APPLIED SUBJECT

EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGIES
_____ Semester, SY _____________
QUARTER 1, MODULE 1

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Empowerment Technologies
Self-Learning Module
__Sem-Quarter 1 – Module 1 Online Platforms and Sites
First Edition, 2021

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 Lesson ONLINE PLATFORMS
AND SITES

INTRODUCTION

Hello Senior High! In this lesson you will learn to:

• Compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and content to best
achieve specific class objectives or address situational challenges.

Before we begin, consider the following questions: How many times have you checked
your phone this morning? How many status changes did you make on Facebook or Twitter? Did
you spend an hour on the internet after you woke up this morning? Do you follow any celebrity
on social media?

If you answered "guilty as charged" to the most of these questions, you are most likely a
digital native. And chances are, you have been surrounded by information and communication
technology since you were born.

LESSON AND PRACTICES

According to the AIMS website, “there is no commonly agreed definition of ICT exists”.
Why? Because ICT is fast changing. It evolves constantly almost in a daily basis in terms of its
concepts, methods, and devices. Some communication tools are already phased out and new
ones is trending. For example, no tele company used telegraphy today and old typewriters are
almost phased out.

Yuvienco (2016) state that “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an

umbrella term that includes any communication device or application” (Yuvienco, 2016, p.7)

UNESCO (2021) define ICT as “Diverse set of technological tools and resources used to
transmit, store, create, share or exchange information.”

Current ICT Technological Tools and Resources

1. Computers and Software Apps

2. Wireless Networks
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 3. Internet (websites, blogs and emails)
4. Social Media Apps
5. Live broadcasting technologies (radio, television and webcasting)
6. Recorded broadcasting technologies (podcasting, audio and video players and
storage devices)
7. Telephony (fixed or mobile, satellite, video-conferencing).

The most important information system in ICT that allows users to benefit from the
services of the online platforms and websites is World Wide Web. Without the World Wide Web
you cannot open or publish a website on the internet. It is also known as Web. Every website can
be located through their Uniform Resource Locator or URL such as https://www.anywebsite.com.
The first version of the Web was called Web 1.0, a “static web”, which means, you can only read
text and look at the pictures but you cannot interact with them. It is also called “flat page” and
“stationary page”. World Wide Web is a platform that can run online platforms.

The Current State of ICT

1. Web 2.0 - Dynamic Web pages

• It facilitates interaction between web users and sites, so it allows users to interact
more freely with each other.
• It encourages participation, collaboration, and information sharing. Examples of Web
2.0 applications are Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
• The user may see websites in a personalized way, such as in social networking sites,
wikis and video sharing sites.
• It allows users to interact with the page, comment or create a user account.
• Most website that we visit today are Web 2.0

2. Web 3.0 – Semantic Web

• Described as “The intelligent Web”

• In 2006, John Markoff of the New York Times define Web 3.0 as the third generation
of Internet-based services.
• One of the most fascinating aspects of Web 3.0 is that it allows AI (Artificial
Intelligence) to respond and to help internet users with inquiries sent as a screen
image, photo or text. Artificial intelligence on the web reacts to inquiries and human
input in areas such as mathematics, language, searching, gaming, and commerce.
• As a user interacts, reacts, participates, and collaborates on the web, a computer
language processes the context of the user's search in order to assist the user by
giving alternatives for what the person is interested in.

Online Platform

An online platform is a collection of technologies optimized for use in an online

environment and that enable the delivery of interactive online services. On the internet, online
platforms act as a conduit for information and communication flows. Additionally, they are critical
enablers of digital trade within the single market and the world. They expand customer choice
and convenience, boost industrial efficiency and competitiveness and potentially boost civic
participation. At the moment, online outlets include, but are not limited to:

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1. Presentation/Visualization - use to share presentations, infographics, and videos with
others.

Examples:

A. Prezi - a well-known cloud-based platform for creating and tracking interactive

presentations. A huge library of templates on marketing, sales, business, education
themes, icons and images that can be edited right in the app. Plus, the drag-and-drop
feature makes adding smart structures to your presentation a breeze. Prezi has
developed a unique method of making presentations more engaging than traditional slide
presentations. The platform provides an open canvas for your entire presentation. You
can zoom in on different modules and points to reveal your story.

B. Google Slides - a presentation tool that you can use in your browser or download to your
PC. It has a library of cool themes, fonts, animation effects, video embedding, and more.
You need an account to use the Google presentation app. Beyond that, Google Slides is
simple and intuitive. Any browser with internet access can use the app. It even saves your
changes automatically and lets you view previous versions. Google Slides is very team
friendly. You can collaborate on the same presentation with other users in view, comment,
or edit mode. You can even chat and see other people's cursors change.

C. Slidebean – a platform that uses artificial intelligence to design for you. The software's
algorithms analyze your images and text to create optimal layouts and at the same time
saving you time. The software creates your content and outlines your presentation.
Moreover, it identifies the key elements and arranges your content accordingly without
human intervention. Slidebean lets you fully customize your slides. Other useful features
include multi-user real-time collaboration, activity tracking, and analytics.

