EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY

NAME: Julianna Lois Alimorong

SECTION: ABM-12A NAME OF TEACHER: Sir Edgar Dawal

INSTRUCTION: Read the following news item online. Identify the following: (a) the challenge or
problem, (b) the technology used to address the challenge, and (c) how the technology
empowered the individuals involved.

1. Rappler.com
“Carpooling app helps Manila commuters create transport fixes” by Katerina Francisco
https://www.rappler.com/business/carpooling-wunder-metro-manila-transportation

(a) Traffic jams and the ( b ) New digital carpooling app. ( c ) Commuters can now travel
inconvenient nature of commuting. more easily.

2. Inquirer.net
“Facebook brings digital Halo-Halo Hackathon to the Philippines” by Karl Angelica Ocampo
https://technology.inquirer.net/56108/facebook-brings-digital-halo-halo-hackathon-philippines

( a ) Internet Propaganda and
Fake News
( b ) Digital Hackathon
( c ) The Filipino people will benefit
greatly if they win the competition
by assisting in the education of
Filipinos about specific activities
that can bring about change as well
as money.

3. US News (Health)
“How technology helps patients and other visitors navigate hospitals” by Ruben Castaneda
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2017-01-18/how-technology-helps-patients-and-other-
visitors-navigate-hospitals

( a ) Patients who refuse to be ( b ) The hospital launched an ( c ) The hospital's application

tested but remain in the hospital application that allows patients allows all patients to consult with
because scheduling an to be checked online. doctors via the internet, allowing
appointment is inconvenient for doctors to provide online
them. consultations to them.

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ICT Literacy Checklist for Students

■ Students should be familiar with basic concepts of ICT.

 ■ Students should feel confident about using computers.

■ Students should be familiar with using computers to

communicate.

■ Students should be able to use graphics appropriately.

■ Students should be aware of how ICT changes jobs.

■ Students can build and use robots to perform

experiments

■ Students should be able to use computers in art.

■ Students should be able to use computers in dance and

music.

■ Students should be able to use computers for modelling

and simulation.

■ Students should be able to use a simple statistical

package.

■ Students should be able to create and play music using

hardware and software.

■ Students should be able to use suitable graphics tools.

Guide Question: Why are these skills important when you graduate
College?

Your Answer:

I understand the importance of being able to use computers effectively. People's

struggles and inefficiency with computers, whether at school or at work, waste a
lot of time and effort. Being computer literate and knowing these abilities will be
extremely beneficial to me throughout my life because they will help me in a variety
of fields such as information technology and computer field.
 HONOR PLEDGE
“I declare that I have not given or received any unsanctioned help on this
assignment, and this is a work of my own.”

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