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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY

MODULE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE II

First Quarter / Week 1 / Day 1

Objective
At the end of this module, you are expected to improve knowledge on how ICT affects our
everyday lives and state of our nation.

Lesson Discussion
Information Communication Technology
 Processed data • Process of transferring  Scientific knowledge to
 Valuable to people information from one invent tools that assist
 Decisions and actions computer or device to human beings.
are based another.  Refer to things like the
computer, telephone, cell
phone, tv, radio, etc.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) refers to all technology that is used to
handle communication and access information. It uses different communication technologies such as
mobile phones, tablets, internet, etc. to locate, send, receive, and edit information.

ICT in the Philippines

Most of the international companies says that Philippines is the
“ICT Hub of Asia” because of the huge growth of ICT-related jobs
around the country, one of which is the Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) centers or call centers that brings up a 19.3% of
the total employment population here in the Philippines.
On the latest Technology and Innovation Summit, The
Department of Information Communication and Technology (DICT)
Secretary Gregorio Honasan also said that there is a need to adopt
a strategically developmental and competitive approach in the
expansion of ICT in the country.

Reference: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/topstories/philippine-ict-development-transforming-barriers/ar-AAI7bwb
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/dynasite.htm
https://www.fancymedia.com/services/dynamic-features/

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With the growing number of users of the internet, mobile phones, and social media in the
Philippines, it is important to utilize it productively. Part of their plan also is to provide a fast internet
service connection to 104,000 access points all over the country. The DICT envisions giving free Wi-
Fi services to about 25 million users in the country.
It is no doubt that the Philippines is one of the countries that benefits most of ICT.

Web 2.0: Dynamic Web Pages

When the World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee, most of the web
pages were that we see on the internet is static. Static (also known as flat page or
stationary page) in the sense that the page is “as is” or “what you see is what you get”
and cannot be edited by the user.
Web 2.0 (dynamic) is a term coined by Darcy DiNucci on January 1999. Dynamic
web pages are interactive and have user participation. It lets the users to be able to
see a website differently than others.

Key Questions
1. What are the different ICTs of today?
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2. How are these technologies applied in the different areas in the community?
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3. How can you identify the best tool to address specific situations?

Features of Web 2.0

1. Folksonomy - allows users to categorize and classify
Examples of Web 2.0 information using freely chosen words (tagging). This is also
 Social networking referred as hash tags.
sites 2. Rich user experience - the content is dynamic and is responsive
 Blogs & wikis to user’s input. In social networking sites, you can modify the
 Video sharing sites settings of your account based on your preference.
 Hosted services 3. User participation - the owner of the website is not the only one
 Web application who is able to place content. Other users can add comments,
reviews and evaluation or participate in a poll.
4. Long tail – these are services that are offers time-based purchases rather than file size-based.
For example, subscribing to a monthly Wi-Fi plan rather than loading up daily for mobile data.
5. Software as a service - users will subscribe to software only when needed rather purchasing.
6. Mass participation - diverse information sharing through universal web access. For example,
sharing thoughts and ideas about a current topic on social media.

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Skill Exploration
Static vs. Dynamic
Look for the five websites and classify them as static or dynamic. What makes each website
static or dynamic? Use the table below.

Website URL Static Dynamic Reason

Online Systems, Functions & Platforms

It is a web based system that offers services and products to
consumers. It is dynamic, interactive, and easy-to-use and provides
convenience to people.

- Online Banking System (PayMaya, GCash, Mobile Banking

Apps)
- Online Reservation System (Ticket Reservations)
- Online Shopping (Shopee, Lazada, Zalora)

Trends in ICT
1. Convergence
It is the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal. For example,
besides using your personal computer to create word document, you can now use your
Smartphone. It can also use cloud technology to sync files from one device to another which
means you can access your files anytime, anywhere.

2. Social Media
A website, application or online channel that
enables web users to create, discuss, modify and
exchange user-generated content.
There are six types of social media:
a. Social networks - allow you to connect with other
people with the same interests or background.
Examples: Facebook & Google+
b. Bookmarking sites - Allows you to store and manage links to various websites and
resources. Examples: Pinterest & StumbleUpon
c. Social News - Allows user to post their own news items or links to other new sources.
Examples: Reddit & Digg
d. Microbloggings - Sites that focus on short updates from the user. Examples: Twitter & Plurk
e. Media sharing - Allows you to upload and share media content likes images, music and
video. Examples: Instagram, YouTube & Flicker
f. Blogs & Forums - Allows user to post their content. Other users are able to comment on the
said topic. Examples: WordPress & Tumblr
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3. Mobile technologies
The popularity of Smartphone's and tablets has taken a major rise. Several of these
devices are capable of using high-speed internet.

4. Assistive media
It is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading
impairments.

Generalization
- ICT plays an integral part in the development of the Philippine economy;
- Dynamic web page, introduced in Web 2.0, is a page where its contents depend on the
user or the website visitor;
- An online system is used to offer services that give the customers convenience,
directness and transparency;
- The trends in ICT include convergence, social media, mobile technologies, and
assistive learning.

Integrated Learning Skills:

a. Communication. Expressing one’s ideas through questions.
b. Character. Being honest in doing the activities.

Lesson Evaluation
Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. What type of web page allows

interaction from the user? 4. Which feature of dynamic website
A. Dynamic C. Social that allows users to put their own
B. Comment D. Static content?
A. Long tail
2. What type of social media does B. User participation
Pinterest is? C. Mass participation
A. Blogs D. Rich user experience
B. Media sharing
C. Microblogging 5. Which feature allows users to able to
D. Bookmarking site categorize and locate information
through taaging?
3. Which type of media is designed to A. Hashtags
help people who have visual and B. Taxonomy
reading impairments? C. Folksonomy
A. Accessibility C. Bookmark D. Rich user experience
B. Assistive D. Social
Prepared by: Rose Ann C. Decena
Pasay City National Science High School