MARYKNOLL SCHOOL OF LUPON, INC.

Kambing Baratua St., Poblacion, Lupon, Davao Oriental

Deus Super Omnia

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 12
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER WEEK (1-2)
SUBJECT TEACHER: Ruclito P. Morata Jr., LPT
NAME OF STUDENT:
GRADE & SECTION:
Date Released: Aug. 11, Date of Submission : Aug. 25,
2021 2021

Module 1: EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Let us start this lesson by pondering upon this question: How ICT changes the life of the people? What is
Empowerment Technology? Empowerment Technology refers to computer technology that we
use almost everyday which enables us to do tasks that in the past, require professional

Module Coverage

This module has the following lessons:

Lesson Title Expected skills Core Values Estimated

no. You’ll learn to… Time
1 Introduction to 1. Compare and Appreciative 10 days
Information and contrast the Creative
Communication differences
Technologies between online
platforms, sites,
and content
2. Understand the
features of Web
2.0
3. Understand the
feature of the
World Wide Web
through Web 3.0
and
4. Learn the
different trends in
ICT and use them
to their
advantage.
CONTENT
STANDARDS:

The learner demonstrates an understanding of: ICT in the context of global

communication for specific professional track.
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 PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS:
The learner shall be able to: at the end of the 2-week period independently compose an
insightful reflection paper on the nature of ICT in the context of their lives, society, and
professional tracks (Arts, TechVoc, Sports, Academic)

SOURCE
S:
EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES Innovative Training Works Inc. – Rex Book Store

EXPECTED
SKILLS
To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:
1. Compare and contrast the differences between online platforms, sites, and content
2. Understand the features of Web 2.0
3. Learn the different trends in ICT and use them to their advantage.

EXPLORE

DAY 1

Pre-
______________________________________________________________________________
assessment

Let’s find out how much you have learned about God’s creation
by answering the set of question below.

____________________

Task 1
Multiple Choice. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. A web page that allows interaction from the user.
a. Static c. social
b. Dynamic d. comment
2. This refers to the feature where the users are able to categorize and
locate information through tagging.
a. Hashtags c. Taxonomy
b. Folksonomy d. rich user
experience
3. A feature of a dynamic website that allows users to put their own
content.
a. Rich user experience c. user participation
b. Long tail d. mass
participation
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 4. It provides a common framework to allow data to be shared and
reused across platform enterprise, and community boundaries.
a. W3C c. Web 1.0
b. Semantic Web d. Web 2.0
5. According to this magazine, two Philippine cities are part of the top 10
in their research about “The Selfiest Cities around the World.”
a. People c. Reader’s Digest
b. Time d. Candy
6. This is the operating system for blackberry phones.
a. Blackberry OS c. Windows Mobile
b. Symbian d. iOS
7. Pinterest is a social media website that can be classified as
a. Bookmarking site c. microblogging
b. Media sharing d. blogs and forums
8. Currently, this is the fastest mobile network.
a. 2G c. 4G
b. 3G d. 5G
9. This media is designed to help people who have visual and reading
impairments.
a. Assistive c. Social Media
b. Social d. Hashtagging
10.This type of social media website focuses on short updates posted by
the user.
Lesson Motivation
Take turns answering the questions below.
1. How many times have you checked your phone this morning?
2. How many status updates have you posted in Facebook or Twitter today?
3. Did you use the internet for an hour after you woke up this morning?
4. Do you Follow a celebrity via his/her social media account?
If you happen to be “guilty as charged” in most of these questions, chances are, you are a digital
native. And chances are, from the moment you were born, you were surrounded by technology.
You are surrounded by ICT.

DAY 2-5

EXPLORE

Task 2: LESSON DISCUSSION

As the popular saying goes, “Love makes the world go round.” But before you start
looking for someone to fall in love with, you could argue how the internet has made the world go
round for decades. Likewise in the motivation activity, the Internet has probably made your world
go round. In this lesson, we will understand how Information and Communication Technologies
have improved our lives in such a short period of time.

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Information and Communication Technologies
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deals with the use of different
communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephone, internet, etc. to locate, save, send,
and edit information.

When we make a video call, we use the Internet. When we send a text or make a call, we use
cellular networks. When we run out of load or battery, we use payphones, which use a telephone
network. Having a unified way to communicate is one of the goals of ICT. In terms of
economics, ICT has saved companies a lot of resources (time and money) with the kind of
communication technology they use, nowadays. In a similar way, we spend less because of ICT.
As it normally costs us a peso to send a text message or SMS, with the Internet, we can send
multiple messages and only be charged by a fraction.

