ICT

RECITATION: ONLINE PLATFORM

1. In what ways do you think online platforms have transformed the way we connect, communicate, and
conduct business, and what do you believe are the most significant societal implications of these
changes?

Online platforms totally changed how we connect, communicate, and conduct business. In the
old tradition, we give letters like telegram and such, in where we need facilities like post-office. Whereas,
the new tradition, which online platforms are involved, they have created communications that does not
affect by barriers. Therefore, within this platform, businessmen can expand their reach to audience, can
do their work online, and many more ways. However, this shifting to an open world can raise so many
societal implications. These societal implications may be in positive idea or in negative idea. For positive
implications, obviously, we would have a bigger connection with other users or people, we can
communicate with them at ease without the barriers of mailings. Through online, we can reach to a vast
number of topics that gives us knowledge and information. Lastly, through online, we can engage at
work without the need of face-to-face or having to go outside, especially in the time of the pandemic.
On the contrary, all things have a positive side and a negative side. Obviously, when we connect to an
open world, we redeemed our information to others. Thus, it can result to the invasion of data privacy if
not used properly. Obviously, there are more negative implications. However, to sum it up, the most
significant implications of these change is that we could do the work from home.

2. How can online platforms be leveraged to foster a sense of community and collaboration in a digital
age, and what are the key ingredients for building successful online communities?

3. Considering the rapid growth and influence of online platforms, what ethical and regulatory
considerations should be taken into account to ensure a fair and responsible digital ecosystem, and how
can these issues be effectively addressed in the future?

4. In what ways can online platforms impact the global economy, trade, and job markets, and how can
businesses best adapt to this digital landscape for long-term success?

Online platforms do a great job in implementing a better way of doing business. In a sense, it
impacts on the global economy, trade, and job markets. As said, online platforms help businesses reach a
broader audience. Therefore, online platforms can impact the trade by making it easier and less
expensive for businesses to buy and sell goods and services through communicating online. Additionally,
this further expands the range of goods and services that can be available to other consumers around
the world. Lastly, online platforms can impact job markets in a way of limiting all in-person jobs into an
online jobs like call center or virtual assistant. For businesses to have a long-term success in this digital
landscape, they must first consider the environment. Through online platforms, you can reach a bigger
audience who might want the goods or services. They must also create goods and services the
customers need that can fit in the digital world. In conclusion, there are many ways for a business to
succeed through online platforms. However, the public demand must be observed.

5. As online platforms continue to gather vast amounts of data on users, what are your thoughts on the
ethical considerations and privacy concerns associated with data collection, and how can society strike a
balance between innovation and protecting individuals' rights?
Blank Quiz RECITATION: ONLINE PLATFORM
1. How do you see online platforms continuing to evolve in the future, and what potential impact might
this have on various aspects of our lives, such as education, work, and social relationships?

2. What challenges or concerns do you have regarding privacy and data security on online platforms, and
how do you think they can be addressed?

3. How has the design and user interface of online platforms evolved to enhance user experience and
engagement over time?

4. In what ways do you believe online platforms have influenced the way people connect and interact
with each other, both positively and negatively?

5. How has the online platform you're using changed the way you access and consume information
compared to traditional sources?
Imaging and Design for the Online Environment
1. When creating visuals for social media, how do you adapt your design and imagery to each platform's
unique requirements and audience expectations, such as aspect ratios and content type preferences?

When creating a visual for social media, it requires so many considerations of unique
requirements and the audience expectations on each platform. Therefore, to create a successful one,
you must adapt the perfect design and imagery that fit to your platform. For instance, the aspect ratios,
and content type preferences. In aspect ratios, it gives an equal proportion of the size of your element
fitting in different types of devices. Therefore, you must consider this in order to have a perfectly design
across in different devices. For an example, if you did not set the aspect ratio to fit on your phone, the
design when displayed in your phone will be zoom to fit, meaning you can’t see everything but only the
side where it is zoomed to the height of your phone. Whereas in content type preference, it is a must to
consider this because the content should fit to your viewers. For instance, you can use Pinterest for
posting images or photos, while twitter or facebook for blogs or storytelling. Trending style can be an
indicator as well.

