Week 13-Information Society PDF

INFORMATION SOCIETY G E C 1 0 3 S c i e n c e , Te c h n o l o g y , a n d S o c i e t y Intende d 1. Explain the benefits and concerns Learnin of social media 2. Recognize reliable g sources of information on the Outcom internet es 3. Illus...

INFORMATION SOCIETY G E C 1 0 3 S c i e n c e , Te c h n o l o g y , a n d S o c i e t y Intende d 1. Explain the benefits and concerns Learnin of social media 2. Recognize reliable g sources of information on the Outcom internet es 3. Illustrate how social media affects the society Information Society  A society in which information, rather than material goods, has become the chief economic, social, and cultural motor. (Whitworth) Information Society  a term for a society in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information has become the most significant economic and cultural activity. Information Society  it aims to gain a competitive advantage internationally through using information technology (IT) creatively and productively. Click to add title here Informati on Cycle It refers to the way that information is produced and distributed, and how it changes over time. Usually, it's used to describe the progression of media coverage relating to a particular newsworthy event or topic. 1. Creators of information persons who produce information in any format to convey a message, and are shared via a selective delivery method on TV, newspapers, etc. There is a spectrum of information creation, from trivial to serious, informative to manipulative. 2. Distributors of information They are responsible for giving out the created information 3. Disseminators of information Institutions/establishments that distribute information or knowledge so that it reaches many people or organizations. focus on the information, or content, being released, regardless of format issue/share discrete media or material, that has the information/content, but the focus is more on the media or distribution method 4. Users of information An individual who actively exercises his/her right to access different information sources  Distributo Creators Dissemin rs of Users of of ators of Informati informati informati informati on on on on products  ACTIVITY No. 1 Week 13: Classify the following as to the stage in the Information Cycle by writing each under the appropriate column: ( 20 points ) - schools - magazines - museums - producers - musicians- libraries - artists - websites - vendors - researchers - videos - database producers Creators Informatio Distributo Dissemina - web producers - governments n -rswriters of - tors of colleges/universities Products Informatio Informatio - publishers - internet providers - books - businesses n n The Information Age  a historic period in the 21st century characterized by the rapid shift from traditional industry that the Industrial Revolution brought through industrialization, to an economy.  (also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, or New Media Age) It is coupled tightly with the advent of personal computers. James R. Messenger known as the father of the Information Age proposed the Theory of Information Age according to him the Information Age is a truly new age based upon the interconnection of computers via telecommunications which operated on both a real-time and A WORD is a combination of sounds that represents something. It is made up of sounds and yet they transmit something more significant. They transmit a message. The words are “informed” because they carry information. Words are informed with meaning given by the speaker and intended for the listener. Simply put, they communicate meaning. Before the printed word, the written word was prevalent. The Role of Language  In the quest for human understanding of the natural world, the ability to name and classify objects found in nature was seen as the first step to knowing. Thus, the scientific search for truth early on recognizes the usefulness of language and the ability it gave to make sense of nature. This knowing sprang from the Greek fascination and wonder at the power of words and language. The idea of comprehending words as more than just combinations of sounds led the Greeks to seek out the principles of everyday language. The speaker can use the same words over and over again to talk to thousands of people separately or at the same time. Nevertheless, the same message will be received by everyone. Therefore, words can function across space and time without reducing their meaning  Communication: It allows individuals to convey thoughts, feelings, and information, facilitating interpersonal interactions.  Expression of Identity: Language can reflect cultural identity, social status, and personal beliefs, helping individuals express who they are.  Cognitive Development: Language shapes how we think and understand the world, influencing cognitive processes and problem-solving abilities.  Social Cohesion: It fosters connections among people, building relationships and communities through shared understanding.  Transmission of Knowledge: Language enables the sharing of knowledge, traditions, and values across generations, essential for education and cultural continuity.  