ICT in the Philippines

Several international companies dub the Philippines as the “ICT Hub of Asia.” It is no secret that
there is a huge growth of ICT-related jobs around the country, one of which is the call center or
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) centers.
According to the 2013 edition of Measuring the Information Society by the International
Telecommunication Union, there are 106.8 cellphones per 100 Filipinos in the year 2012. That
would mean that for every 100 Filipinos you meet, there is a high chance that they have a
cellphone and approximately for the seven of them, they have too.
In a data gathered by the Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industries, NSO, in 2010, the
ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total employment population here in the Philippines.
To add to these statistics, Time magazine’s “The Selfiest Cities around the World” of 2013
places two cities from the Philippines in the top 1 and top 10 spots. The study was conducted
using Instagram, a popular photo sharing application.
With these numbers, there is no doubt that the Philippines is one of the countries that benefits
most out of ICT.

ICT, Me, and My Community

To fully understand the importance of ICT, let us first look at our community. Look for a small
business around your community.

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 Conduct a short interview of the business owner using the following guide: (Long Bond Paper)
Company/Establishment Name:
___________________________________________________________________ Address:
____________________________________________________________________________
__________
Nature of Business:
____________________________________________________________________________
_
Guide Questions:
1. What are the different watts for customers and/or suppliers to contact you?
2. How often do you use a phone or cellular phones for business? Estimate only.
3. Does your establishment have Internet connection? Yes, what is its purpose? If no, would you
consider having it in the future? Why or why not?
4. Does your business have a website? If yes, how does it help the company? If no, would you
consider having one in the future? Why or why not?
5. (If applicable) would you consider giving free Wi-Fi access in the future? If you already have it,
does it help boost sales?
(submit a picture of your interview and the picture of the business/establishment.)

Web 2.0: Dynamic Web Pages

The internet has been a vital tool to our modern lives that is why it is also important to
make the best of the internet.
When the World Wide Web was invented, most web pages were static. Static (also
known as flat page or stationary page) in the sense that the page is “as is” and cannot be
manipulated by the user. The content is also the same for all users. This is referred to as Web 1.0.
However, the World Wide Web is more than just static pages. Pretty soon, Web 2,0 came
to the picture.
Web 2.0 is a term coined by Darcy DeNucci on January 1999. In her article titled,
“Fragmented Future,” she wrote.
the web we know, which loads into a browser window in essentially static screenfuls, is
only an embryo of the web to come. The first glimmerings of Web 2.0 are beginning to appear, and we are just
starting to see how that embryo might develop.

Web 2.0 is the evolution of Web 1.0 by adding dynamic web pages – the user is able to
see a website differently than others. Examples of Web 2.0 include social networking
sites, blogs, wikis, video sharing sites, hosted services, and web applications. Web 2.0
allows users to interact with the page: instead of just reading a page, the user may be able
to comment or create a user account. Web 2.0 also allows users to use web browsers
instead of just using their operating system. Browsers can now be used for their user
interface, application software (or web applications), and even for file storage. Most
websites that we visit today are Web 2.0.

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Features of Web 2.0

The key features of Web 2.0 include:

1. Folksonomy – allows users to categorize and classify/arrange information using freely
chosen keywords (e.g., tagging). Popular social networking site such as Twitter,
Instagram, Facebook, etc. use tags that start with the pound sign (#). This is also referred
to as hashtag.
2. Rich User Experience – content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. An
example would be a website that shows local content. In the case of social networking
sites, when logged on, your account is used to modify what you see in their website.
3. User Participation – the owner of 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 evaluation. Some websites allow readers to comment on an article, participate in a
poll, or review a specific product (e.g., Amazon.com, online stores).
4. Long Tail – services that are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. In
certain cases, time-based pricing is better than file size-based pricing or vice versa. This
is synonymous to subscribing to a data or plan that charges you for the amount of
bandwidth you used.
5. Software as a Service – users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather than
purchasing them. This is a cheaper option if you do not always need to use a software.
For instance, google Docs is a free web-based application that allows the user to create
and edit word processing and spreadsheet documents online. When you need a software,
like a Word Processor, you can purchase it for a one-time huge amount and install it in
your computer and it is yours forever. Software as a service allows you to “rent” a
software for a minimal fee.
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 and the Semantic Web

