Unit 1: Discover the world of ICT

MODULE 1:
Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
 The State of ICT Technology
 Online Systems, functions, and platforms

Objectives:

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. improve knowledge on how ICT affects their everyday lives and the state of our nation.
2. compare and contrast the differences between online platforms, sites and content.
3. understand features of Web 2.0.
4. understand the future of the World Wide Web through Web 3.0
5. learn the different trends in ICT and use them to their advantage.

Activity: How do you use ICT?

Form group of 5 members each, Take turns answering the questions below.
Answer the following honestly.

1. How many times have you checked your phone today this morning?
2. How many status updates you have posted in Facebook or Twitter today?
3. Did you use the internet for an hour after you woke up this morning?
4. Do you follow a celebrity via his/her social media account?

Information and Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deals with use of different communication technologies such as
mobile phones, internet. Etc. to locate, save, send and edit information.

ICT in the Philippines

- “ICT Hub of Asia” according to some International Companies. It is no secret that there is a huge growth
of ICT –related jobs around the country. One of which is the Call Centers . It is one of the BPO (Business
Process Outsourcing )call centers.
- 106.8 cellphones per 100 Filipinos, according to 2013 edition of Measuring the Information Society by
the International Telecommunication Union.
- 19.13% shares of the total employment population in ICT Industry according to data gathered by the
Annual Survey of the Philippine Business and Industries and NSO in 2010.
- “The selfiest cities around the world” of the 2013 places two cities from the Philippines in the top 1 and
top 10 spots., according to Time Magazine.

ICT, Me and my Community

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 To fully understand the importance of ICT, Let us first look at our community. Look for a small business
around your community.

Conduct a short interview of the business owner using the given guide questions.

Company /Establishment Name:__________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Nature of Business:____________________________________________________________________

Guide Questions:
1. What are the different ways for customers and/or suppliers to contact you?
2. How often do you use a phone or cellular phone for business? Estimate only.
3. Does your establishment have internet connection? If yes, what is its purpose? If no, would you consider
having it in the future? Why or not?
4. Does your business have a website? If yes, how does it help the company? If no, would you consider having
it in the future? Why or why not?
5. Would you consider giving free Wi-fi access in the future? If you already have it, does it help boost sales?

WEB 2.0 Dynamic Web Pages

When the World Wide Web was invented, most of the web pages were static.

Static also known as flat page or stationary page and cannot be manipulated by the user. The content is also for all
users. This referred to as Web 1.0

Web 2.0 is a term coined by Darcy DiNucci on January 1999 in her article titled “ “Fragmented Future”.
- The evolution of Web 1.0 by adding dynamic pages.
- The user is able to see website differently than others
- Include social networking site, blogs, wikis, video sharing sites, hosted devices and web applications.
- Allows user to interact with the pages instead of just reading a page, the user maybe able to comment or
create a user account.
- Allows users to use web browsers instead of just using the operating system.

Skill Exploration

Exploration Static VS Dynamic

Website URL Static Dynamic Reason

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Features of Web 2.0

1. Folksonomy – allows user to categories and classify/arrange information using freely chosen
keywords(tagging). Popular social; networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter,Instagram etc. Use tags with
the pound sign (#). This is referred to hashtag.

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 2. Rich User Experience- content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. An example would be a website
that shows local content. In the case of social networking sites, when logged on, your account is used to
modify what you see in their website.
3. User participation – the owner of the website is not the only one who is able to put content like comments,
reviews and evaluation. (e.g., Amazon.com, online stores like Lazada and the like.)
4. Long tail – services that are offered on demand on a one time purchase. This is synonymous to subscribing
to a data plan, post paid or prepaid.
5. Software as service – users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them.
When you need a software like word processor you can purchase it for one time and install it. Like
purchasing license software and its yours forever or software for rent for a minimal fee.
6. Mass participation – diverse information sharing through universal web access. Since most users can use the
internet. Web 2.0 content is based on people from various culture.

Web 3.0 and the Semantic Web

Semantic Web – is a movement led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Term coined by Tim Berners-Lee.
- Component of Web 3.0
- Provides common framework that allows data to be shared and reused across application, enterprise
and community boundaries.
Web 3.0 is yet to be fully realized because of the several problems:
1. Compatibility – HTML files and current web browsers could not support Web 3.0.
2. Security-the user’s security is also a questions since the machine is saving his or her preferences.
3. Vastness-The WWW contains billions of web pages.
4. Vagueness-Certain words are imprecise, The words “old” and “small” would depend on the user
5. Logic- Since machine use logic, there are certain limitations for a computer to be able to predict what the
use is referring to a given time.

Trends in ICT.

1. Convergence – synergy of technological advancement to work on a similar goal or task. Like using smart
phones to create docs. It is also called technologies that can sync files from one device to another using LTE
technology which means you can access files anytime anywhere.
2. Social Media – website application or online channel that enables web users to create, co create, discuss
and exchange user-generated content.
6 types of social media
a. Social Networks – sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interest or
background
b. Bookmarking sites – sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources. It
also allow to create a tag that allows you and others to easily search and share them. Examples are
stumble and Pinterest.
c. Social News – sites that allow user to post their own news items or links to other news sources. The
users can also comment on the post and may also be rank.
d. Media Sharing – sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music and video.
Examples are You tube, Flicker and Instragram.
e. Microblogging – sites that focus on shorts updates from the user. Those subscribed to the user will bw
able to receive these updates. Example are Twitter and Plurk
f. Blogs and Forums. Sites that allow users to post their content. Users are able to comment on the said
topic. Example are Blogger, Word press and Tumblr.

3. Mobile Technologies- include smartphones and tablets. A device capability to do tasks that were originally
found in personal in personal computers. Several of these devices are capable of using high speed internet.
The latest devices use 4G Networking (LTE), which which is currently the fastest mobile network.
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 Operating systems for mobile devices
a. iOS – used in Apple devices such as iPhone and iPad
b. Android- an open source operating system developed by Google. Being an open source means several
mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
c. Blackberry OS – used in Blackberry devices
d. Windows Phone OS – a closed source and propriety operating system developed by Microsoft.
e. Symbian – the originally smartphones OS used by Nokia Devices.
f. WebOS- originallyused for smartphones, now used for smart TVs
g. Windows mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs

4. Assistive Media is a non profit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments. A
database of audio recordings is used to read to the user.

Exploration: Identifying the correct Web Platform for Social Change

1. Identify a problem in your community (littering, garbage disposal, blocked drainage etc.)
2. Imagine that you are going to create website to persuade both community leaders and members to solve
this problem.
3. Fill out the form below. You may refer to the sample provided after the forum.

Name:

Community Problem:
Vicinity:
Campaign Name:
Type of Social Media Used:
Website Used:

What will be the content of your social media site?

Why did you choose the type of social media?

Why did you choose the website?

Sample:

Community Problem: Severe flooding during rainy days due to blocked drainages
Vicinity: 21st Lacson St., Bacolod City
Campaign Name: “Anti-flooding Movement”
Type of Social Media Used: Blogging
Website Used: Word Press

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What will be the content of your social media site?

It will contain pictures of the flooded area during rainy days. It will also contain pictures of the drainages that are
blocked with garbage. I also plan to update it every once in a while. Anyone who views the site will be able to
comment on these updates.

Why did you choose that type of media?

People in my community are avid readers of blogs. Most of them follow several blogs that concern the community.

Why did you choose that website?

WordPress, unlike other blogging platforms, has more “serious feel” to it. It also contains professional-looking
templates that will fit the serious tone of my campaign.

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