ETECH: Online Platforms in ICT

Online Platforms

are digital environment, usually accessed via the internet, that allow individuals, organizations, and communities to interact, share information, collaborate, and perform various activities.

Online Platforms

They allow users to connect, share information, and work together efficiently, regardless of location

Online Platforms

digital environment or ecosystem that facilitates a broad range of functionalities (e.g. communication, content sharing, and transactions) among users. It serves as a hub that integrates various online applications and tools.

Online Application

Software designed to perform specific tasks or functions for the user. It focuses on delivering specific services and can be standalone or integrated within an online platform.

Online Tool

A functionality or feature that performs more specific, focused, and limited tasks than online applications. It is often integrated into online applications or platforms to provide additional features or capabilities.

Online Tool

Facebook provides more tools to achieve more particular tasks or objectives such as insights and analytics, polls and surveys, and fundraising.

Online Application

Facebook features specific applications or functionalities such as content creation, Messenger, event management, and Marketplace.

Online Platform

It offers a comprehensive environment where users can engage in numerous activities, from social networking to business operations. It integrates a wide range of services and supports a large user base.

Communication Platforms

CATEGORIES

instant messaging, video conferencing, and email, essential for real-time communication in professional and academic environments.

Email (Gmail, Outlook)

Communication

remains an essential tool for formal communication, sending documents, and sharing information across organizations and teams

Messaging Apps (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord)

Communication

Used for group chats, direct messaging, and collaborative channels for team communication, these apps also integrate filesharing and task management.

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype)

Communication

Platforms that support online meetings, webinars, and virtual classrooms, allowing for interactive video and audio communication.

Collaboration Platforms

CATEGORIES

tools enable multiple users to work together on projects, share files, and manage tasks seamlessly

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Collaboration

allows real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, with cloud storage for easy access and sharing.

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint)

Collaboration

A suite of productivity tools that offer online collaboration through shared documents, project management, and cloud-based storage.

Trello / Asana

Collaboration

Task management and project tracking tools, allowing teams to assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor progress in an organized board or list format.

Content Creation Platforms (Entertainment Platform)

CATEGORIES

web development, media production, and designing user interfaces or presentations.

Canva / Adobe Spark

Content Creation

Easy-to-use graphic design platforms for creating presentations, social media content, infographics, and more, offering templates and design elements.

Wix / WordPress

Content Creation

Web development platforms for designing websites without requiring deep coding skills. They offer drag-and-drop builders and customizable templates.

YouTube / Vimeo

Content Creation

Platforms for uploading, sharing, and streaming video content, used for tutorials, education, and marketing purposes.

Learning and Development Platforms (Educational Platform)

CATEGORIES

Online learning platforms enable individuals and institutions to access educational content, certifications, and training.

Google Classroom / Moodle

Learning and Development

Learning management systems (LMS) that provide online courses, assignments, grading, and student-teacher interactions.

Coursera / Udemy / LinkedIn Learning

Learning and Development

Online platforms offering courses, certificates, and professional development in ICT, coding, business, and other skills. These platforms are excellent for upskilling and reskilling.

Social Media Platforms

CATEGORIES

These platforms are essential for communication, networking, and promoting content

Facebook / Instagram / Twitter (X)

Social Media

Widely used social networking platforms for sharing content, staying updated with news, and communicating with peers or clients

LinkedIn

Social Media

A professional networking platform used for building connections, job searches, and sharing industry-specific knowledge.

Cloud Platforms

CATEGORIES

enable the storage, processing, and management of data and applications over the internet

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud

A comprehensive cloud computing service offering scalable computing power, storage, and networking capabilities.

Google Cloud / Microsoft Azure

Cloud

Cloud platforms for hosting applications, databases, and largescale web services, supporting various ICT infrastructure needs.

Web; World Wide Web

system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

It operates on the Internet, a global network of networks that the Web uses to communicate between computers

FOUNDATIONS OF THE WEB

● HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

● URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)

● HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

This is the standard markup language used to create web pages. It structures the content on web pages.

URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)

These are web addresses that uniquely identify and locate a piece of content on the Web.

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

This is the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the Internet

WEB 1.0

o 1996-2004

o Tim Berners Lee

o Information Web

WEB 1.0

o Read-only

o Static web pages

o Hyperlinking & Bookmarking

o Millions of User

WEB 2.0

o 2004-2016

o Tim O'Reily

o Social web

WEB 2.0

o Read-Write-Only

o Interaction

o Dynamic content

o Billions of Users

WEB 3.0

o 2016-present

o Tim Berners Lee

o Semantic Web

WEB 3.0

o Executable

o Immersion

o 3D Visuals and AI Generated

o Trillions of Users

WEB 1.0

typically read only

owned content

visual/interactive web

home pages

web page

WEB 1.0

html / http / url / portals

page views

file / web servers, search engines, email, p2p file sharing, content and enterprise portals

directories

focus on the company

WEB 2.0

strongly read-write

shared content

programmable web

wikis and blogs

web service endpoint

WEB 2.0

xml / rss

cost per click

instant messaging, ajax, and javascript frameworks, adobeflex

tagging the user

focus on the community

WEB 3.0

read-write-interact

consolidated content

linked data web

waves and live streams

data space

WEB 3.0

rdf / rdfs / owl

user engagement

personal intelligent data assistant, ontologies, knowledge bases, semantic search functions

user behavior

focus on the indiviual

website

refers to a central location with more than one or several web pages

typically consists of many web pages linked together under a common domain name

web page

is a document on the Web that is accessed in a web browser

Content

FEATURES

what the user is primarily interested in, and it's structured and presented through HTML.

Hyperlinks

FEATURES

are references to other pages or resources on the web

Multimedia Elements

FEATURES

Modern web pages can embed various multimedia elements

Interactivity

FEATURES

Web pages can include interactive elements like forms, buttons, and other controls that allow users to perform actions interacting with the content in various ways

Responsive Design

FEATURES

With the wide variety of devices used to access the web

Navigation

FEATURES

such as menus and search bars, help users find their way around a website

Accessibility

FEATURES

designed to be usable by all people, including those with disabilities

Styles and Layouts

FEATURES

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used alongside HTML to define the appearance and layout of web pages

Dynamic Content

FEATURES

Many web pages display this, which can change based on user interactions, time, or other variables

Security Features

FEATURES

crucial for protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data exchanged between the user's browser and the website