Information and communications technology (ICT) refers to all the technology used to handle telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions. ICT has more recently been used to describe the convergence of several technologies and the use of common transmission lines carrying very diverse data and communication types and formats. The relevance of this lessons are to knowing the development of the ICT and allows us to appreciate what we have in this modern technology. But also we know that this internet has threats so that this lessons open our eyes on what really happen here in the internet and to be aware all the time while using internet to prevent you in dangers on the internet. This will help you to develop and to improve your skills using the internet and to create multiple ideas using this. It is also teach you how to make a website and to know the effectiveness of web design. Lastly, to know the nature and purposes of online platforms and applications because this internet has wide range of information. So that you must know what is the real purposes of one of this platforms and applications. This Lessons is important to gain your knowledge and awareness. You need to be aware and be careful all the time while using any platforms or this internet.

2. LESSON 1 : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Online Systems, Functions and Platforms
The online platform in the use of ICT makes it easier for users to interact, collect
and use the data from the users interactions for their own particular needs.
Online platforms can be categorizedas follows:
1. Social Media
2. Search Engines
3. Communication Systems
4. Payment Platforms
5. Advertising Platforms
6. Creative Content Outlets
7. Cloud Computing

3. LESSON 2 : SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ETHICS
OnlineSafety and Security
With vast information that we can get thru the internet, people who uses it became prone
to different dangers that we should be aware of.
As technological advances became more available to people especially the internet, we
should always take precautions when using it.
Other danger of the internet are: email spoofing, phishing, pharming, spyware, computer
worm, Trojan horses and hackers.
DONT BE A VICTIM! BE AWARE AND BERESPONSIBLE when using the internet.

4. LESSON 3 : ONLINE RESEARCH
Contextual Online Search Steps
1. Identify/choose a topic
2. Topic or task definition
3. Identify methods of search
4. Identify research resources
5. Make research strategies
6. Compile research results
7. Evaluate research results
8. List references for citation

5. LESSON 4 : APPLIED PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
MailMerge
Mail merge is used to create multiple documents at once.
These documents have identical layout, formatting, text, and graphics.
Only specific sections of each document varies and is personalized. The documents Word can create
with mail merge include bulk labels, letters, envelopes, and emails.
There are three documents involved in the mail merge process:
1. Your main document
2. Your data source
3. Your merged document

6. LESSON 5 : IMAGINGAND DESIGN FOR ONLINE
1. PURPOSE
Each page of your website needs to have a clear
purpose, and to fulfill a specific need for your
website users in the most effective way possible.
2. COMMUNICATION
It is important to communicate clearly, and make
your information easy to read and digest.
3. TYPEFACES
 Sans Serif fonts such as Arial and Verdana are easier
to read online .
 The ideal font size for reading easily online is 16px
and stick to a maximum of 3 typefaces in a maximum
of 3 point sizes to keep your design streamlined.
10 TOPPRINCIPLESOFEFFECTIVEWEBDESIGN
4. COLOURS
 Complementary colors create balance and harmony.
 Using contrasting colors for the text and background
will make reading easier on the eye.
5. IMAGES
A picture can speak a thousand words, and choosing the
right images for your website can help with brand positioning
and connecting with your target
audience.
6. NAVIGATION
Navigation is about how easy it
is for people to take action and
move around your website.
7. GRIDBASEDLAYOUTS
Grid based layouts arrange content into sections, columns and
boxes that line up and feel balanced, which leads to a better
looking website design.
8. “F” PATTERNDESIGN
Eye tracking studies have identified that people scan computer
screens in
an “F” pattern.
9. LOADTIME
A website should load fast when
accessed by users.
10. MOBILEFRIENDLY
It is important to consider if your website is mobile friendly. If your website is not mobile
friendly, you can either rebuild it in a responsive layout (this means your website will adjust
to different screen widths) or you can build a dedicated mobile site (a separate website
optimized specifically for mobile
users).

7. LESSON6: ONLINE PLATFORMTOOLS FOR ICT CONTENT
DEVELOPMENT
Nature and Purposes of Online Platforms and Applications
Online
is the condition of being connected to a
network of computers or other devices.
The term is frequently used to describe
someone who is currently connected to
the Internet.
Platform
is a group of technologies that are used as a base
upon which other applications, processes or
technologies are developed.
Online Platform
is a specially developed platform using
Internet technology for the design and
development of teaching and learning
purposes.