one end and lower skilled, low-wage at the other -- and fewer jobs in between Workspace Changes: smaller but more efficient workspaces; mobile office; Teleworking How the Information Revolution Is Shaping Our Communities by Pamela Blais, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CV05HyAbM http://www.infowars.com/fighting-the-new-world-order-information-revolution-2009/#
10. Components of Information Society email Live Spaces Vox Internet 2 Yahoo

    My Space

    FaceBook Pageflakes Content Management Piczo Twitter Xanga Friendster Wikis Tele Medicine Web 2.0 Orkut Bebo TypePad eLearning ecommerce iGoogle Blogger MyYearbook YouTube Eons Netvibes Tagger eGovernance Live Journal Multiply MiGent Livedoor Gigya TeleComuting Hi5 BlackPlanet Video Conferencing Free Webs WordPress Ameba Overblog
11. From 20th Century to 21st Century 20th Century Classrooms21st Century Classrooms
12. Those who will not embrace Information Revolution will face political instability & cultural alienation that may foster political, ethnic, ideological, and religious extremism. “The information revolution will make poverty more visible. Those left behind will face political instability and cultural alienation that may foster political, ethnic, ideological, and religious extremism.”
13. Knowledge Revolution Increased global knowledge and development of new technologies, rapid speed of innovation, shorter product life cycles, productivity and upskilling of labor force, as well as intensified globalization and competition have all characterized the “Knowledge Revolution”. The workforce is “upgrading”, both in terms of the average educational level of workers and the types of job that they are performing. The ability to create, access and apply knowledge is thus becoming fundamental determinant of global competitiveness.
14. ICT in Knowledge Revolution ICT has became a necessity Education & Service Industry have emerged as new trends in global economy Knowledge Products, knowledge Assets and Knowledge Workers become the central pillars of knowledge economies
15. Companies will Expand Overseas and Work will Flow where it is best done

    Global Trends

    Companies will expand overseas, work will flow to where it is best done, and information will increasingly be digitized The increased importance of knowledge workers….. and managing such workers effectively could well determine which companies will succeed and which will struggle in the next 15 years.
16. Knowledge Workersare more Valuable Assets than Production Equipments

    Global Trends

    “The most valuable assets of a 20th century company was its production equipment. The most valuable asset of a 21st century institution, whether business or non-business, will be its knowledge workers and their productivity.” -- Peter Drucker (Management Guru)
17. To become Market Leader of Knowledge Workers India is planning to setup 1500 Universities

    Global Trends

    The National Knowledge Commission of India recommended setting up of 1,500 universities to increase enrolment in higher education from the present 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2015. (Foresight 2020: Examining the Economic, Industry, and Corporate Trends of the Future) The increased importance of knowledge workers….. and managing such workers effectively will determine which companies will succeed and which will struggle in the next 15 years.

18. Global Trends

    The Global Mobile Payment Market Forecast : Gross Transaction Value of Mobile Payments will Reach $110 Billion in 2013 Web content management software markets at $635 million in 2009 are forecast to become $1.4 billion by the end of the forecast period in 2015. Software Market forecast to reach $10.3 billion by 2015. China’s m-commerce market reached RMB1.3 billion ($163 million) in 2006 and is forecast to reach RMB7.6 billion ($953 million) by 2010. What are we doing?

19. WSIS (10-12 December 2003, Geneva)

    Communication is a fundamental social process, a basic human need and the foundation of all social organization. It is central to the Information Society. Everyone, everywhere should have the opportunity to participate and no one should be excluded from the benefits the Information Society offers.
20. A sustained recovery is predicted for the US economy through 2012. NCCCS Strategic Plan 2007-2009 (Final Draft)

