STEM Student Goes Digital: The Crucial Role of ICT

     I find it perplexing that certain individuals exhibit apathy towards the world they inhabit. They have expressed indifference, claiming that it holds no significance, while regarding social media as a mere distraction. However, I believe they are now realizing the true power of online platforms and becoming informed about their profound impact. Nowadays, it’s very important to be updated to the recent news in the community. Not just in our community but in the whole world. There are a lot of online platforms that shares the latest information, news, discoveries and knowledge. There are also many news websites and social media apps to keep you updated. It is essential for everyone to recognize that staying updated and connected to the online community enables us to stay informed about global affairs, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID pandemic. In the present circumstances, where physical interactions are limited, the internet serves as a vital tool for co...

       You all probably are aware of that one online platform that is incredibly user-friendly and the most popular social media platform in the world. We all have it installed on our phones, and I'm not going to lie—I believe everyone who owns a phone uses it. Have you figured it out? It's Facebook, of course. Its capacity to link people from all corners of the globe has made it so popular. The ability to instantly connect with someone who lives on the other side of the world by pressing a button is a powerful thing. Even elderly folks use it to connect with their loved ones because it is so simple to use.     The online platform that I use the most to share my ideas online is Facebook. Do you want to know why? Because I have a lot of connections, mutual, and friends in it. Many people have access to the app, and they most likely to reach my posts as well. Everything is accessible with a few clicks, whether you want to share a photo or video, change your...

     At first, I had no idea what ICT was. Anytime I hear the term “ICT”, computers immediately spring into my mind. I have no background in it and know nothing about it. I'm just as clueless as everyone else that is new to the field. When I entered STEM, that's when I realize how important math, science and technology are in our lives.   Personally, I enjoy learning about new technologies. I enjoy using technological devices, including laptops, smartphones, and PCs. When I was younger, I believed that these devices were just used for entertainment or games. But as I got older, particularly now that I'm in senior high school, I saw how crucial and useful ICT is.     So now, what ICT-related experiences have I had in my life as a STEM student?      Since we now have a subject called Practical Research, we use ICT to gain access to a wide range of online information and tools. This can contain research papers, scholarly articles, and multimed...