11 - 1 Emp. Tech Module CR
11 - 1 Emp. Tech Module CR
11 - 1 Emp. Tech Module CR
TECHNOLOGIES
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“For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.”
Psalm 149:4
Whatever our social status, even if we’re famous or not, rich or poor. We are all equal in His
eyes. Whatever we’re possessing now, be it money or fame. We can’t bring them to our grave
nor after death. Nowadays, we use technology as our means of everyday activities be it at work,
in school-like online classes or even in our recreational ways. We humans, we like this feeling of
gaining the public eye. We may be famous in social media with plenty of followers getting lots of
likes and other sort of reaction but one thing is for sure- we are all equal in every single way.
Being so obsessed with social media in a way of waking up in the morning checking our phones
instead of praying first, this is our unconscious way of worshipping idols- social media
(cellphone) is our idol.
Remember, Exodus 20:4, “You shall not make yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in
the heavens or on the earth or in the sea”. This is definitely the second commandment of God. Now
here are some hundred thousand questions:
What to Know!
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. improve your knowledge on how ICT affects everyday lives;
2. find out the different trends in ICT and use them to their advantage; and
3. consider one’s and others’ safety when sharing information using the internet.
Before proceeding, let’s see if you have prior knowledge about this course. Answer the activity
on worksheet 1.2.
Let’s Explore!
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) deals with the use of different
communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephone, Internet, etch. to locate, save
send, and edit information.
When we make a video call, we use the internet. When we send a text or make a call, we use
cellular networks. When we run out of load or battery, we use payphones which use a telephone
network. Having a unified way to communicate is one of the goals of ICT. In terms of
economics, ICT has saved companies a lot of resources (time and money) with the kind of
communication technology they use, nowadays. In similar way, we spend less because of ICT.
ICT in the Philippines
Several international companies dub the Philippines as the “ICT Hub of Asia.” It is no secret that
there is a huge growth of ICT-related job around the country, one of which is the call center or
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) centers.
According to the 21013 edition of Measuring the Information Society by the International
Telecommunication Union, there are 106.8 cellphones per 100 Filipinos in the year 2012. That
would mean that for every 100 Filipinos you meet, there is a high chance that they have a
cellphone and approximately for the seven of them, they have two.
In a data gathered by an Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industries, NSO, in 2010,
the ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total employment population here in the Philippines.
To add to these statistics, Time Magazine’s “The Selfiest Cities around the World” of 2013
places two cities from the Philippines in the top 1 and top 10 spots. The study was conducted
using Instagram, a popular photo sharing application.
Trends in ICT
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations.
These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out if ICT. Whether
it is for business or personal use, there trends are the current front runners in the
innovation of ICT.
1. Convergence
Technological convergence is the synergy of technological advancements to work on
a similar goal or task.
2. Social Media
Social media is aa website, application, or online channel that enables web users to
create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content. According
to Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, internet users spend
more time in social media sites than in any other type of site.
There are six types of social media:
a. Social Networks. These are sites that allow you to connect with ither people with the
same interests or background. Once a user creates his or her account, he or she can set
up a profile, add people, create groups, and share content. Examples: Facebook and
Google+
b. Bookmarking Sites. These are sits that allow you to store and manage links to various
websites and resources. Most of these sites allow you to create a tag that allows to and
others to easily search or share them. Examples: StumbleUpon and Pinterest
c. Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to
other new sources. The users can also comment on the post and comments may also
be ranked. They are also capable of voting on these news article of the website.
Examples: reddit and Digg
3. Mobile Technologies
The popularity of smartphones and tablets had taken a major rise over the years.
a. iOS – used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad
b. Android – an open source operating system developed by Google. Being open source
means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
c. Blackberry OS – used in Blackberry devices.
d. Windows Phone OS – a closed source and propriety operating system developed by
Microsoft.
e. Symbian – the original used for smartphones; used by Nokia devices
f. webOS – originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs
g. windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs
4. Assistive Media
Assistive media is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and
reading impairments.
Assessment
Let’s see what you have learned during our entire lesson. Provide the table with your answers
on worksheet 1.3.