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pen and paper letters and documents and anything else conveyed
through written symbols such as language. E.g. letters, textbooks,
newspapers, contracts, memos, and the like.
Electronic Communication: E-communication refers to the transfer of
writing, signals, data, sounds, images, signs or intelligence sent via an
electronic device. Some examples of e-communication are email, text
messages, social media messaging and image sharing.

Technology

Technology is any device or equipment that helps to make work easy e.g.
computers, mobile phones, combine harvesters, etc. It is also the collection of
techniques, skills, methods and processes used in the production of goods and
services or in the accomplishment of objectives such as scientific investigation.

Importance of ICT

1. Making learning more interesting especially for hard-to-understand
issues

2. Research and useful Information sharing – e.g. using Internet
3. Provide educational information (distance learning)
4. Access information on jobs/internships
5. To develop the interest of students in using ICT in learning other
subjects.
6. Provide health information, including on sensitive issues

7. Creation of new employment opportunities
8. Enhance interaction with peers over long distances
9. Create entertainment opportunities (games, music, videos)
10. Bridging distances e.g. using e-mails, phone, video conferencing, etc.