IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON SOCIETY
12.0.0 IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON SOCIETY (8 LESSONS)
12.1.0 Specific Objectives
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
a) identify issues resulting from the use of ICT
b) discuss future trends in ICT.
12.2.0 Content
12.2.1 Issues resulting from use of ICT
a) Effects on employment
- Job creation
- Job replacement
- Job displacement
b) Automated production - Pros & cons
c) Issues of workers’ health
d) Breakthrough in: - Healthcare
- Education
- Communication
- Research
- Commerce
- Arts
- Entertainment
- Transport
e) Cultural effects - Computer crimes
- Moral effects
12.1.2 Evolution of computer systems
Possible future trends in capabilities e.g. physical size, price, software
- Artificial intelligence
i) Expert systems
ii) Natural language processing
iii) Artificial neural networks
iv) Robotics
The course outline for the KCSE/KICD Computer Studies topic on the Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Society is structured as follows:
12.0.0 IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON SOCIETY (8 LESSONS)
This section of the course aims to explore the various impacts of ICT on society. It consists of 8 lessons.
12.1.0 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of this topic are for the learner to:
a) Identify issues resulting from the use of ICT.
b) Discuss future trends in ICT.
12.2.0 Content
The content of this topic is further divided into two sections:
12.2.1 Issues resulting from use of ICT
This section focuses on the issues that arise as a result of the use of ICT. It covers the following subtopics:
a) Effects on employment:
- Job creation
- Job replacement
- Job displacement
b) Automated production:
- Pros & cons
c) Issues of workers’ health
d) Breakthrough in various sectors:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Communication
- Research
- Commerce
- Arts
- Entertainment
- Transport
e) Cultural effects:
- Computer crimes
- Moral effects
12.1.2 Evolution of computer systems
This section explores the evolution of computer systems and discusses possible future trends in capabilities, such as physical size, price, and software. It also delves into the field of artificial intelligence, including expert systems, natural language processing, artificial neural networks, and robotics.
By following this course outline, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of ICT on society, including its effects on employment, health, culture, and the future trends in computer systems and artificial intelligence.
