The Effects of

Using ICT
This presentation will explore the
multifaceted effects of information
and communication technology (ICT)
on our lives, examining both its
positive and negative aspects, and
analyzing its impact on society,
capabilities, limitations, internet
developments, and health and safety.

by Rowell Rizalte
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students sho
1 Analyze the 2 Described a range 3 Explained the
effects of ICT on of safety issues potential health
various aspects related to using problems related
of society, computers and to the prolonged
including work, measures for use of ICT
education, and preventing equipment.
social accidents.
Icebreaker
Activity: “ICT:
Good or Bad?”
• Guess whether
each picture
represents a
positive or negative
impact and explain
Incorporating
High-Tech Gadgets
in Classroom
Discussions
Screen Addiction –
A child glued to a
tablet, ignoring
their surroundings.
E-Commerce –
A person happily
receiving an online
shopping delivery.
Hacking &
Cybercrime –
A hooded hacker
typing on a laptop
in a dark room.
Telemedicine –
A doctor conducting
a virtual consultation
with a patient.
Cyberbullying –
teenager looking
upset on hurtful
messages.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Cyberbullying
refers to the use of digital
platforms to harass,
threaten, or embarrass
individuals, particularly
students.
 Forms of Cyberbullying
Online Harassment 1
Repeated sending of hurtful
messages, threats, or offensive
comments through social media, 2
Social Media Attack
messaging apps, or email. Spreading false rumors, offensive
lusion and Shaming 3
memes, or edited images to
humiliate or damage someone's
Deliberately excluding someone reputation.
from online groups or activities,
making them feel isolated. 4
Impersonation and H
Creating fake accounts to
Doxxing 5
impersonate someone, post harmful
content, or gain access to personal
haring Private Information) information.
Publicly revealing personal details
(home address, phone number, etc.)
without consent, leading to potential
real-life dangers.
 Effects of Cyberbullying
 Causes  Leads to  In extreme
emotional academic cases, it
distress, struggles as can
anxiety, victims may contribute
depression, avoid to self-
and low school or harm or
self-esteem online suicidal
learning thoughts
 Cyberbullying : Prevention and S
Encourage Teach Promote Parents and
responsible students to awareness teachers
internet use block, campaigns should
and digital report, and on the risks monitor
citizenship not engage and impact online
with bullies of activities
cyberbullyin and provide
g support to
victims
 Negative Aspects of I
Privacy Concerns
ICT raises
concerns about
data collection
and usage,
impacting
individual privacy
and security.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Privacy Concerns arise when personal
data is collected,
shared, or stolen
without consent. ICT
has made it easier
for individuals and
organizations to
access sensitive
information, leading
to serious risks.
Serious risks:
Identity Theft 1
Cybercriminals can steal personal
details and use them for fraudulent
activities, such as opening bank
accounts or making unauthorized 2
Data Breaches
purchases. Hackers can infiltrate company
Phishing and Scams 3
databases, government records, or
social media platforms, exposing
Fraudsters send fake emails, millions of users' personal
messages, or pop-ups pretending to
be legitimate institutions (banks, 4 Unauthorized Trackin
information.

government agencies) to trick users

into revealing passwords or financial
Surveillance
Websites, apps, and social media
Media Oversharing details.
5 platforms collect user data through
People often share too much cookies and tracking tools, often
personal information (location, without explicit permission.
contact details, daily routines),
making them vulnerable to stalking,
fraud, or cyberstalking.
 Ways to Protect Privacy in IC

