MODULE 1: The World of Information and Communication Technology
The world has continuous to shaped by Information Communication and
Technology (ICT). The demands from a 21st century classroom are met by ICT. It is
a great tool in accomplishing tasks. It makes research easier and gives immediate
answers to questions. With the help of ICT, each individual will improve their
skills in various applications with a fresh and different view.
Content Standard
Performance
Standard
Learning
Competencies
OP - Siena Graduate
Attributes
The learners demonstrate an understanding of: ICT in the context of global
communication for specific professional track
The learners shall be able to: independently compose an insightful reflection
paper on the nature of ICT in the context of their lives, society, and
professional tracks (Arts, TechVoc, Sports, Academic)
1. Compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and
content to best achieve specific class objectives or address situational
challenges.
2. Apply online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette standards and practice
in the use of ICTs as it would relate to their specific professional tracks.
3. Use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering
to best achieve specific class objectives or address situational.
Truth Seeker – Assiduous Study
Community Builder – Care for the environment / creation
Instructional
Materials
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Books
Prayer before starting with the module.
Dear God,
Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom.
Help me in this module to improve my knowledge on how
ICT affects our everyday lives and the state of our nation.
God, may we learn to compare and contrast the
differences between online platforms, sites and its
content. May we consider one’s and other’s safety and
reputation when sharing information over the Internet.
Guide us in determining and avoiding the dangers of the
Internet and may we be responsible in the use of social
networking sites and May we browse the Internet
efficiently and properly through proper referencing.
Amen.
Pretest
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. A web page that allows interaction from the user.
A. statistic
C. social
B. dynamic
D. comment
2. This refers to the feature where users able to categorize and locate information through tagging.
A. hashtags
C. taxonomy
B. folksonomy
D. rich user experience.
3. A feature of a dynamic website that allows users to put their
A. rich user experience
C. user participation
B. long tail
D. mass participation
4. It provides a common framework to allow data to be shared and reused across platform boundaries.
A. W3C
C. Web 1.0
B. Semantic Web
D. Web 2.0
5. According to this magazine, two Philippine cities are part of the top 10 in their research about “The
Selfies Cities.”
A. People
C. Reader’s Digest
B. Time
D. Candy
6. This is the Operating System for blackberry phones.
A. Blackberry OS
C. Window Mobile
B. Symbian
D. iOS
7. Pinterest is a social media website that can be classified as.
A. bookmarking
C. microblogging
B. media sharing
D. blogs and forums
8. Currently, this is the fastest mobile networks.
A. 2G
C. 4G
B. 3G
D. 5G
9. This media is designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments
A. assistive
C. bookmark
B. social
D. accessibility
10. This type of social media website focuses on short updates posted by the user.
A. blogging
C. social media
B. microblogging
D. hash tagging
Yes or No: Write YES if you agree with the statement and NO if you disagree on the blank before each
number.
11. My computer has an antivirus so it is okay to open most e-mail files like e-cards and video files.
12. A virus is a malware that multiplies and infects other computers through flash drives.
13. Key loggers are software that show pop-ups ads even if you are not using your browser.
14. Search engines scan websites for search results even if you have set your post to private.
15. There is a danger in posting information about a future vacation
16. Never search everything on one go.
17. When you are using the information made by an author, do not give any credits.
18. Anyone who uses your work without consent is punishable by law.
19. You received an email stating that your mother’s bank account is going to be forfeited if you do not
respond to the email. Is it safe to reply?
20. While doing your research, you found a website offering frees essays. Is it okay to use this free
essay website?
21.
Lesson 1 – The importance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Good day! Blessed be God forever and Mabuhay!
We know that the Internet has made our world go round for decades and the ICT
plays and Integral part in this development of our economy. To learn more about
the ICT and its effect in our society let us begin. . .
Activity 1
Scrambled Words: Unscramble the following words that are features of ICT.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
ALGITDI TVNEAI
ICTSAT EAGP
CIOSLA EDMIA
GNLO IALT
CIGOL
GNGIMIROBCOLG
OSI
DRIODNA
9. S I N O D W S W
10. C I A L O S W E S N
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If majority of your answer are ‘YES’, chances are, you are a digital
native. Digital native means that from the moment you are born,
you were surrounded by the digital technology and therefore you
are surrounded by ICT.
DISCUSSION
On page 5 of your book, read the Information and Communication
Technologies and ICT in the Philippines. Once you read it, do the Activity 3
in module.
Activity 2
ICT, Me and My Community: To fully understand the importance of ICT, let us first look at our community here
in Palawan. Think about an existing company or business here around Palawan.
Company/Establishment Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Nature of Business: __________________________________________________________________________
Questions:
1. What are the different ways for customers and/or suppliers to contact this company?
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. How often do they use a phone for their business? Estimate only.
