EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES - Module 1

Summary

This module discusses Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including its various uses like mobile phones and the internet. It explains the evolution from Web 1.0 (static, non-interactive) to Web 2.0 (interactive, user-generated content) and Web 3.0 (semantic web with personalized content). The module also covers current ICT trends, such as technological convergence and social media, and provides examples of different types of websites and online services. An assessment and activity are included to help learners differentiate between the web generations and understand ICT's impact.

Takeaways

• 📱 How many times have you checked your phone this morning? Reflecting on your digital habits can reveal your dependency on technology.
• 🌐 ICT, or Information and Communication Technology, encompasses tools like mobile phones and the internet to locate, save, send, and edit information.
• 💻 The World Wide Web (WWW), invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, consists of interconnected public web pages accessible through the internet.
• 🖥️ Web 1.0 features static websites that are non-interactive and read-only, with lower costs and faster loading times but higher maintenance if content changes often.
• 📄 Examples of static websites include basic homepages and profiles with no user accounts or comment sections.
• 🌟 Web 2.0 represents dynamic, interactive websites that allow users to comment, create accounts, and participate more actively, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia.
• 🏷️ Web 2.0 features include folksonomy (user tagging with hashtags), rich user experiences (personalized content), and user participation (comments and reviews).
• 🖋️ Software as a Service (SaaS) allows users to rent software for a minimal fee instead of purchasing it, exemplified by Google Docs.
• 🤖 Web 3.0, or the Semantic Web, aims to understand and interpret human-generated content, offering personalized web content based on user preferences.
• 📈 Trends in ICT include technological convergence (combining devices like smartphones for multiple uses), social media, assisted media for the visually impaired, and the rise of mobile technologies with various operating systems like iOS and Android.

Q & A

What is the primary topic of the module discussed in the video script?

The primary topic of the module is Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

What is ICT, and what does it deal with?

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology, and it deals with the use of different communication technologies, such as mobile phones and the internet, to locate, save, send, and edit information.

Who invented the World Wide Web and when?

The World Wide Web was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

What are the differences between static (Web 1.0) and dynamic (Web 2.0) web pages?

Static web pages (Web 1.0) are not interactive and users cannot post comments or create accounts. Dynamic web pages (Web 2.0) are interactive, allowing users to comment, create accounts, and participate in web content.

What are some examples of Web 2.0 websites?

Examples of Web 2.0 websites include Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Maps.

What is Web 3.0, and what is its aim?

Web 3.0, also known as the Semantic Web, aims to have machines understand and interpret human-generated content, delivering web content specifically targeting the users by learning from their previous choices.

What are some features of Web 2.0?

Features of Web 2.0 include folksonomy, rich user experience, user participation, software as a service, and mass participation.

Can you name some trends in ICT mentioned in the video script?

Trends in ICT mentioned include technological convergence, social media, assistive media, and mobile technologies.

What is the purpose of assistive media?

Assistive media is a non-profit service designed to help people with visual and reading impairments by providing a database of audio recordings to read content to the user.

What are some types of social media mentioned in the video script?

Types of social media mentioned include social networks, bookmarking sites, social news, media sharing, microblogging sites, and blogs and forums.