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.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Introduction to ICT and Digital Natives

This paragraph introduces the topic of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and prompts the audience with questions about their daily technology use, such as checking phones, posting status updates, and following celebrities on social media. It explains that frequent use of technology from a young age indicates that one is a digital native. The concept of ICT is then defined, highlighting its role in using various communication technologies to manage information efficiently. The importance of a unified communication system and cost efficiency brought by ICT are emphasized. The World Wide Web (WWW) is introduced, including its history and the distinction between static (Web 1.0) and dynamic (Web 2.0) web pages.

05:02

💻 Features and Examples of Web 2.0

This paragraph elaborates on Web 2.0, describing it as the current generation of the web that enables user interaction, content sharing, and collaboration. It contrasts with Web 1.0 by being dynamic and allowing users to post comments, create accounts, and participate more actively online. Examples of Web 2.0 sites include Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia. Features of Web 2.0 such as user tagging (hashtags), rich user experiences, user participation, and software as a service (SaaS) are explained. The text also highlights the trend of mass participation where diverse information is shared globally.

10:02

🌐 Trends in ICT and Web 3.0

This paragraph transitions to Web 3.0, known as the Semantic Web, which aims to enable machines to understand and interpret human-generated content. It emphasizes personalized content delivery based on user preferences and past behavior. An example given is Apple's Siri. The text then discusses trends in ICT, such as technological convergence, where multiple technologies combine to form new devices, and social media, which allows users to create, modify, and exchange content. Various types of social media platforms, including social networks, bookmarking sites, social news, media sharing, microblogging, and blogs/forums, are detailed. Additionally, trends like assistive media for those with visual impairments and the rise of mobile technologies are covered.

Keywords

💡Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT refers to the use of various communication technologies such as mobile phones and the internet to locate, save, send, and edit information. It is a central theme of the video, emphasizing how these technologies help in creating a unified way to communicate, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing accessibility. Examples include using the internet, mobile phones, and other digital tools to share and manage information.

💡World Wide Web (WWW)

The World Wide Web is an interconnected system of public web pages accessible through the internet, invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. The video highlights its significance in ICT by discussing static and dynamic web pages and their roles in information sharing. It serves as the backbone for web-based communication and content management.

💡Static Web Pages

Static web pages (Web 1.0) are non-interactive and read-only, meaning users cannot post comments or create accounts. The video explains that these pages are cheaper to host and faster to load but have higher maintenance costs if the content changes frequently. Examples given include simple homepages and informational websites.

💡Dynamic Web Pages

Dynamic web pages (Web 2.0) allow for user interaction and content changes, enabling features like commenting and user accounts. The video describes how these pages support user participation and richer user experiences, with examples including social media platforms like Facebook and Google Maps.

💡Web 2.0

Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the World Wide Web, focusing on user collaboration, sharing, and interaction. It contrasts with the static nature of Web 1.0, offering dynamic content and increased user participation. The video cites examples like Facebook and Twitter to illustrate Web 2.0 features.

💡Web 3.0

Web 3.0, also known as the semantic web, aims to make web content understandable and interpretable by machines, tailoring content to users' preferences. The video mentions technologies like Apple's Siri, which uses past user interactions to predict and deliver personalized web content.

💡Technological Convergence

Technological convergence is the merging of different technological systems into a single device, such as using smartphones to create documents. The video uses the example of accessing Google Docs on a smartphone, demonstrating how multiple functionalities can be combined into one device for convenience and efficiency.

💡Social Media

Social media are platforms that allow users to create, share, and exchange information and content. The video explains how these platforms enable user-generated content and interaction, with examples like Facebook and Twitter, which are part of Web 2.0.

💡Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS is a model where users subscribe to software only when needed, rather than purchasing it outright. The video highlights Google Docs as an example, showing how SaaS provides cost-effective and flexible software usage for various tasks without a long-term commitment.

💡Mobile Technologies

Mobile technologies refer to the use of smartphones and tablets, which have become popular due to their ability to perform tasks traditionally done on personal computers. The video lists different mobile operating systems, such as iOS and Android, showcasing the evolution and impact of mobile technology in ICT.

Highlights

Introduction to the topic of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Discussion on digital natives and their immersion in technology from birth.

