EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES

2nd Quarter Week ___ Date: ________

Learning Competency & Code: Share anecdotes of how he/she has used ICTs to be part of a social movement, change,
or cause to illustrate aspects of digital citizenship CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-IIl-15

Content: The social power of social media, Digital citizenship and the Filipino people.

Lesson

The social power of social media

Does the Philippines we know today become what she is without ICT?
Most people would argue that we are lagged behind when it comes to technological advancement but’ that does not mean that we have
not used what we have to our benefit.
For a moment, imagine that the internet has disappeared and will never be back. What do you think will happen?
“You never miss the water until the well runs dry” and maybe, the same saying goes for the internet. How many times has your ISP
deprived you of your right to access the Internet? How many times have you been frustrated? But besides not being able to update what
you had dinner last night or updating your profile picture, there are actually far bigger things this world would have missed without the
internet. In fact, ICT in general has played a key role in our history.
Example of social campaign:
Recycling

Recycling is very important as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment.

Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by
waste.

Habitat destruction and global warming are some the effects caused by deforestation. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so
that the rainforests can be preserved.

Huge amounts of energy are used when making products from raw materials. Recycling requires much less energy and therefore helps
to preserve natural resources.

Role of ICT in recent History

These campaigns for social change would have not been successful if it were not for ICT.
1. EDSA (People Power Revolution) During a radio broadcast of Radyo Veritas, Cardinal Sin encouraged the Filipino to help
end the regimen of Pres. Marcos. The radio broadcast helped change the course of history. Without it, Filipinos would not
have been moved into action.
2. EDSA Dos (EDSA Revolution) It was fueled after 11 prosecutors of then Pres. Estrada walked out of the impeachment trial.
As a result, the crowd in EDSA grew over the course of a few days through text brigades. Like the first People Power
Revolution, EDSA Dos would not be successful without the text brigade.
3. Million People March. This is a series of protests that mainly took place in Luneta Park. It was to condemn the misuse of
the Priority Development Fund Assistant (PDAF). It was still considered a success and clearly demonstrated how powerful
social media campaigns are. The organizers and promoters of the Million People March used Facebook and Change.org
as their mediums.
4. Yolanda People Finder. Recent storms in the Philippines history gave birth the People finder database powered by Google.
During typhoon Yolanda, the People finder was a vital tool for people across the globe to trach the situation of their
relatives. To prove to be successful and is now adapted by more organizations to help people track relatives during
calamities.
5. Change.org. dubbed as the “world’s platform for change” where anyone from the online community can create a petition
and ask others to sign it. Change.org mission’s is to help people from around the world create the change they want to see.
For years, Change.org hosted several petitions that helped solved the following problems: economic problems, criminal
 injustice, abuse of human rights, lack of education, environmental concerns, animal abuse, human health concerns, and
world hunger.

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Activity Sheet no. ___ Date: ________
2nd Quarter Week ___ Score: _______

Name: ____________________________________ Section: _____________

Address: __________________________________ Contact No.: _____

Activity 1: Share your understanding about the lesson based on the following questions. Give at least two
sentences in each number. (5 points each)

1. For a moment, imagine that the internet has disappeared and will never be back. What do you think will
happen?
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2. Name instances in the past where social media has kept you informed about the latest news around the
city.
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Activity 2:
Instructions: Create your own social campaign. Give at least six sentences. (10 points)

1. What are the things that you think that could be better in your school or community?

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Parent’s Name & Signature

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