EMPOWERMENT

TECHNOLOGY
Presented by:
Sir Bryan
 EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Empowerment - refers to the process of
giving yourself or other people the capacity to
achieve a specific end-goal.
Empowerment through ICT - is a strategy that
aims to give individual the tools and resources
necessary to take initiative , as well as gather and
analyze information to improve service or
performance.
Lesson One :
Introduction to
Information and Communication
Technology
Lesson Objectives:
 Improves their knowledge on how ICT affects
their everyday lives and the state of our nation;
 Compare and contrast the differences between
online platforms, sites, and content;
 Understand the features Web 2.0 and the future
of the World Wide Web through Web 3.0 ;
 Learn the different trends in ICT and use them
to their advantage.
 ICT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
What is ICT?
 ICT deals with the use of different communication
technologies such as mobile phones, telephone,
internet, etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information
 ICT are those technologies, which enable society to
create, collect, consolidate, communicate, manage
and process information in multimedia and various
digital formats for different purposes by using
telecommunication techniques.
 ICT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
What is ICT?
 UNESCO defines ICT as “ the scientific, technological
and engineering disciplines and the management
techniques used to handle transmit information with men
and machines”.
 According to the Digital Video Technical Glossary
“ICT is the computing and communications facilities
and features that support teaching, learning and a
range of activities in education.”
 ICT
IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Philippines as the “ICT Hub of Asia”.

Huge growth of ICT related jobs around the
country, one of which is call center or BPO
(Business Process Outsourcing) centers.

 According to 2013 edition of Measuring the

Information Society by the International
Telecommunication Union, there are 106.8
cellphones per 100 Filipinos in the year 2012.
 ICT
IN THE PHILIPPINES

 In a data gathered by the Annual Survey of

Philippines Business and Industries in 2010, the
ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total
employment population.
 Time magazines declared Makati City,
Philippines-Rank 1 as the “Selfiest Cities around
the world, and Rank 9 is Cebu City.
 ICT
Impact to Society

Developments in ICT have provided exchanging

of information anytime, anywhere has brought an
enormous impact in our life.
This technological convergence like the use of
email and cellular phones at home and the
workplace and linked to all facets of society:
business, education, communication, scientific
exploration, knowledge management, military etc.
 ICT
A PEEK IN THE PAST
 ICT
EVOLUTION OF THE WEB
WWW(World Wide Web)
When WWW was invented, most web pages were static.
Static (also known as flat page or stationary page) in the
same that the page “as is” and cannot be manipulated by
the user. This referred to as Web 1.0.
Web 1.0 refers to the first stage in the World Wide
Web, which was entirely made up of web pages
connected by hyperlinks. Although the exact
definition of Web 1.0 is a source of debate, it is
generally believed to refer to the web when it was a
set of static websites that were not yet providing
interactive content.
 The Web 1.0
Sites are static - They contain information
that might be useful, but there's no reason for a
visitor to return to the site later. An example
might be a personal Web page that gives
information about the site's owner, but never
changes.
Sites aren't interactive - Visitors can only visit
these sites; they can't impact or contribute to the
sites. Most organizations have profile pages that
visitors can look at but not impact or alter, whereas
a wiki allows anyone to visit and make changes.
 The Web 1.0
Applications are proprietary. Under the Web
1.0 philosophy, companies develop software
applications that users can download, but they
can't see how the application works or change
it.
 The Web 2.0
Web 2.0 allows the user to interact with
the page known as DYNAMIC PAGE;
instead of just reading a page, the user
may be able to comment or create a user
account.
Dynamic page refers to the web pages
that are affected by user input or
preference.
 FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
Folksonomy - is the process of
using digital content tags for
categorization or annotation. It allows
users to classify websites, pictures,
documents and other forms of data so
that content may be easily categorized
and located by users.
 FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
User Rich 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.
 FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
User Participation - the owner of
the website is not the only one who is able
to put content. Others are able to place a
content of their own by means of
comments, reviews, and evaluation. Some
websites allow readers to comment on an
article, participate in a poll, or review a
specific product (e.g., Amazon.com, online
stores).
 FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
Software as a Service - users will
subscribe to a software only when needed rather
than purchasing them. This is a cheaper option if
you do not always need to use a software. For
instance, Google Docs is a free web-based
application that allows the user to create and edit
word processing and spreadsheet documents
online. When you need a software, like a Word
Processor, you can purchase it for a one-time
huge amount and install it in your computer and
it is yours forever. Software as a service allows you
to "rent" a software for a minimal fee.
 FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
Mass Participation - diverse
information sharing through
universal web access. Since most
users can use the Internet, Web
2.0's content is based on people
from various cultures.
 Web 3.0 and the Semantic
Web(W3C)
Semantic Web – is a movement
led by the World Wide Web
Consortium(W3C). The semantic
web provides a framework that
allows data to be shared and
reuse to deliver web content
specifically targeting the user.
 Web 3.0 and the Semantic
Web and W3C
Semantic Web – is a movement led by the
World Wide Web Consortium(W3C).
The semantic web provides a framework that
allows data to be shared and reuse to deliver web
content specifically targeting the user.
The W3C standard encourages web developers
to include semantic content in their web pages.
 Web 3.0 and the Semantic
Web and W3C
The term was coined by the inventor of the World Wide
Web, Tim Berners-Lee. Lee also noted that the Semantic
Web is a component for Web 3.0.
Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, is an English engineer
and computer scientist, best known as the
inventor of the World Wide Web Wikipedia
Born: 8 June 1955 (age 62), London, United Kingdom
Awards: Royal Medal, Millennium Technology Prize
Education: The Queen's College, Oxford (1973–1976),
Emanuel School (1969–1973),
Sheen Mount Primary School
Books: Weaving the Web: The Original Design and
Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web by its Inventor
Several problems with Web 3.0

