Empowerment Technologies

EMPTECH

Introduction
to Information and
Communications
Technology

SHS Computer Education

Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines
 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
Presentation Outline
What is ICT?

ICT in the Philippines

ICT in the Context of

Global Communication
Presentation Outline

Generations of the Internet

Trends in ICT

Online Systems, Functions,

and Platforms
What is ICT?
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

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

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

allows teachers and

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

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 Communication Technology (ICT)

UNDP • ICT is an enabler of development in education

ADB • ICT is a potential mean for reducing poverty

World Bank • ICT stimulates sustainable economic growth

• ICT can address the challenges faced in teacher

UNESCO education

• ICT is one of the agenda of the Philippine

NHERA-II National Higher Education Research Agenda
ICT in the Philippines
 ICT in the Philippines
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.

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.
ICT in the Philippines
The home of the “I LOVE YOU” bug virus
 ICT in the Philippines
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,
Old @ 2011  Research & Development,
 ICT capacity building for
the public sector and
 administration of the
E-Governance Fund.
 ICT in the Philippines
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
New @ 2016 government that will plan,
develop, and promote the
national ICT development
agenda. (RA 10844)
ICT in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 10175 or
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
ICT in the Philippines

Top 2: Philippines – 9H 29M

ICT in the Philippines

Top 1: Philippines – 3H 57M

ICT in the Philippines

http://time.com/selfies-cities-world-rankings
ICT in the Philippines
Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts
Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts
Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts
Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts
Philippine Competency Indicators of Technology
Operations And Concepts
 ICT in the Context of
Global Communication
Generations of the Internet
 The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)

Semantic Web

Dynamic Web

Static Web
 The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)
 The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)
 The Current State of ICT
(Generations of the Internet)
Trends in ICT
 1. Technological Convergence
is an evolution of technological developments that
merge into new system bringing together different types
of applications and media.
 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.
 3. Mobile Media

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).
 4. Assistive Media

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

Mobility impairments
Wheelchairs -
Transfer devices -
Walkers -
Prosthesis -
 4. Assistive Media
Visual impairments
- Screen readers
- Braille and braille embossers
- Desktop video magnifier
- Screen magnification software
- Large-print and tactile keyboards
 4. Assistive Media

Hearing impairments
• Hearing aids
• Assistive listening
devices
• Amplified telephone
equipment
Online Systems, Functions,
and Platforms
 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