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What is the primary focus of Empowerment Technology?
What is the primary focus of Empowerment Technology?
Which of the following is a characteristic of convergent technologies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of convergent technologies?
What is the main purpose of social media platforms?
What is the main purpose of social media platforms?
Which type of social media site is characterized by allowing users to save and organize links?
Which type of social media site is characterized by allowing users to save and organize links?
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What distinguishes a microblogging site from other types of social media?
What distinguishes a microblogging site from other types of social media?
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Which of the following is NOT a functionality typically associated with smartphones as convergent technologies?
Which of the following is NOT a functionality typically associated with smartphones as convergent technologies?
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What is a defining feature of Web 2.0?
What is a defining feature of Web 2.0?
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What type of social media site allows users to post, vote, and share news articles?
What type of social media site allows users to post, vote, and share news articles?
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What does the term 'Folksonomy' refer to in the context of Web 2.0?
What does the term 'Folksonomy' refer to in the context of Web 2.0?
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Which of the following best describes the current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?
Which of the following best describes the current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?
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Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the World Wide Web?
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the World Wide Web?
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What does 'Long Tail' refer to in a Web 2.0 context?
What does 'Long Tail' refer to in a Web 2.0 context?
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What is the primary characteristic of Web 1.0?
What is the primary characteristic of Web 1.0?
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What role do user participation and content creation play in Web 2.0 sites like Amazon and Shopee?
What role do user participation and content creation play in Web 2.0 sites like Amazon and Shopee?
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What is a characteristic feature of mobile technologies?
What is a characteristic feature of mobile technologies?
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What is the keyword associated with the concept of Web 3.0?
What is the keyword associated with the concept of Web 3.0?
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Study Notes
Empowerment Technology
- Utilizes various devices like mobile phones, computers, and telephones for locating, saving, communicating, and informing.
- Crucial for innovative applications in daily life.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Focuses on computers as data processing tools.
- Introduces fundamentals of using computer systems within an internet environment.
- Encompasses diverse communication technologies.
Current State of ICT
- Reflects evolving trends that shape communication and information delivery methods.
Emerging Technologies, Principles, or Concepts in ICT
Convergent Technologies
- Combines multiple device functionalities into one gadget.
- Example: Smartphones integrate the features of TV, radio, computer, telephone, camera, and GPS.
Social Media
- Platforms that facilitate communication in online communities.
- Accelerates communication among larger groups.
Types of Social Media
- Social Networking Sites: Connect individuals with similar interests (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
- Bookmarking Sites: Allow users to save and organize online links (e.g., StumbleUpon).
- Social News: Users post and vote on news links; popular items gain visibility (e.g., Reddit).
- Media Sharing: Focus on sharing media content like images and videos (e.g., YouTube).
- Microblogging: Enables users to post short text entries and share links (e.g., Twitter).
Mobile Technologies
- Refers to portable devices that enable quick communication.
- Transitioned from large, bulky devices to compact modern designs.
Computer
- An electronic device designed for storing and processing data in binary form through variable programs.
Internet
- A global system of interconnected computer networks using the TCP/IP protocol.
- Commonly referred to as "the Net."
World Wide Web (WWW)
- Invented by Tim Berners-Lee as a system that links documents via hyperlinks.
- Allows users to navigate between documents through URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).
Web Versions
- Web 1.0: "Read-only web," users can only view content created by others.
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Web 2.0: "Read-write," allows user-generated content through posting, sharing, commenting, and rating.
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Features:
- Folksonomy: Users categorize information using custom keywords (tags).
- User Participation: Multiple contributors can add content (e.g., through reviews on platforms like Lazada and Amazon).
- Long Tail: Services offered on demand rather than through one-time purchases, such as data plan subscriptions.
- Mass Participation: Encourages information sharing across diverse cultures via universal web access.
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Features:
Web 3.0
- Represents a theoretical evolution of the web emphasizing "executable" capabilities, allowing user requests to generate automated solutions or suggestions.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of Empowerment Technology and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It covers the use of various devices for data processing and communication, highlighting their significance in daily life and innovative applications. Test your knowledge on how technology impacts our communication and information accessibility.
