This document discusses online platforms for developing information and communication technology (ICT) content. It defines online platforms as technologies that serve as a base for building other applications. Some examples of online platforms mentioned include presentation tools, cloud computing services, social media sites, web page creators, file management systems, and mapping services. Specific platforms discussed in detail include Prezi, Zoho, SlideShare, MindMeister, Google Drive, Dropbox, Twitter, Facebook, Wix, Weebly, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Zamzar, and Google Maps.

1. ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR ICT
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

2. WHAT IS AN ONLINE
PLATFORM?
-are technologies that are grouped to be
used as a base upon which other
applications processes or technologies are
developed.

3. THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF
ONLINE PLATFORMS AND
APPLICATION
-To be able create a good online
presentation, webpage and content, you should
know the principle and techniques of design
using online creation tool, platform and
application to develop ICT content.

4. EXAMPLES OF ONLINE
PLATFORM
a.Presentation or Visualization
b.Cloud Computing
c.Social Media
d.Web Page Creation
e.File Management
f.Mapping

5. PRESENTATION OR
VISUALIZATION
-Communicates information clearly and
efficiently via statistical graphics, plots and
information graphics.

6. EXAMPLES
 Prezi-helping to reinvent the art of presentation
 Zoho-an online project management app that helps you
plan your work and keep track of your progress
 Slideshare-to build quickly from concise, well presented
content from the experts
 MindMeister-an online mind-mapping tool that lets you
capture, develop and share ideas visually

7. CLOUD COMPUTING
-The practice of using a network of remote
servers hosted on the internet to store,
manage and process data rather than a
local server or a personal computer.

8. EXAMPLES
Google Drive-keep all work in one secure
place with online file storage
Dropbox-keeps your files safe, synced
and easy to share

9. SOCIAL MEDIA
-Are computer-mediated tools that allow
people, companies and other organizations
to crate, share or exchange information,
career interests, ideas and pictures or
videos in virtual communities and networks.

10. EXAMPLES
 Twitter-online social networking service that enables
users to send and read short 140-character messages
called “tweets”.
-allows you to create not only personal accounts but
also pages and groups where you can share content. The
only downside of this s that you restricted to the
Facebook’s ‘one-size-fits-all’ design
-it is the biggest social network of students, and is
gaining ground among professionals too. Facebook
application enables you to add new ways for users to
interact with each other. On the plus side, Facebook has a
lot of users.
 Google ₊

11. WEB PAGE CREATION
Encompasses a number of important elements including
color, layout and overall graphical appearance.
EXAMPLES
 Wix-a cloud-based web development platform that
allows users to create HTML5 websites and mobile sites
through the use of their online drag and drop tools.
 Weebly-a web-hosting service featuring a dragand-drop
website builder.

12. Tumblr-a micro blogging platform and
social networking website
LinkedIn-is a social networking site
designed specifically for the business
community. The goal of the site is to allow
registered members to establish and
document networks of people they know
and trust professionally. It is another
example of social networking site where its
focus is on business and professional
networking.

13. What is LinkedIn and how can it help you?
 LinkedIn is the leading professional network on the web
 Connect with classmates, faculty and family
professionally
 Find new opportunities for internships and full time
positions
 Manage what potential employers learn about you from
the internet
 Find key contacts at companies that interest you

14. FILE MANAGEMENT
-Is the storing, naming, sorting and handling
computer files.
EXAMPLES
Zamzar-web application to convert files
Word2pdf-convert Word files to PDF (Portable
Document Format) with this online tool

15. MAPPING
-A transformation taking the points of one
space into the points of the same or another
space.
EXAMPLE
Google Maps-a desktop web mapping
service developed by Google