01 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

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  Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - is a range of technologies that advance communications.
• Web Generations - this technology comes from the innovations made from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. Web 1.0 is the first generation of the Internet that Tim Berners-Lee pioneered in 1990
• Convergent Technologies - This refers to where two or more independent technologies combine to form a new device.
• Social Use - The developments in ICT have made it possible to connect with people around the world instantly through social media. These are online services and tools used for publishing, sharing, and discussing information.
• Assistive Technology - It is any device, application, or equipment that supports people with disabilities to learn, communicate, and function with ease and comfort according to their condition.
• Online systems and platforms - are a variety of services available on the Internet. It includes online marketplaces, search engines, creative content outlets, and communication platforms that users interact with according to their needs.
• Marketplaces - The two important features of an online marketplace are the sellers and buyers that trade products and services on an e-commerce website.
• search engine - is a web-based tool designed to retrieve information online specific to what the users need. Familiar examples include Google, Yahoo!, and Microsoft Bing.
• Crawl – web crawlers, also known as spiders, constantly search the internet, find new sites, and identify new links to be used.
• Index - the gathered data by the crawlers is then analyzed, organized, and stored in an index for engines to find the information quickly when searched.
• Search - The search engine translates inputted words into terms that relate to its index using natural language processing (NLP) which uses machine learning to understand a query. The search engine then accesses its index to find web pages that match the query.
• Rank - Search engines have algorithms used to present a list of results organized by what it thinks is the best answer to the query based on matching the keywords used, prioritizing high- quality page content, and using personal information to tailor results to the user.
• Creative Content Outlets - These are websites that utilize different types of media to communicate products, services, and the person or brand itself.
• Creative content can refer to any of the following:

  • Blog
  • Video
  • Infographics
• Blog – it is written content run by a team or an individual, referred to as a blogger, that shares their opinion and knowledge on several topics for a target audience.
• Video –creative video ranges from brand videos, animation, and educational videos to vlogs.
• Infographics – it is a collection of visual representations of information and data such as charts and graphs with minimal text compared to a traditional presentation or reports.
• Communication Platforms - These are best used in achieving better collaboration and connection with anyone across different distances.
• Communication Platforms:

  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Dropbox
• Microsoft 365 – it is a productivity tool that includes MS Teams, OneDrive could storage, and Office apps best for browsing, editing, and storing documents from Microsoft Office.
• Google Workspace – it is a web-based tool that assures secured collaboration and productivity apps for businesses. Examples include Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Sheets.
• Dropbox – it is a user-friendly cloud-sharing solution for managing shared files, reducing email needs, and improving collaboration between employees.
• Online Safety is the means wherein users can defend themselves against possible dangers online.
• major safety precautions to consider online:

  • Never trust anyone
  • Do not disclose too much information
  • Cross-check a website
  • Click links accordingly
• Online Security - safeguards confidential information against dangerous attacks and cybercrimes
• major security measures to consider online:

  • Password Security
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Installing Anti-virus
  • Backup Storage
• Online Etiquette is the idea of behaving with kindness and respect to others who utilize the benefits and advantages of the Internet.
• major proper online etiquettes:

  • Proper use of tone
  • Proofreading the message
  • Respect for privacy
  • Be prepared and minimize distractions
  • Avoid misinformation