Social Advocacy and Technology Impact

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What does ICT stand for?

Information and Communication Technology

What is social change defined as?

An alteration of mechanisms characterized by changes in cultural symbols, rules of behavior, social organizations or value systems.

What is Advocacy as defined by Merriam-Webster?

The act of supporting a cause or proposal; the act or process of advocating.

Today, technology can be used as a platform for solving local issues but not global issues.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most used ICT tools by people today?

Social networking sites or social media Signup and view all the answers

What does research entail, according to Western Sydney University?

The creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way to generate new concepts, methodologies, and understandings. Signup and view all the answers

Research is solely about discovering new knowledge

False Signup and view all the answers

What does research help you gain?

Wiser decisions in life, more experiences and knowledge, as well as set of findings and conclusions. Signup and view all the answers

What is an infographic?

A visual representation of information or data Signup and view all the answers

What is an infographic typically composed of?

A set or collection of various imagery, charts, and text Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an infographic?

To give an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand synopsis of a certain topic or issue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most difficult step in creating an infographic?

Outlining The Goals Of Your Infographic Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when outlining the goals of your infographic?

What the infographic should be about, what the core message is and how it will be delivered, and how the audience will gain something very specific from reading it. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after knowing what your infographic is about?

Gather data on the chosen topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of visualizing data in an infographic?

Choosing the type of infographic you want to use. Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Statistical Infographic" show?

A summary or overview of data with one or more graphs, tables or lists. Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Timeline Infographic" show?

The progress of information over a chronological time period. Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Process Infographic" show?

A linear or branching process as how to teach the workings of an object or flow chart showing choices in a decision process Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Geographic Infographic" show?

Data with a location map. Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Compare/Contrast Infographic" show?

Notable similarities or differences as a "this versus that" infographic or as a table or simple list. Signup and view all the answers

What does a "Hierarchical Infographic" show?

A chart with levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in creating an infographic?

Adding style Signup and view all the answers

Adding too many pictures, clustered text and colors to an infographic can make it hard to digest.

True Signup and view all the answers

When creating an infographic, one should always make it as simple as possible.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using technology for advocacy?

Reaching a broad audience with a specific message. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a common element of an infographic?

Detailed written text Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a core message that could be delivered through an infographic about social advocacy?

The importance of using social media to raise awareness about social issues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable type of infographic for presenting the steps involved in a data analysis process?

Process infographic Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significantly advanced the information age.
ICT facilitated innovation and integration of various technologies, resulting in social change.
Social Change is defined as the alteration of mechanisms characterized by changes in cultural symbols, behavior rules, social organizations, and value systems.

Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause or proposal.
Technology can be utilized as a platform for solving local and global issues.
Social networking sites, or social media, are commonly used for global community connection and advocacy.

Research for Content

Research, according to Western Sydney University, involves creating new knowledge or creatively applying existing knowledge to generate new concepts, methodologies, and understandings.
Research helps individuals make wiser decisions and gain more experiences, yielding a deeper understanding.

Infographics

An infographic is a visual representation of data, using imagery, charts, and text to create a clear and easy-to-understand overview of a topic or issue.

Steps in Making Infographics

Outline Goals: Determine the core message and intended outcome of the infographic. The goal is to provide specific information to the audience.
Collect Data: Gather data related to the chosen topic.
Visualize Data: Choose the appropriate infographic type (e.g., statistical, timeline, process, geographic, compare/contrast, hierarchical) based on the data and desired visual representation, to effectively present the data visually.
Layout Elements: Arrange elements such as text, images, and charts attractively. The layout needs to flow logically and present information understandably.
Add Style: Apply personal touches and creative elements while maintaining simplicity. Avoid clutter with too many pictures or overly clustered text and colors.

Different Types of Infographics

Statistical: Summarizes data using graphs, tables, or lists.
Timeline: Illustrates progress over a period of time.
Process: Shows a step-by-step procedure or linear or branching process. This helps visually represent decisions, choices and outcomes.
Geographic: Shows data on a location map.
Compare/Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences through infographics with lists or tables.
Hierarchical: Presents data in a hierarchical structure, like a chart with different levels.

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Explore the intersection of technology and social advocacy in this quiz. Discover how ICT innovations are shaping social change and enabling global connectivity. Understand the pivotal role of research in supporting social causes and proposals.