Lesson Plan in Empowerment Technologies

Grade 11
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the learner should:
1. Identify the different trends in ICT.
2. Recognize the different types of Social Media.
3. Appreciate the importance of the different trends in ICT.

Content:
a. Topic: Trends in ICT and Types of Social Media
b. Material:
c. References: Empowerment Technologies (Innovative Training Works, Inc)
d. LC Code Number:
II. Procedures:
A. Preparation
1. Checking of Attendance
2. Motivation
Presentation:
Unlocking of Difficulties:

The teacher will discuss the Trends in ICT

Trends in ICT
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations.
These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out of ICT. Whether it is for business or
personal use, these trends are the current front runners in the innovation of ICT.
1. Convergence
Technological convergence is the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal
or task. For example, besides using your personal computer to create word documents, you can now use
your smartphone. It can also use cloud technologies to sync files from one device to another while also
using LTE technology which means you can access your files anytime, anywhere. Convergence is using
several technologies to accomplish a task conveniently.
2. Social Media
Social media is a website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create, co-create,
discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content. According to Nielsen, a global information and
measurement company, Internet users spend more time in social media sites than in any other type of
site. With this, more and more advertisers use social media to promote their product.

There are five types of social media:

1. Social Networks. These are sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same
interests or background.
2. Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other
news sources. The users can also comment on the post and comments may also be ranked.
They are also capable of voting on these news articles of the website. Those who get the most
amount of votes are shown most prominently. Examples: reddit and Digg
3. Media Sharing. These are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images,
music, andvideo. Most of these sites have additional social features like liking, cornmenting, and
having user profiles. Examples: Flicker, YouTube, and Instagram
4. Microblogging. These are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those subscribed
to the user will be able to receive these updates. Examples: Twitter and Plurk .
5. Blogs and Forums. These websites allow users to post their content. Other users are able to
comment on the said topie. There are several free blogging platforms like Bloqqer, Word Press,
and Tumblr. On the other hand, forums are typically part of a certain website or web service.
3. Mobile Technologies

The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years.

This is largely because of the devices' capability to do tasks that were originally found in personal computers.
Several of these devices are capable of using high-speed Internet. Today, the latest mobile devices use 4G
Networking (LTE), which is currently the fastest mobile network. Also, mobile devices use different operating
systems:

a. iOS - used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad

b. Android - an open source operating system developed by Google. Being open source means several
mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
c. Blackberry OS - used in Blackberry devices
d. Windows Phone OS- a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft
e. Symbian -the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices
f. WebOS - originally used for smartphones; now used for smartTVs
g. Windows Mobile - developed by Microsoft" for smartphones and pocket PCs

4. Assistive Media

Assistive media is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments. A
database of audio recordings is used to read to the user, You may visit http://www.assistivemedia.org/ for
several of their audio recordings.

C. Practice:

III. Assessment:
IV. Assignment:

Prepared by:
Jayram B. Javier
Maindang National High School