The Semantic Web is a movement led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C
standard encourages web developers to include semantic content in their web pages. The term
was coined by the inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee. Lee also noted that the
Semantic Web is component for Web 3.0.
According to the W3C, “The Semantic web provides a common framework that allows data to be
shared and reused across application, enterprise, and community boundaries.” The aim of Web
3.0 is to have machines (or servers) understand the user’s preferences to be able to deliver web
content specifically targeting the user. For example, when doing a web search in Web 2.0, the
topmost result is based on the preference of several users who already searched for the item. The
search engine then labels it the most common answer to search query. Though there are instances
wherein several preferences are considered like geographic location, Web 3.0 aims to do better.
This is through studying personal preferences of an individual user and showing results based on
those preferences. The Internet is able to predict the best possible answers to your question by
“learning” from your previous choices.
For example, if you search the internet for “Where is the best place to go shopping?”
Web 3.0 will aim to give you results depending on how you have made a choice in the past. If you
have purchased several shoes online, the Internet will give you results on the best place with the
highest rated shoes around your vicinity.
Another example is when you search for the best restaurant to visit in a specific area. First, it may
look for your previous visits from other restaurants and if you have rated them whether good or

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bad. In return, Web 3.0 will search first restaurants that have a similar menu, good rating, and
budget that fit your preference in the past.

Web 3.0 is yet to be fully realized because of several problems:

1. Compatibility. HTML files and current web browsers could not support Web 3.0.
2. Security. The user’s security is also in question since the machine is saving his or her
preferences.
3. Vastness. The World Wide Web already contains billions of web pages.
4. Vagueness. Certain words are imprecise. The words “old” and “small” would depend on
the user.
5. Logic. Since machines use logic, there are certain limitations for a computer to be able to
predict what the user is referring to at a given time.

Trends in ICT
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations.
These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out of ICT. Whether it is for
business or personal use, these trends are the current front runners in the innovation of ICT.
1. Convergence
Technological convergence is the synergy of technological advancements to
work on a similar goal or task. For example, besides using your personal computer to
create word documents, you can now use your smartphone. It can also use cloud
technologies to sync files from one device to another while also using LTE technology
which means you can access your file anytime, anywhere. Convergence is using several
technologies to accomplish a task conveniently.

2. Social Media
Social media is a website application, or online channel that enables web users to
create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content. According to
Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, Internet users spend more time
in social media sites than in any other type of site. With this, more and more advertisers
use social media to promote their product.

There are six types of social media:

a. Social Networks. These are sites that allow you to connect with other people with
the same interests or background. Once a user creates his or her account, he or she
can set up a profile, add people, create groups, and share content. Examples:
Facebook and Google+

b. Bookmarking Sites. These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to
various websites and resources. Most of these sites allow you to create a tag that
allows you and others to easily search or share them. Examples: StumbleUpon and
Pinterest

c. Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to
other news sources. The users can also comment on the post and comments may also
be ranked. They are also capable of voting on these news articles of the website.
Those who get the most amount of votes are shown most prominently. Examples:
reddit and
Digg

d. Media Sharing. These are sites that allow you to upload and share media content
like images, music and video. Most of these sites have additional social features like
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 liking, commenting, and having user profiles. Examples: Flicker, YouTube, and
Instagram

e. Microblogging. These are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those
subscribed to the user will be able to receive these
updates. Examples: Twitter and
Plurk

f. Blogs and Forums. These websites allow users to post their content. Other users are
able to comment on the said topic. There are several free blogging platforms like
Blogger, Wordpress, and Tumblr. On the other hand,
forums are typically part of a certain website or web
service.

3. Mobile Technologies
The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years.
This is largely because of the devices’ capability to do tasks that were originally found in
personal computers. Several of these devices are capable of using high-speed Internet.
Today, the latest mobile devices use 4G Networking (LTE), which is currently the fastest
mobile network. Also, mobile devices use different operating systems:

a. iOS – used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad (Internet operating
system)

b. Android – an open-source operating system developed by Google. Being open

source means several mobile phone companies
use this OS for free.

c. Blackberry OS – used in Blackberry devices

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 d. Windows Phone OS – a closed source and property operating system developed
by Microsoft.

e. Symbian – the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices

f. WebOS – originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs

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 g. Windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs

4. Assistive Media
Assistive media is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual
and reading impairments. A data base of audio recordings is used to read to the

user.

You may visit http://www.assistivemedia.org/ for several of their audio

recordings.

What I need to remember!

1. Web 2.0 is the evolution of Web 1.0 by adding dynamic web pages
2. Web 2.0 is a term coined by Darcy DiNucci on January 1999.
3.The Semantic Web is a movement led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

1. What is difference between static and dynamic web?

2. Difference Between Static and Dynamic Websites:

Static Website Dynamic Website

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HTML, CSS, JavaScript is used for developing the Server-side languages such as PHP, Node.js are
website. used.
Same content is delivered every time the page is Content may change every time the page is loaded.
loaded.

