EMPOWERMENT

TECHNOLOGY
ICT in the Context of Global Communication
Module Content

 First Quarter Module 1: ICT in the Context of Global Communication will give you an
introduction into ICT and the different online platforms that may be used for its specific
purpose. It will also tackle on online safety, security, and online etiquette. You will be able
to get tips on how to maximize the power of the Internet to assist you in your research
work through discussing research tools and evaluating relevant and reliable websites.
 Module 2: Productivity Tools will help you on using advanced knowledge in Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel applications. This module will also allow you to critic on good
qualities of web design.
Learning Competencies

 1. Compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and content to best
achieve specific class objectives or address situational challenges.
 2. Evaluate existing online creation tools, platforms and applications in developing ICT
content for specific professional tracks.
 3. Apply online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette standards and practice in the use of
ICTs as it would relate to their specific professional tracks.
 4. Use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering to best achieve
specific class objectives or address situational.
By the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 1. Identify varied online platforms and sites.

 2. Compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and content to best
achieve specific class objectives or address situational challenges.
 3. Evaluate existing online creation tools, platforms and applications in developing ICT
content.
LESSON 1: What is Information and
Communications Technology?
 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deals with the
use of different technologies such as mobile phones, telephones,
computer, Internet, and other devices, as well as software and
applications to locate, save, send, and manipulate information.
Empowering ICT is important for its innovative uses impacts our
daily lives. It has affected our ways of communicating, made our
lives more convenient, and assisted countries towards their
modernization plans. Thus, there is a need to create a foundation of
understanding in the world of ICT.
Software

 Software is a set of programs, data, and

instructions that tell a computer what to do.
Application

 is a type of software designed for a

specific purpose or task.
 ACTIVITY : Internet and Computer Readiness
Test
SITUATIONS:
 1. I have reliable access to a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or any gadget that can act as substitute to
computers.
 2. I have access to a high-speed internet connection with video streaming capabilities.
 3. I have experience using email: I can create, send, forward, reply to, and save email messages and
attachments.
 4. I have experience in word processing: I can create, edit, save, and navigate documents using software
program such as Microsoft Word or Pages for Mac.
 5. I have experience in creating slide presentations: I can use programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint or
Keynote for Mac.
 6. I know how to search the web using Internet browsers such as Firefox or Google Chrome.
 7. I have experience using online or mobile social media (ex. Facebook, Twitter)
 8. I have experience viewing videos online (YouTube)
 9. I have experience filling out forms and taking quizzes online.
 10. I have experiences using cloud-based programs such as Google Drive or Google Docs.
 11. I have experience searching online for academic resources (ex. Google Scholar)
 12. I have experience with video conferencing (ex. Skype).
ICT in the Philippines

 Philippines is dub as the “ICT Hub of Asia” because of huge growth of ICT related jobs, one of
which is BPO, Business Process Outsourcing, or call centers. In a data gathered by the Annual
Survey of Philippines Business and Industries in 2010, the ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total
employment population.
 When the internet was fully commercialized in 1995, it has tremendously impacted culture and
commerce, including the rise of near instant communication by email, instant messaging, telephony
(Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP), two-way interactive video calls, and the World Wide Web
with its discussion forums, blogs, social networking, and online shopping sites. Internet is the global
system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to
communicate between networks and devices.
 In a data gathered by the Annual Survey of Philippines Business and Industries in 2010, the ICT of the total
employment population.
 Time magazines declared Makati City, Philippines-Rank 1as the “Selfiest Cities around the world, and
Rank 9 is Cebu City.
The World Wide Web

 The World Wide Web is an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be
connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for
information by moving from one document to another. It was invented by Tim-Berners
Lee. The World Wide Web browser software, such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer/Edge,
Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Apple's Safari, and Google Chrome, let users navigate from one
web page to another via the hyperlinks embedded in the documents. These documents may
also contain any combination of computer data, including graphics, sounds, text, video,
multimedia and interactive content that runs while the user is interacting with the page.
The Web has enabled individuals and organizations to publish ideas and information to a
potentially large audience online at greatly reduced expense and time delay.
Types of Web Pages

 Web 1.0 or The Web. It is the first stage of the World Wide Web evolution. It is a flat or
stationary page since it cannot be manipulated by the user.
 Web 2.0 or The Social Web allows users to interact with the page, the user may be able to
comment or create a user account. Most website that we visit today are Web 2.0.
 Web 3.0 or Semantic Web. The semantic web provides a framework that allows data to be
shared and reuse to deliver web content specifically targeting the user. Search Engine will
learn about you and your habits from each search you perform and will gather details about
you from your previous activities like likes and social postings and present the answers as
per your preferences.
Below is a comparison of Web 1.0, Web 2.0
and Web 3.0:
Features of Web 2.0
ACTIVITY : Where do I belong?

 DIRECTIONS: Using the Internet, look for the webpages of the pages listed below.
Evaluate whether they are Web 1.0, Web 2.0, or Web 3.0. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.
ONLINE PLATFORMS AND SITES

 Because of the wide capacity of Web 2.0, it has helped in creating dynamic online platform
sites. Online platform is a specially developed platform using Internet technology. Online
platforms have revolutionized access to any information. Online platforms currently
include, but are not limited to:
 Presentation or Visualization
 Cloud Computing
 File Management
 Mapping Social Media
Presentation or Visualization Platform

 allows you to present and share presentations,

infographics and videos with other people. It is used to
communicate information clearly and efficiently.
 Cloud Computing Platform
 also called as “The cloud.” It is the
practice of using a network of remote
servers hosted on the internet. Instead of
using your computer’s hard drive, you
store and access your data and programs
over the Internet.
 File Management Platform
 used for the storing, naming, sorting,
and handling of computer files. Allows
you to convert and manage files without
download in the software tool.
 Mapping Platform
 a transformation taking the points of
one space into the points of the same
or another space. Uses GPS to detect
location and used for navigation.
 Social Media Platform
 a computer-mediated tools that allow large group of
people to create, share or exchange information,
interest and the information shared can be in the
form of ideas, pictures, videos or anything that you
want to create and share to virtual communities. It
can be in the following platforms:
 Social Networks. These sites allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or
background.
 Bookmarking Sites. These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites
and resources.
 Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news
sources.
 Media Sharing. These are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images,
music, and video. Media sharing sites can be specific for video sharing, photo sharing, slide
sharing, social bookmarking, and gaming.
 Microblogging. These are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those subscribed to the
user will be able to receive these updates. Posts are brief that range typically from 140 – 200
characters.
 Blogs and Forums. These are websites that allow users to post their content. Other users can
comment on the said topic.
Reflect on the following questions and answer them briefly
on your Paper. Please refer to the rubrics on the next page.

 1. How dependent have we become on technology?

 2. How do the different online platforms help you as a student of

your chosen track?