Activity 2: The Future of ICT

                                  
                     What would be the future of ICT?

ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application. ICTs are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or banking. Here's some example on what ICT would be happen in next 20 or 30 years in field of

a) Education

In next 20 or 30 years, students will expect more of a mentoring relationship from their teachers, which is not the norm in schools today. Since more students will be learning and gathering information without attending school in person, future teachers will have to embrace various ways of staying connected and engaging with their students via social media, online communities, Google Hangouts, Twitter chats and more to stay connected with students. Many schools now have one-to-one devices or are heading in that direction. Besides, schools will have advanced technology in the classroom to complement teachers’ lessons. For example, a science class may cover 3D printing and how it can be used to replicate prosthetic limbs to change someone’s life.

b) Health Care

Health information technologies that we can expect to see implemented over the next two or three decades include the; electronic lifetime health records will store data from many sources. For example, text and voice notes, medical images, and laboratory values. A picture archiving and communication system will capture, store and provide access to diagnostic images (x-ray films, magnetic resonance images, computed tomography scans) from any location. Radio frequency identification systems will use radio waves to wirelessly track hospital patients, and microchips to carry information on medications, laboratory tests, imaging studies and medical devices. Automated systems will track and manage inventories of pharmaceuticals and other medical and general hospital supplies. Decision support systems will give healthcare providers real-time advice on diagnosis and treatment options based on continuously updated information.

c) Banking

In next 20 or 30 years, digital money might be created. Digital money means you’ll no longer need to carry a wad of bills in your pocket or fumble for exact change. Instead, you might carry a credit-card-size piece of plastic with an embedded microchip. Or, you might store your digital coins and dollars–downloaded over phone lines from your bank.