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1st Quarter-Worktext, Week 1 (4 days)

Lesson 1
Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

INTRODUCTION:
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the skills,
knowledge, and attitudes required to compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms,
sites, and content to best achieve specific class objectives and address situational challenges. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
The module has one learning outcome, namely:
• Independently compose an insightful reflection paper on the nature of ICT in the context of
their lives, society, and professional tracks (Arts, TechVoc, Sports, Academic).

OBJECTIVES: After reading this worktext, you are to:

 Define ICT and online platforms.
 Compare and contrast the differences of varied online platforms, sites, and its content.
 Compose an insightful reflection paper about the impact of ICT (specifically online
platforms) in their lives and in the society.
MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITY:

In your own words write the meaning of Information and Communication Technology. Use the
Word Cloud in generating your ideas. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

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DISCUSSION:
ICT
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to all technology that is used to
handle telecommunication and access information. It also deals with the use of different
communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephone, Internet to locate, save, send and edit
information.

Modern definitions describe ICT as the convergence of several technologies including internet
and wireless medium but the primary focus is on the access and sharing of information and
communications.

ICT in the Philippines

• Philippines is dub as the “ICT Hub of Asia” because of huge growth of ICT-related jobs, one of
which is BPO, Business Process Outsourcing, or call centers.

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• ICT Department in the Philippines is responsible for the planning, development and promotion
of the country's information and communications technology (ICT) agenda in support of
national development.

World Wide Web

It was invented by Tim-Berners Lee, an information system on the internet that allows
documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for
information by moving from one document to another.

Web Pages
A hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web.   It is a document that is suitable for
the World Wide Web.

The different online platforms of World Wide Web:

1. Web 1.0 – refers to the first stage in the World Wide Web, which was entirely made up of the
Web pages connected by hyperlinks. It also called Static web page where the page is “as is” and
cannot be manipulated by the user
2. Web 2.0 – is the evolution of Web 1.0 by adding dynamic pages. The user is able to see
a website differently than others. It also allows users to interact with the page; instead of just
reading the page, the user may be able to comment or create user account. The term was
popularized by Tim O’Reilly and Dale Dougherty at the O’Reilly Media.
3. Web 3.0 – a movement led by W3C (WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM) a phrase coined by
John Markoff of New York Times in 2006. The third generation of Internet – based services that
collectively comprise what might be called “the Intelligent Web”. Emphasize machine –
facilitated understanding of information in order to provide a more productive and intuitive
user experience.

FEATURES OF WEB 2.0

1. Folksonomy- allows user to categorize and classify information using freely chosen keywords
e.g. tagging by FB, Twitter, use tags that start with the sign #, referred to as hashtag.
2. Rich User Experience – content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input
3. 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
e.g. Lazada, Amazon.
4. Long Tail– services that are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. This is
synonymous to subscribing to a data plan that charges you for the amount of time you spent in
the internet.
5. Software as a services- users will be subscribe to a software only when needed rather than
purchasing them e.g. Google docs used to create and edit word processing and spread sheet.
6. Mass Participation– diverse information sharing through universal web access. Web 2.0’s
content is based on people from various cultures.

TRENDS IN ICT

1. 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.

2. Social Media– is a website, application, or online channel that enables web users web to create , co-
create, discuss modify, and exchange user generated content.

Six types of Social Media:

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a) Social Networks – These are site that allows you to connect with other people with the
same interests or background. Once the user creates his/her account, he/she can set up
a profile, add people, share content, etc

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Example: Facebook and Google+

b) Bookmarking Sites – Sites that allow you to store and manage links to various website
and resources. Most of the sites allow you to create a tag to others.

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Example: Stumble Upon and Pinterest

c) Social News – 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
rank.

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Example: Reddit and Digg

d) Media Sharing – sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images,
music and video.

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Example: Flickr, YouTube and Instagram

e) Micro blogging – focus on short updates from the user. Those that subscribed to the
user will be able to receive these updates.

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Example: Twitter and Plurk

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f)  Blogs and Forums – allow user to post their content. Other users are able to comment
on the said topic.

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Example: Blogger, WordPress and Tumblr

                          
3. Mobile Technologies– are technologies used for cellular communication. The popularity of
smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years. This is largely because of the devices
capability to do the tasks that were originally found in PCs. The present information superhighway
mainly utilizes the advantages of tools mobility. Mobile devices can be communicate through the
following communication technologies.

 Wireless Fidelity (WI-FI) – a type of wireless local area network technology.

 Bluetooth – uses packet – based transmission over short range radio signals.
 Third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G), global system for mobile
communication(GSM), and general pocket radio services (GPRS)
 Data services – data networking services for mobile phones.
 Dial – up services – data networking services using modems and telephone lines.
 Virtual private networks (VPN) – secure access to a private network.

MOBILE Operating System

 iOS – use in apple devices such as iPhone and iPad.

 Android – an open source OS developed by Google. Being open source means mobile phone
companies use this OS for free.
 Blackberry OS – use in blackberry devices.
 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 in smartphone; now in smart TVs.
 Windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs.

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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.

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Emerging Technologies

 Artificial Intelligence (Ai) – The branch of computer science focused with making computers
work and act like humans.
 Robotics – The field of computer science and engineering concerned with creating devices
that can move and react to sensory input. It is a form of artificial intelligence.
 Biometrics – In ICT, biometrics is the technology used to measure and analyze human body
characteristics and irises, voice patterns, facial patterns, and hand measurements, mainly for
authentication purposes.
 Quantum cryptography – The science of encoding and decoding information or messages
which depends on physics, not mathematics. It is used for information privacy and security.
 Computer – assisted translation (CAT) – The use of computers to assist in the translation of
one or more natural languages into another or others, and vice versa.
 3-D imaging and holography – holography is a photographic technique that uses light to
project objects in a way that appears three – dimensional.
 Virtual reality – the term used to describe three – dimensional computer generated
environment that can be explored and interacted with by a person.

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Name: _____________________ Subject Teacher: SENANDO G. FAALAM JR.
Grade and Section: ______ ____ Contact No.: ____________________
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Name: _____________________ Subject Teacher: SENANDO G. FAALAM JR.
Grade and Section: __________ Contact No.: ____________________
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1st Quarter Practical Test c
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In each statement below, fill in the blanks with the correct terms. Write your answer on the space provided. e
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1. ICT refers to all the technology tools to handle __________________ and access information from
varied sources.
2. ______________________ uses packet-based transmission of radio signals.
3. The internet connection using telephone lines is called _______________________.
4. ____________________________ is used to assist in online translation of natural language into another
via a computer.
5. A computer- generated environment that offers a three – dimensional interaction is called
__________________________.
6. The branch of artificial intelligence that aims to make computers behave like humans is the
field of _______________________________.
7. Retina scanning, fingerprint codes, and voice patterns are examples of
______________________________.
8. _________________________ is an information system on the internet that allows documents to be
connected to other documents by hypertext links.
9. The technologies used for cellular communication is called ____________________.
10. Assistive Media is a _________________________ designed to help people who have visual and
reading impairments.
11- 15. Create an essay describing the roles of ICT in your daily living.
(Your answer must be a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 sentences)

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