Empowerment Technology Lesson 1: Information and Communication Technology
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What is the main focus of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?

  • Developing software applications
  • Building hardware components
  • Locating and saving information using communication technologies (correct)
  • Creating and designing webpages

    • When was the World Wide Web (WWW) invented?

  • 2001
  • 1995
  • 2010
  • 1989 (correct)

    • What characterizes Web 1.0?

  • Ability to post comments and create accounts
  • Only accessible through mobile devices
  • Highly interactive features allowing user-generated content
  • Static web pages without interactive features (correct)

    • What key feature distinguishes Web 2.0 from Web 1.0?

    <p>Dynamic and interactive content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Software as a Service' refer to in the context of Web 2.0?

    <p>Subscribing to software when needed rather than purchasing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Folksonomy in Web 2.0?

    <p>Categorizing information using freely chosen keywords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their descriptions:

    <p>Web 1.0 = Web pages are static and not interactive Web 2.0 = Dynamic Website with interactive features Folksonomy = Allows users to categorize information using freely chosen keywords Software as a Service = Users subscribe to software only when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following social networking sites with their descriptions:

    <p>Twitter = Popular microblogging platform Instagram = Photo and video sharing platform Facebook = Social networking site for connecting with friends Google Docs = Free web-based application for creating and editing documents online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their meanings:

    <p>ICT = Deals with the use of communication technologies to locate, save, send, and edit information WWW = An interconnected system of public webpages accessible through the Internet W3 = Abbreviation for World Wide Web Internet = Global network of interconnected computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    • Focuses on the integration of telecommunications, computers, and necessary enterprise software to enhance communication and information management.
    • Emphasizes the role of the internet, wireless networks, and other communication technologies in facilitating information exchange.

    World Wide Web (WWW)

    • Invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee while working at CERN.
    • Became publicly accessible in 1991, revolutionizing how information is shared and accessed globally.

    Web 1.0

    • Characterized as the "read-only" web, where content is primarily static and users have limited interaction.
    • Mainly featured personal websites, corporate sites, and basic platforms for information dissemination without user-generated content.

    Web 2.0

    • Distinguished by interactive and collaborative features that allow users to create, share, and collaborate online.
    • Key features include social networking, blogs, and wikis, enabling user participation and content contribution.

    Software as a Service (SaaS)

    • Refers to web-based applications accessed over the internet, allowing users to utilize software without needing to install it locally.
    • Represents a significant shift in how software is delivered and consumed, characteristic of Web 2.0.

    Folksonomy

    • A system of collaborative categorization that allows users to tag and organize content according to their own terms.
    • Encourages participatory culture and enhances content discovery through user-generated tagging.

    Social Networking Site Descriptions

    • Match social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to their unique functionalities and target audiences, focusing on social interaction, professional networking, and microblogging, respectively.

    Term Meanings

    • Explore and match terms relevant to ICT and web evolution with their accurate definitions, such as distinguishing between internet, intranet, and extranet based on their accessibility and usage contexts.

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    Learn about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which involves the use of communication technologies like mobile phones and the Internet to access, store, send, and manipulate information. Explore the World Wide Web (WWW) and its evolution from Web 1.0.

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