Definition and goals of ICT, including the use of mobile phones, the internet, and other communication technologies.

Explanation of the World Wide Web (WWW) and its invention by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

Description of static web pages (Web 1.0) and their characteristics, such as lower cost and faster loading.

Advantages and disadvantages of static websites.

Introduction to dynamic web pages (Web 2.0) and their interactive nature.

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

Features of Web 2.0, such as folksonomy, rich user experience, and user participation.

Explanation of software as a service (SaaS) and its benefits.

Introduction to Web 3.0 (semantic web) and its ability to understand and interpret human-generated content.

Discussion on technological convergence and its impact on device capabilities.

Types of social media and their functions, including social networks, bookmarking sites, and microblogging sites.

Trends in ICT, such as assisted media for visually impaired individuals and the rise of mobile technologies.

Assessment and differentiation between Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 in terms of functionality and user experience.

Transcripts

empowerment technologies quarter one

module one and our topic for today is

information and communication technology

so first let us discuss these guided

questions

answer the following questions honestly

first how many times have you checked

your phone this morning

how many status updates have you posted

in facebook today

did you use the internet for an hour

after you woke up this morning

do you follow a celebrity via his or her

social media account

so please comment your answers on our

chat box

or in the comment section

if you happen to be guilty as charged in

most of these

questions chances are you are a digital

native

and chances are from the moment you were

born

you were surrounded by technology you

are surrounded by

ict

ict or information and communication

technology

it deals with the use of different

communication technologies

such as mobile phones internet and etc

to locate save send and edit information

having a unified way to communicate is

one of the goals of ict

we spend less because of ict

the world wide web or commonly referred

to us

as www.w3

www or simply the web is an

interconnected system

of public web pages accessible through

the internet

it was invented by sir team berners-lee

in 1989. web pages

are what makes up the world wide web and

it can either be

static or dynamic so what are these

static or dynamic web pages

we have the web 1.0 or the web pages are

static

and not interactive you cannot post

comments or create an account

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these are the advantages of static

