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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Deals with communication technologies such as mobile phones, the Internet, etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information.
Having a unified way to communicate is one of its goals.
We spend less because of it.
World Wide Web (WWW, W3, Web)
an interconnected system of public web pages accessible through the Internet. It was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.
Web pages
make up the world wide web and it can either be static or dynamic.
Web 1.0
Web pages are static and not interactive. You can’t post comments or create an account.
Advantages of Static Websites
Lower once-off cost
Faster loading than dynamic sites
Cheaper hosting required than dynamic sites, as they usually use less bandwidth and server resources than dynamic sites.
Developer independent. Dynamic sites are usually built in a specific way, with a specific framework, and thus requires a developer with a specific skill set to manage.
Disadvantages of Static Websites
Might have higher maintenance costs if the content changes often.
No user registrations, or advanced functionality usually connected with dynamic sites.
Dependent on a developer to make changes, which can be a problem during public holidays, or on short notice, whereas with a dynamic site you can make changes to the content any time.
Web 2.0
term used to describe the present generation of the World Wide Web that concentrates on its capability of providing people the means to collaborate and share information online.
The second stage in World Wide Web
Dynamic Website
The content of the website changes
Interactive
The user may be able to comment or create user account
Enables an increased user participation in the web
Features of Web 2.0
Folksonomy
Rich User Experience
User Participation
Software as a Service
Mass Participation
Folksonomy
It allows users to categorize and classify/arrange information using freely chosen keywords (e.g., tagging). Popular social networking sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. use tags that start with the pound sign (#). This is also referred to as hashtag.
Rich User Experience
Content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. An example would be a website that shows local content. In the case of social networking sites, when logged on, your account is used to modify what you see in their website.
User Participation
The owner of the website is not the only one who is able to put content. Others are able to place a content of their own by means of comment, reviews, and evaluation. Some websites allow readers to comment on an article, participate in a poll, or review a specific product (e.g., Amazon.com, online stores).
Software as a Service
Users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them. This is a cheaper option if you do not always need to use a software. For instance, Google Docs is a free web-based application that allows the user to create and edit word processing and spreadsheet documents online. When you need a software, like a Word Processor, you can purchase it for a one-time huge amount and install it in your computer and it is yours forever. Allows you to “rent” a software for a minimal fee.
Mass Participation
It is a diverse information sharing through universal web access. Since most users can use the Internet, Web 2.0’s content is based on people from various cultures.
Web 3.0
Also called the Semantic Web
Semantics – ability of Web technologies to understand and interpret human-generated content
The aim of Web 3.0 is to have machines understand the user’s preferences to deliver web content specifically targeting the user.
The Internet can predict the best possible answers to your question by “learning from your previous choices
Example: Apple’s Siri
The formation of Trends in Information and Communication Technology
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations. These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out of ICT. Whether it is for business or personal use, these trends are current front runners in the innovation of ICT.
Trends in Information and Communication Technology
Convergence
Social Media
Assistive Media
Mobile Technologies
Convergence/ Technology Convergence
The combination of two or more different entities of technologies to create a new single device.
Example: Using of smartphone to create Word documents that were previously can only be created using a desktop computer.
Social Media
It is a website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create, co-create, modify, and exchange user-generated content.
Types of Social Media
Social Networks
Bookmarking Sites
Social News
Media Sharing
Microblogging
Blogs and Forums
Social Networks
Sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or background.
Examples of Social Networks
Facebook, Google+
Bookmarking Sites
Sites that allow users to store and manage links to various websites and resources, and to tag.
Examples of Bookmarking Sites
StumbleUpon, Pinterest
Social News
Sites that allow users to post their news items or links to other news sources.
Examples of Social News
Reddit, dig
Media Sharing
Sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video.
Examples of Media Sharing
Flickr, YouTube, and Instagram
Microblogging
Sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those who are subscribed will receive updates.
Examples of Microblogging
Blogs and Forum
Sites that allow users to post their content.
