Introduction to ICT

Questions and Answers

What does ICT stand for?

Information and Communications Technology

What is a primary use of technology?

To memorize information

To enhance physical strength

To create processes that fulfill human needs (correct)

To improve handwriting

The Philippines is known as the ICT Hub of Asia.

True

Who invented the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of Web 2.0?

User participation in content creation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following web versions with their descriptions:

Web 1.0 = Static web or 'read-only' web Web 2.0 = Dynamic web or 'read-write' web Web 3.0 = Semantic web and user preference-based Signup and view all the answers

What defines a digital native?

Someone who is born or grew up during the age of technology. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Objectives of ICT Lesson

Understand the impact of ICT on daily life.
Leverage ICT trends for personal or professional advantage.
Promote responsible Internet usage.

What is ICT?

Stands for Information and Communications Technology.
Information: Ideas and concepts shared via media like telephone, television, and radio.
Communication: The process of sending and receiving messages using symbols, signs, or verbal interactions.
Technology: Application of scientific knowledge and resources to create solutions for human needs.

ICT in the Philippines

Designated as the ICT Hub of Asia due to significant growth in ICT-related jobs, especially in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
Accenture launched the first Global Resource Center in Manila in 1992, marking the BPO industry's inception in the country.

Empowerment Technology

Focuses on utilizing technology to streamline tasks and enhance efficiency.
Essential for adapting to the digital age and overcoming traditional systems.

Digital Natives

Defined as individuals born or raised in the technology era, comfortable with computers from an early age.

World Wide Web (WWW)

An interconnected system of public web pages accessible via the Internet.
Invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.
Divided into three versions: Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0.

Web 1.0

Referred to as the static or "read-only" web.
Users can only read content without interacting or manipulating web pages.

Web 2.0

Known as the dynamic or "read-write" web, allowing user interaction.
Users can create content in addition to consuming it.

Features of Web 2.0

Folksonomy: Classifying and finding information through collective tagging (e.g., hashtags).
Rich User Experience: Interactive experiences, like online gaming.
User Participation: Users contribute content to platforms (e.g., Facebook posts).
Long Tail: Services provided on demand rather than through single transactions (e.g., monthly data plans).
Software as a Service: Subscription-based software usage as needed, exemplified by Google Docs.
Mass Participation: Sharing diverse information facilitated by universal web access, particularly through social networks.

Web 3.0

Also called the semantic web, it enhances Web 2.0 functionalities.
Capable of processing user requests and delivering solutions based on individual preferences.

Features of Web 3.0

Real-time: Immediate information dissemination as events occur (e.g., Siri responses).
Everywhere: Universal Internet access, with devices like smartphones using mobile data.

Description

This quiz covers the basics of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and its impact on daily life. Students will explore how to leverage ICT trends and learn the importance of responsible internet use. Engage with the core concepts of ICT to enhance your understanding.