2. How do you balance the need for high-resolution images and fast-loading web pages, especially on
mobile devices, without compromising the visual quality of your online

When we open some websites, we expect a fast-loading and high-resolution images on it, don’t
we? However, not all devices can comprehend this need for memory, storage, or the ram. Therefore,
here are some useful techniques you can use to balance the image quality for the web performance.
Firstly, you can balance the image by compressing it. Compressing the image will not only decrease the
file size, but will also maintain its visual quality. For example, you are having an image project showcase
in a website, and your viewers are expecting a good quality. So, by compressing these images, the
loading time will decrease, and your viewers won’t see any difference with the quality, I hope. Secondly,
you can do the technique where only certain image will initially load, while the others load when it is
hovered on. This technique will definitely reduce your loading time, comparing to finish loading all
images. Thus, this also will not compromise the visual quality of your images. Lastly, you can use the
technique where you focus on the smallest compatible device you want, and then increasing on each
larger device. In this way, setting the quality differ from each device compatible with the images.

3. How can compelling imagery and design principles enhance user engagement and user experience on
a website or digital platform?

4. How do color schemes and typography choices impact the overall branding and visual identity of a
website or online project?

When it comes to branding and visual identity of a website or an online project, it is best looking
if the design is not contrasting but rather complimenting each element. It means that every element is
important when regarding the best outcome of a project. Therefore, we should be considerate on the
color schemes and typography we will use. In such, here are some cases on how the color schemes and
typography impact the overall result of the branding and visual identity of a website or project. Let’s
start with color schemes. When people encounter familiar colors associated with a brand, they are more
likely to recognize and remember it. Therefore, it says that, designers should accommodate color
schemes that perfectly fit the brand or the website. Colors also convey emotions and set the tone for a
website. So, unique color choices help a brand stand out in a crowded digital landscape. An original color
scheme can make a brand memorable and distinctive. In typography, there may be only two things that
can impact the outcome, that is, the legibility of the text and consistency across the project. We must
consider this in order to create a cleaner look on the texts. In conclusion, there are many things to
consider, not only the color scheme and typography, when making a distinctive brand.

5. What strategies or considerations are essential when designing images and visuals for online
accessibility, ensuring that content is inclusive and user-friendly for people with disabilities?

When creating or designing images and visuals, it is best to include users with disabilities as your
viewers or audience. Therefore, these are strategies or considerations to use so that people with
disabilities can understand or read your image and visuals. Firstly, there are utilizable alt text where it
can be read aloud for those who has visual disabilities. For an example, if the image is your books on the
table, your alt text would be then about the description of your books placed on the table. Secondly,
zoom function on the image would be another consideration to include for those people with visual
disabilities. This would be very helpful for those small texts that some people cannot read or understand.
Lastly, for those who have hearing disabilities, we can consider the use of subtitles or captions when
displaying buttons with icons only or videos with audio, as it would be very helpful for them to
understand what you want to display. In conclusion, by implementing these considerations, you can
create online content that is not only visually engaging but also welcoming and usable for users with
disabilities.
Philosophy
RECITATION: HERMENEUTICAL ROLE & PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS.
1. How does hermeneutics contribute to our understanding of the complexities of human
communication, interpretation, and the negotiation of meaning?

2. In the context of hermeneutics, can there ever be a definitive or objective interpretation of a text, or
are all interpretations inherently subjective?

3. How does the historical context of a text impact the way we interpret and understand it through the
lens of hermeneutics?

4. What are the key challenges in reconciling different interpretations of the same text, and how do
hermeneutic scholars address these challenges?

5. How do hermeneutics and philosophical analysis intersect in the interpretation and critique of
philosophical texts or ideas?
WRITTEN RECITATION
1. What are the core principles and beliefs of existentialism, and how do they emphasize the importance
of individual freedom and responsibility in human life?

2. Could you explain the fundamental ideas of Stoicism and how this school of thought suggests that
virtue and inner strength are the keys to a flourishing and tranquil life, even in the face of adversity?

3. Humanism is often associated with a focus on reason, science, and the importance of the individual.
How does humanism contribute to the development of knowledge and the understanding of human
potential, and in what ways does it contrast with other worldviews or belief systems?

4. What are the key principles of Epicureanism, and how does this school of thought advocate for the
pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as a path to a good life? How might this philosophy differ
from other ethical systems?

5.How does the philosophy of pragmatism emphasize practical consequences and the usefulness of
ideas in guiding human action and belief? Can you provide an example of how pragmatism applies in a
real-life context?