Current State of ICT, Web Evolution, and Emerging Technologies

These flashcards review key definitions, timelines, features, and examples related to ICT, the evolution of the World Wide Web (Web 1.0, 2.0, 3.0), social media, mobile and convergent technologies, and assistive media.

What does ICT stand for?

Information and Communication Technology.

What primary purpose does ICT serve?

Using communication technologies (phones, internet, etc.) to locate, save, send, and edit information; studying computers as data-processing tools.

Why is the Philippines called the "ICT hub of Asia"?

Because of rapid growth in ICT-related jobs, notably Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and call centers.

What are the three core elements often cited as the primary composition of ICT?

Computer, Internet, and World Wide Web.

In ICT terms, what is a computer?

An electronic device that stores and processes data, typically in binary form.

Define the Internet.

A global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to link billions of devices worldwide.

Define the World Wide Web (WWW).

An information space where web documents and resources are identified by URLs, linked by hypertext, and accessed via the Internet.

What is a web page?

A hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web.

Name the three major generations of the Web.

Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0.

What nickname is given to Web 1.0?

The Static Web or Read-only Web.

Approximately what years did Web 1.0 span?

Roughly 1989 – 2005.

Who is credited with creating Web 1.0?

Tim Berners-Lee.

Give two typical examples of Web 1.0 sites.

Yahoo, early Amazon, personal websites, online encyclopedias, or news sites (any two).

What is the defining characteristic of a Web 1.0 page?

Static content that does not change based on user input and offers limited or no interaction.

What is Web 2.0 also called?

The Participatory Web or Social Web.

Around what year did Web 2.0 begin?

Circa 2004.

How do Web 2.0 pages differ from Web 1.0 pages?

They are dynamic, generated on-the-fly, and support user interaction and collaboration.

Who coined the term "Web 2.0"?

Darcy DiNucci (1999), later popularized by Tim O’Reilly and Dale Dougherty in 2004.

List three hallmark features of Web 2.0.

Any three of the following: Folksonomy, Rich User Experience, User Participation, Long Tail, Software as a Service (SaaS), Mass Participation.

What is Folksonomy?

A user-generated tagging system for classifying and finding online content.

What does "Software as a Service (SaaS)" mean?

A model where applications are hosted by a third-party provider and accessed over the Internet, usually through a web browser.

What other name is given to Web 3.0?

The Semantic Web.

Give two key technological features of Web 3.0.

Decentralization (blockchain), semantic understanding, artificial intelligence, or machine learning (any two).

State two benefits promised by Web 3.0.

Greater privacy, user control over data, more accurate search results, or secure online transactions without middlemen (any two).

Provide one example technology commonly associated with Web 3.0.

Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum), decentralized applications (DApps), or smarter assistants (advanced Siri/Alexa).

What is meant by "convergent technology"?

The merging of different technologies to create new functionalities, such as smartphones combining phone, computer, camera, and GPS features.

Define social media in the ICT context.

Online platforms and applications that let users create, share, and exchange content, fostering social interaction and community building.

Name four different types of social media platforms.

Examples include: Social networks, media-sharing networks, discussion forums, messaging apps, consumer-review sites, blogging platforms, social shopping, live-streaming services (any four).

What are mobile devices?

Portable electronic gadgets that enable users to access information, communicate, and perform computing tasks while on the move.

List three key benefits of mobile devices in ICT.

Any three of the following: improved communication, remote access, flexibility for work/learning, real-time information, social connectivity, portability.

What is assistive media?

Technologies that help individuals with disabilities access and use information and communication technologies.

Give two examples of assistive media tools.

Screen readers, voice-recognition software, text-to-speech, screen magnifiers, closed captioning, alternative input devices, AAC devices, or reading pens (any two).

Which assistive tool enlarges on-screen text and images for users with low vision?

A screen magnifier.