D. Keynote - available on Mac, iOS, and iCloud.com. It includes over 30 thematic templates,
30 stunning cinematic transitions for your design elements, interactive charts and
animations, over 700 editable shapes, and more. Keynote allows your team to work on
the same presentation from anywhere in the world. On an iPad, you can use the Apple
Pencil to draw and write directly on your presentation template.

E. Slides - an open-source cloud-based presentation tool. It works on all devices, including

mobile phones. It has a feature that allows you to fully customize your slide decks. Slides
has a built-in media library that keeps your assets organized and accessible to your team.
You can also use vertical slides as sub-slides to your main slides to make your
presentation more informative. Because Slides is open source, it is completely developer-
friendly and allows you to fully customize your decks. Content from other devices can be
embedded into your presentation using HTML, CSS or JavaScript. It is easy to access
your presentations from any device and download them for offline use.

F. SlideDog - software that enables you to create multi-media presentations. This means
you can mix presentation formats like PowerPoint, Prezi, websites, media files, static
PDFs, and more. The app lets you add a live chat or discussion so your audience can
participate. You can also receive anonymous feedback, questions, and comments to
answer at your leisure.

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 G. PowerPoint - has become a synonym for presentation software. The powerful app has
been developed and enhanced over time. It has everything you need to create stunning
animated presentations with 3D models, motions, and more. PowerPoint is available as
part of Office 365 (which also includes Word, Outlook, Excel, and cloud storage) or
separately. For those who prefer to work online, Microsoft has provided online versions
of the desktop apps that allow real-time collaboration.

2. Cloud Computing – or simple referred to as “The Cloud”. Anytime, anywhere access to your
files and apps using an internet-based network of remote servers. Instead of using your
computer's hard drive, you can use the Internet to store and access data. Common examples of
cloud computing software are the following:

A. Slack – an American cloud service designed to help internet teams collaborate.

B. Google Cloud - a Google cloud service that uses the same infrastructure as Google's
end-user products like Google and YouTube.
C. Microsoft 365 - Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel are among the Microsoft 365
subscription-based services.
D. Workplace by OS33 - a compliance and productivity platform for wealth management
firms.
E. Adobe Creative Cloud - a collection of Adobe products and services that includes
software for graphic design, video editing, web design, photography, and more.

3. Social Media – is a Computer-mediated technology that enable huge groups of individuals to

create, share, and exchange information, ideas, and interests. The information exchanged can
take the form of thoughts, photographs, movies, or anything else you wish to produce and share
with virtual communities. The following are types of social media sites:

A. Social Networks - These are websites that enable you to connect with others who share
your interests or a common background. Once a person opens an account, he or she can
create a profile, connect with other users, create groups, and share material. Facebook
is a typical example.

B. Bookmarking sites - These are websites that let you store and manage connections to
a variety of different websites and resources. The majority of these websites let you create
a tag that enables you and others to simply search for and share your creations. Examples
are StumbleUpon and Pinterest.

C. Social News - These are websites that enable users to publish their own news articles or
links to other news sources. Additionally, users can remark on posts, and comments may
be ranked. They can also vote on the website's news stories. Those who receive the most
votes are displayed prominently. Examples are Reddit and Digg.

D. Media Sharing - These are websites that enable the upload and sharing of media content
such as photographs, music, and video. The majority of these sites also include social
features such as liking, commenting, and user profiles. Example, flicker, YouTube, and
Instagram.

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 E. Microblogging - These are websites that place a premium on user-generated content.
These updates will be available to individuals who have subscribed to the user. Example,
Twitter and Plurk

F. Blogs and Forums - These websites enable users to publish their work. Other users may
leave comments on the aforementioned issue. Numerous free blogging systems are
available, including Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr. By contrast, forums are often
integrated within a specific website or web service.

4. File Management – used for storing, naming, sorting and handling of computer files that allows
you to convert and manage files without downloading the software tool.
A. Microsoft OneDrive: Save files and photographs and access them from any device with
Microsoft OneDrive. The system also includes a sophisticated collaboration tool that
allows users to easily share files, photographs, and folders.

B. Dropbox – is an innovative file management tool that lets you organize files, online links,
and cloud material. It also provides personalized search suggestions, saving time and
effort.

C. Apple iCloud – is a safe online storage for documents, videos, photographs, contacts,
and notes. That means files are always up to date and accessible. It also has excellent
collaboration options that make sharing files (pictures or videos) a breeze.

D. Google Drive – is a sophisticated file management service designed to provide easy and
secure content storage and access. The software uses Google's AI and search
capabilities to speed up file access and sharing. Better yet, Drive connects with Sheets,
Docs, and Slides to improve team collaboration.
E. DigitalDrawer - is a trustworthy on-premise file management program developed for
SMBs. Business owners in the automotive, real estate and education sectors can use the
platform to process, organize, save and access documents online.

5. Mapping - A transformation taking the points of one space into the points of the same or
another space. It uses GPS to detect location and used for navigation.

