GEC E3 – Living in the IT Era

Chapter 6 SAQs/Activity

Name: Paulette T. Valenzuela Time/Days: 1-2:30 Pm

Block/Year: BCAED 2A Instructor: Camille De Jesus

The Internet and Interpersonal Communication

1. Cite a scenario in your life that concerned the usage of internet in developing interpersonal
communication. Differentiate the different elements of interpersonal communication that took
place on that scenario. (5 pts.)

Scenario

The teacher enters the online classroom, greets the students and says:
-Today there will be an evaluation on the communication, so take a sheet to write down the
questions, I hope you have studied!
Students says ' yes "maam"
Other students not respond because of the internet in their location.

Communicator Teacher and students

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Message Today there will be an evaluation on the communication, so take a sheet to
write down the questions, I hope you have studied
Noise Weak and internet

Feedback Yes ma'am

Context Houses

Channel Zoom, android phones, laptops, computers

Networking and Community

1. Create a two-paragraph essay on why community networks matter to advance internet access for
all. Cite examples if you must. (5 pts.)
 Today, the internet has become unavoidable in our daily life. Appropriate use of the
internet makes our life easy, fast and simple. The internet helps us with facts and figures,
information and knowledge for personal, social and economic development. There are
many uses of the internet, however, the use of the internet in our daily life depends on
individual requirements and goals. That is why we have internet plans that suit those
needs.

The world without the internet is unimaginable. That’s why the importance of the
internet should be discussed. Our daily life tasks, communication, and enjoyment depend
chiefly on the internet. As per its definition, the internet connects users with different
types of mobile phones and computer systems. The sharing and exchanging of ideas,
information, and news all need an internet connection. The internet connects computers
and businesses, people, government schemes, lives, and stories worldwide.

Social Capital
1. In one-brief paragraph, discuss how the pandemic led people to rely on ICTs to sustain their
offline social capital resources. Cite examples if you must. (5 pts.)

ICT is gives us the credibility and chance to explore further instances during a situation
wherein we lack of resources. It is one of theain reasons why we are able to
communicate nowadays even without a having a chance to meet each other face to face.
It also helps us to study more and gain knowledge even with this pandemic. ICT is one of
the main reason why confusion isn't fostering. Besides the fact that it is also the reason
why were surviving today, it makes life easier for us too.
The Internet and Civic Engagement
1. List five (5) reasons why one should practice civic engagement. (5 pts.)

1 Civic engagement helps citizens to become aware of their community's needs and
how problems could be solved.

2 Motivates them to become more involved in politics through voting, sharing their
opinions and encouraging political actions that support their values.

3 Developing the combination of the knowledge, skills, values and motivation.

4 To promote the quality of life in community, through both political and non-political
processes.
5 Improve citizens' knowledge and skills in problem solving. Participants learn about
the issues in-depth. Greater knowledge allows them to see multiple sides of the
problem. Citizens can practice communication and decision-making skills.