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What is the primary goal of the Semantic Web?
What is the primary goal of the Semantic Web?
To enhance the web with semantic content that allows machines to understand and process information better.
Name two problems that hinder the full realization of Web 3.0.
Name two problems that hinder the full realization of Web 3.0.
Compatibility and Security.
Which mobile operating system is specifically designed for Apple devices?
Which mobile operating system is specifically designed for Apple devices?
iOS.
What is Assistive Media primarily designed to do?
What is Assistive Media primarily designed to do?
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What type of website is Pinterest categorized as?
What type of website is Pinterest categorized as?
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What does Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) focus on?
What does Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) focus on?
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Why is the Philippines referred to as the 'ICT Hub of Asia'?
Why is the Philippines referred to as the 'ICT Hub of Asia'?
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What is a key feature of Web 2.0?
What is a key feature of Web 2.0?
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Describe what 'Rich User Experience' means in the context of Web 2.0.
Describe what 'Rich User Experience' means in the context of Web 2.0.
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What does 'Software as a Service' imply?
What does 'Software as a Service' imply?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- ICT encompasses the use of various communication technologies, including mobile phones, telephones, and the internet, for tasks like information location, saving, sending, and editing.
- A key goal of ICT is having a unified communication method.
ICT in the Philippines
- The Philippines is recognised as an ICT hub in Asia, with significant growth in ICT-related jobs, particularly in business process outsourcing (BPO) call centers.
Web 2.0 Dynamic Web Page
- Web 2.0 evolved from Web 1.0 by introducing dynamic web pages.
- Users interface with these pages differently.
- It allows users to interact with the page directly, instead of relying solely on operating systems.
Features of Web 2.0
- Folksonomies: Allow users to categorize and classify information using keywords for tagging.
- Rich User Experience: Content is dynamic and responsive to user input.
- User Participation: Website owners aren't the only contributors; multiple users can add content.
- Long Tail: Services are offered on demand rather than as one-time purchases.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Users subscribe to software as needed instead of purchasing it outright.
- Mass Participation: Encourages diverse information sharing through universal web access.
Web 3.0 and the Semantic Web
- The Semantic Web is a movement spearheaded by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
- It promotes the addition of semantic content to web pages.
- Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, also identified the Semantic Web as a component of Web 3.0.
Challenges of Web 3.0
- Compatibility: Different systems and technologies need to be compatible.
- Security: Data protection is crucial for user trust and safety.
- Vastness: Managing the sheer volume of data is a considerable obstacle.
- Vagueness: Ambiguity in data and algorithms creates issues.
- Logic: Ensuring effective interpretation and application of data.
Trends in ICT
- Convergence: Combining different technologies and platforms.
- Social Media: Includes social networking sites, bookmarking sites, social news, media sharing platforms, microblogging services, blogs, and forums.
- Mobile Technologies: Various operating systems used in mobile devices like Android, iOS, Blackberry OS, Windows Phone OS, and Symbian.
- Assistive Media: Services designed to assist people with visual or reading impairments.
Post-Test (True or False)
- Web 2.0 introduced interactive web pages.
- Android is a mobile operating system, but not exclusively for Apple devices.
- ICT deals with various communication technologies for handling information.
- Assistive media is a service aimed at individuals with disabilities.
Post-Test (Social Media Websites)
- Different social media websites function as social networks, bookmarking sites, social news, media sharing, microblogging, or blogs and forums.
- Specific examples include Pinterest, Facebook, Reddit, Tumblr, and Facebook.
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Explore the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and their application in the Philippines. This quiz covers the evolution to Web 2.0, highlighting its features like user participation and dynamic web pages.
