Lesson 1: ICT and its Current State

Information Communication 1. Convergent Technologies -

Technology (ICT) is an umbrella This is when multiple different
term referring to communication devices combine into a single
hardware or software that allows gadget because of technological
the access, storage, transmission advancement. One example of this
and manipulation of information. In is smartphone, where it is capable
terms of Hardware, ICT specifically of doing the functions of a
encompasses radio, television, television, radio, computer,
communication devices (smart and telephone, camera and GPS as a
non-smart phones), desktops single device.
computers, laptops and network
2. Social Media - These are
hardware and technologies. ICT is
software, applications or platforms
also comprised of software,
that allow users to communicate in
applications and platforms that
an online social communities or
allows information to be accessed,
network. Social media allows
stored, transmitted and
people to communicate faster
manipulated.
through a larger number of people.
ICT is used across by many
industries and disciplines and in
some, it is a crucial element for 3. Mobile Technologies - This is
them. ICT is now a part of many a term for devices that are easily
people's lives, for better or for carried and allows fast means of
worst. Ultimately, this technology communication. These devices
depends on your behavior as an from the past were originally big
end user, thus learning how to use and bulk, but due to the
ICT properly and responsibly is a technological advancement, they
must. become smaller and more
compact.
Current State of ICT
ICT is following certain trends as it
is developing in this time and age.
This trend dictates the idea and
design of how ICT delivers
information to people.
The following are emerging World Wide Web (WWW) vs
technologies, principles or Internet
concepts in ICT:
People colloquially refer the World - It contains Web pages with fixed
Wide Web ('web' for short) as the content. You can't post comments
internet or vice versa or create an account.
interchangeably, but there are key
Web 2.0 -Dynamic Webpage
differences between the two.
- Web 2.0 is "Read-Write", which
The Internet by definition is the
refers for the ability of the user to
actual interconnection of
add content thru posting, sharing,
computers and other networks,
commenting or rating. Web 2.0
while the web refers to the system
allows interaction not only in
that enables people to access
between the user and the creator
information over the internet. The
but also to other users.
internet is the hardware aspect
because it relates to computer - A Web 2.0 site allowed users to
networks, connections and interact and collaborate with each
infrastructures. The web on the other through social media
other hand, refers to the software dialogue where they could create
aspect as it relates to the Protocols user-generated content in a virtual
or HTTP web services, applications community. These included social
and platforms. networking sites, blogs,
folksonomies, wikis, video sharing
HyperText Transfer Protocol are
sites, hosted services, web
the system or procedures that
applications, and mashups.
enables the transfer of information
in the internet. - It allows the user to interact with
the page instead of just reading a
3 Version of Web
page, the user may be able to
Web 1.0 -Static Webpage comment or create a user account.
- According to the inventor of the - Dynamic page refers to the web
world wide web, Tim Berner Lee, pages that are affected by the user
web 1.0 is "Read only web" which input or preference.
means the user can only read
- It is a webpage that displays
whatever online content the
different content each time it's
creator has made.
viewed. For example, the page
- Static (also known as flat page or may change with the time of day.
stationary page) the page "as is" The user that accesses the
and cannot be manipulated by the webpage, or the type of user
user. interaction.
- Examples are sites like Facebook.
YouTube, Twitter and Reddit
Web 3.0 - Semantic Webpage 1. YOUTUBE
- Web 3.0 is a concept of how the To attract and keep an audience,
web will evolve. The keyword for this platform maximizes its rich
Web 3.0 is "Executable", which media content to show what they
refers to the capability of accepting valued the most; freedom of
a request from the user will expression, freedom of information,
execute a solution or suggestion freedom of opportunity and
considering the behavioral data the freedom to belong. YouTube
user. For example in the diagram provides the tools where people
the user would request a can freely speak their voices, freely
suggestion for a restaurant in his access for information and
phone. Base on the current time, education, a chance to discover
previous preference of restaurants and build their ventures, and find
of the user and seat availability communities that shared same
from various restaurant reservation interests and passions.
apps in the internet the user's
2. FACEBOOK
device will suggest results from, if
requested it will also reserve a Through this social networking site,
table for the user. Web 3.0 is not people freely connect and
yet fully realized and is still communicate with friends and
developing, the full concept can family, easily find communities,
still change. and can grow businesses. Through
its rich media content, information
RICH CONTENT IN THE ONLINE
may be shared through photos,
ENVIRONMENT AND USER
videos, messages, and status.
EXPERIENCE
Rich content also influences and
An active participation of the user
modifies the online environment.
is a good sign that the website has
For website developers and
a rich media content. These media
designers, a well-conceptualized
contents used advanced
website is a matter of concern.
technology that allows advanced
animations and/or supports Elements of rich media
audio/radio for advertising and content:
communicating immediately for 1. Usefulness of the website
instant user interactions.
The usefulness of a website really
depends to the individual who uses
it. It is important to identify the
users or target audience to be able
These are the examples:
to show the usefulness of the strategically places of your
website. websites. It contributes to user
experience and online
2. Adherence to functionality
environment.
This is also a challenge to pay
When World Wide Web started, it
attention to accessibility.
has 45 million global users only,
Integrating rich media content is
but when it evolved into Web 2.0,
not only designed; it must have a
the number of the users got higher.
function. Failure to view a link
It shows that having a rich media
correctly on a specific screen or in
content gives a different effect on
a browser is a case of a
the user experience and creates a
malfunction. It greatly affects the
great online environment.
user experience and the online
environment you are creating.
3. Usability
It is a measure of how simple it is
for a user to manipulate the site
(especially for the infrequent or
brand-new users) and how
convenient it is to use on the long
term (for daily visitors).
4. Influence
Before, most of the websites
developed were Web 1.0, owned by
companies, and serve a
commercial purpose such selling
products, services, subscriptions,
etc. While it's not more
sophisticated than we have now, it
maximizes the functionality of the
website for effective advertising to
influence the consumers.
5. Visual design
Aside from the function, rich media
content must contribute to the
over-all aesthetic of the website.
Integrating rich media content
must be placed well and in