ICT Content Development Objectives: 1. Determine the nature and purpose of online creation tools, platforms and applications; 2. Differentiate various online creation tools, platforms and applications available for ICT content development; 3. Determine the appropriate online platforms to use on a specific purpose; and 4. Evaluate existing online creation tools, platforms, and applications in developing ICT content for specific professional tracks Activity On the right are online planforms available on the internet. Let us see how familiar your are with these platforms by answering the questions that follow. Questions: 1. Why are these platforms called “online”? 2. Choose at least 2 online platforms that you are familiar with and tell your purpose in using these platforms. 3. In what way these platforms help you? Track Your Field Direction: Answer the diagram and the questions below 1. Why did you choose those platforms, tools, and applications? 2. How would these platforms, tools, and applications help you in your future career? Existing online creation tools and applications for specific purposes Audio and Visual Content Creation Tools and Applications 1. Audio It allows users to create, edit, trim, remix, and publish kinds of music and sounds. Ex. Hobnox Audiotool, Twisted Wave Audio Editor, Audi trimmer Existing online creation tools and applications for specific purposes 2. Infographics It gives users the chance to create a creative and stunning infographic ex. Creately, Piktoart, Canva Existing online creation tools and applications for specific purposes 3. Video It allows users to edit and create videos online. Ex. Powtoon, WeVideo, Youtube Video Editor 4. Presentation Let the user utilize images, videos, and graphics on their presentations to get into the minds of their target audience. Ex. Prezi, Halku Deck, Emaze Existing online creation 5. Memes tools and applications Ex. Imgur, Rage Comic Generator, QuickMeme for specific purposes Online These applications and tools are word processor, spreadsheets, slides, and survey Offices forms that work in cyberspace Ex. Google doc, sheets, slides, Google Forms, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Forms. Content Management System (CMS) It allows the user to publish, edit, manipulate, organize, and delete web content. Existing Online Platforms 1. Presentation It allows you to showcase and share presentations, infographics, and video with other people. Ex. Prezi, Zoho, Slide Shares 2. Cloud Computing It allows you to upload, download, organize, and store files on the online storage, which is called cloud instead of using offline storage. Ex. Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive Existing Online Platforms 3. Social Media Creation or sharing of information, ideas, career interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks. Ex. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 4. Mapping It provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites around the world. Ex. Google Maps, Bing Maps, Wikimapia Existing Online Platforms 5. File Management It allows you to convert and manage files like images, videos, documents, audio, and more to other formats without downloading a software tool Ex. Zamsar, Word2pdf, CloudConvert 6. Web Page Creation It lets you build a web page that includes colors, text, images, and often contains links to media such as video and audio. Ex. WordPress, Wix, Weebly Which online platforms and applications will you choose? 1. Address Specific Purpose: In choosing online platforms and application, make sure that they have features that are fitted to your needs. 2. Easy to use: Good platforms and applications must have a friendly interface. 3. Collaborative Features: Choose platforms and applications that promote collaboration. Which online platforms and applications will you choose? 4. Browser Support: You need to ensure that a variety of browser supports your chosen platforms and applications. 5. Content Security: Any platforms or applications must guarantee the security of user’s data Activity Directions: Write online platforms that belong to the following types given at the table. Include brief description o each platforms/applications. TYPES PRESENTATIO CLOUD SOCIAL FILE MAPPING WEB PAGE N/ MAPPING MEDIA MANAGEME CAREATION VISUALIZATIO NT N NAME OF ONLINE PLATFORM BRIEF DESCRIPTION