ICT and Online Platforms Lecture Notes

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering ICT concepts, Web 1.0/2.0/3.0, online platforms, safety, and netiquette.

ICT Hub of Asia

A title given to the Philippines due to the rapid growth of ICT-related jobs, particularly in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

BPO

Stands for Business Process Outsourcing; a major industry contributed to the ICT growth in the Philippines.

$2010$ Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industries

The survey which reported that the ICT sector employed $19.3\%$ of the Philippines’ workforce.

Internet

A giant web that connects computers all over the world, allowing them to talk to each other and share information.

$$1995$$

The year the internet became fully commercialized, transforming culture and business through instant communication.

VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol; one of the communication methods enabled by the commercialization of the internet.

Tim Berners-Lee

The individual who invented the World Wide Web (WWW).

World Wide Web (WWW)

An information system on the Internet that links documents through hypertext and allows users to navigate via web pages and hyperlinks.

Hypertext

The technology used by the World Wide Web to link documents on the internet.

Web Browsers

Software like Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Google Chrome used to access and navigate web pages.

WEB 1.0 (The Web)

The first stage of the WWW evolution characterized by flat or stationary pages that cannot be manipulated by the user.

WEB 2.0 (Social Web)

The stage of the web that allows users to interact, comment, or create accounts; most modern websites are this type.

WEB 3.0 (Semantic Web)

A web framework that allows data to be shared and reused to deliver specifically targeted content to the user.

Folksonomy

A feature of Web 2.0 that allows users to collectively classify and find information using freely chosen keywords or tagging.

Tagging

The act of using the pound sign (#), or hashtag, to classify information on social media.

Rich User Experience

A Web 2.0 feature where dynamic content is responsive to user input, such as clicking an image to enlarge it.

Long Tail

Services offered on demand rather than as a one-time purchase, such as data plans based on time or bandwidth.

User Participation

A feature where website content can be provided by users through comments, reviews, and evaluations, not just the owner.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A model where users subscribe to software, programs, or apps only when needed as a cheaper alternative to purchasing.

Cloud Computing

Also called 'The Cloud'; the practice of using remote servers hosted on the internet to store and access data instead of a hard drive.

File Management Platform

A platform used for storing, naming, sorting, and handling computer files without needing to download software tools.

Mapping Platform

A transformation platform that uses GPS to detect location and assist in navigation between spaces.

Social Media Platform

Computer-mediated tools that allow large groups to create, share, or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities.

Social Networks

Sites that allow people to connect with others who share the same interests or background.

Bookmarking Sites

Sites that allow users to store and manage links to various websites and resources.

Social News

Sites where users post their own news items or provide links to other news sources.

Microblogging

Sites that focus on short updates from the user.

Media Sharing

Sites that allow users to upload and share media content such as images, music, and video.

Blogs and Forums

Websites that allow users to post their own content in a long-form or discussion format.

Terminal Devices

Electronic devices like desktops, laptops, tablets, or smartphones used to send requests over the Internet.

Network

A collection of computers, internet devices, and communication media used to carry data from one device to another.

Server

The software system that serves as the storage house of data coming in and out of the online system.

Processing Systems

Also referred to as the 'Information System'; hardware and software designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information.

Online Platforms

Websites or online applications used by businesses to offer products or services via the internet.

Business (Platform User)

An individual or organization acting as the seller of goods or provider of services on the internet.

Customer (Platform User)

The participant who makes purchases or avails of the goods and services produced by business organizations.

Web Search Engines

Internet-based systems used to locate information on the World Wide Web; commonly known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Online Payment System

A web-based application that allows customers to send payments using a facility that organizes the transfer of monetary funds.

Online Advertising Platforms

Internet services allowing businesses to post advertisements on websites and online applications.

Creative Content Outlets

Web services that assist in developing innovative multimedia content for websites.

Online System

A collaboration of hardware, software, and telecommunication technologies facilitating data transfer to and from devices.

https://

A prefix in a website address indicating that the network is secured.

Netiquette

A set of rules for behaving properly and respectfully online.

Virginia Shea

The person who defined the ten core rules of netiquette.

Rule #1: Remember the human

A netiquette rule emphasizing that you are interacting with a real person who deserves respect.

Rule #2: Behavior Standards

The rule to adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.

