Lesson 2 - Filipino Language, Internet & Social Media (Quick Notes)

VOCABULARY flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the notes on Internet, Social Media, Blogs, Culture, Language, and related Philippine statistics.

Internet

The biggest information source; speeds up education through e-learning.

Social Media

Online platforms that enable sharing, connecting, and communicating; widely used for information, learning, and entertainment.

PH favorites order

Facebook → YouTube → Google → Twitter → Instagram (popular Filipino sequence of platforms).

Blog

A blog is a web log; managed by a Blogger; used to share opinions and information across genres."

Blogger

Person who manages a blog.

Blog types

Fashion, Personal, News, Humor, Photo, Food, Vlog, Educational.

Blog effects

• Information, connection, inspiration; - Fake news, plagiarism, harsh comments.

Facebook in Learning

A tool for teacher–student communication, peer learning, resources, and group study; can cause distraction or lower grades if overused.

e-learning

Education delivered via the internet.

Global internet users distribution

Asia accounts for about 50.4% of internet users; other regions vary in penetration.

North America penetration

Highest internet penetration at about 89.1%.

Europe penetration

Internet penetration around 86.6%.

Culture

Way of life including beliefs, arts, and values.

Language

Tool to express, preserve, and spread culture.

Folk knowledge

Literature, rituals, traditions, and beliefs passed from generation to generation.

Internet growth reason

The internet grew because it is fast, wide, and the biggest information source.

Online games

Games played online; PH data shows about 4 hours per week spent on online games.

PH social media usage (overview)

In the PH, 41% of adults use the internet; most users are 18–24 years old; about 5 hours/week on social media and 4 hours/week on online games.