ETECH 1

ARPA

- Automatic Radar Plotting Aids

- created the first network in 60's

INTERNET

- Inter=network

- Global network of networks

- Either public, private, business, academic, or government

- Millions of interconnected networks

Network

- Group of interconnected computer systems

- to communicate and exchange data

- laptops, desktops, smartphones, etc.

- wireless/cable media in nodes

On top of the internet

- Mobile apps

- Electronic mails

- File sharing

- World wide web

- online multiplayer games

- internet telephony

World wide web

- virtual system interconnecting resources on the internet

- via hyperlinks, referenced urls

- web browsers=resources

World wide web

the system that enables you to access hypertext documents and other files over the Internet. A database and interface will be implemented to associate links in readable documents.

Tim berners-Lee

He created the world wide web in 1989, at Geneva, Switzerland under CERN.

Web 1.0 or the read-only web

- documents are numbered with addresses that should be inputted to retrieve the file. There were no facilities to interact with it other than to read or view the content.

Web 2.0 read-and-write web

- Users wanted to e-mail Web sites and interact on social networking sites.

- It enabled users or viewers to edit the content of the files they were accessing. In this period, blogging sites started to gain popularity. Nontechnical users of the Web are empowered to easily publish and edit Web sites through user-friendly interface in the Web browser.

Web 3.0

- it includes the semantic executing Web, is being developed. It is envisioned to be a smarter access of hypertext files and a version that would enable a wider range of search in a fast manner.

Social media

- high impact user application

- These application started together with the Web 2.0 and are used in communicating and socializing with other application users in virtual communities and networks.

- These applications allow users to create and exchange user-generated information.

netiquette

coined or portmanteau term of network and etiquette. a set of ideal rules and conduct that a netizen should observe in communicating and/or publishing information and materials over the World Wide Web and in ICT in general.

netizen

refers to the person who is a member or a part of the online community.

TRENDS IN ICT

- Convergence

- Social Media

- Mobile Technologies

Convergence

- It can also use cloud technologies to sync files from one device to another while also using LTE technology which means you can access your files anytime, anywhere.

Convergence

- the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal or task.

- is using several technologies to accomplish a task conveniently.

Social Media

a website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create, cocreate, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content. more and more advertisers use this to promote their products.

Types of social media

- Social network

- Media sharing

- bookmarking sites

- microblogging

- blogs and forum

- Social news

Social network

sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or background. Once a user creates his or her account, he or she can set up a profile, add people, create groups, and share content.

Bookmarking sites

sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources. Most of these sites let the users create a tag that allows them and others to easily search or share these tags.

Social news

sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. The users can also comment on the post and comments may also be ranked. They are also capable of voting on these news articles of the website. Those who get the majority of votes are shown most prominently.

Media sharing

sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video. Most of these sites have additional social features like liking, commenting, and having user profiles.

Microblogging

sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these updates.

Blogs and forums

websites that allow users to post their content. Other users are able to comment on the said topic. There are several free blogging platforms like Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr. On the other hand, forums are typically part of a certain website or web service.

Mobile Technologies

The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years. This is largely because of the device's capability to do tasks that were originally found in personal computers. Several of these devices are capable of using high-speed Internet. Today, most mobile devices use 4G (LTE) technology. However, on April 2019, mobile device manufacturers and mobile network providers introduced the 5G Network which is currently the fastest mobile network.

Mobile operating systems

- iOS

- Blackberry OS

- Android 1

- Window Mobile

- Window Phone OS

- Symbian

- Web OS

iOS

used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad;

Android 1

an open source operating system developed by Google™. Being an open source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.

Blackberry OS

used in Blackberry devices;

Window Phone OS

a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft® as replacement to Windows Mobile;

Symbian

the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices;

webOS

originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs;

Window Mobile

discontinued family of mobile operating systems and was developed by Microsoft® for smartphones and pocket PCs.

Assistive media

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.

TIPS IN CONDUCTING ONLINE RESEARCH

1. Have a question in mind

2. Narrow it down

3. Advance search

4. Find credible source

5. Give Credit

Have a question in mind

Focus on a question you want to be answered. If it is a series of questions, start with only one. Never search everything on one go.

Narrow it down

Search engines like GoogleTM, BingTM, or Yahoo!™ several filters to determine the most appropriate results for you. These search engines use your previous search history and your geographical location, and send you the result which is the most related to you.

Advance 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.

Find credible sources

Some wikis, though filled with updated information, are not credible sources. This is because anyone can edit its content.

Give credit

If you are going to use pieces of information from a source for educational purposes, give credit to the original author of the page or information. To properly cite a reference