⭐ Introduction

Today’s world is full of information. We see information on TV, hear it on the radio, read it in books, and find it on the internet. Communication helps us share this information with others. ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is all about how we get, share, and use information with the help of technology such as computers, mobile phones, internet, and more.

In this lesson, we will learn what information and communication mean, how computers work, and how the internet helps us stay connected.

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🎯 Lesson Objectives (What you will learn)

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Introduce information and communication in simple words.

2. Name various means of communication used today.

3. Explain computer and its main components.

4. Use Paint software to draw and color pictures.

5. Know basic typing techniques using both hands.

6. Say about the internet and how to use it safely.

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📘 1. What is Information?

Information means any message, fact, or knowledge we receive.

Examples:

Your teacher tells you homework → information

Your friend sends you a message → information

You see a weather report on TV → information

Information helps us understand and make decisions.

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🗣️ 2. What is Communication?

Communication means sharing information with others.

We communicate by:

Talking

Writing

Drawing

Sending messages

Using the internet

Communication is important because it helps us express ideas and stay connected.

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📞 3. Means of Communication

There are many ways we share information. Here are some:

Old Means of Communication

Letters

Postcards

Telephone

Radio

Newspapers

Modern Means of Communication

Mobile phones

Emails

Social media

Video calls

Internet messaging apps

Modern communication is faster, easier, and cheaper.

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💻 4. What is a Computer?

A computer is an electronic machine that helps us work faster.

✔ Main Parts of a Computer

Monitor – shows pictures and text

CPU – brain of the computer

Keyboard – used for typing

Mouse – used to click and move items

Speakers – produce sound

Computers help us type, draw, calculate, learn, and play games.

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🎨 5. Using Paint Software

Paint is a simple drawing program.

With Paint, you can:

Draw shapes

Color pictures

Use brushes

Write text

Save your artwork

Activity:
Open Paint → Draw a house → Color it → Save it.

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⌨️ 6. Basic Typing Techniques

Typing helps you write on the computer faster.

Tips for good typing:

Sit straight

Use both hands

Keep fingers on Home Row Keys

Do not look at the keyboard

Practice regularly

Typing makes schoolwork easier and faster.

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🌐 7. The Internet

The internet is a large network that connects computers all over the world.

With the internet, you can:

Search information

Watch videos

Send emails

Learn new things

Play educational games

⭐ Safe Internet Use

Do not share your personal details

Visit only safe websites

Ask adults before downloading anything

Use internet for study and learning

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🎉 Summary

ICT helps us receive information, communicate with others, and use technology like computers and the internet. In this lesson, we learned how communication works, how computers help us, how to use Paint, how to type properly, and how the internet connects us to the world.