1.-Introduction-to-ICT.pdf

INTRODUCTION TO ICT Lesson 1 Objectives At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to: 1. understand how ICT affects their daily lives; 2. use the different trends in ICT to their advantage; and 3. be responsible in the use of the Internet. WHAT IS ICT? WHAT...

INTRODUCTION TO ICT Lesson 1 Objectives At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to: 1. understand how ICT affects their daily lives; 2. use the different trends in ICT to their advantage; and 3. be responsible in the use of the Internet. WHAT IS ICT? WHAT IS ICT? I C T WHAT IS ICT? Information C T WHAT IS ICT? Information and Communications T WHAT IS ICT? Information and Communications Technology WHAT IS ICT? Information - refers to the ideas or concepts obtained from reading, investigation, study or research which are transmitted through media such as telephone, television and radio. WHAT IS ICT? Communication - is a means of transmitting messages or sending and receiving information between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal interactions. WHAT IS ICT? Technology - is the use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to create processes and products that fulfill human needs. WHAT IS ICT? Information and Communications Technology - deals with the use of different communication tools such as telephone , mobile phones, Internet, etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information. ICT in the Philippines The Philippines is considered as the ICT Hub of Asia because of the tremendous growth of ICT related jobs like Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs).  The Philippines is ICT in the considered as the ICT Hub of Asia because of the tremendous growth of ICT related Philippines jobs like Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs). It started with Accenture in 1992 with Frank Holz who was responsible for developing and marketing the first Global Resource Center in Manila. ICT in the Philippines Examples of call centers in the Philippines: EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY - empowering the world with the use of technology to accomplish tasks easily and efficiently. Why do we study EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES? - We are in the digital age. - to be provided with the necessary tools for advancement and break free from traditional systems LET ME ASK YOU: 1. How old were you when you had your first phone? Did it have keypads? 2. How old were you when you created your first social media account? 3. What do you do on a boring day with power interruption without a phone and Internet connection? 4. Can you make a “phone” hand signal? If you have been very comfortable with computers at an early age, you are a digital native. If you have been very comfortable with computers at an early age, you are a digital native. A digital native is someone who is born or who grew up during the age of technology. WORLD WIDE WEB - a.k.a. www, w3, or web WORLD WIDE WEB - a.k.a. www, w3, or web - an interconnected system of public web pages, accessible through the Internet WORLD WIDE WEB - a.k.a. www, w3, or web - an interconnected system of public web pages, accessible through the Internet - Invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 WORLD WIDE WEB 3 Versions: Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Web 3.0 Web 1.0 - a.k.a. static web or “read-only” web - the web page cannot be manipulated by the user - the users are merely readers or audiences who absorb information Web 1.0 Web 2.0 - a.k.a. dynamic web or “read-write” web - evolution of Web 1.0 - the users can interact in the web page Web 2.0 Features of Web 2.0 1. Folksonomy - a way to classify and to find information - e.g. the use of hashtags (#) Features of Web 2.0 2. Rich User Experience - the user can interact on the website - e.g. when playing games over the Internet Features of Web 2.0 3. User Participation - The user can put content on the website aside from the owner of the website - e.g. Facebook users can create posts. Features of Web 2.0 4. Long Tail - Services are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase - e.g. subscribing on a data plan for a specific bandwidth on a monthly basis Features of Web 2.0 5. Software as a Service - Users will only subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them. - e.g. the use of Google Docs Features of Web 2.0 6. Mass Participation - Diverse information sharing through universal web access. - e.g. the use of social networking sites Web 3.0 - a.k.a. semantic web - upgrade of Web 2.0 - can accept requests from the user and create a solution considering the user’s preferences Features of Web 3.0 1. Real-time - Events and information are made available to users as they take place. - e.g. Siri answering on-the-spot Features of Web 3.0 2. Everywhere - The Internet can be accessed by users in all places - e.g. Smartphones accessing the Internet through mobile data plans Features of Web 3.0 3. Machine Learning - Computers and mobile devices can make decisions based on the user’s previous actions or preferences. - e.g. Searching the Internet for a restaurant near you TRENDS IN ICT 1. Technological Convergence - the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar task or goal. - e.g. Phones nowadays are not just used for texting, but also for entertainment, photography, and calculating. TRENDS IN ICT 2. Social Media - a collection of internet-based communication tools and computer- assisted channels dedicated to allow users to collaborate, communicate, and share information or content in a virtual community and network. 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 1. Social Networks Facebook These are sites that allow you to connect with other people with Instagram the same interests or background. X (formerly Twitter) 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 2. Bookmarking Sites These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources. e.g. Pinterest 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 3. Social News These sites allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. e.g. Reddit, Digg 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 4. Media Sharing These sites allow you to upload and share media content like images, music and videos. e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 5. Microblogging These are sites that focus on short updates of users. e.g. X (formerly Twitter), Plurk 2. Social Media 6 TYPES: 6. Blogs and Forums These are sites that allow users to post content. e.g. Blogger (formerly Blogspot), Tumblr, WordPress TRENDS IN ICT 3. Mobile Technology - The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years. This is because of the devices’ compatibility to do tasks that were originally found in personal computers. TRENDS IN ICT 4. Assistive Media - designed to help people with disabilities such as visual and reading impairments. - e.g. hearing aids, Braille display Thank you for listening. Performance Task no. 1 1. Construct a process map of any device starting from its old to its new version. You may draw or paste cut-out for your output. 2. Explain your work in an essay (minimum of 5 sentences): What was changed/improved in each stage of your process map? Performance Task no. 1 Format: Short bond paper, 1 inch margin on all sides Include the following details: LAST NAME, First Name MI. 12-Section Performance Task no. 1