Lesson 1 : Introduction to Information and Communications Technology

1. Introduction
to Information and
Communications
Technology
SHS Computer Education
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines
Empowerment Technologies
EMPTECH

2. Lesson 1: Introduction to
Information and Communications Technology
• The current state of ICT technologies
(i.e., Web 1.0,Web 2.0,Web 3.0, convergent technologies, social, mobile, and
assistive media)
• Online systems, functions, and platforms

3. Presentation Outline
What is ICT?
ICT in the Philippines
ICT in the Context of
Global Communication

4. Generations of the Internet
Trends in ICT
Online Systems, Functions,
and Platforms
Presentation Outline

5. What is ICT?

6. refers to information-
handling tools used to
generate, store, process,
spread, and share
information
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

7. fundamentally a diverse
set of applications,
goods, and services
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

8. allows teachers and
students to create,
share, connect, and
reflect on their own
learning and that of
others
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

9. includes computers, the
Internet, broadcasting
technologies, and telephony
that enable people to work
together and combine in
order to create networks in
every corner of the globe
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

10. • ICT is an enabler of development in educationUNDP
• ICT is a potential mean for reducing povertyADB
• ICT stimulates sustainable economic growthWorld Bank
• ICT can address the challenges faced in teacher
educationUNESCO
• ICT is one of the agenda of the Philippine
National Higher Education Research AgendaNHERA-II
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

11. ICT in the Philippines

12. Philippines is dub as the ICT Hub of Asia because of the huge growth
of ICT related jobs, one of which is Business Process Outsourcing, or
call centers.
ICT in the Philippines
Business Process Outsourcing started in the Philippines with Accenture
in 1992 thanks to Frank Holz, the Partner responsible for developing and
marketing the first Global Resource Center in Manila.

13. The home of the “I LOVE YOU” bug virus
ICT in the Philippines

14. The ICTO is tasked to be the
lead implementing agency of
Government in all most of its
ICT related efforts such as:
 industry development,
 policy formulation,
 ICT infrastructure
development,
 Research & Development,
 ICT capacity building for
the public sector and
 administration of the
E-Governance Fund.
ICT in the Philippines
Old @ 2011

15. The Department of Information
and Communications
Technology (DICT) shall be the
primary policy, planning,
coordinating, implementing, and
administrative entity of the
Executive Branch of the
government that will plan,
develop, and promote the
national ICT development
agenda. (RA 10844)
ICT in the Philippines
New @ 2016

16. ICT in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 10175 or
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

17. ICT in the Philippines
Top 2: Philippines – 9H 29M

18. ICT in the Philippines
Top 1: Philippines – 3H 57M

19. http://time.com/selfies-cities-world-rankings
ICT in the Philippines

20. ICT in the Philippines

21. Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts

22. Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts

23. Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts

24. Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts

25. Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts

26. ICT in the Context of
Global Communication

40. Generations of the Internet

41. The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)
Static Web
Dynamic Web
Semantic Web

42. The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)

43. The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)

44. The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)

45. Trends in ICT

46. 1. Technological Convergence
is an evolution of technological developments that
merge into new system bringing together different types
of applications and media.

47. 2. Social Media
is a collection of internet-based communication tools
and computer-assisted channels dedicated to allow users
to interact, communicate, and share information in a
virtual community and network.

48. Mobile technologies refer to a combination of hardware,
operating systems, networking, and software, including
content, learning platforms, and applications.
Mobile Learning – 3 mobilities:
learner, learning, technology
Mobile technology devices range from basic mobile phones
to tablet PCs, and include PDAs, MP3 players, memory
sticks, e-readers, and smartphones (UNESCO, December 2011).
3. Mobile Media

49. Assistive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive,
adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with
disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting,
locating, and using them.
Assistive technology promotes greater independence by
enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable
to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by
providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting
with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.
4. Assistive Media

50. Mobility impairments
Wheelchairs -
Transfer devices -
Walkers -
Prosthesis -
4. Assistive Media

51. Visual impairments
- Screen readers
- Braille and braille embossers
- Desktop video magnifier
- Screen magnification software
- Large-print and tactile keyboards
4. Assistive Media

52. Hearing impairments
• Hearing aids
• Assistive listening
devices
• Amplified telephone
equipment
4. Assistive Media

53. Online Systems, Functions,
and Platforms

56. References
Books:
• Jemma Development Group.(2014).Using Computers.4.10-16
• Rex Book Store.(2016).Empowerment Technologies.1.6-10
• Jemma Development Group.(2017).Empowerment Technology.1.11,13