ICT and Web Technology Vocabulary — Notes Review

A vocabulary-style set of flashcards covering ICT basics, Web generations (1.0/2.0/3.0), trends in ICT, and emerging technologies as presented in the notes.

ICT (Information and Communications Technology)

Technologies used to process, store, secure, and transmit information.

Hardware

Physical components of a computer system (e.g., computer, monitor, keyboard, printer).

Software

Programs and applications that run on hardware (e.g., spreadsheets, word processors, web browsers).

People (Human Resources)

The human element in ICT: users, engineers, programmers, data analysts, designers.

Cloud Computing

Distributed computing on the Internet; delivery of computing services over the Internet.

Digital Natives

People who grew up with digital technology.

Technology Literacy

Ability to use digital technology and tools to define information needs, access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and communicate information.

Web 1.0

Static, read-only web pages with limited user interaction.

Web 2.0

Dynamic, read-write web with social media, user-generated content, web applications, and tagging.

Web 3.0 (Semantic Web)

Evolution where machines understand user content/preferences to deliver targeted web content.

Semantics

Ability of Web technologies to understand and interpret human-generated content.

Folksonomy

User-generated classification using freely chosen keywords (tags).

Rich User Experience

Content that is dynamic and responsive to user input.

User Participation

Users contribute content through comments, reviews, and evaluations.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Users subscribe to software as a service rather than purchasing it.

Convergence

Synergy of technologies to work toward a common goal; using multiple technologies to accomplish tasks.

Social Media

Online platforms that enable users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange content.

Social Networks

Sites to connect with others, create profiles, add contacts, and share content.

Bookmarking Sites

Sites to store and manage links; tagging and organizing resources.

Social News

Sites where users post news items or links; users can post and comment.

Media Sharing

Sites that let users upload and share media content; includes likes and comments.

Microblogging

Sites focusing on short updates that followers receive.

Blogs and Forums

Websites where users post content and can comment on it.

Mobile Technologies

Rising use of smartphones and tablets; capable of performing tasks common to PCs; multiple operating systems.

Assistive Media

Nonprofit service that helps people with visual or reading impairments through audio recordings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machines performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.

Robotics

Machines capable of performing a variety of physical tasks.

Biometrics

Use of physical characteristics for identifying or verifying individuals.

Quantum Cryptography

Cryptography that uses quantum principles to secure communications.

Computer Assisted Translation

Use of computer tools to aid in translation (e.g., translation assistants or voice/AI translation tools).

3D Imagery

Three-dimensional digital imagery and visualization.

Virtual Reality

Immersive, computer-generated environments that users can interact with.