Lesson 1: Understanding ICT

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is made up of various parts which

contains three (3) important concepts;

Information means valuable context that gives meaning and relevance to

many people such as name of place, birth date, color, money, your name, depending
on the context. Technically, information is referred as data (once processed in a
computer) which is accurate and timely committed and organized for a purpose. Other
writers have defined information as:

“Any potentially useful fact, quantity or value that can be expressed uniquely with
exactness. Information is whatever is capable of causing a human mind to change its
opinion about the current state of the real word.”
~ deWatteville and Gilbert 2000

Communication refers to the conveying of information between two or more

people in different places. Technically, communication facilitates the communication
between individuals and groups using smart phones, features phones, tablets, radio,
television, and all computer based technology.

“A process involving the passing of messages through the use of symbols which all
parties in the communication encounter understand. It involves the exchange of ideas,
facts, opinions, attitudes and beliefs between people. It is not a one-way affair. There
must be a sender to transmit the message, and receiver to make appropriate decisions
on how the rest of the exchange should continue.”
~ James, et al., 2004

Technology means of devoting to create new tools to accomplish various tasks

in our daily lives. Typically, technology can be described as a product, processes,
organization, models, prototypes, arts and services. Other writers have defined
technology as:

“The acquisition, analysis, manipulation, storage and distribution of information; and

the design and provision of equipment and software for these purposes.”
~ deWatteville and Gilbert 2000
 Lesson 2: Current State of Philippines ICT

Electronic Government (e-Government) is the use of information and communication

technology and other web-based technology to enhance access of information and
improve delivery, efficiency and effectiveness of services to the public.
1. Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) - DOST’s mobile version
of Project NOAH enables Filipinos to access real time information relevant to weather conditions and disaster
preparedness in the palm of their hands (mobile phone) and new ways of using mobile devices, thereby saving
lives and potential economic loss.
2. Mobile Operational System for Emergency (MOSES) - Aims to support the
current operations of project NOAH. - Design to help Local Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council in making decisions concerning the impending disaster, whether
to declare suspension of works or classes in schools or to take evacuation actions in
their areas of concern. - It can receive real-time weather and flood information from
PAGASA and Project NOAH. Additionally, it allows users to access weather data such
as: temperature, moisture, and other vital information directly accessible from Doppler
radar, water level sensor, and water gauges.
3. iGov Phil - Integrated government Philippine (iGov Phil) - is a joint project of
DOST-ICTO and DOST-ASTI, the project aims to set-up a government-shared network
that will facilitate, deployment and integration of mission-critical ICT projects especially
those that deliver common government services. Initially, the following development
systems will be targeted for integration: e-Serbisyo as the single sign-on portal,
Unified-Purpose ID (UMID), the Philippines Key Infrastructure (PKI), eBayad and the
Philippines Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS).
4. e-LGU Projects - Electronic Governance in Local Government Unit (eLGU)
Project - is intended to revolutionized local governance by making the LGUs
electronically enabled thereby improving the delivery of public services, promoting
transparency in government transactions and increasing public access to government
information services, among others. Some projects are:
 Electronic Real Property Tax System (eRPTS)
 Electronic Business Permit and Licensing System (eBPLS)
 Electronic Treasury Operations Management System (eTOMS)
5. Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) - is a joint initiative to improve service delivery
and reduce red tape in government frontline services. Through a single number, a
citizen can gain access to government services and information, report complaints and
ask assistance through various communication channels.
6. Philippines Community eCenter (CeC) - is a program that seeks to establish
new CeCs in municipalities where there are no shared internet access facilities,
transform existing school computer laboratories and internet cages, where feasible, to
become CeCs and enhance and strengthen existing CeCs.
7. E-Government Philippines Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) -
Personally Controlled Health Records (PCHR) - The plan for PhilHealth to release
specifications for PCHR to enable a transformation on health data management is expected
to recreate a patient-centric care as well as stimulating a new business sector on health data
stewardship. The PCHR will be owned by the patients and co-managed with their health
providers such as hospitals and clinics
8. iPinay Program - The continuing commitment to address the gender ICT gap, by
empowering more women with ICTs. We are also engaging with more local and
international partners to provide opportunities for our CeCs in various areas:
 Health information services & telemedicine
 Employment and Livelihood Opportunities
 Linking with Libraries
 Global connection and Exchange with high school
 Tech Age Girls
 Micro-entrepreneurship & Business skills mentoring Community Based on line content
development.

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 Lesson 3: Web 2.0

 ∙ Provide users with deep and rich experience.

 A collection of applications and technologies that make it easier for people to find
information and connect with one another online
 ∙ The current state of online technology as it compared to the early days of the
Web, characterized by greater user interactivity and collaboration, more pervasive
network connectivity and enhanced communication channels.
Lesson 4: Web 3.0
Lesson 5: Online Safety
Lesson 6: Netiquette
Lesson 7: Computer 10 Commandments
Lesson 8: Contextualized Online Search and Research Skills
Lesson 9: Microsoft Office Word
Lesson 10: Microsoft Office Power Point
Lesson 11: Microsoft Office Excel
Lesson 12: Microsoft Office Publisher
Lesson 13: Inforgraphics
Lesson 14: Google Service & Collaboration Tools
Lesson 15: Principles of Design
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Lesson 17: Principles of Layout