Use strong, Avoid Limit Regularly

unique clicking on personal update
passwords suspicious details software and
and enable links or shared on security
two-factor downloading social settings to
authenticati unknown media. prevent
on (2FA). attachments hacking.
.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Health Problems
Excessive use of
ICT devices, such
as smartphones,
computers, and
tablets, can lead
to various physical
and mental health
issues.
 Various Physical and Mental Healt
ain and Vision Problems 1
Symptoms include dry eyes,
headaches, blurred vision, and
2 Poor Posture and
difficulty focusing due to prolonged
screen exposure. Musculoskeletal Issues
Constantly looking down at screens
Mental Health Issues 3
can strain the neck and spine,
leading to chronic pain and poor
Excessive screen time, especially on posture.
social media, can lead to low self-
esteem, FOMO (fear of missing out), 4
and comparison stress. Reduced Physical Activity
Spending too much time on devices and Obesity
can reduce face-to-face interactions,
leading to loneliness and emotional Sitting for long periods reduces
disconnection. movement and exercise, leading to
weight gain, poor circulation, and
increased risk of heart disease.
 Prevention Tips

Follow the Maintain Set screen Use blue

20-20-20 good time limits light filters
rule – Every posture – – Balance – Reduce
20 minutes, Keep digital exposure to
look at screens at activities blue light,
something 20 eye level with outdoor especially
feet away for and use and physical before
20 seconds
ergonomic activities. bedtime.
to reduce eye
chairs.
strain.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Digital Divide
refers to the gap
between those
who have access
to modern
technology and
the internet and
those who do not.
 Causes of the Digital Divide
Economic Factors 1
Not everyone can afford computers,
smartphones, or internet access,
especially in low-income
communities. 2
Geographical Barrie
Rural and remote areas often have
Educational Gaps 3
limited internet infrastructure,
making it hard for residents to stay
People with lower digital literacy connected.
may struggle to use technology
effectively, limiting their access to 4 Government and
online learning and job
opportunities. Policy Issues
Some countries or regions lack
Disability Barriers 5 investment in ICT infrastructure and
Individuals with disabilities may face affordable internet services.
challenges using digital tools if
accessibility features are not
available.
 Effects of the Digital Divide
 Educational Inequality  Limited Job
– Students without internet Opportunities
access struggle with online – Many jobs require digital
learning, putting them at a skills, leaving those without ICT
disadvantage. access with fewer career
options.
 Social and Economic  Reduced Innovation and
Exclusion Growth –
– People without access to A country with a large digital
digital platforms miss out on divide may struggle to
important information, compete in the global
services, and global economy.
connections.
 Solutions to Bridge the Digita

Affordable ICT Infrastruct Assistive

Technology Education ure Technology
& Internet – & Training Developme – Ensuring
Governments – Schools nt – that ICT
and and Expanding tools are
companies communities internet accessible
can provide should teach access to for people
subsidies and
digital rural and with
free Wi-Fi
literacy to underserved disabilities.
zones.
all age areas.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Cybercrime
refers to criminal
activities
conducted using
digital
technology and
the internet.
 Negative Aspects of IC
Cybercrime
It poses serious
threats to
individuals,
businesses, and
governments,
leading to financial
loss, data breaches,
and security risks.
 Types of Cybercrime
 Hacking  Phishing
-Unauthorized access to -Cybercriminals send fake
computers, networks, or emails, messages, or
accounts to steal, modify, or websites pretending to be
delete information. Hackers trusted companies to trick
may target banks, businesses, people into revealing
and government systems for passwords, credit card
financial or political motives. numbers, or personal data.
Example: A fake email
claiming to be from a bank,
asking you to verify your
 Types of Cybercrime
 Online Scams & Fraud  Ransomware Attacks
-Fake websites, emails, or calls -A type of malware that locks
promising lottery winnings, a person’s or company’s files
investment schemes, or job and demands a ransom
offers to steal money from payment to unlock them.
victims. Victims may lose access to
Example: Romance scams, important documents,
where fraudsters pretend to photos, or business data.
be in love to trick victims into
sending money.
 Types of Cybercrime
 Identity Theft  Cyberterrorism &
-Cybercriminals steal personal Cyber Warfare
details (name, address, credit -Attacks on government or
card info) to impersonate corporate systems to cause
someone and commit fraud. harm, disrupt services, or
Example: Using stolen steal classified data.
information to apply for loans, Can include hacking into
make online purchases, or power grids, hospitals, or
commit crimes under financial institutions.
someone else’s name.
 Effects of Cybercrime
Financial Data Reputation Emotional
Loss – Breaches – Damage – Stress –
Individuals Personal and Businesses Victims of
and sensitive lose scams and
companies data can be customer identity theft
lose millions leaked or trust after a suffer stress,
due to fraud sold on the security anxiety, and
and ransom dark web. breach. financial
payments. instability.
 Effects of ICT on Society
Positive Effects of ICT on Society
1 Improved
Communication –
2 Access to 3 &Economic Growth
Information & Job Opportunities
ICT allows for instant Education – The – ICT has created new
messaging, emails, internet provides online industries, such as
and video calls, learning platforms, software
making digital libraries, and development, digital
communication faster educational resources, marketing, and e-
and more efficient. making knowledge commerce, leading to
 Effects of ICT on Society
Positive Effects of ICT on Society
4 Convenience in
Daily Life – Online
5 Improved Healthcare 6 Environmental
– Telemedicine, Benefits – Digital
banking, mobile electronic health transactions, online
payments, and smart records, and AI-assisted meetings, and cloud
home technology diagnostics improve storage reduce paper
make tasks easier medical care and usage and travel
and more efficient. patient monitoring. needs, lowering
carbon footprints.
ICT Capabilities: Unlocking Potential
Enhanced Productivity Improved Communication Innovation and Creativity

