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ICT AND ITS CURRENT 3. Mobile Technologies - This is a term for

STATE
The essence of what it is to be human is
our ability to learn, change and adapt.
Throughout our history, we underwent
three significant technological revolutions
that drastically changed the way we live.
Information Communication Technology
(ICT)
~is an umbrella term referring to
communication hardware or software that
allows the access, storage, transmission and
manipulation of information.
~In terms of Hardware, ICT
specifically encompasses radio, television,
communication devices (smart and non-smart
phones), desktops computers, laptops and
network hardware and technologies.
~ICT is also comprised of software,
applications and platforms that allows
information to be accessed, stored, transmitted
and manipulated.
~ICT is now a part of many people’s
lives, for better or for worst.
~Ultimately, this technology depends
on your behavior as an end user, thus learning
how to use ICT properly and responsibly is a
must.
Current State of ICT
ICT is following certain trends as it is
developing in this time and age. The following
are emerging technologies, principles or
concepts in ICT.
devices that are easily carried and allows fast
means of communication. These devices from
the past were originally big and bulk, but due
to the technological advancement, they
become smaller and more compact.
World Wide Web (WWW) vs Internet
~ People colloquially refer the world wide
web (‘web’ for short) as the internet or vice
versa interchangeably, but there are key
differences between the two.
~The Internet by definition is the
actual interconnection of computers and other
networks, while the web refers to the system
that enables people to access information over
the internet.
~The internet is the hardware aspect
because it relates to computer networks,
connections & infrastructures.
~The web on the other hand, refers to
the software aspect as it relates to the
Protocols or HTTP (HyperText Transfer
Protocol.)
~HTTP are the system or procedures
that enables the transfer of information in the
internet) web services, applications and
platforms.
WEB VERSIONS
The web has three distinctive versions
namely: Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. Some
people think that the indicated web versions
are updates across a particular point of history.
The versions of the web are categorized based
on functionality and features that it represents.

1. Convergent Technologies - This is when

multiple different devices combine into a
single gadget because of technological
advancement. One example of this is
smartphone, where it is capable of doing the
functions of a television, radio, computer,
telephone, camera and GPS as
a single device.

2. Social Media – These are software,

applications or platforms that allow users to
communicate
in an online social communities or network.
Social media allows people to communicate
faster through a larger number of people.
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Different Types of Online
Platforms
1. WEB SEARCH ENGINES - It is a software
system designed to search for information on
the World Wide Web (WWW)The search
results are generally presented in a line of
results referred to as Search Engine Results
Pages (SERPs).
2. COMMUNICATION SERVICES ~These
are outsourced enterprise communications
solutions that can be leased from a single
vendor or provider.
A Communications Service Provider (CSP) is
a provider that transports information
electronically and can encompass public and
private companies in telecom, internet, cable,
satellite, and managed services business.
3. PAYMENT SYSTEM - It is any system
used to settle financial transactions through the
transfer of monetary value and includes the
institutions, instruments, people, rules,
procedures, standards, and technologies.
4. ADVERTISING PLATFORMS ~ It allows
users to create and manage advertising
campaigns, generate reports, and retrieve
information about the ads, campaigns, and
organizations associated with an account.
PAYMENT
TRANSACTIONS
1. Cash (bills and change) - It is one of the
most useful ways to use for any purchase.
2. Personal checks (US check) - It is ordered
through one's account.
3. Debit Card - When using this, the buyer
takes the money directly out of his account.
SOCIAL APPLICATION AND
PLATFORMS
 Social Media
Social Media are forms of electronic
communication (as Websites for social
networking and microblogging) through which
users create online communities to share
information, ideas, personal messages, and
other content (as videos).
 Social Networking
What is the difference between social media
and social networking? Essentially, social
media is a platform for broadcasting
information, whereas social networking is a
platform for communicating with one another.
Social media is a communication channel,
whereas, in social networking, communication
has a two-way nature.
PLATFORM FOR
ADVERTISING
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Facebook - Facebook advertising is picking up
speed in the business world. It uses social
graph and activities to pinpoint those who fall
into your buyer demographics, making
Facebook ads incredibly useful. Facebook ads
are more likely to bring in strong leads that are
looking for your services.
PLATFORM FOR
HASHTAGGING
Twitter - Twitter is a fast-paced, concise, and
easy way to connect with your audience. With
over 310 million registered users (and
growing), Twitter is a sea of information of
140 characters or less content waiting to be
read, clicked, followed, and re-tweeted.
PLATFORM FOR GROUPING
LinkedIn ~ LinkedIn is different from the rest
of the social media outlets because it is
specially designed for businesses and
professionals. Users mainly go to LinkedIn to
showcase their job experience and professional
thoughts, making it one of the most important
platforms to use for those in B2B.
PLATFORM FOR TEACHING
YouTube ~ YouTube is the leading video-
sharing platform in the world. On your
channel, your brand can share and edit videos,
create playlists, and prompt discussions.
PLATFORM FOR ANALYZING
BUSINESS
Pinterest ~ Pinterest is one of the unique
marketing platforms on this list. Instead of
posting content for your audience to read, on
Pinterest, you will post just a clickable picture
and a short.
NETIQUETTE M3
INTERNET SAFETY ~ refers to the online
security or safety of people and their
information when using internet.
NETIQUETTE ~ Combination of the words
network and etiquette and is defined as a set of
rules for acceptable online behavior.
TEN RULES OF NETIQUETTE
Rule no. 1: Remember the human
Rule no. 2: Adhere to the same standards
online that you follow in real life.
Rule no. 3: Know where you are in
cyberspace.
Rule no. 4: Respect other people's time and
bandwidth.
Rule no. 5: Make yourself look good online.
Rule no. 6: Share expert knowledge.
Rule no. 7: Help keep flame wars under
control
Rule no. 8: Respect other people's privacy.
Rule no. 9: Don't abuse your power.
Rule no. 10: Be forgiving of other people's
mistake.
INTERNET THREATS
✓ MALWARE ~ Stands for Malicious
Software, any program or file that is harmful
to a computer user.
✓ SPAM ~ Unwanted email mostly from
advertisers.
✓ PHISHING ~ Its goal is to acquire sensitive
personal information like passwords and credit
card details.
KINDS OF MALWARE
VIRUS ~ Program designed to replicate itself
and transfer from one computer to another.
WORM ~ A malicious program that transfers
from one computer to another by any types of
means.
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TROJAN ~ A malicious program that is Even if a material does not say that it is
disguised as a useful program but once copyrighted, it is not a valid defense against
downloaded or installed, leaves your PC copyright.
unprotected and allows hacker to get you
information.  BE CREATIVE

