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What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communications Technology
Which of the following is NOT a component of ICT?
Name a type of assistive media for the visually impaired.
Brail or audio books
What is the primary purpose of media-sharing sites?
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What is one modality of technological convergence?
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Match the following assistive media with their intended use:
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Study Notes
Understanding ICT and Its Relevance to Society
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Encompasses technologies for processing, storing, securing, and transmitting information.
- Consumer Review Networks: Platforms enabling users to provide and share product information.
- Mobile Media: Communication devices characterized by their portability, allowing ease of movement.
- Assistive Media: Tools aimed at improving the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities (PWDs) through technology.
Components of ICT
- People: Individuals involved in the development and maintenance of ICT systems.
- Procedures: Specific actions taken in a sequence to ensure smooth operation of an ICT system.
- Hardware: Physical components of a computer system.
- Software: Programs and applications installed on hardware.
- Data: Raw facts that can be processed and transmitted, with singular termed as "datum."
- Information: Processed and organized data resulting in structured insights.
Type of Assistive Media
- Visually Impaired: Utilizes Braille and audiobooks for accessibility.
- Speech Difficulty: Incorporates sign language aids.
- Hearing Impairments: Employs hearing aids for better communication.
- Learning Difficulties: Includes tools like audiobooks, captions, text-to-speech, and therapies for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Social, Mobile, and Assistive Media
- Social Media: Platforms enabling sharing and reception of information and media content.
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Types of Social Media:
- Social Networking Sites: Enable real-time conversations via messages or video chat.
- Media-Sharing Sites: Focus on sharing multimedia content (photos, audio, videos).
- Discussion Sites: Forums for debate and dialogue among participants.
- Bookmarking and Content Curation Sites: For collecting and organizing resources for projects.
- Blogging and Publishing Networks: Tools for creative content publishing and engagement.
Technological Convergence
- Defined as the combination of two or more technology functions into a single system.
- Diverge vs. Converge: Diverging technologies move away from each other, while converging technologies merge into one device or system.
- Multi-purpose devices: Examples include smartphones which integrate various functionalities.
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Modalities of Technological Convergence:
- Computing Technology: Enhancements to electronic devices and gadgets.
- Networking: Involved in uniting disparate technologies.
- Overall, ICT focuses on enhancing portability and usability across devices.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its significance in modern society. It also covers consumer review networks and mobile media, highlighting how technology facilitates product information sharing. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of ICT!