ICT tools streamline workflows, ICT enables instant and ICT empowers individuals and
automate tasks, and increase accessible communication, organizations to explore new
efficiency, boosting productivity facilitating collaboration, ideas, develop innovative
in all sectors. knowledge sharing, and remote solutions, and push the
work. boundaries of creativity.
ICT Limitations:
Addressing the
Challenges

Security The digital divide The spread of

vulnerabilities limits access to misinformation
and data ICT resources for and online
breaches pose certain manipulation
significant threats communities, presents
to individual and hindering challenges for
organizational opportunities and ethical and
safety and exacerbating responsible ICT
privacy. social usage.
inequalities.
Internet Evolution: Milestones and Future Trends

Early Days 1
The internet emerged in the 1960s as a military
research project, evolving into a global network of
interconnected computers. 2 The World Wide Web

The creation of the World Wide Web in the 1990s

revolutionized internet access and made information
Mobile Revolution 3 readily available.
The advent of mobile devices and smartphones
transformed the internet, making it accessible anytime
and anywhere. 4 Social Media

Social media platforms emerged as powerful tools for

communication, connecting people and shaping online
Future Trends 5 communities.
The internet continues to evolve, with advancements
in artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and the
metaverse shaping the future.
Security Concerns: Navigating
the Digital Landscape
Phishing Attacks

Deceptive emails and websites trick users into revealing sensitive

information, leading to identity theft and financial losses.

Malware

Harmful software programs infiltrate systems, stealing data,

disrupting operations, and compromising user privacy.

Data Breaches

Unauthorized access to confidential data can expose sensitive

information, leading to financial losses and reputational damage.

Cybercrime

ICT provides avenues for various criminal activities, including fraud,

identity theft, and ransomware attacks.
Ethical Dilemmas:
Responsible ICT Usage
Data Privacy

Balancing the benefits of data collection with respecting

individual privacy is a key ethical consideration.

Algorithmic Bias

Ensuring fairness and preventing discrimination in

algorithms that guide decision-making is crucial for
social justice.

Online Censorship

Navigating the complex interplay between freedom

of expression and online content moderation poses
ethical challenges.
Conclusion: Balancing
ICT's Benefits and
Drawbacks
ICT has transformed our world, offering incredible
opportunities for innovation, communication, and progress.
However, its impact is not without its drawbacks, raising
concerns about privacy, security, and ethical implications. By
understanding both the benefits and challenges, we can
strive for a balanced approach to ICT usage, leveraging its
potential while mitigating its risks to create a better future
for all.