3G-Exploring the World of Computing

MAIN FIELDS OF COMPUTING-COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computing is an umbrella term whose main fields are computer science, ICT, IT and digital literacy. Sometimes these terms can overlap or may be used in the wrong way.

The term computer science, or CS, was used for the first time in 1961 by the mathematician George Forsythe.

However, the most complete definition was provided by the Linux Information Project (LINFO) in 2004.

It is the study of the storage, transformation and transfer of information.

It includes both the theoretical study of algorithms (design, efficiency and application) and the practical aspects of implementing them for computer hardware and software.

In short, computer science studies how computers work and how to write algorithms, solve problems and create computer programs.

• umbrella term: refers to a word or phrase that encompasses a broad category or group of related things;

• to overlap: sovrapposizione

• provided by: given by
  

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of computer science?

• Study of digital technology
  

• Understanding digital information

• Storage, transformation, and transfer of information

• Analysis and transmission of data

Multiple Choice

Who used it for the first time in 1961?

• George Forsythe

• George Forsyth

• Linus

• Linux

Information and communications technology

​Information and communications technology, or ICT, refers to the evolving digital technology and the aspects of gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analysing and transmitting information and data at the right speed and with accuracy and security.

So, it deals with data representation and management by computers. The acronym has been used worldwide since 1997, although in 2014, in the UK, it was replaced by the word computing.

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What does ICT stand for?

• Internet and Computer Technology
  

• Information and Computing Tools

• Information and Communications Technology

• Integrated Circuit Technology

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What aspects does ICT primarily deal with?

• Gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analyzing, and transmitting informations

• Gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analyzing, and transmitting information

• Gathring, storing, retreiving, processing, analyzing, and transmittng information

• Gathering, storing, retrieving, procesing, analyzing, and transmittng information

Information Technology

Information technology, or IT, is sometimes used as a synonym of ICT, but while ICT refers to digital communication (e.g. the Internet, Wi- Fi, smartphones and communication systems), IT deals with the development of hardware and software.

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What does ICT primarily focus on?

• Hardware and software development
  

• Digital communication

• Lifelong learning

• Algorithm design

Digital literacy

Digital literacy refers to multiple literacy competences and skills recognised as fundamental for lifelong learning. In other words, being digitally literate means being good netizens, i.e responsible citizens of the cyber world.

ICT Trivia

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It encompasses the study of storage, transformation, and transfer of information. ICT plays a crucial role in our daily lives, enabling communication, data processing, and access to information. It has revolutionized industries, education, and healthcare, making the world more connected and efficient. Embracing ICT empowers individuals and organizations to thrive in the digital age.

For this reason, new graduate programmes have been designed in order to develop new competences to be able to access, analyse, create, reflect and act using digital tools, texts and technology.

So, digital literacy refers to the way in which people understand digital information and interact with it safely and appropriately.

Main Fields of Computing

• Computer Science: The study of storage, transformation, and transfer of information.
• ICT: Information and Communication Technology.
• IT: Information Technology.
• Digital Literacy: The ability to use digital technology effectively and responsibly.

Multiple Choice

How does digital literacy contribute to lifelong learning?

• By developing hardware and software
  

• By analyzing and transmitting information

• By studying algorithms and problem-solving

• By being responsible citizens of the cyber world

Multiple Choice

What is the study of storage, transformation, and transfer of information?

• Computer Science

• ICT

• IT

• Digital Literacy

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of new graduate programmes designed to cultivate digital skills?

• Understanding and safely interacting with digital informatios

• Developing competences to access, analyse, create, reflect, and act using digital tools, texts, and tecnology

• Being good netizens and responsible citizens of the cyber world

• Learning advanced programing languages