5.
) Software as a Service – users will subscribe to a
Empowerment
Technology
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
● deals with the use of different communication technologies.
● having a unified way to communicate is one of the goals of
ICT.
INTERNET
● was first introduced in 1974, in the first RFC regarding the
Internet transmission Control Program.
● the internet is an abbreviation of the words “inter-networking”.
ICT IN THE PHILIPPINES
● Several international companies dub the Philippines as the
“ICT Hub of Asia”.
Web 1.0
● When the World Wide Web was invented, most web pages
were “static”
● focused more on business and commercial purposes (e-mail,
e-commerce).
● Social Media and Multimedia were not present.
● Internet was still separated from mobile, which relied on SMS
technology.
WEB 2.0
● Web 2.0 is the evolution of Web 1.0 by adding “dynamic”
web pages
● The term was first used in a 1999 article written by Darcy
DiNucci called “Fragmented Future”.
● Tim O’ Reilly, which was also the founder of the summit is
dubbed as the person who coined the term Web 2.0.
● He also described it as “Web as a Platform” wherein software
applications are web-based rather than being on a desktop.
FEATURES OF WEB 2.0
1.) Folksonomy – allows users to categorize and classify/
arrange information using freely chosen keywords.
2.) Rich User Experience – content is dynamic and is
responsive to user’s input.
3.) User Participation – the owner if the website is not the
only one who is able to put content. Others are able to
place a content of their own by means of comments,
reviews, and evaluations.
4.) Long Tail – services that are offered on demand rather
on a one-time purchase. In certain case, time-based
pricing is better than size-based pricing or vice versa.
software only when needed rather than purchasing
them. This is a cheaper option if you do not always
need to use a software.
6.) Mass Participation – diverse information sharing
through universal web access. Since most users can
use the Internet, Web 2.0’s content is based on people
from various cultures.
WEB 3.0
● one of the most important elements of Web 3.0 is the
Semantic Web. It is also being described as Web 3.0 itself, but it
may have different meanings.
● Semantic Web – provides a common framework that allows
data to be shared and reused across application, enterprise, and
community boundaries.
6 TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Networks
● is a website, application or online channel that enables web
users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-
generated content. (Facebook and Google+)
Bookmarking Sites
● These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to
various websites and resources. (StumbleUpon and Pinterest)
Social News
● These are sites that allow users to post their own news items
or links to other news sourve. (Reddit and Digg)
Media Sharing
● These are sites that allow you to upload and share media
content like images, music, and video. (Flicker, Youtube, and
Instagram)
Microblogging
● These are sites that focus on short updates from the user.
(Twitter and Plurk)
Blogs and Forums
● These websites allow users to post their content. Other users
are able to comment on the said topic. (Blogger, WordPress,
and Tumblr)
MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
● Smartphones and tablet devices can do tasks that were
originally found in personal computers.
● 4g Network (LTE) which is currently the fastest mobile
network.
o iOs – Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac
 o Android – an open source operating system developed
by Google. Being open source means several mobile
phone companies use this OS for free.
o Blackberry OS – BlackBerry Devices
o Windows OS – a closed source and proprietary
operating system develop by Microsoft.
o Symbian – the original smartphone OS: Nokia
o WebOS – originally used for smartphones: now used for
smart TVs
ASSISTIVE MEDIA
● A non- profit service designed to help people who have visual
and reading impairments.
● A database of audio recordings is used to read to the user.
ONLINE SAFETY AND ETHICS
● the internet is defined as the information superhighway
● anyone has access to this highway can place information and
can grab information.
Keeping yourself safe online.
According to Google’s support, you should:
● check for viruses and malware
● do an account security checkup future in your account’s page
that allows an overall checkup and for a possible update of your
details.
NETIQUETTE
● set of rules for behaving properly online
● respecting other user’s views and displaying common courtesy
when posting your views to online discussion group.
CORE RULES OF NETIQUETTE
1. Remember the human
2. Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that
you follow in real life.
3. Know where you are in cyberspace
4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth
5. Make yourself look good online
6. Share expert knowledge
7. Help keep flame wars under control
8. Respect other people’s privacy
9. Don’t abuse your power
10. Be forgiving of the people’s mistakes
INTERNET THREATS
1. Malware – stands for malicious software.
a. Virus – a malicious program designed to replicate
itself and transfer from one computer to another
either through the internet and local networks or
data storage like flash drives and CDs
b. Worm – a malicious program that transfer from one
computer to another by any type of means.
c. Trojan – a malicious program that is disguised as a
useful program but once downloaded or installed,
leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to
get your information
d. Rogue security software – tricks the user into
posing that it is a security software. It asks users to
pay to improve his/her security but in reality they
are not protected at all.
e. Spyware – a program that runs in the background
without you knowing it. It has the ability to monitor
what you are currently doing and typing through
key logging.
f. Key loggers – used to record the keystroke done
by the users. This is done to steal their password
or any other sensitive information. It can record
email, messages, or any information you type
through your keyboard,
g. Adware – a program designed to send you
advertisements, mostly as pop ups.
