Introduction to ICT in the Philippines

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What does ICT stand for?

Information and Communication Technologies

ICTs are used for what purposes?

  • To locate information
  • To save information
  • To send information
  • To edit information
  • All of the above (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of ICT?

  • ICT has made communication more expensive for individuals.
  • ICT has led to a decrease in the amount of information shared.
  • ICT has increased economic costs for companies.
  • ICT has saved companies resources like time and money. (correct)

The Philippines is known as the 'ICT Hub of Asia'.

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What percentage of the total employment population in the Philippines did the ICT industry share in 2010, according to the Annual Survey of Business and Industries, NSO?

<p>19.3% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a static web page also known as?

<p>Flat page or stationary page</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Web 1.0 also referred to as?

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Who coined the term Web 2.0, and in what year?

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Which of the following is an example of web 2.0?

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Web 2.0 allows user to interact with the page.

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What term is Web 2.0 also known as?

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What is Folksonomy?

<p>Allows users to categorize, classify, and arrange information using freely chosen tags.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Rich User Experience refer to in the context of Web 2.0?

<p>Content that is dynamic and responsive to the user's input.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterises 'User Participation' in Web 2.0?

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What is meant by the term 'Long Tail' in the context of Web 2.0?

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What is meant by 'Software as a Service?

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What is meant by 'Mass Participation' in Web 2.0?

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Who coined Semantic Web?

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What is one of the aims of Web 3.0?

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Which technologies are associated with Web 3.0?

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What is Technological convergence

<p>The synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal or task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social media?

<p>A website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a Social Network social media platform?

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Which is an example of a Bookmarking Site social media platform?

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Which is an example of a Media Sharing social media platform?

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Which is an example of a Microblogging social media platform?

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Describe Blogs and Forums.

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Smartphones and tablets have not increased in popularity.

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The latest mobile devices use what to connect?

<p>5g Networking (LTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad use what mobile phone operating system?

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Smart TVs use what mobile phone operating system?

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

The use of various communication technologies for locating, saving, sending, and editing information.

Importance of ICT

ICT streamlines communication, saving time and money for businesses and individuals.

ICT Hub of Asia

The Philippines is known as the 'ICT Hub of Asia' due to its thriving ICT job market.

Web 1.0

The initial version of the web characterized by static web pages that cannot be manipulated by users.

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Web 2.0

An evolution of the web featuring dynamic, interactive pages allowing user participation.

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Folksonomy

A user-generated categorization system, often through tagging content, such as using hashtags.

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Rich User Experience

A feature of Web 2.0 where content changes based on user input and feedback.

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User Participation

Users contribute content via comments, reviews, and polls on websites.

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Long Tail

A market strategy offering a large number of unique items in small quantities, often through subscription models.

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

A software distribution model where users subscribe and access software online rather than purchasing it.

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Mass Participation

The broad contribution of content by users from various backgrounds, enabled by internet access.

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Semantic Web

A framework to allow data sharing and reuse across various applications and systems, enhancing machine understanding.

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Web 3.0

The next generation of the web that aims to create a smarter, personalized online experience using AI and data analysis.

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Technological Convergence

The integration of multiple technologies to perform similar tasks, enhancing convenience.

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Social Media

Platforms that enable users to create, share, and interact with user-generated content online.

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Types of Social Media

Categories of social media include social networks, bookmarking sites, social news, media sharing, microblogging, and blogs/forums.

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Social Networks

Websites enabling users to connect and interact on shared interests, creating profiles and communities.

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Bookmarking Sites

Platforms allowing users to save, manage, and share links to various resources.

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Social News

Websites where users can post, comment, and vote on news articles and sources.

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Media Sharing

Sites that enable users to upload and share multimedia content like videos and images.

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Microblogging

Platforms focusing on short user updates, allowing followers to receive updates.

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Blogs and Forums

Sites where users post content and engage in discussions through comments.

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Mobile Technologies

Technologies related to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets that perform computer-like functions.

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Mobile Operating Systems

Software platforms for mobile devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

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iOS

An operating system used by Apple devices like iPhone and iPad.

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Android

An open-source operating system used by various mobile manufacturers, developed by Google.

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Blackberry OS

A mobile operating system designed for Blackberry devices, known for its security features.

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Windows Phone OS

A discontinued mobile operating system developed by Microsoft for its smartphones.

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Symbian

The first major smartphone operating system, previously used primarily by Nokia devices.

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Web OS

Originally designed for smartphones, now used for smart TVs and various Internet-connected devices.

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Windows Mobile

A mobile operating system developed by Microsoft targeting smartphones and pocket PCs.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

  • ICT deals with using various communication technologies
  • Examples of ICT technologies include mobile phones, telephones, and the internet
  • The internet has fundamentally changed the world
  • ICT is used for locating, saving, sending, and editing information.

Importance of ICT

  • ICT enables video calls, text messaging, and calls via cellular networks or payphones
  • ICT aims for unified communication methods
  • ICT saves businesses resources (time and money) in communication
  • ICT reduces costs, enabling users to send multiple messages through the internet for a fraction of the cost.

ICT in the Philippines

  • The Philippines is a hub for ICT across Asia
  • ICT-related jobs in the Philippines, especially call centers (BPOs), are rapidly growing
  • The Philippines saw a high number of cellphones per 100 Filipinos in 2012
  • The ICT sector contributes significantly to the Philippine economy Popular photo-sharing app, Instagram, places several Philippine cities in top spots for global 'selfies'.

Web 2.0: Dynamic Web Pages

  • Web 2.0 represents an evolution from static pages to dynamic, user-interactive sites
  • Web 1.0 websites were static, unchanging, and user-passive
  • Web 2.0 websites are interactive: users can contribute and comment
  • Web 2.0 enables features like social networking, blogs, wikis, and video sharing
  • Web 2.0 features:
    • Folksonomy: tagging for categorizing and classifying information
    • Rich User Experience: dynamically displays content based on user input
    • User Participation: other users can comment on and contribute to content posted online
    • Long Tail: services based on demand rather than one-time purchase based on file size (e.g., data plans)
    • Software as a Service: users rent software, instead of purchasing it, for a low monthly cost
    • Mass Participation: sharing diverse information and content

Web 3.0 and the Semantic Web

  • Web 3.0 is the latest generation of the internet and focuses on making it smarter, more personalized, and more connected
  • The Semantic Web is a component of Web 3.0; it uses data sharing standards so computers can understand it
  • Web 3.0 employs technologies like AI, blockchain, and data analysis to personalize user experiences and improve security
  • Web 3.0 aims to provide users with efficient and secure access to online content while understanding and targeting their needs.
  • ICT industry continuously develops new innovations that meet the needs of people, for business and personal use
  • Technological convergence combines different technologies to accomplish a task
    • Computers, smartphones, and cloud technologies are example

Social Media

  • Social media refers to digital channels that enable user-created and shared content.
  • Social media platforms are widely used and advertisers frequently use it to promote their products
  • Nielsen's studies show that people spend more time on social media than any other online service

Six Types of Social Media

  • Social Networks: Facebook, Instagram
  • Bookmarking Sites: Reddit, Pinterest
  • Social News: Reddit, Twitter, Quora
  • Media Sharing: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat
  • Microblogging: Twitter, Threads, Facebook, Reddit
  • Blogs and Forums: Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr

Mobile Technologies

  • Smartphones and tablets have become increasingly popular, taking over many functions of personal computers
  • 5G network technology is the fastest mobile network, allowing access to information anytime, anywhere
  • Mobile devices such as smartphones use a variety of operating systems like iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows

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