LESSON 1 – Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies

INTRODUCTION
This lesson introduces Information and Communication Technology on our country, Web
concepts and its versions. ICT has been a big help for everyone because its modernize
communication methods such as the use of phones, computers, and the internet. It also
helped to bridge the cultural gap whereas ICT has been the platform in order to exchange
views and ideas.
TARGET COMPETENCY
 Define Information and Communication Technology
 Compare and contrast the various web versions
 Distinguish ICT Trends

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

a. improve their knowledge on how ICT affects their daily lives and the state of our
nation;
b. compare & contrast the differences between online platforms, sites, and content;
c. understand the features of Web 2.0;
d. understand the future of World Wide Web through Web 3.0; and
e. learn the different ICT Trends and use it to their advantage.

SUBJECT MATTER

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) deals with

the use of different communication technologies such as mobile
phones, telephone, Internet, etc. to locate, save, send, and edit
information. Moreover, ICT covers any product that will store,
retrieved, manipulate, transmit or received information
electronically in a digital form. Through ICT accessing of
information as well as sharing it has never been easier.
Thousands of information is now one-click away thanks to the
internet, we can now look for something and get it in a short
period of time.

Information and Communications Technology can be or has been applied in the following
sectors or fields:
a. E-government
The application of ICT in the government sector promoted transparency in public
administration which strengthen government-citizen relationship and lead to
innovation.
 Example: The Freedom of Information bill. Using the internet, we can now access or
request for public records.
b. E-business
Through ICT, people who conduct traditional business (Physical Store) was able to
setup their stores online.
Example: Online Stores on Facebook and Fast food chain online websites.
c. E-learning
Technology is everywhere around us and students are already interested and
engage in using it. It creates opportunity for the students to learn more with the use
of projectors, laptops, computers and smartphones. There are also learning
management systems such as Edmodo, Moodle, Blackboard and Canvas.
Example: Tutorials on YouTube.

ICT in the Philippines

 Philippines is dub as the “ICT Hub of Asia” because of huge growth of ICT-related
jobs, one of which is BPO, Business Process Outsourcing, or call centers.
 ICT Department in the Philippines is responsible for the planning, development and
promotion of the country's information and communications technology (ICT)
agenda in support of national development.
 SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprise)businesses on our country prefer cloud
services or using the internet because of its lower cost on licenses and efficient.
 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Information and
Communication Technology Office launched the “FREE WI-FI Internet Access on
public places”.
 Filipinos are avid users of social media, it is estimated that there are 48 Million
Active Social Media users
Internet
 Refers to the network of computers connected to each other globally.
 Originated in the U.S. Government when they started the Advanced Research Project
Agency (ARPA) that led to the creation of wide-area packet switching which is
considered as the first internet known as ARPANET.
Internet Services
a. Electronic Mail
b. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
c. Remote Login
d. World Wide Web
e. Internet Voice
f. Chat and Instant Messaging
World Wide Web
- Invented by British Computer Scientist Tim-Berners Lee
- An information system on the internet that allows documents to be connected to
other documents by hypertext links
 - Collection of Billions of webpages
Webpage
- Is a hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web.
- Written in HTML language

Website
- Collection of webpages
- Includes a file called Homepage
Web browser
- An application used to access the World Wide Web
Examples:
a. Google Chrome
b. Internet Explorer
c. Mozilla Firefox
d. Safari

Web Versions
A. Web 1.0 or Static Webpage
- The First version of the web pages.
- Also known as Flat Page.
- Minimal or Sometimes no user participation.
Example: Personal Websites

B. Web 2.0 or Dynamic Webpage

- Current version of a webpages or a website.
 - Powered by a Server Has an Active User participation.
Example: Facebook

Features of Web 2.0

1. Folksonomy - it allows users to categorize and classify/arrange information using

freely chosen keywords.
Example: #TAGGING
2. Rich User Experience - Content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. Rich
User Experience is all about Media Content
Example: Pictures and Videos
3. User Participation - The owner of the website is not the only one who can put
content.
Example: On your Facebook Status, your friends can comment on your
4. Long Tail - Services are offered on Demand rather than on a one-time purchase.
Example: Subscription on Netflix and Spotify. You are paying monthly rather than a
1-time payment.
5. Software as a service - Users can subscribe to a software rather than purchasing
them. Usually these services are offered free at first or in trial mode.
Example: Using Dropbox you will have a free certain number of storage but if you
need more space you will need to upgrade your account.
6. Mass Participation - Web 2.0 Content is based on people from various cultures.
 Example: The Contents of the website will depend on what will the people Add,
Update or Delete.

C. Web 3.0 or Semantic Webpage

a. The Future of Web Browsers.
b. Focuses on Assisting the User and aims to produce accurate search results.
Example: Difference of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
Search in Web 2.0

Results in Web 2.0

 The results displayed was not accurate because the current web version only
matches what you type on search engine to the existing websites on the internet. Web 2.0
does not understand what you meant and what you need.

Search in Web 3.0

Results in Web 3.0

Since Web 3.0 or the Semantic web aims to be

like your personal assistant it will be able to
understand you and give you what you need.
Meaning if you want to watch a movie and eat on
an Italian restaurant afterwards it will display
results of Movie Schedule as well as the nearest
Italian restaurants around it. Basically Web 3.0
will function like Siri or a digital assistant.

5 Reasons Why Web 3.0 is not yet available

1. Compatibility - HTML Files and Current Web Browsers could not support Web 3.0
2. Security - The User’s security is also in question since the machine is saving his or
her preferences.
3. Vastness - The World Wide Web contains billions of webpages.
4. Vagueness - Certain words are imprecise.
 5. Logic - There will be limitations for a computer to be able to predict what the user is
referring to at a given time.

ICT Trends

1. Convergence - The Synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal

or it is the combination or more technologies on a single device.
Example: Before Cellphones are used for Texting and Calling, Personal Computers to
access the internet and Digital Camera to take pictures. Convergence is all of these
features are now available on smartphones.
2. Social Media - website, application, or online channel that enables web users to
create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content.
Six Types of Social Media:
a. Social Networks- these are sites that allow you to connect with other
people with the same interests or background.
Example: Facebook and LinkedIn
b. Bookmarking Sites- these are sites that allow you to store and manage
links to various websites and resources.
Example: Pinterest
c. Social news - these are sites that allow users to post their own news items
or links to other news sources. The users can also comment on the post
and comments may also be ranked.
Example: Reddit
d. Media Sharing - these are sites that allow you to upload and share media
content like images, music, and video.
Example: YouTube and Instagram
e. Mircoblogging - these are sites that focus on short updates from the user.
Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these updates.
Example: Twitter
f. Blogs and Forums- these websites allow users to post their content. Other
users are able to comment on the said topic.
Example: Blog, Tumblr, and WordPress
3. Mobile Technology - Popular because of its Capability to do tasks that was done
originally by the computers. Using these mobile devices we can now browse the
internet, visit social media sites and use productivity tools like Microsoft Office.
Mobile Operating Systems
a. iOS – used in Apple devices such as iPhone and iPad
b. Android – an open source operating system developed by Google. Being
open source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
c. Blackberry OS – used in Blackberry devices
d. Windows Phone OS – a close source and proprietary operating system
developed by Microsoft. Used by Nokia on their smartphones.
e. Symbian – the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices
f. WebOS – used for smart TVs
 g. Windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket
PCs
4. Assistive Technology - is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual
and hearing impairments.