Introduction to ICT

ICT, or Information and Communications Technology, is an umbrella term used to encompass different communication technologies.

ICT is sometimes used synonymously with IT (for information technology); however, ICT is generally used to represent a broader, more comprehensive list of all components related to computer and digital technologies than IT.


World Wide Web (WWW) - is an information system on the internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents.

Web Page - a hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web

• Static Web Page - also known as flat page. A stationary page in the sense that the page is "as is" and it can not be manipulated by the user.
• Dynamic Web Page - allows users to interact with the page. Users may be able to comment or create a user account.

Website - a location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web

Web Browser - a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.