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What is technological convergence primarily focused on?
What is technological convergence primarily focused on?
Which type of social media allows users to post their own news items and links to other sources?
Which type of social media allows users to post their own news items and links to other sources?
What is a common feature of media sharing sites?
What is a common feature of media sharing sites?
Which mobile operating system is known for its high-speed internet capabilities?
Which mobile operating system is known for its high-speed internet capabilities?
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What is the main purpose of assistive media services?
What is the main purpose of assistive media services?
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Which platform is an example of a microblogging site?
Which platform is an example of a microblogging site?
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What feature is NOT commonly associated with bookmarking sites?
What feature is NOT commonly associated with bookmarking sites?
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Which technology is cited as the fastest mobile network currently?
Which technology is cited as the fastest mobile network currently?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of social media?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of social media?
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What characterizes blogs and forums as forms of social media?
What characterizes blogs and forums as forms of social media?
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Study Notes
ICT Trends and Issues
- Technological Convergence: Synergy of technologies working together for similar goals or tasks, using multiple technologies for convenient task completion.
Social Media
- Definition: Websites, applications, or online channels where users create, share, discuss, and modify content. Internet users spend more time on social media than any other website type (Nielsen).
Social Media Types
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Social Networks: Sites for connecting people with shared interests. Users create profiles, add connections, form groups, share content (e.g., Facebook, Google+).
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Bookmarking Sites: Sites for storing and managing website links, often allowing users to tag links for sharing and searching.
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Social News: Sites where users post news items or links, with options for commenting and interaction.
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Media Sharing: Sites for uploading and sharing media (images, music, video). Often include social features like likes, comments, and user profiles (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram).
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Microblogging: Sites focusing on short updates from users, allowing subscriptions to receive these updates (e.g., Twitter).
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Blogs and Forums: Websites for user content posting and commenting (e.g., Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr).
Mobile Technologies
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Increased Popularity: Smartphones and tablets have become increasingly popular, capable of accessing high-speed internet.
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Advanced Network Technology: Current mobile devices mostly use 4G (LTE) networks for high-speed access.
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Operating Systems: Examples of mobile operating systems include iOS, Android, BlackBerry OS, Windows Phone OS, Symbian, WebOS, and Windows Mobile.
Assistive Media
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Purpose: A non-profit service assisting visually and reading-impaired individuals.
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Method: Uses a database of audio recordings to provide textual information.
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Description
Explore the latest trends and issues in Information and Communication Technology. This quiz covers topics such as technological convergence and the various types of social media. Test your knowledge on how users interact and share content through different platforms.
