Technology

Lecturer
Information Communication Technology which is an abbreviation of(ICT) is a term that is used to describe communication appliance or device, including the television, radio, computer, cell phones and network hardware and software, the satellite systems and also various services and applications that are associated with technology for example the distance learning and videoconferencing. ICT nowadays has become a basic need nearly in every field and in order for one to fit well in the current world in terms of job search ICT knowledge is a basic requirement.

Uses of ICT
The main aim of ICT in higher education is to provide greater access to information and communication to the quick and fast growing populations and this has also led to the establishment of so many organizations that offers communication and information services.

Information communication technology is also used in by some of the countries like Sri Lanka the Kothmale Community Radio Internet uses the radio broadcast and the computer and the internet technologies to provide educational opportunities in the rural communities.

Nowadays people have the privilege of enrolling in the big universities and instead opt to study while doing their other chores at their own pleasure, and all this opportunities were opened by the introduction of ICT in institutions, organizations and other related companies. The first university to introduce the distance learning program was the Open University of the United Kingdom (UKOU) which was established in 1969 world wide and some of the materials were supplemented by radio, television and this made other universities to introduce the online program. Also web based training courses have been introduced whereby students can chat face to face and students given instructions though not all e-learning are the best.

Communication has been improved by ICT and it has become faster compared to the past where signals were used. Communication has been made instant therefore improving interaction between people who are far from each other.

The ICT institutions also provide facilities such as-

Wireless technology - is the term used in describing the transfer of information  whereby one can be able to share files with the help of two or more telecommunication devices for example the cellular phones, computer, and the personal digital assistant (PDA) without necessarily using network cables in order to facilitate internet connection, printer and file sharing.

Diagram 1.0 representing wireless network in an institution.

The data transfer can be either through
Bluetooth which is an open wireless protocol used for exchanging data over short distances provided the machine you are using supports Bluetooth.

Infrared was traditionally used to transfer data of which it worked the same way as the Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi uses radio waves to provide wireless high speed internet and network connections.

Web based tools  this are application accessed via the web browser over the internet and can also mean a computer software application which is hosted in a browser-controlled environment for example the JavaScript combined with HTML so that the program can be executable.
Computer based applications  these are the programs installed in a computer or any other machine that assist it to perform its functions well. These applications can either be application software which constitutes programs like excel, Microsoft word and other related programs.

Network technology  allows institutions or organization to share information, data, files, hardware devices and also share software through devices connected to communications channels.

Conclusion

ICT resources at Anglia Ruskin University continue to improve day by day as the access to information and communication within the university is well established by the management. The use of modern machines used which most of them are wireless enables anyone within the university compound access any information concerning the institution quickly and this has saved the space as most of the machinery use the wireless technology. The students undertaking any course in the Information and Communication Technology department also contribute greatly by maintaining the facilities of ICT with the help of the knowledge they acquire from the university. Also the discovery of new software that assists in distant learning, communication has also contributed towards the success of the ICT in the university.