Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

6 Questions

6 Views

ICT and Social Change Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which sociologist proposed that technology is the primary driving force of social change and progress?

Max Weber

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

William Fielding Ogburn (correct)

What are the three stages of technical development, according to Ogburn's theory on technology and social change?

Invention, Exploration, Diffusion

Discovery, Exploration, Diffusion

Invention, Discovery, Diffusion (correct)

Invention, Exploration, Expansion

What was the role of text messaging in the success of EDSA II in the Philippines?

It was used to communicate with foreign governments for support

It was used to organize a violent uprising

It was not used in the EDSA II uprising

It was used to disseminate propaganda against Joseph Estrada (correct)

Which event in the Philippines used text brigades as a method of communication to disseminate propaganda and successfully overthrew the president?

The EDSA Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ICT in promoting social change?

It benefits from being online compared to traditional methods Signup and view all the answers

What is Ogburn's Theory on Technology and Social Change?

Technology is the primary driving force of social change and progress, but social responses to it weaken it Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

William F. Ogburn proposed that technology is the primary driving force of social change and progress.

Stages of Technical Development

Ogburn's theory on technology and social change outlines three stages of technical development:
- Invention: the creation of a new technology
- Accumulation: the gradual improvement and refinement of the technology
- Diffusion: the widespread adoption and dissemination of the technology throughout society

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play a crucial role in promoting social change by facilitating communication, organization, and mobilization.

Text Messaging in EDSA II

Text messaging played a significant role in the success of the EDSA II revolution in the Philippines, enabling mass mobilization and coordination of protests.

People Power Revolution

The People Power Revolution in the Philippines utilized text brigades as a method of communication to disseminate propaganda and successfully overthrow President Joseph Estrada.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

"Test Your Knowledge on ICT and Social Change" - Take this quiz to discover how ICT (Information and Communication Technology) can be used as a powerful tool to promote social change. From civil rights movements to climate action, learn about the impact of ICT on driving positive social transformations. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the role of technology in shaping society.