ICT

A diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manageinformation, according to Blurton (1999)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The Philippine government agency responsible for developing, planning, and promoting ICT

Department of Informationand Communications Technology (DICT)

The industry that provides outsourced business services, including customer support and technical assistance

BusinessProcess Outsourcing (BPO)

The term used to describe the Philippines because of its strong ICT and outsourcing industry

ICT Hub of Asia

A technology that connects documents and resources through hyperlinks and allows access through the internet

WorldWide Web (WWW)

The inventor known as the Father of the World Wide Web

Tim Berners-Lee

The first stage of the World Wide Web, characterized by static pages that users could mainly read but not interact with

Web 1.0

A type of web page that displays fixed content and offers little to no user interaction

Static Web Page

The second stage of the World Wide Web, characterized by user participation, collaboration, and interactive content

Web2.0

A type of web page that responds to user input and allows interactive content

Dynamic Web Page

A Web 2.0 feature that allows users to categorize information using keywords or tags

Folksonomy

A Web 2.0 feature in which websites respond dynamically to user input

Rich User Experience

A Web 2.0 feature that allows users to create, share, comment on, and evaluate content

User Participation

A business concept in which products or services with low individual demand can collectively generate significant sales

Long Tail

A software delivery model in which users access software over the internet, often through a subscription

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A Web 2.0 feature involving information sharing and contributions from users across different cultures and locations

Mass Participation

An extension of the World Wide Web that aims to make information understandable and usable by machines

Web 3.0

The Web 3.0 concept that focuses on giving data meaning so machines can interpret it

Semantic Web

A Web 3.0 problem involving difficulties supporting new technologies with existing HTML files and browsers

Compatibility

A Web 3.0 problem involving risks related to stored user preferences and personal information

Security

A Web 3.0 problem caused by the enormous amount of information available on the internet

Vastness

A Web 3.0 problem in which words or expressions have unclear or multiple meanings

Vagueness

A Web 3.0 problem involving the limitations of computers in interpreting context and predicting what a user means

Logic

Awareness of technologies that have recently become popular or widely recognized

Technology Trends Awareness

Technological developments that can influence customer behavior, business opportunities, and new products

Technology Trends

Equipment, software, or systems designed to help people with disabilities perform tasks and improve independence

Assistive Technology

Non-electronic devices that help people move from one place to another

Mobility Aids

Devices designed to help people hear sounds more clearly

Hearing Aids

Devices or systems that help people with memory, attention, and other cognitive challenges

Cognitive Aids

Programs and devices that help people with mobility or sensory impairments use computers and mobile devices

Assistive Computer Software and Hardware

Software that converts spoken words into computer commands or text

Voice Recognition Software

Software that reads digital text aloud for people with visual impairments

Screen Reader

Software that enlarges text and other screen content for people with visual impairments

Screen Magnification Software

Tools such as adapted pencil grips and automatic page turners that help learners with disabilities participate in educationalactivities

Educational Assistive Tools

Text displayed on a screen to represent spoken dialogue and relevant sounds in videos

Closed Captioning

Changes to buildings, facilities, and surroundings that make them more accessible to people with disabilities

Physical Modification in the Built Environment

Devices that allow people with limited motor skills to control electronic equipment and perform activities

Adaptive Switches

Utensils modified to help people with limited motor skills perform everyday tasks

Adaptive Utensils

Devices designed to improve mobility for people with physical disabilities

Performance Mobility Devices

Specialized handles, grips, and reach-extending devices that help people perform cooking, dressing, and grooming tasks

Activities of Daily Living Aids

Digital environments that enable people to communicate, share information, and work together on projects

Collaborative Platforms

The integration of two or more separate technologies to achieve a common purpose

Convergent Technology

The mobile operating system developed by Google and widely available on devices from different manufacturers

Android

The mobile operating system developed by Apple for its mobile devices

iOS

The mobile operating system associated with BlackBerry smartphones

BlackBerry OS

The mobile operating system developed by Mozilla for smartphones

Firefox OS

The operating system designed primarily for feature phones and smart feature phones

KaiOS

The mobile operating system originally associated with Nokia smartphone sales

Symbian

The operating system originally developed by Palm and later associated with LG smart televisions

webOS

The Microsoft mobile operating system discontinued in 2017

Windows Phone OS

An online platform that allows people to connect, communicate, and maintain relationships