Examples of Blogs and Forum
Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr
Assistive Media
It is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments. A database of audio recordings is used to read to the user.
Mobile Technologies
The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years. This is largely because of the devices’ capability to do tasks that were originally found in personal computers.
Different types of Mobile Operating Systems
iOS
Android
Blackberry OS
Windows Phone OS
Symbian
WebOS
Windows Mobile
iOS
used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad
Android
an open source operating system developed by Google. Being open source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
Blackberry OS
used in blackberry devices
Windows Phone OS
a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft
Symbian
the original smartphone OS used by Nokia devices
WebOS
originally used for smartphones; now used for smartTVs
Windows Mobile
developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs.
Netiquette
Rules for proper online behavior
Helps create a positive online environment
Netiquette Rules
Remember the humanity- treat others as you would in person
Follow the same standards of behavior online as in real life
Know where you are in cyberspace- act appropriately for each online space
Respect other people's time and bandwidth
Make yourself look good online
Netiquette Rules
Share expert knowledge
Help keep flame wars under control
Respect other people's privacy
Don't abuse your power
Be forgiving of other people's mistakes
Basic Search Techniques
Think before you search.
Keep it simple
Be specific.
Imagine how the webpage you are hoping to find will be written.
Capitalization, punctuation and spelling don’t matter.
Narrow your search results.
Think before you search
Think about the topic or question you would like to search. Think about how you would describe the topic and choose 3 or 4 keywords.
Keep it simple
Describe what you want in as few terms as possible.
Be specific
The more precise your search terms are, the more precise your search results will be. Avoid general or common words.
Imagine how the webpage you are hoping to find will be written
Use words that are likely to appear on that page.
Capitalization, punctuation and spelling don’t really matter
In most cases, search engines will ignore capitalization and punctuation in a search and will generally auto-correct your spelling mistakes.
Narrow your search results.
There are several ways to help you narrow your search results to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Quotation Marks (“word”)
to find exact phrases or names.
Boolean Operators (AND, OR, and NOT)
to broaden or narrow your search.
AND (+ in Google)
Narrows the search because it requires both terms to be in each item returned.
OR
Broadens the search because either term (or both) will be in the returned items. Gives you more.
NOT (- in Google)
Narrows your search because it will eliminate any results with the second term.
Apply filters
After you search, most search engines have filters available that will refine you search to a specific type of contact.
Search a specific site.
If you’re looking for a specific topic on a particular website, you can use site: to limit your search results to that site. Example: site: youtube.com or site: .gov
Search for a specific file type
If you know that you’re searching for a particular type of file use filetype: to narrow your search results to a certain type of file. Example: file type: PPT
Search for a definition.
If you are looking for a definition of a term, you can use define. Example: define communication
Search for a time.
If you are searching for a time in a specific country, use time <country>. Example: time Dubai
Search for social media.
Put @ in front of a word to search social media. Example: @twitter
Search for a price.
Put $ in front of a number. Example: camera $400
Search hashtags.
Put # in front of a word. Example: #throwbackthursday
Search for wildcards or unknown words.
Put a * in your word or phrase where you want to leave a placeholder.
Search for wildcards or unknown words.
Put a * in your word or phrase where you want to leave a placeholder. Example: "largest * in the world".
Search within a range of numbers
Put .. between two numbers. Example: camera $50..$100.
Advanced Search.
The best way to filter information you get from search engines is by using the advanced search. This will allow you to filter out information you do not need. In Google, simply search a word like you would normally do, and then click the Advanced Search option on the options button located at the upper right corner of the page
Look for a credible source.
Some wikis, though filled with updated information are not credible sources. This is because anyone can edit its content. When using wikis, check out the link of the cited text (indicated by superscript number) to be navigated to the footnote where the list of sources is located. This is also labeled as References. Click the source of the information to see if it is credible or not.
Give credit
If you are going to use the information from a source for educational purposes, give credit to the original author of the page or information.