    Need of the Day

    To make our human resource base as one of our greatest core competencies for this We need to give right training to our youth and place them in intellectually challenging environments so that they can excel themselves in all areas of today’s knowledge Economy.
21. Knowledge Economy (KE) Requirements of KE Educated, creative and skilled people Efficient use of existing and new knowledge. Promotion of entrepreneurship Dynamic Information infrastructure Effective national innovation system Efficient, Safe, Secure, User Friendly Cost Effective Create, Store, Retrieve, Use, etc. Effective, Concise, Appropriate, Relevant, “Knowledge economy makes effective use of knowledge for economic and social development. This includes tapping foreign knowledge as well as adapting and creating knowledge for its specific needs.”
22. Knowledge Economy Infrastructure

23. Changing Trends

    Most graduate and professional schools, as well as much of the job opportunities, seek to recruit individuals that have widespread interests, training and capabilities. This comes from the realization that an educated person needs to be able to reason, integrate knowledge and make decisions in accordance to today’s complex working places, where no single discipline or methodology is likely to solve a problem completely. In addition, abilities to effectively navigate and bridge the gaps between different science disciplines, social orders and behavioral psychologies will likely improve the prospects for our future workforce, leaders and scientists (Munshi,2006).
24. Literacy in Knowledge Society? BasicLiteracy : The ability to Read, Write, Listen, and Speak Information Literacy: The ability to access and use information, analyze content, work with ideas, synthesize thought, and commuicate results. Digital Literacy: The ability to attain understanding of content and accelerated learning processes enabled by technology. ICT Literacy: The ability to accurately and effectively use IT tools such as E-Mail, WWW, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation and graphic software.
25. Literacy in Knowledge Society (Cont.) Computer-Technology Literacy: The ability to manipulate the hardware. Media Literacy: The ability to communicate, access, understand, analyze and evaluate the images, words, and sounds. Critical Literacy: The critical thinking ability to discern meaning from array of multimedia, visual imagery, and virtual environments, as well as written text. Content Literacy: The ability to use reading and writing for the acquisition of new content in a given discipline.
26. The mostly agreed upon workplace competencies include: Inter-personal skills: Team work and the ability to collaborate in pursuit of a common objective Leadership capabilities Intra-personal skills: Motivation and attitude The ability to learn Problem-solving skills to cope with risk and change Effective communication with colleagues and clients Analytical skills Knowledge and participation in civil society Technical skills(literacy, foreign languages widely used, math & science, analytical skills) Technological or ICT skills

    Workplace Competencies: The World Bank view

27. Knowledge Economy Skills

    Basic Skills: read, write, calculate and operate basic computer applications Communicate effectively: use verbal, written, and presentation skills for the purposes of:- Negotiation,- Persuasion,- Facilitation,- Coaching- Mentoring Thinking Skills: think; analyze and solve problems;- assess situations, evaluate and implement suggestions Teamwork: cooperate with others; and work in teams Information Literacy: locate, gather, analyze and organize information Habits of Learning: adapt to a range of situations;- take risks, and to formulate and champion a vision;- learn independently;- exercise responsibility;- innovate (generate and use knowledge)

28. Lesson Learnt

    ICT is not only a Technology; rather it is a Phenomena which has transformed our world into a Knowledge Oriented Society. For our survival & a bright future, we have to understand the dimensions of this newly emerged knowledge society. We need to learn those skills, competencies, expertise & knowledge which are necessarily required in today’s technology driven work places. For this, we have to become “Cyberspace Enabled Citizens [Cybentizens]

29. Cyberspace Enabled Citizen [Cybentizen]

    A citizen who is able to perform his/her routine tasks using ICTs
30. Awareness Divide Major Barrier Digital Divide Awareness Divide: People are not aware of ICT usage & benefits Economic Divide:People can not buy ICT tools & the Internet. Usability Divide: People have access to ICT tools & the Internet but do not have the skill to use them. Empowerment Divide: Peoplehave the access to ICT tools & the Internet and have the skill to use them, but can not use them for their socio-economic improvements.
31. University of Education National ICTAwareness Campaign (NICTAC 2009-10) is an effort to overcome the existing Digital Divide. We Need your support, Participation and encouragement. Thank you very much Any question please!
32. http://www.dsntue.edu.pk