SPYWARE ~ Software that ruins in the
background without you knowing it.
KEYLOGGER ~ Used to record the keystroke
done by the user.
Ask yourself whether what you are making is
something that came from you or something
made from somebody else creativity.
 KNOW THE LAW

ADWARE ~ A program designed to send you
advertisements mostly a pop-ups
PROTECTING REPUTATION
ONLINE
There are some limitations to copyright laws.
ONLINE RESEARCH
Have a question in mind- Focus on a question
you want answered.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Narrow it down- Search engines like Google,

Intellectual property is a category of property
that includes intangible creations of the human
intellect. Intellectual property encompasses
two types of rights: industrial property rights
and copyright.
Bing, or Yahoo use several filters to determine
the most appropriate result for you.
Advanced Search- The best way to filter
information you get from search engines is by
using the advanced search.

COPYRIGHT LAW Look for a credible sources

It is the legal protection extended to the owner - Some wikis, filled with updated information,
of the rights in an original work. are not a credible source. When using wikis,
check out the link of the cited texts.

Give credit - Give credit to the original author

of the page or information. To properly site a
reference, you may use the format below.
COPYRIGHT PAGE

The copyright page is where the publisher WORD PROCESSOR

places all the legal notices and information
related to a book. ~ is an electronic device or computer software
application that performs the task of
TO AVOID COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT composing, editing, formatting, and printing of
documents.
 UNDERSTAND
MICROSOFT WORD
Copyright protect literary works, photographs
paintings, drawing, films, music choreography ~ is a word processor developed by Microsoft.
and sculptures. It was first released on October 25, 1983. It is
also known as MS Word.
 BE RESPONSIBLE
~ Press "Windows Logo" + R then type
"winword” then enter.
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SOME FEATURES OF MS Ctrl + I - Italicize Text

WORD: Ctrl + J - Justify Text

AutoCorrect – corrects common spelling Ctrl + K - Create a hyperlink

errors as well as capitalization mistakes.
Ctrl + L - Align Text to Left
AutoFormat – applies formatting to text, e.g.
number listing, bullet, hyperlinks. Ctrl + M - Tab

Ctrl + N - Create a new document

Grammar Checker ~ proofreads documents for Ctrl + O - Open a document

grammar, writing style, sentence structure
errors and reading statistics. Ctrl + P - Display Print dialog box

