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• ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, the Internet, etc., to locate, save, send, and edit information
• In the Philippines:

  • In 2012, there were 106.8 cellphones per 100 Filipinos
  • The ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total employment population
  • Makati and Pasig City were ranked 1st and Cebu City 9th in Time Magazine's "The Selfiest Cities around the World" in 2014
• World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee
• Web 1.0 (Static Web Pages):

  • Flat or stationary pages
  • Cannot be manipulated by the user
  • Content is the same for all users
  • No pictures and videos
• Web 2.0 (Dynamic Web Pages):

  • Evolution of Web 1.0
  • Users can see a website differently than others
  • Allows interaction with the page
  • Includes pictures and videos
  • Has a database (e.g., Friendster)
  • Collection of different webpages
• Features of Web 2.0:

  • Folksonomy allows users to categorize and classify information using freely chosen words
  • Rich user experience with dynamic and responsive content
  • User participation through comments, reviews, and evaluation
  • Long tail services offered on demand
  • Software as a service where users subscribe only when needed
  • Mass participation for diverse information sharing through universal web access
• Web 3.0 (Semantic Web Pages):

  • Movement led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
  • Aims for machines to understand user preferences to deliver web content specifically targeting the user
• Problems hindering the rise of Web 3.0:

  • Compatibility issues with HTML files and current web browsers
  • Security concerns for user's preferences
  • Vastness of the WWW with billions of web pages
  • Vagueness of certain words
  • Logic limitations for computers to predict user references
• 4 Trends in ICT:

  1. Convergent Technologies:

  • Capability of a device to unify different technologies
  • Meeting of different elements to make up a whole
• 1. Mobile Technologies:

  • Smartphones are a known convergent technology
  • Includes mobile phones, laptops, and tablets
  • Operating systems manage memory processes and software
• 1. Social Media Platforms:

  • Set of internet-based applications built on Web 2.0 technology
  • Enables user-generated content creation and exchange
  • Includes Social Network, Bookmarking Sites, Social News, Media Sharing, Microblogging, Blogs, and Forums
• 1. Assistive Media:

  • Assistive technology for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Various forms like mobility aids, hearing aids, and screen readers
  • Includes voice recognition programs and screen enlargement
• The Rules of Netiquette:

  • Maximization of internet users' knowledge and awareness of safety protocols
  • Personal online security to protect user and data privacy
• Online Safety and Security Tips:

  • Be mindful of what you share online
  • Read and understand Terms and Conditions
  • Check privacy policy of websites
  • Know security features of social networking sites
  • Avoid sharing passwords and using public networks
  • Do not talk to strangers online or face-to-face
  • Install and update antivirus software
  • Secure home Wi-Fi network
  • Avoid suspicious emails and websites
• Online Crimes:

  1. Cyberbullying: includes flaming, harassment, denigration, impersonation, outing, trickery, exclusion, and cyberstalking
  2. Identity Theft: wrongfully obtaining and using another person's personal data
  3. Phishing: sending deceptive emails to obtain personal information
  4. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
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• ICT deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, the Internet, etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information
• In the Philippines, there were 106.8 cellphones per 100 Filipinos in 2012
• The ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total employment population in the Philippines
• Time Magazine in 2014 listed Makati and Pasig City at Rank 1 and Cebu City at Top 9 in "The Selfiest Cities around the World"
• The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee
• Web 1.0 consists of static web pages that cannot be manipulated by the user and have the same content for all users, with no pictures and videos
• Web 2.0 includes dynamic web pages that allow users to interact with the content, view websites differently, and includes pictures, videos, and a database like Friendster
• Features of Web 2.0 include folksonomy, rich user experience, user participation, long tail services, software as a service, and mass participation
• Web 3.0, or Semantic Web Pages, aims to have machines understand user preferences to deliver web content specifically targeting the user
• Problems hindering the rise of Web 3.0 include compatibility issues, security concerns, the vastness of the World Wide Web, vagueness in certain words, and limitations in logic for machines to predict user references
• Four trends in ICT are Convergent Technologies, Mobile Technologies, Social Media Platforms, and Assistive Media
• Convergent Technologies refer to the capability of a device where different technologies are unified into one
• Mobile Technologies include smartphones, laptops, and tablets that manage memory processes and software within a device
• Social Media Platforms are internet-based applications that enable user-generated content creation and exchange, including social networks, bookmarking sites, social news sites, media sharing sites, microblogging platforms, blogs, and forums
• Assistive Media includes devices that are adaptive, assistive, and rehabilitative for individuals with special needs, such as mobility aids, hearing aids, and screen readers
• Online Safety focuses on maximizing internet users' knowledge and awareness of safety protocols, while Online Security ensures that online users and data privacy are not compromised by cybercriminals
• Tips to stay safe online include being mindful of what is shared online, reading Terms and Conditions, checking privacy policies, knowing security features of social networking sites, not sharing passwords, avoiding public networks, not talking to strangers, adding real-life friends online, avoiding untrusted websites, installing antivirus software, making home Wi-Fi private, buying software, and not replying or clicking links from suspicious emails
• Online Crimes include Cyberbullying, Identity Theft, Phishing, and Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
• Forms of Cyberbullying include flaming, harassment, denigration, impersonation, outing, trickery, exclusion, and cyberstalking
• Identity Theft involves wrongfully obtaining and using another person's personal data for economic gain
• Phishing is sending emails pretending to be from reputable companies to obtain personal information like passwords and credit card numbers
• Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement involve using someone else's work without permission or proper attribution
• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) deals with the use of communication technologies like mobile phones, telephones, and the Internet to locate, save, send, and edit information
• Communication has evolved to facilitate daily activities and now utilizes technology to disseminate information to a wider audience