2. Spam – unwanted email mostly from bots or
advertisers. It can be used to send malware
3. Phishing – its goal is to acquire sensitive personal
information like password and credit card details.
a. Pharming – a more complicated way of phising
where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name Service)
system.
INTELECTUAL PROPERTY
If you create something – an idea, an invention, a form
of literary work, or a research, you have the right as to
how it should be used by others.
CONREXTUALIZED ONLINE SEARCH AND RESEARCH
SKILLS
1. Have a question in mind.
Focus on a question you want answered. If it is a series of
questions, start with one. Never search everything on one go.
2. Narrow it down.
Search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo use several filters to
determine the most appropriate result for you.
3. Advance Search
The best way to filter information you get from search engines is
by using the advanced search. This will allow you to filter out
information you do not need.
In Microsoft search engine, Bing, you can use certain
keywords and symbols for your advance search
Similar to the MDAS, whenever you solve an arithmetic problem,
term grouping and Boolean functions are supported in the
following preferred order:
1. Parenthesis
2. Quotation Marks
3. NOT + -
4. AND &
5. OR |
4. Look for a credible source
Some wikis, though filled with updated information, are not a
credible source. This is due to the fact that anyone can edit its
content.
5. Give credit
If you are going to use the information from a source for
educational purposes, give credit to original author of the page or
information.
ONLINE SEARCH SKILLS
1. Google Search.
2. Use the “-” symbol to exclude terms
3. Use the “~” symbol to search using synonyms
4. Use “site:website.com” then the search term to provide results
from the specific website.
5. Use an asterisk (*) if you do not know the exact terms
6. Use “related:website.com” to provide related websites
7. Use Google calculator
8. Use Google to convert currencies and measurement
9. Use Google to provide actual weather
10. Use Google to provide actual time
ADVANCEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Advancement and Technology play a pivotal role in a business
productivity. In fact, many businesses in the last decade have
been reaping the benefits of the computer and of course the
internet.
PRODUCTIVITY
According to Hodgetts & Kuratko
It’s observed as a significant factor for success in an organization
and in a competitive situation.
Mail Merge
- One of the important reasons in using computers is its ability to
do recurring tasks automatically.
- A tool allowing a user to form a letters and mailing labels by
linking main documents to a certain set of data or data source.
Custom Animation and Timing
- We’ve all heard of Power point already and we’ve all probably
have used it more times than we can count our presentations, so
there will be no argument against the application being one of the
most powerful tool we have in our arsenal.
Types of Animation:
• Entrance - animations determine how the slide object
appears on the slide.
• Emphasis - animation effect that determines how the
element calls attention to itself while it is on-screen.
• Exit - animation effects determine how an animated
slide object disappears from the slide.
• Motion Path - animations determine the route (path)
and the direction in which the animated slide object
moves across or around on the slide.
Hyperlinking in Presentations
- A PowerPoint is designed so that any objects in a slide show
from a symbol to a piece of text can be given an action setting.
Integrating Images and External Materials
- One feature that is valuable to all word processor is the ability
to show images in the document.
- Integrating or inserting pictures in your document is fun and it
improves the impression of your document.
Kinds of Materials:
1. Pictures – Generally, these are electronic or digital
pictures or photographs you have saved in any local
storage device.
Three types of picture files:
• .JPG or .JPEG – (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
• .GIF – (Graphics Interchange Format)
• .PNG – (Portable Network Graphics)
2. Clip Art – This is generally a .GIF type; line drawing or
images used as a generic representation for ideas and
objects that you might want to integrate in your
document.
 3. Shapes – These are printable objects or materials that
you can integrate in your document to enhance its
appearance or to allow you to have some tools to use
for representing ideas or messages.
4. Smart Art – Generally, these are predefined sets of
different shapes grouped together to form ideas that are
organizational or structural in nature.
5. Chart – Another type of material that you can integrate
in your word document that allows you to represent data
characteristics and trends.
6. Screenshot – the integration of a more realistic image
of what you are discussing on your report or manual.
Embedded Files and Data
- In Web page design, a multimedia file can be inserted or
embedded into the web page. This is what is called as an
embedded file, and the imbedded file can be about anything from
videos, music, and images.
Advance and Complex Formulas
- Excel is an application for spreadsheets, it helps monitor and
maintain data. Most companies value Excel for it aids in
calculating and analyzing numerical information.
COMPLEX FORMULA ORDER OF OPERATIONS:
1. Numbers in Parenthesis
2. Exponential calculations
3. Multiplication and Division
4. Addition and Subtraction

“FOCUS ON WHERE YOU WAN’T TO

GO NOT ON WHAT YOU FEAR.”