website

first lower ones of cost

next faster reloading than dynamic sites

next cheaper hosting required than

dynamic sites

and developer independent

we also have disadvantages of static

websites

it might have higher maintenance costs

if the content

changes often no user registration or

advanced functionality usually connected

with dynamic sites dependent

on developer to make changes which can

be a problem

during public holidays or on short

dotties

so what are the examples of this static

website

so let's choose the first link

so you may check the other link

for you to visit all right so this

is the example of a static website as

you can see this is

more on read only website so more on

text

there is no create button for you to

log in your own account so it is more on

home page

and profile of the website so that's

it for the static website or the web

1.0 next is we have the web 2.0

so this term used to describe the

present generation

of the world wide web that concentrates

on its capability

of providing people the means to

collaborate and share

information online so this is the

website that we are actually

using right now so this is the second

stage

in the world wide web it is also a

dynamic website

the content of the website changes they

are also updating their website

it is interactive the user may be able

to comment or create

user account it enables an increased

user participation in the web

so these are the examples of the web 2.0

and i know that you are already familiar

with this website

we have facebook google plus twitter

wikipedia google maps and more

so what are the features of this web 2.0

first is the fulxon me it allows the

user to categorize

and classify or arrange the information

using freely chosen words

example is tagging the popular social

network

sites such as twitter instagram

facebook and more use tags that starts

with the pound sign

this is also referred to us as hashtag

so for this example i use the hashtag

def ad

so all the post with a hashtag that

appears okay so for example i have here

the ibcpv13 or the balik escuela 2020

angkhati at ibc 13 independent tv

program schedules so

since they use the hashtag def

definitely their public post

appear when i search the hashtag

next is the rich user experience so this

content

is dynamic and is responsive to users

input

an example would be a website that shows

local content

in the case of social networking sites

such as facebook

when login on your account is used to

modify

what you see in their website so so for

you to know the rich user experience you

need to log into your facebook account

and modify your timelines

so that is exactly what rich user

experience is all about

next is the user participation the owner

of the website

is not the only one who is able to put

content

others are able to place a content of

their own by means of comment

review and evaluation some website

allows readers to comment on an article

participate in a poll or a review of a

specific product

example amazon.com or the online stores

but for me

i use the example of my facebook page

teacher's eye wherein there are lots of

comments

and reviews for my post as you can see

it reached more than 30 000

shares and 22 000 reactions

it also have a 3000 comments

let's move on with the software as

service so user will be subscribed to a

software only when needed rather than

purchasing them

so for this example i use the google

docs

so this is a cheaper option if you do

not always need to use a software

for instance the google docs is a free

web-based application that allows you

as a user to create and edit word

processing and spreadsheet documents

online

so when you need a software like word

processor or the microsoft word

you can purchase it for one time huge

amount

and install it in your computer and it

is yours forever

so software as service allows you to

rent a software

for a minimal fee

we also have the mass participation it

is a diverse information sharing

through universal web access since most

users can use the internet

web 2.0 content is based on people's

from various culture

as you can see there are lots of

comments that is 3200 comments on my

example

so they are from various culture

different locations

let us now proceed with the web 3.0 it

is also called as

semantic web so semantics meaning

ability of web technologies to

understand

and interpret human generated content

the aim of web 3.0 is to have machine

understand the user's preference to be

able to deliver

web content specifically targeting the

users

the internet is able to predict the best

possible answers to your questions by

learning from your previews choices

so the good example of this is the

apples

series for example siri can you please

search for the nearest fast food

okay so that is the example of web 3.0

so now let us discuss the trends in ict

as the world of ict continues to grow

the industry has focused on several

innovations

so these innovations cater to the needs

of the people that benefit most out of

ict

whether it is for business or personal

use the trends are current front

runners in the innovation of ict

so first is conversions technological

convergence is the combination of two

or more different entities of

technologies to create a new single

device

for example using a smartphone to create

word document that was previously can

only be created using your

desktop computer okay since i know that

most of us

can access their google docs on their

cell phone or install in microsoft word

on their

cell phone so before we can only create

our word document using our desktop or

laptop but now we can use our smartphone

as well

next is the social media it is a website

application or online channel that

enables web users

to create cooperate modify and exchange

users generated content sample social

media

is the example of web 2.0 which is the

facebook so these are the types of

social media that we have

first is social network these are the

sites that allows you to connect with

other people with

same interests or background for example

is facebook and

google plus we also have bookmarking

sites these are the sites that allows

users to create store and manage links

to various websites and resources

and to tap so the example is istanbul

opine

and the pinterest we also have

social news these are the sites that

allow

users to post their own news items or

links to other news resources so we have

the reddit

or digged for media sharing website

it allows the users to upload and shares

media content like images music and

videos so one good example of this

is youtube also instagram and clicker

for micro blogging sites these are sites

that focus on short

updates from the users those who are

subscribed

will receive updates example is twitter

next is blogs and forums these are sites

that allows user to post their content

example is blogger wordpress and tumblr

another trends in ict is assisted

media it is a non-profit service

designed to help people who have

visual and reading impairments a

database of audio recording is used to

read

the user you may visit the http

assistedmedia.org for several

of their audio recordings also we have

the mobile technologies as one of the

trends in ict

the popularity of smartphone and tablets

has taken a major

rise over the years this is largely

because of the device capability

to do tasks that were originally found

in personal computer these are the

different types of mobile operating

system we have the ios using apple

device

also an android this is an open source

os we have the blackberry os

windows phone os symbian web osn

the windows mobile

so let's have our assessment for today

you can write p if the statement is

correct

and otherwise write f

if the statement is incorrect so first

web pages that are the same regardless

of the users

are referred to static

next blogging sites are sites that focus

on short updates

android is a mobile operating system

for apple device

taxonomy deals with information tagging

deals with the use of different

technologies to work on a similar

goal or task so let's

check your assessment number one true

two false three false

four through five false

next we have this activity differentiate

web 1.0 web 2.0

and web 3.0 in your own words

so these are the examples of answers for

the web 1.0 we have static not

interactive

page view most read only

for the web 2.0 we have sharing content

community focus interactive advertising

for the web 3.0 this is portable

smart application and user engagement

so that is all for the empowerment

technologies quarter one module one for

the topic

information and communication technology

thank you and see you on our next lesson