Social Network

Websites that allow users to save, organize, tag, and share links to online resources

Social Bookmarking Sites

Platforms where users submit news articles or links and discuss them through comments and votes

Social News Sites

Platforms that allow users to upload, publish, and share images, videos, and other media

Media-Sharing Sites

Online platforms where users publish articles or discuss topics through posts and comments

Blogs and Forums

The practice of protecting users from online risks involving personal safety, privacy, and property

Internet Safety

The standards of polite, respectful, and appropriate behavior when communicating online

Netiquette

The personal details that should be protected when using online platforms

Personal Information

Details such as phone numbers and email addresses that should be protected from unauthorized access

Contact Information

Details about a person's school, academic history, and qualifications

Educational Background

Details about bank accounts, payment cards, and other monetary assets that should be kept confidential

Financial Account Information

Information about a person's current or usual whereabouts

Location Information

The first commandment of netiquette, which reminds users that they are communicating with real people

Remember the Human

The second commandment of netiquette, which requires users to follow the same moral standards online as in real life

Adhere to the Same Standards Online That You Follow in Real Life

The third commandment of netiquette, which reminds users to understand the norms of the online community they enter

Know Where You Are in Cyberspace

The fourth commandment of netiquette, which reminds users not to waste other people's time or internet resources

Respect Other People's Time and Bandwidth

The fifth commandment of netiquette, which encourages users to communicate politely and present themselves wellonline

Make Yourself Look Good Online

The sixth commandment of netiquette, which encourages users to share useful knowledge and information

Share Your Knowledge

The seventh commandment of netiquette, which discourages users from escalating hostile online arguments

Help Keep Flame Wars Under Control

The eighth commandment of netiquette, which prohibits accessing or sharing another person's private information withoutpermission

Respect Other People's Privacy

The ninth commandment of netiquette, which prohibits exploiting others because of one's greater knowledge or authority

Do Not Abuse Your Power

The tenth commandment of netiquette, which encourages patience when other users make mistakes

Be Forgiving of Other People's Mistakes

Software designed to damage devices, steal information, or perform other harmful actions

Malware

Malware that disguises itself as a legitimate or useful application to trick users into installing it

Trojan Horse

Malware that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, often across networks

Worm

Fraudulent software that pretends to protect a computer and tricks users into paying for fake security services

Rogue Security Software

Software that secretly collects personal information or monitors a user's online activities

Spyware

Software or hardware that secretly records the keys pressed on a keyboard

Keylogger

Software that displays advertisements and may generate revenue for its creator

Adware

Unsolicited messages, especially those sent in bulk, that may contain malicious links or attachments

Spam

A fraudulent attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links, often throughdeceptive messages

Phishing

A targeted phishing attack directed at a specific person or organization

Spear Phishing

The spread of malware through connected computers and shared network resources

Network-Based Malware Propagation

The exploitation of weaknesses in software to gain unauthorized access or install malware

Security Hole Exploitation

The sharing of infected files through peer-to-peer networks

File-Sharing Malware Propagation

The spread of malicious content through social networking platforms

Instant Messenger Malware Propagation

The spread of malware through USB drives and external hard drives

External Device Malware Propagation

Legal rights granted to individuals over their creative works, inventions, symbols, and confidential business information

Intellectual Property Rights

Legal rights that protect authors' and artists' literary and artistic creations

Copyright

Confidential business information that provides an advantage and is protected by keeping it secret

Trade Secret

A recognizable sign, word, symbol, or design that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from another

Trademark

An exclusive legal right granted for an invention that meets the requirements for patent protection

Patent

The unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or performance of copyrighted material

Copyright Infringement

Using another person's words, ideas, or work and presenting them as one's own without proper acknowledgment

Plagiarism

Plagiarism involving the direct copying of another person's words without quotation marks or proper attribution

Direct Plagiarism

The practice of reusing one's previously submitted or published work without appropriate disclosure when new work isexpected

Self-Plagiarism

Plagiarism that combines copied phrases or ideas from sources with the writer's own words without proper attribution

Mosaic Plagiarism

Plagiarism that occurs unintentionally because of incorrect citation or failure to acknowledge sources

Accidental Plagiarism

The limited use of copyrighted material without permission when allowed by applicable copyright law

Fair Use

The process of gathering and evaluating online information to meet learning objectives or solve a problem

Online Search and Research Skills