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What does ICT stand for?
What does ICT stand for?
Which type of ware refers to the technology aspect?
Which type of ware refers to the technology aspect?
What does the term 'WEB' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'WEB' primarily refer to?
Which trend in ICT involves the synergy of technological advancements towards a common goal?
Which trend in ICT involves the synergy of technological advancements towards a common goal?
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What is the main emphasis of Social Media within the context of ICT?
What is the main emphasis of Social Media within the context of ICT?
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Which component of ICT has seen a significant rise in popularity over the years due to smartphones and tablets?
Which component of ICT has seen a significant rise in popularity over the years due to smartphones and tablets?
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Which of the following is an open source operating system developed by Google?
Which of the following is an open source operating system developed by Google?
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What does the acronym 'BPO' stand for in the context of the Philippines being the 'ICT Hub of Asia'?
What does the acronym 'BPO' stand for in the context of the Philippines being the 'ICT Hub of Asia'?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of social media listed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of social media listed?
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What does the acronym 'W3C' stand for?
What does the acronym 'W3C' stand for?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Front End' in the context of applications?
Which of the following best describes the 'Front End' in the context of applications?
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What does the term 'Semantics' refer to?
What does the term 'Semantics' refer to?
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Study Notes
ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
- ICT is an extended term of Information Technology (IT) that stresses the role of unified communications and integration of telecommunications, computers, and necessary enterprise software.
- ICT refers to all technology used to handle telecommunication and access information.
Types of Ware
- People Ware: humans using ICT
- Hard Ware: technology (e.g., computers, smartphones)
- Middle Ware: software applications
Internet and Web
- Internet: the actual interconnection of computers and other networks (hardware aspect)
- Web: a system that enables people to access information over the internet (software aspect)
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): a system or procedure that enables the transfer of information on the internet
Trends in ICT
- Convergence: synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal
- Social Media: internet-based communication tools and computer-assisted channels for users to interact, communicate, and share information
- Mobile Technologies: the popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years
Operating Systems
- iOS: used in Apple devices (iPhone, iPad)
- Android: an open-source operating system developed by Google
- Blackberry OS: used in Blackberry devices
- Window Phone OS: a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft
- Symbian: the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices
- Web OS: originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs
- Windows Mobile: Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs
Types of Social Media
- Social Networks: sites that allow connection with others with similar interests or backgrounds
- Bookmarking Sites: sites that allow storing and managing links to various websites and resources
- Social News: sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources
- Media Sharing: sites that allow uploading and sharing of media content (images, music, video)
- Microblogging: sites that focus on short updates from users
- Blogs and Forums: websites that allow users to post their own content
Notable Figures and Organizations
- Tim Berners-Lee (1998): invented the World Wide Web
- World Wide Web: an information system on the internet that allows documents to be connected by hyperlinks
- W3C (WWW Consortium): an international community working together for the long-term growth of the web
- ICT Hub of Asia: the Philippines
- BPO (Business Process Outsourcing): call centers
Other Key Concepts
- Assistive Media: a non-profit service designed to help people with visual impairments
- Telecommunication: distance communication, such as telephone, radio, and data communication
- Media Literacy: the ability to read, analyze, evaluate, and produce communication in various media forms
- Information Literacy: the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, use, and communicate information
- Technology Literacy (digital): the ability to use digital technology to locate, evaluate, use, and create information
- Front End: the user interface that allows interaction with an application
- Back End: the data and infrastructure that make an application work
- Semantics: the meaning of words, phrases, and symbols
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Description
Explore the world of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and its significance in today's interconnected digital landscape. Learn about the integration of telecommunications, computers, enterprise software, and more that enable information handling and communication. Dive into the types of technology used for telecommunication and information access.