 Compatibility - HTML files and current

web browsers could not support Web3.0
Security - The user's security is also in
question since the machine is saving
his/her preferences.
Vastness - The World Wide Web
already contains billions of web pages
Several problems with Web 3.0

Vagueness - Certain words are

imprecise. The words "old" and “small”
would depend on the user
Logic - Since machines use logic,
there are certain limitations for a
computer to be able to predict what
the user is referring at a given time.
Several problems with Web 3.0

Vagueness - Certain words are

imprecise. The words "old" and “small”
would depend on the user
Logic - Since machines use logic,
there are certain limitations for a
computer to be able to predict what
the user is referring at a given time.
Several problems with Web 3.0

Mass Participation - diverse

information sharing through universal
web access. Since most users can use the
Internet, Web 2.0's content is based on
people from various cultures.
 Trends in ICT
As the world of ICT continues to
grow, the industry has focused on
several innovations. These
innovations cater to the needs of
the people that benefit most out of
ICT. Whether it is for business or
personal use, these trends are the
current front runners in the
innovation of ICT.
 Trends in ICT
Convergence - Technological
convergence is the synergy of technological
advancements to work on a similar goal or task.
For example, besides using your personal
computer to create word documents, you can
now use your smartphone. It can also use cloud
technologies to sync files from one device to
another while also using LTE technology which
means you can access your files anytime,
anywhere. Convergence is using several
technologies to accomplish a task conveniently.
 Trends in ICT
Social Media - is a website, application, or
online channel that enables web users to create,
co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-
generated content. According to Nielsen, a global
information and measurement company, Internet
users spend more time in social media sites than
in any other type of site. With this, more and
more advertisers use social media to promote
their product.
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Social Networks -These are sites that allow
you to connect with other people
with the same interests or background. Once a user
creates his or her account, he or she can set up a profile,
add people, create groups, and share content.
Examples:

Facebook and Google+

 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Bookmarking Sites - These are sites
that allow you to store and manage links to various
websites and resources. Most of these sites allow
you to create a tag that allows you and others to
easily search or share them.
Examples
StumbleUpon and Pinterest
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Social News - These are sites that allow
users to post their own news items or links to other
news sources. The users can also comment on the
post and comments may also be ranked. They are
also capable of voting on these news articles of the
website.
Examples:
Rappler and Digg
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Media Sharing - These are sites that
allow you to upload and share media content like
images, music, and video. Most of these sites have
additional social features like liking, commenting,
and having user profiles.
Examples:
Flicker, YouTube, and Instagram
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Microblogging - These are sites that
focus on short updates from the user. Those
subscribed to the user will be able to receive
these updates
Examples :

Twitter and Plurk

 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Blogs and Forums - These websites
allow users to post their content. Other users are able to
comment on the said topic. There are several free
blogging platforms like. On the other hand, forums are
typically part of a certain website or web service.
Examples :
Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Virtual Worlds - A virtual world is a computer-
based online community environment that is designed and
shared by individuals so that they can interact in a custom-
built, simulated world. Users interact with each other in this
simulated world using text-based, two-dimensional or three-
dimensional graphical models called avatars.
Examples :
World of Warcraft, Second Life and RF
 Trends in ICT
Types of Social Media
Shopping Sites - A Web site that
allows borrowers to shop around and
compare several competing lenders at once.
Examples :

Amazon, e-Bay and Alibaba

 Trends in ICT
Mobile Technologies – The
popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken
a major rise over the years. This is largely because
of the devices‘ capability to do tasks that were
originally found in personal computers. Several
of these devices are capable of using high-speed
Internet. Today, the latest mobile devices use 4G
Networking (LTE - Long Term Evolution), which
is currently the fastest mobile network. Also,
mobile devices use different operating systems:
 Trends in ICT
Mobile Devices Operating Systems
iOS - used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and
iPad

Android – an open source operating system

develop by Google, an open source operating
system means other mobile company can use
this OS.
Blackberry OS - used in Blackberry devices
 Trends in ICT
Mobile Devices Operating Systems
Windows Phone OS - a closed source and
proprietary operating system developed by
Microsoft'

Symbian - the original smartphone OS; used

by Nokia devices

WebOS - originally used for smartphones;

now used for smart TVs
 Trends in ICT
Mobile Devices Operating Systems
Windows Mobile - developed by
Microsoft° for smartphones and pocket PCs
 Trends in ICT
Assistive Media - is a nonprofit
service designed to help people who have
visual and reading impairments. A
database of audio recordings is used to
read to the user.
You may visit
http://www.assistivemedia.org/ for several
of their audio recordings
EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Presented by:
Sir Bryan