1.1 Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Education Driving force in educational reform Students have many opportunities to learn the basic computer skills to facilitate their learning. Multimedia learning centre (MMLC) in secondary school Classroom with a projector

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT at Home Smart home technology Allows people to control household and other domestic appliances over the Internet Personal computer Has become a necessity for many households

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT at Home Personal computer Uses of personal computer

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT at Home Home office Refers to a small computerized office setup at home Self-employed persons can work at home and communicate with others through the Internet. Self-employed person Self-employed person Internet Clients Colleagues

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Public Places Information kiosk Provides information on nearby facilities in public places Electronic Money Can be used for petty cash payments Example: Octopus Octopus Kiosks

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Public Places Internet access service It is provided in various public places. The public can obtain information from the Internet more conveniently. Internet access service in public area

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Business Office automation Office automation helps office workers improve working efficiency productivity, data security and communications with others An automated office

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Business Intranet A private and small-scale Internet of an organization Helps improve workflow and enables efficient collaboration and communication.

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Business E-commerce Refers to commercial activities carried out in an electronic network The Internet is now the most popular way to conduct e-commerce. e-bay, a popular online auction site

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Business E-commerce We can book tickets online ( We can also purchase groceries online (

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Information technology has become an important means of providing government services. Under the ‘2004 Digital 21 Strategy’, the Hong Kong SAR government has committed to developing e-government.

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Electronic Service Delivery A web site that provides a wide range of government information and services The services include, application for government job vacancies application for government job vacancies payment of government bills payment of government bills making appointments for The use of public services making appointments for The use of public services purchasing books purchasing books

ESD web site 1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Electronic Service Delivery

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Hong Kong SAR Government Information Centre ( Provides basic information and links to the web sites of all government departments and related institutes. Hong Kong SAR Government Information Centre

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Smart Identity Card Contains personal data, templates of thumb prints and photograph of card holder Information stored is encrypted with high security Uses Automatic immigration clearance (e-channel) Value-added information (e.g. library card)

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Smart Identity Card Personal data Photograph of card holder Templates of thumb prints stored in embedded chip

1.1Applications of Information Technology in Our Daily Life IT in Government Smart Identity Card Personal data Photograph of card holder Templates of thumb prints stored in embedded chip

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Lifelong Learning People must be information literate so as to handle vast amount of information encountered everyday. Changing skills and knowledge for effective use of IT Changing skills and knowledge for effective use of IT People supplement their knowledge through continuing education People supplement their knowledge through continuing education

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Lifelong Learning The Government’s page on lifelong learning (

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Telecommuting People working outside office through use of telecommunication

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Telecommuting Advantages of telecommuting Save travelling time Save travelling time Provide flexible working hours Provide flexible working hours Reduce company expense Allow employees work remotely Allow employees work remotely

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Telecommuting Disadvantages of telecommuting Employers concerned about exposing of company confidentials Employers concerned about exposing of company confidentials More difficult for employers to monitor work progress More difficult for employers to monitor work progress

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Digital Divide Describes the growing gap between those people who can access and make effective use of IT and those who cannot Separate people into two groups Internet users Non-Internet users

1.2Information Technology and the Information Age Digital Divide Describes the growing gap between those people who can access and make effective use of IT and those who cannot Separate people into two groups Internet users Non-Internet users