Template - a document that contains the Ctrl + R-Align Text to Right

formatting necessary for a specific document
type. Ctrl + S -Save a document

Thesaurus – provides synonyms for a word in Ctrl + U - Underline Text

a document.
Ctrl + V - Paste a copied text
Tables – organize information into rows and
columns. Ctrl + X - Cut a selected Text

Mail Merge – a feature that allows you to Ctrl + Y – Redo the last undone action
create a document and merge them with
another document or data file.
Ctrl + Z – Undo the last action
Text Wrap - adjusts how the image behaves
around other objects or text. CUSTOMIZING A
Keyboard Shortcuts in Word WORD DOCUMENT
Processing Software
Home Tab
Ctrl + A - Select All
~ allows you to change document settings,
such as the font properties, adding bullets or a
Ctrl + B - Bold Text
numbered list, adjusting styles, and other
common features.
Ctrl + C - Copy Text
Text Alignment
Ctrl + D - Show Font Dialog Box
 Left
Ctrl + E - Align Text to Center
 Right
 Center
Ctrl + F - Display Find Dialog Box
 Justified
Ctrl + G- Display Go To Dialog Box
Insert Tab
Ctrl + H - Display Replace Dialog Box
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~ is used to insert different features such as
tables, pictures, clip art, shapes, charts, page
numbers, word art, headers, and footers into a
document.
Page Layout Tab
refers to the arrangement of text, images, and
other objects on a page
Page Sizes
 Short (Letter) – 8.5" by 11"
 Long (Folio) 8.5" by 13"
 A4 - 8.27" by 11.69"
PAGE ORIENTATION
 LANDSCAPE
 PORTRAIT
IMAGE PLACEMENT
 In Line with Text
~ This is the default setting for images that are
inserted or integrated in a document.
 Square
This setting allows the image you inserted to
be placed anywhere within the paragraph with
the text going around the image in a square
pattern like a frame.
 Tight
This is almost the same as the square setting,
but here the text "hugs" to the general shape of
the image.
 Through
This setting allows the text on your document
to flow even tighter, taking the contour and
shape of the image.
 Top and Bottom
This setting pushes the text away vertically to
the top and/or the bottom of the image so that
the image occupies a whole text line on its
own.
 Behind Text
This allows your image to be dragged and
placed anywhere on your document but with
all text floating in front of it.
 In Front of Text
This setting allows your image to be placed
right on top of the text as if your image was
dropped right on it.
Advanced Techniques using
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
is a powerful presentation software that helps
you produce an effective presentation in the
form of on- screen slides. It provides
hyperlinks and several animation styles such
as Entrance, Emphasis, Exit and Motion Paths.
Animation and hyperlinks are great tools in
making a presentation more dynamic.
TERMS, VIEWS AND
FUNCTIONS IN MICROSOFT
POWERPOINT
Slide - is a single page of a presentation
collectively, a group of slides may be known
as a slide deck. The shortcut key to insert a
new slide is Ctrl+M
Design Templates - are pre-designed graphic
styles that you can apply to your slides
Slide Show Button - a collection of pages
arranged in sequence that contain text and
images for presenting to an audience. You may
press F5 if you want to start your presentation
from the beginning of the slides or you may
click the slide show button to display the
current slide in the presentation.
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Animation ~ is a set of effects which can be

applied to text or graphics within a slide.

Transitions - are motion effects that when in

Slide Show view add movement to your slides
as you advance from one slide to another.

Presentation Views - These are the buttons that

you use to change views into normal, outline,
slide sorter, notes page, and reading views.

Normal View ~ a simplified layout of the page

so you can quickly key, edit, and format the
text.

Notes Page View- displays your slides on the

top portion of the page, with the speaker notes
for each slide in the notes pane on the bottom
of the pane.

Outline View - displays all of the text in a

PowerPoint slide show in outline form
regardless of the design, objects and
animations.

Slide Sorter View - allows you to see

thumbnails of all the slides in your
presentation to easily rearrange them.

TIPS IN CREATING AN
EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATION
1. Minimize - Keep slide counts to a minimum
to maintain a clear message and to keep the
audience attentive.

2. Clarity - Use a font style that is easy to read.

3. Simplicity - Use bullets or short sentences.

4. Visuals - Use graphics to help in your

presentation but not too many to distract the
audience.

5. Consistency - Make your design uniform.

6. Contrast - Use light font on dark

background or vice versa.