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Em TechLESSON 1 WEEK 1 and 2
Em TechLESSON 1 WEEK 1 and 2
EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Quarter 3 – Module 1
ICT in the Context of Global
Communication
Module Content
First Quarter Module 1: ICT in the Context of Global Communication will give you an
introduction into ICT and the different online platforms that may be used for its specific purpose. It
will also tackle on online safety, security, and online etiquette. You will be able to get tips on how
to maximize the power of the Internet to assist you in your research work through discussing
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To get the most of this module, here are some reminders for you:
2. Write down points for clarification and discuss this with your teacher.
Learning Competencies
1. Compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and content to best
achieve specific class objectives or address situational challenges.
2. Evaluate existing online creation tools, platforms and applications in developing ICT content
for specific professional tracks.
3. Apply online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette standards and practice in the use of ICTs
as it would relate to their specific professional tracks.
4. Use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering to best achieve
specific class objectives or address situational.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) often deals with the use of
different technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, computer, Internet, and other devices,
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as well as software and applications to locate, save, send, and manipulate information.
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Empowering ICT is important for its innovative uses impacts our daily lives. It has affected our
ways of communicating, made our lives more convenient, and assisted countries towards their
modernization plans. Thus, there is a need to create a foundation of understanding in the world of
ICT.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) often deals with the use of different
technological inventions like mobile phones, telephones, computer, Internet, and other devices, as
well as software and applications to locate, save, send, and manipulate information. ICT has
greatly contributed to how easy our lives has been today. Our gadgets have become part of our
necessity that we check on them after we wake up. It made communication easier. We can use
cellular phones that are designed for communicating with other people even they are miles away
from us. It has also assisted us in our work since there are Internet-based jobs. It has
revolutionized our education and in the modernization of our economy.
Directions: Read and reflect each item carefully. State whether you agree or disagree to each of
the statements by drawing a happy face ( ) if you agree and a sad face ( ) if you disagree.
There are no right or wrong answers for this activity. Write your answers on your notebook.
SITUATIONS
1. I have reliable access to a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or any gadget that
can act as substitute to computers.
2. I have access to a high-speed internet connection with video streaming
capabilities.
3. I have experience using email: I can create, send, forward, reply to, and save
email messages and attachments.
4. I have experience in word processing: I can create, edit, save, and navigate
documents using software program such as Microsoft Word or Pages for Mac.
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5. I have experience in creating slide presentations: I can use programs such as
Microsoft PowerPoint or Keynote for Mac.
6. I know how to search the web using Internet browsers such as Firefox or
Google Chrome.
7. I have experience using online or mobile social media (ex. Facebook, Twitter)
data, including graphics, sounds, text, video, multimedia and interactive content that runs while the
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user is interacting with the page. The Web has enabled individuals and organizations to publish
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ideas and information to a potentially large audience online at greatly reduced expense and time
delay.
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USER the owner of website is not the only one who is able to put
PARTICIPATION content. Others are able to place a content on their own by
means of comments, reviews, and evaluation.
LONG TAIL services that are offered on demand rather than on a one-time
purchase. This is synonymous to subscribing to a data plan
that charges you for the amount of time you spent in the
Internet, or a data plan that charges you for the amount of
bandwidth you used.
SOFTWARE AS users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather
A SERVICE than purchasing them.
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3. 8. Encyclopedia
8. Encyclopedia Britannica
Britannica
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WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW
Presentation or Visualization
Cloud Computing
File Management
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Social Media
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Let us go through them one by one!
Social Networks. These sites allow you to connect with other people with the
same interests or background.
Bookmarking Sites. These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to
various websites and resources.
Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or
links to other news sources.
Media Sharing. These are sites that allow you to upload and share media
content like images, music, and video. Media sharing sites can be specific for
video sharing, photo sharing, slide sharing, social bookmarking, and gaming.
Microblogging. These are sites that focus on short updates from the user.
Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these updates. Posts are
brief that range typically from 140 – 200 characters.
Blogs and Forums. These are websites that allow users to post their content.
Other users can comment on the said topic.
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Cloud Computing
File Management
Mapping
Social Networks
Social News
Microblogging
Blogs and
Forums
Reflect on the following questions and answer them briefly on your activity
notebook. Please refer to the rubrics on the next page.
2. How do the different online platforms help you as a student in your chosen track?
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ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.
1. What type of web provides a framework that allows data to be shared and reuse to deliver web
content specifically targeting the user?
A. Web 1.0 B. Web 2.0 C. Web 3.0 D. Website
4. Twitter statuses are only composed of a few characters. What type of social media site does
Twitter belong?
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5. Social networks are sites that allow you to connect with other people having the same interests. It
allows you to share your own news and other news from other sources.
6. The Philippines is considered as the “ICT Hub in Asia.” The ICT Industry shares 19.3% of the total
employment population in the Philippines coming from the government agencies.
7. Marisa wants to publish her collections of original poems online. Which online platform must she
do this?
A. Social News B. Bookmarking Site C. YouTube D. Blogs
8. Watson is creating a cover video of his favorite song. Which online platform must he publish this?
A. Social News B. Bookmarking Site C. YouTube D. Blogs
9. Cathy has created a very good slideshow presentation on a certain topic, and she wants to share
it to other teachers around the world. Which online platform must she publish this?
A. Presentation Platforms C. File Management Platforms B. Cloud Computing Platforms D.
Social Media Platforms
10. What is the name of the symbol that is used to classify and categorize information?
A. Hashtag B. Question Mark C. Asterisk D. At sign
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