Rule #3: Cyberspace awareness

The rule stating you must know where you are in cyberspace and avoid being rude.

Rule #4: Time and Bandwidth

The netiquette rule to respect others' time by ensuring shared content is meaningful.

Rule #5: Online Image

The rule to make yourself look good online by producing quality content while being true to yourself.

Rule #6: Expert Knowledge

The rule to share information that is reliable and credible.

Rule #7: Flame Wars

The rule to help keep provocative, derogatory, or off-topic message threads under control.

Rule #8: Privacy

The netiquette rule to respect others' privacy and never publicly expose private information.

Rule #9: Power Abuse

The rule stating that knowledge in cyberspace does not give anyone the right to take advantage of others.

Rule #10: Forgiveness

The rule to be forgiving of other people’s mistakes and give them the benefit of the doubt.

Flame war

A series of derogatory or off-topic posts or messages in a thread.

Online threat

Any malicious act that attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer network.

Phishing

An email from a criminal disguised as a trustworthy source to lure a user into revealing sensitive information.

Hacking

The act of stealing or accessing private information from organizations like government or business systems.

Identity Theft

The act of stealing important personal information by accessing a target user’s online accounts.

Internet Scam

Using internet services or software to defraud victims, typically for financial gain.

Internet Predators

Individuals who use the internet to lure children or teenagers into sexual relationships or acts.

Spams

Unsolicited emails or instant messages sent without the recipient's permission.

Cyberbullying

An online act of humiliation or threats directed at or performed by children and teenagers.

Malware

Malicious software created to invade and destroy computer systems.

Virus/Worms

Programs that spread and damage files on a computer, such as deleting documents.

Trojan

Malware that pretends to be safe, like a 'free game,' but secretly harms the device or steals passwords.

Spyware

Software that monitors a user's activities, such as tracking website visits, without their knowledge.

Adware

Malware that displays unwanted pop-up ads on a device even after they are closed.

Ransomware

Malware that locks files or devices and demands money for the user to regain access.

Fileless Malware

Malware that runs in the computer’s memory without leaving files, making it harder to detect.

Search Engines (Research Tool)

Websites used for the retrieval of data, files, or documents from databases.

URL

Stands for Uniform Resource Locator; the specific address typed to open a webpage.

Website (Analogy)

Compare to a notebook that contains different pages of information.

Webpage (Analogy)

A single page within a website notebook.

Boolean Logic

A search technique used to narrow, broaden, or eliminate search terms.

AND (Boolean)

Used in search to include two or more items in the results.

Phrase Searching

Enclosing words in quotation marks to search for specific quotes or names.

Plus ($+$) sign

Used in search to indicate that the word following it is a required result.

Minus ($-$) sign

Used in search to exclude a specific word from the results.

at sign ($@$)

Used in search to find social tags.

Hashtag (#) in Search

Used to find popular trending topics or hashtags.

filetype:

A search operator used to refine results to specific documents like pdf, doc, or xls.

Authority

An evaluation criterion that checks if the person or institution responsible for a site has the proper qualifications.

Authorship

The process of finding out who created the website.

Contact Information (Evaluation)

Checking for a way to reach the author or organization of a website.

Credentials

The background or qualifications shown by an author on a website.

Support or Sponsorship

Checking if a website is backed by a school, government agency, or trusted company.

Purpose (Evaluation)

Determining if a site is meant to inform, persuade, entertain, or parody.

Coverage

Refers to how comprehensive or deep the discussion of topics is on a website.

Currency

The evaluation of how updated a site is, including when it was first written, placed on the web, and last revised.

Objectivity

The presentation of information with a minimum of bias.

Accuracy

Refers to the credibility, references, and quality of grammar on a website.

ICT Sector Workforce

In $2010$, this sector accounted for $19.3\%$ of the Philippines’ total workforce.

Public Computer Safety

The measure of deleting browsing data before leaving a shared terminal.

Electronic Request Tool

Terminal devices used to send instructions over the internet.

Virtual Communities

Groups of people where social media platforms promote interaction and information sharing.

Bandwidth

A resource mentioned in Netiquette Rule #4 that should be respected when sending content.

Cyber World

A virtual world where users interact via the internet and retrieve data.

Information System Functions

Collect, process, store, and distribute information.

Internet as a Tool

Used for communication, business transactions, research, and entertainment.