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 End of Firm Up
In this section, you will be going toidentify the difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0

Directions: Look for 10 websites and classify them as static or dynamic. What makes

DAY 6-7

FIRM-UP

Your goal in this section is to understandthe difference between static and dynamic.

each website static or dynamic? Use the table below.

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 Website URL Static Dynamic Reason

Resume website

Netflix

Apple.com

Newsletter Content

Google

Facebook

Spotify

Gmail

Instagram

LESSON PROPER

DAY 8-9

Task 4 Identifying the Correct Web Platform for Social Change

Directions:
Community Problem:
____________________________________________________________________________

_
Vicinity:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________
Campaign Name:
____________________________________________________________________________
_____
Type of social media Used:
_________________________________________________________________________
Website Used:
____________________________________________________________________________
_______

What will be the content of your social media site?

____________________________________________________________________________
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 ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________

Why did you choose that type of social media?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

Why did you choose that website?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

1. Identify a problem in your community (e.g. littering, garbage disposal, blocked drainages,
etc.).
2. Imagine that you are going to create a website to persuade both community leaders and
members to solve this problem.
3. Fill out the form below. You may refer to the sample provided after the form.

Example Community Problems: Adolescent pregnancy, access to clean drinking water, child
abuse and neglect, crime, domestic violence, drug use, pollution, mismanagement of resources,
lack of funding for schools and services, ethnic conflict, health disparities, HIV/ AIDS, hunger,
inadequate emergency services,

DEEPEN

Activity 4
Essay. (10 points each)
1. Why do you think microblogging platforms have become popular when regular blogging
platforms already exist?

End of Deepen

You have learned the concept About Information Communication Technology features in
your
own way while expressing your superb talent and skills. Proceed to the next section of this

module to develop your learning.

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 DAY 10

TRANSFE
R
This coming February 25, 2021 the school ICT club will be conducting a virtual
conference on Educating Young People in the Digital Environment Issues and
Challenges. All grade 12 students are expected to participate. As the ICT Coordinator you
are asked Compose an insightful reflection paper on the nature of ICT in the context of
your lives, society, and the strand that you chose. This will be used during the said
conference. You will be graded based on the following rubric.

Criteria Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

(4) (3) (2) (1)
Quality of • Piece was • Pieces was • Pieces had • Piece has no
Writing written in an written in an little style style
extraordinary interesting • Give some • Gives no new
style style new information
• Very • Somewhat information and very
informative informative but poorly poorly
and well and organized. organized organized
organized

Grammar, Virtually no Few spellings and A number of So many

Usage & spelling, punctuations, spelling, spellings
Mechanics punctuation or errors minor punctuation or punctuation, and
grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors. errors that it
interferes with
the meaning.

Hopefully, you have learned many things about ICT. Continue improving your learning as
we go along with our next lessons.

POST
ASSESSMENT

I. True or False. Write T if the sentence is correct; otherwise, write F on the blank before
each item.

_____ 1. Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web.

____ 2. People Magazine conducted the research on “The Selfies Cities in the World.”
_____ 3. Web 2.0 introduced static web pages that allow users to interact with the web page.
_____ 4. Folksonomy allows users to categorize and locate information.
_____ 5. Technological convergence is the synergy of technological advancements to work on
a similar goal.

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_____ 6. According to Nielsen, users who use Internet spend more time in social media sites
than any other type of site.
_____ 7. Blogging sites are sites that focus on short updates from the user.
_____ 8. Android is a mobile operating system for Apple devices.
_____ 9. Assistive media is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and
reading impairment.
____ 10. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deals with the use of different
communications technology to locate, save, send and edit information.
II. Write SO if the social media website is a social network, BS for bookmarking site, SN for
social news, MS for media sharing, MI for microblogging, and BF for blogs and forums.

_____ 1. Facebook
_____ 2. Plurk
_____ 3. Twitter
_____ 4. Tumblr
_____ 5. Reddit
_____ 6. Google+
_____ 7. Instagram
_____ 8. Pinterest
_____ 9. Blogger
____ 10. StumbleUpon

Self-Assessment
Using the scale of 1 to 5, rate your skills (1=poor, 2 = satisfactory, 3 = good, 4 = very
good, 5 = excellent)

Rate Skills
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 1. I can compare and contrast the differences between online
platforms, sites, and content

2. I can understand the features of Web 2.0

3. I can understand the feature of the World Wide Web through

Web
3.0 and

4. I can learn the different trends in ICT and use them to their
advantage.

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