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Which of the following is an example of convergence?
Which of the following is an example of convergence?
- Sending a text message
- Posting on social media
- Using a laptop for web browsing
- Using a smartphone as a camera (correct)
Social media includes only platforms for sharing photos and videos.
Social media includes only platforms for sharing photos and videos.
False (B)
Name one type of social media focused on sharing multimedia files.
Name one type of social media focused on sharing multimedia files.
Media Sharing
_________ allows users to share and store internet bookmarks and articles.
_________ allows users to share and store internet bookmarks and articles.
Match the types of social media with their examples:
Match the types of social media with their examples:
What is the role of assistive media?
What is the role of assistive media?
Which technology primarily uses HTML for formatting pages?
Which technology primarily uses HTML for formatting pages?
Web 1.0 allows users to interact with web pages in a dynamic way.
Web 1.0 allows users to interact with web pages in a dynamic way.
What is the primary service provided by Software as a Service (SaaS)?
What is the primary service provided by Software as a Service (SaaS)?
The process where users can classify information using tags is known as __________.
The process where users can classify information using tags is known as __________.
Match the following Web 2.0 features with their descriptions:
Match the following Web 2.0 features with their descriptions:
Which web generation provides a framework for sharing and reusing data?
Which web generation provides a framework for sharing and reusing data?
The World Wide Web was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee.
The World Wide Web was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee.
Name one of the services included in Information and Communication Technology.
Name one of the services included in Information and Communication Technology.
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Study Notes
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Encompasses technologies for transmitting and exchanging data in various forms, including text, sound, and images using digital means.
- Includes services like telecommunications, broadcasting, multimedia, e-commerce, and overall information technology.
World Wide Web (WWW)
- Introduced by Tim Berners-Lee and also known as W3.
- Composed of interconnected pages formatted using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).
- Pages contain diverse elements like text, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks.
Web 1.0
- Represents the initial phase of the World Wide Web with static web pages.
- Characterized by flat, unchangeable pages that lack user interaction.
Web 2.0
- Introduces dynamic web pages allowing user interaction such as account creation, commenting, and file uploads.
- Encourages greater user engagement and participation.
Features of Web 2.0
- Folksonomy: Users categorize and tag information using labels, notably utilizing hashtags (#) in social media platforms.
- Rich User Experience: High interaction levels between users and web content enabling deeper expertise.
- User Participation: Users generate content through comments, evaluations, and more.
- Long Tail: Diverse sites like OLX and Lazada facilitate selling goods and services to individuals and businesses.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Subscription-based software access rather than outright purchase.
- Mass Participation: Enables sharing of varied information globally via the web.
Web 3.0 (The Semantic Web)
- Represents a new paradigm in web interaction led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
- Focuses on frameworks that enable data sharing and reuse across platforms.
Trends in ICT
- Convergence: Merging of various technological advancements to perform similar tasks; e.g., using smartphones as cameras.
- Social Media: Platforms facilitating user communication, content creation, and community engagement.
Types of Social Media
- Social Networks: Websites connecting individuals sharing similar interests, e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
- Social News: Websites for posting stories ranked by popularity through voting, e.g., Reddit, Digg.
- Bookmarking Sites: Platforms for sharing and storing internet bookmarks and articles, e.g., Pinterest, StumbleUpon.
- Media Sharing: Websites for storing and sharing multimedia files, e.g., YouTube, Flickr.
- Microblogging: Platforms for broadcasting short messages, e.g., Twitter, Tumblr.
- Blogs and Forums: Discussion websites for user questions and comments on posts, e.g., WordPress, Blogger.
Mobile Technologies
- Refers to technologies integrated into cellular devices and other portable gadgets such as laptops and tablets.
Assistive Media
- Platforms designed to support individuals with disabilities, such as audio guides for the visually impaired.
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