Persuasion and Influence: It can be a powerful tool for persuasion, shaping opinions, and motivating actions in various contexts, such as politics and advertising. MATHEMATICS AS THE LANGUAGE OF NATURE Since people have discovered the laws and language of nature, they can use these laws and languages for their benefit. This language is Mathematics, the study of pattern and structure, as the great contribution of Isaac Newton. Nature can be understood because it speaks in the language of Mathematics and the human brain, to a certain extent can comprehend this language. TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD The ancient fascination with language gave rise to the preservation of the words of earlier people. The power to be informed – the importance of the word - led to the transmission of ideas through hand-copying. From this, manual action would arise that would transform cultures – the printing press. The development of the printing press, which may be regarded as the beginning of a true revolution, could be dated to the 15th century. With the printing press, people on different sides of the world could share their thoughts and ideas, forming communities of thinkers across space and time. JOHANNES GUTENBERG - a German blacksmith, goldsmith, inventor, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe with the printing press In the age of information, the transmission of ideas has changed. Meaning and depth are no longer conveyed strictly by rhetoric but rather by its electronic replacement, the digital signal or digit. Such a digital world is a direct offspring of the progressing world of technology built upon the many advances in science. Information is a very important tool that helps improve our way of life. Information technology is the study, design, development, implementation, support, or management of computer-based information systems—particularly software applications and computer hardware.  1 The information must compete. Articles There is a need for information to stand out about the and be recognized. Information 2 Newer is equated with truer. Age: We forgot the truth that any fact or value can endure.  3 Selection is a viewpoint. Articles Choose multiple sources for your about the information if you Information want to receive a Age: 4 You are what you more balanced view eat and so is your of reality. brain. Do not conclude unless all ideas and information are presented to you.  5 Anything in great demand will be counterfeited. Articles The demand for about the incredible knowledge, Information scandals, and secrets Age: is ever-present, hence many events are fabricated by tabloids and publicists.  6 Undead information walks ever on. Rumors, lies, Articles disinformation and gossip about the never truly die down. They persist and continue Information to circulate. Age: 7 Media presence creates the story. People behave much differently from the way they would if being filmed when the media are present, especially in film, news, or television.  8 The medium selects the message. Articles Television is mainly about the pictorial, particularly, visual stories are Information emphasized (ex. fires, Age: chases, and disasters). 9 The whole truth is a pursuit. The information that reaches us is usually selected, and verbally  TECHNOLOGY FOR INFORMATION SOCIETY ( IS ) I N F OR M ATI ON D EV I C ES an d I N F OR M ATI ON S ERV I C ES  Telephone  Broadcasting Media  Computer  Intranet and Internet  World Wide Web ( www )  Telecommunication  Satellite INFORMATION DEVICES help to send, receive, record, track, and manipulate information. INFORMATION SERVICES are provided to meet a particular individual or group’s need; entail a professional-client relationship, and provide a selection of information-bearing objects that might contain an answer. Examples: telephone services, internet access, cable TV The computer is an electronic device that stores and processes data(information). It runs on a program that contains the exact step-by-step directions to solve a problem. It is one of the most important contributions of advances in the Information Age to society.  Types of Computers 1. Personal 2. Desktop Computer Computer single-user instrument. not designed for It was first known as portability. It will be microcomputers since set up in a permanent they were complete spot. Most desktop computers built on a computers offer more smaller scale and storage, power, and enormous systems versatility than their operated by most portable versions. businesses.  Types of Computers 4. Personal 3. Laptops Digital Assistants these portable no keyboards but rely computers integrate the on a touch screen for essentials of a desktop user input. They are computer in a battery- typically smaller than powered package, a paperback, which is somewhat lightweight, and larger than a typical battery–powered. hardcover book. They are commonly called  Types of Computers 5. Server 6. Mainframes a computer that has huge computer been improved to systems that can fill an provide network entire room. These are services to other used in large firms to computers. It usually describe the large, boasts powerful expensive machines processors, tons of that process millions memory, and large hard of transactions every drives. day  Types of Computers 7. Wearable Computers involve materials usually integrated into cell phones, watches, and other small objects or places. They perform common computer applications such as databases, email, and multimedia. WHAT IS THE WORLD WIDE WEB? SIR TIMOTHY JOHN BERNERS – LEE - English engineer and computer scientist - known as the inventor of the World Wide Web World Wide Web ( WWW/Internet) - also known as the WWW and the Web - a system of Internet servers that support specially formatted documents. The documents are formatted in a markup language called HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) that supports links to other documents, as well as graphics, audio, and video files. - an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), interlinked by hypertext links, and accessible via the Internet. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) - used to display Web pages on the Internet that support links to other documents, as well as graphics, audio, and video files. - allows users to organize, improve the appearance of, and link text with data on the internet. In other words, Web pages are composed of HTML, which is used to display text, images, or other resources through a Web browser. - all HTML is plain text, meaning it is not compiled and may be read by humans. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. It is also referred to as a web address. A reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network. It indicates the location of a resource as well as the protocol used to access it. Claude Shannon - The father of Information Technology - American mathematician and computer scientist who conceived and laid the foundations for information theory - his theories laid the groundwork for the electronic communications networks that now lace the earth - published a paper proposing that information can be quantitatively encoded as a sequence of ones and zeroes. The Internet is a worldwide system of interconnected networks that facilitate data transmission among innumerable computers. It allowed pornography to be broadcast to millions of homes. Protecting children from these influences or even from meeting violent predators would prove to be difficult. Nowadays, crimes in various forms are rampant because of the use of social media. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. It is also referred to as a web address. A reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network. It indicates the location of a resource as well as the protocol used to access it.  a Publicity, Marketing, and Advertising - Promote businesses Possible Uses of - gaining instant access to the Internet and millions of people all over World Wide Web b the globe Direct On-line Selling The products sold through for Business direct sales are usually not found in typical retail locations, which means finding a distributor or rep is the only method to buy the products or services.  c Research and Development - use the Internet as an additional resource for collecting information d Communication - sending or receiving Possible Uses of information, such as the Internet and telephone lines or computers World Wide Web for Business e Collaboration - action of working with someone to produce or create something Plato’s principle of “One and the Many” refers to the underlying unity among diverse beings in the world. Social Media are interactive websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. It is a computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of virtual networks and communities or to different parts of the globe. It is internet-based and gives users quick electronic communication of content. It also poses certain risks, especially in the dissemination of false information.  a. Social network is Types of a media site that Social allows users to Media connect and share with people who have similar interests and backgrounds. Facebook is the most popular example of a social network website.  b. Bookmarking sites Types of It allows users to save and Social organize links to any number of Media online resources and websites. A great feature of these services is the ability for the user to “tag” links, which makes them easier to search, and invariably, share with their followers.  c. Social news - allows its users to Types of post news links and other items to outside articles. Users then vote on Social said items, and the items with the Media highest number of votes are most prominently displayed. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you.  d. Media sharing Types of –it allows users to share different Social types of media, such as pictures Media and videos. -Most of these sites also offer social features, like the ability to create profiles and the option of commenting on the uploaded images. YouTube is the most well-known  e. Microblogging Types of Sites that allow the users to submit Social short written entries, which can Media include links to product and service sites, as well as links to other social media sites. Then posted on the ‘walls’ of everyone who has subscribed to that user’s account. The most commonly used microblogging website is Twitter.  f. Blog comments and forums Types of  Online forum – a site that lets Social users engage in conversations by Media posting and responding to community messages  Blog comment site -The conversation is a little more focused. The comments are usually centered around the specific subject of the attached blog. Types of Google has a popular blogging site Social titled, Blogger. However, there Media are a seemingly endless number of blogging sites, particularly because so many of them are niche-based, unlike the universal appeal of general social media sites. Cyberbullying - the use of electronic communication to harass a person using electronic means, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. - is a practice where an individual or group uses the Internet to ridicule, harass or harm another person.  ASSIGNMENT Social Media Campaign Creation. Social media also poses certain risks, especially in the dissemination of false information. As a student, how will you use social media to ensure that you do not propagate inaccurate and unreliable information? THANK YOU! 