Microsoft Word
AN APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS USERS TO CREATE, EDIT, AND PRINT DOCUMENTS.
ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY USED WORD PROCESSORS.
IT WAS DEVELOPED BY MICROSOFT AND WAS RELEASED ON OCTOBER 25, 1983.
YOU CAN CREATE RANDOM THINGS LIKE CALENDAR, NEWSLETTER, INVITATIONS, ETC.
OFFERS SEVERAL ELEMENTS THAT CAN BE USED IN EDITING DOCUMENTS WHICH IS SHOWN IN THE FIGURE.
Microsoft Word is a complex program which people use to perform various functions such as:
Composing
Editing
Formatting
Saving
Printing
Composing, Editing, Formatting, Saving, and Printing.
With these functions you were able to correct spelling, grammar, format your text using boldface and italics, and save your documents electronically to the computer's hard drive.
MAIL MERGE
This feature of Microsoft Word allows you to create documents and combine them with another document or data file. It is commonly used when sending out advertising materials to various recipients.
Mail merging basically requires two components:
Main Document and Data Source
MAIN DOCUMENT
The document that contains the body of the message we want to convey or send. Example: Letter
DATA SOURCE
It is your Excel spreadsheet containing the names and addresses you want to merge into a Word document from the Data Source
HOW TO PERFORM MAIL MERGE?
Create the main document
Create data source
Merge data with document
WORKING WITH SLIDES
A presentation software is an interactive and engaging slide that displays information. It also allows to create of slide shows that present a topic, and a lecture to motivate, communicate, and persuade the audience.
WORKING WITH SPREADSHEET
The ability to organize data to a usable information is an important skill you need to learn. Spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets allow large set or group of data to be stored, organized, analyzed and interpreted automatically.
Image
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.
be 2-dimensional, such as a photograph or screen display, or 3- dimensional, such as a statue or hologram. They may be captured by optical devices – such as cameras, mirrors, lenses, telescopes, microscopes, etc. and natural objects and phenomena, such as the human eye or water.
Graphics
visual images or designs on some surface, such as wall, canvas, screen, paper, or stone to inform, illustrate, or entertain.
Examples of Graphics
Photographs
Line Art
Drawings
Graphs
Typography
Symbols
Geometric Designs
Maps
Engineering drawings, or other images
DIFFERENT TYPES OF IMAGE FORMAT ON THE COMPUTER
JPEG
GIF
PNG
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) (.jpeg or jpg)
does not support transparency and animation
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) (.gif)
supports transparency and animation
Portable Networks Graphics (PNG) (.png)
supports transparency but not in animation
LAYOUT
IS PART OF GRAPHIC DESIGN THAT DEALS IN THE ARRANGEMENT OF VISUAL ELEMENTS ON A PAGE.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHICS AND LAYOUT
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Repetition
Proportion
Harmony
Contrast
Variety
Balance
The visual weight of objects, texture, colors, and space is evenly distributed on the screen.
Emphasis.
An area in the design that may appear different in size, texture, shape or color to attract the viewer’s attention.
Movement.
Visual elements guide the viewer’s eyes around the screen.
Pattern.
Builds course. It builds familiarity and organizes design for trouble-free viewing.
Repetition.
Makes design aware. It brings consistency and flow to the design.
Proportion.
Conveys stability. It involves scaling of various elements to create a coherent design.
Harmony.
Brings elements closer. It utilizes familiar traits of design elements and puts them into focus.
Contrast.
Addresses conflict. It highlights the difference and puts an emphasis to what is important.
Variety.
Reaps attention. It adds flavor to the design, making it more interesting and engaging.
Infographics
are used to represent information, statistical data, or knowledge in a graphical manner usually done in a creative way to attract the viewer’s attention.
PRINCIPLES IN MAKING AN EFFECTIVE INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Be Unique
Make It Simple
Be Creative and Bold
Less is More
The Importance of Getting it Across
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