Overview of Information Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT

Information Communication Technology

Umbrella term

Encompasses communication devices like radio and TV

Hashtags

Used for categorizing and arranging information

Rich User Experience

Dynamic content responsive to user input

Hardware

Physical components of a computer system

Software

Programs that run on a computer

Data

Raw facts and figures

Information

Processed data with context

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions

People

Individuals involved in ICT

World Wide Web

Interconnected system of public web pages

Long Tail

Services offered on demand, not one-time purchase

Software as Service

Subscribing to software only when needed

Mass Participation

Diverse information sharing through the web

WWW 1.0

Static pages with the same content for all users

WWW 2.0

Dynamic webpages with diverse user experiences

WWW 3.0

Semantic web aiming for machine understanding

Folksonomy

Framework for sharing and reusing user-generated content

Cybercrime

Crime committed or assisted through the internet

Malware

Malicious software like viruses and worms

Identity Theft

Assuming someone else's identity

Ransomware

Blocks user access and demands payment

Phishing

Cyberattack using deceptive emails for personal info

Cyberbullying

Taking advantage of someone's weakness online

Plagiarism

Using someone's work without permission

Sexting

Sending sexually explicit content via text

Mailing List

Data source containing names and addresses of recipients

Merged Document

Combination of the main document

Motion Path

Path an object follows during animation

Custom Path

Option to create a unique motion path

Editing Motion Paths

Process of modifying animation paths

Layout

Organizing elements artistically in a design

Animation Effect

Simulation of movement in a series of frames

Hyperlink

Reference data allowing direct access to a URL

Address

URL link for website access

Link

Connection to another slide, website, or document

E-mail Address

Hyperlink to open a user's email program

ScreenTip

Text appearing when hovering over a hyperlink

Change Color of Hyperlink

Modify the appearance of a hyperlink

Formula

Equation operating on worksheet data

Integrating Images

Incorporating images into a document

Common Error Values

Errors like #DIV/0!, ####, #NAME?, #N/A, #VALUE!

Electronic Spreadsheet

Software for budgeting, inventory, and finance tasks

Elements of Design

Building blocks of a successful design

Principles of Design

Rules organizing materials for arts or designs

Balance

Equal distribution of visual weight in a design

Size (Scale)

Relationship of area occupied by shapes

Texture

Surface appearance of an object

Kinds of Balance

Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial Balance

Infographic

Visual presentation of data using design elements

Asymmetrical Balance

Design with unequal graphic objects weight on either side, creating curiosity and emotions while still being balanced

Radial Balance

Design elements swirling out from a central axis

Proximity

Maintains a relationship between items that go together, aiding in organization by grouping similar elements together

Alignment

Lining up elements along the top, bottom, center, or sides to create order and organization in the design

Repetition

Duplicating characteristics of similar elements to contribute to consistency in message delivery

Pattern

Regular arrangement of alternated or repeated elements

Rhythm

Combination of elements repeated with variations

Contrast

Use of conflicting elements or colors while remaining harmonious and unified to emphasize key elements in the design

Space

Area that an object occupies, with white space providing breathing room in design

Lossy compression

Reduces file size by removing redundant information

Pixel

Smallest unit of an image, with 1 megapixel equaling 1 million pixels

Lossless compression

Retains values while managing to lower file size

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)

Image file format used for online photos and artwork

Graphic Interchange Format (GIF)

Image file format for animated graphics like banner ads and email images

Portable Network Graphics (PNG)

Image file format with up to 24-bit color depth

Social media platforms

Online platforms allowing creation of personal accounts, pages, and groups to share content and ideas

Fonts and Shapes

Using the right font size and type combined with shapes in design

Text and Background

Utilizing different text alignments on images with clean and clear backgrounds

Blogging platforms

Websites where writers share views on individual subjects, comparable to newsletters

Content Management System (CMS)

Tool for publishing and managing website content through intranet or in a single computer

Links

Hyperlinks allowing users to jump to related sites or pages

Color

Important aspect in design, with choices impacting visual appeal and message clarity

Video/Audio

Used on sites to help visitors understand products or concepts being presented

Background

Texture or background enhancing the visual appeal of a website

Web Mapping Applications

Websites developed from geographical information system (GIS) data to visualize maps