Examples:
A. Mapbox - is a geo-visualization platform with simple tools for online and mobile maps. It
contains fascinating extra services like satellite photos, geocoding, and directions, as well
as full control over map style (including backdrop map).

B. CARTO - The ideal platform for sophisticated and dynamic geospatial data display and
analysis.

C. Esri – dominates GIS and is a prominent geo-visualization platform. It provides an easy-

to-use cloud-based environment for building gorgeous story maps.

D. Here Data Lens - is a suite of APIs that allow developers to create and deploy interesting
data visualizations. In addition to the fantastic HERE maps database with isoline routing.

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 E. Google Maps – provides a variety of mapping APIs. It provides access to Google's
mapping data, including Street View.

6. Web Page Creation - Encompasses a number of important elements including color, layout,
and overall graphical appearance. The platform does not require any web programming skills it
provide a drag and drop interface and free hosting as well.

A. Wix - is a robust online tool for creating Flash websites and MySpace layouts. You can
choose from a variety of design templates or build from scratch using a browser-based
interface. Wix has everything from animation effects and photo albums to Google maps
and RSS feeds. You can easily import photographs from Flickr and movies from YouTube.

B. Weebly - is another great option with a drag and drop interface that allows you to rapidly
construct a professional website. Drag and drop content components like movies, images,
maps, and text from the Weebly bar to your webpage.

C. Webs - is a famous free website builder with over 20 million websites produced and many
of the same capabilities as other online website builders. Webs is not the easiest free
website builder to use, but with the extra capabilities, it's a realistic option.

D. Webnode – its UI (User Interface) is very similar to Microsoft Word's. It is a fantastic kit
that should get you up and running in minutes if you use Word. The way you construct
and edit your website on Webnode is unique. It is more like a CMS. To modify a page,
first browse to it, then make the necessary modifications. This helps you see how your
website will look and work. The toolbar allows you to change your page layout at any time.
Webnode enables for automatic linking and navigation, which is useful when developing
huge websites with loads of material. Webnode is the most user-friendly tool among these
website builders, with sophisticated content management system capabilities.

E. Jimbo - like Webnode, Jimdo requires editing each page before moving on. You won't
notice a difference between the online and editing versions of the site. But Jimdo is not
as strong or as simple as Webnode. However, Jimdo offers more design options and
customization options.

PRACTICE EXERCISE

MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTIONS: Read each statement carefully and identify the word or group of words that best
describe the statement. Select from the given choices after each statement and WRITE THE
LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER AT THE SPACE PROVIDED.

_____1. An online platform that allows you to present and share presentation, infographics and
videos with other people.
A. Visualization B. Social Media C. File Management D. Mapping

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_____2. A broader term for IT which refers to all communication technologies that enables users
to access, retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate information in a digital form.
B. ICT B. Internet C. Online Platform D. Computer

_____ 3. This online platform cates the storing, naming, sorting and handling of computer files.
C. Visualization B. Social Media C. File Management D. Mapping

_____4. Another online platform used as alternative to computer’s hard drive and stores your
files over the internet.
D. Cloud Computing C. Social Media
E. File Management D. Webpage Creation

_____5. Online platforms used to create websites.

F. Cloud Computing C. Social Media
G. File Management D. Webpage Creation

DIRECTION: Please write your learning from the above discussion in your notebook or answer
sheet.

Upon reading the lesson, l learned that:

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WRITTEN WORKS

Supply the Missing Item

Directions: Compare and contrast the differences between various online platforms and sites by
filling the empty boxes of the columns “ONLINE PLATFORMS”, “SIMILARITY” and
“DIFFERENCE”. Other answers are already supplied to serve as sample answers. All answers
must be handwritten. For item #5 (unique answer), compare and contrast any online platforms or
sites based on the lesson or based on your online experiences or discoveries.

ONLINE PLATFORMS SIMILARITY DIFFERENCE

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 1. WEB 1.0 It is a static web. No user
interaction
WEB 3.0 It a semantic web. It allows
AI to respond to the users’
interactions.

2. They are both social media

Facebook because these sites allow users
to post comments and reply
comments

YouTube

3.
Google Drive

Google Map

4. It is one of Microsoft 365

subscription-based
services.
It is one of the Google
online apps

5.

PERFORMANCE TASK

Let us hear your online experience stories.

Directions: List down at least three websites that you previously used. How often do you use it
and how many hours do you spend on it? Differentiate them from each other by highlighting the
purpose of each website. What do you think is the category of those websites?

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Note: Your teacher will provide rubric on how your output will be rated.

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For teachers’ use

ONLINE SIMILARITY DIFFERENCE

PLATFORMS
1. WEB 1.0 SAMPLE ANSWER It is a static web. No user
interaction
WEB 3.0 It a semantic web. It allows AI
to respond to the users’
interactions.
2. They are both social media because
Facebook these sites allow users to post
comments and reply comments
YouTube

3.
Google Drive

Google Map

4. It is one of Microsoft 365

subscription-based services.

It is one of the Google online

apps

5.

SAMPLE ANSWERS

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