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Does this establishment have Internet connection? If yes, what is its purpose? If no, do you think they will
consider having it in the future? Why or why not?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Does this business have a website or social media page? If yes, how does it help the company? If no, do
you think they will consider having one in the future? Why or why not?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. If they have a Wi-Fi access, does it help to boost their sales? Why or why not?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
REALIZATION: What did you notice on activity 03? Does ICT have impact to you and your community?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Once you are done with activity 3, read the Web 2.0: Dynamic Web Pages on Page
06 – 7, and answer the activity 4 in this module.
Note: Static Web Pages are websites that do not change, no interactivity happen
between the user (us) and the system (PC/Website), user can only read the context of
this page. Examples are History of a company, the news and articles. While Dynamic
Web Pages are websites that has interactivity between the user and the system, user
can play videos and music, can comment, and react and so on. Example of this Web
Page are online calculator, online games websites, etc.
Activity 3
Static vs. Dynamic: Classify the following websites as static or dynamic. Put a check on the columns.
Web Page
Static
Dynamic
Static
1. Vision and Mission
2.
Steps on how to enroll
3. Yahoo / G-Mail
4.
Facebook Message Websites
5. Online Calculator
6.
History of an organization
7. Information about CS Department
8.
Snapchat
9. YouTube Website
10. Y8.com
Dynamic
Once you are done with activity 4, read the Features of Web 2.0, Web 3.0
and the Semantic Web, and Trends in ICT, and once you finish to read it,
answer the activity 5 in this module.
Class, watch the video about the “Trends in ICT” on our Learning Management
System (LMS), once you are done watching the video, log-in on your account in
Schoology to answer the activity 6.
https://learnwithrex.schoology.com/login?
Activity 4:
JOURNAL
1. Why do you think microblogging platforms have become popular when regular blogging platforms
already exist?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. What do you think of Web 3.0? Do you think it will be realized someday in the future?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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22.
Lesson 2: Rules of Netiquette and Contextualized Online Search and Research Skills
Good day! Blessed be God forever and Mabuhay!
We know that most of us are using the Internet every day. Most of the time, we do not
pay attention on what information we share on the Internet. Do you ask yourself “how
safe are you?” when using the Internet. Are you ready to know how safe are you when
using the Internet ? Let us begin...
Activity 5:
How Safe Are You? Put a check (∕) under Shared or Not Shared
Type of Information
Shared
Not Shared
1. First name
2. Last name
3. Middle name
4. Current and previous school(s)
5. Your cellphone number
6. The name of your mother and father
7. The name of your siblings
8. Your address
9. Your home phone number
10. Your birthday
If happen you find yourself answered Shared in the 1 and 2 item, most likely your name will
appear on the search engine of Google. Try to open Google and type your first and last name
on the search engine. Did your profile and image appear? Well chances it did appear. For those
whose name did not appear do not feel bad. In fact, you are safe in the Internet World.
Note: NETIQUETTE is a combination of two words network and etiquette
which means a proper ways or manner for acceptable online behavior.
So let us begin our discussion, please read the Online Safety and Security, Tips to Stay Safe Online on
pages 22 – 23 before answering activity 8 and 9
DISCUSSION
Activity 6
Multiple Choice: Encircle all the possible answer on the following questions below.
1. What type of things posted online can affect your future? Circle all answers that apply.
a. Posting video that are inappropriate
b. Posting photos that are inappropriate
c. Putting false information online, especially about others.
d. Setting up a positive, professional looking Facebook Page.
2. What could you do to clean up your online presence? Circle all answers that apply.
a. Remove questionable Facebook photos and posts
b. Keep all my Facebook friends who have questionable content in their pages.
c. Change my online profile name if it is not professional
d. List only appropriate extracurricular activities
3. Circle on all the following that you think should NOT be posted online
a. Things that would make me look stupid
b. Images I would not want my families to see
c. Things that give a positive impression on me
d. Questionable things a college recruiter or future employee see
4. Which of the following are good digital security tips to follow? Circle all answers that apply
a. When connecting to the Internet, it is not good to use anti-virus software
b. Make your passwords strong and change them often using unique password combination
c. When you are in doubts about links and attachments in email, tweets and posts, just delete them out.
d. Before downloading apps, review their privacy policy.
5. On the following statements below, which do you think you would regret posting?
a. Something I can’t take back
b. Posts on Facebook that would be considered threats
c. My résumé for perspective employers
d. Nudity photos
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=digital-safety-and-security-quiz&q=3
Once you are done with activity 8 and 9, read the Internet Threats, Protecting
Reputations Online Think Before You Click, and Copyright Infringement, once you are
done reading, answer the activity 4 in this module.
Activity 7
Matching Type: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space before each number.
A
B
____1. Virus
A. Use to record the keystrokes done by the user
____2. Rogue
B. Designed to send you advertisements
____3. Key logger
C. Sends an official-looking email and is designed to steal
sensitive personal information
D. A browser feature that is synonymous to “private”
browsing
E. Replicates and can transfer from one computer to
another
F. A provision that allows you to use copyrighted work
without consent with certain limitations.
G. The information superhighway
____4. Adware
____5. Spam
____6. Phishing
____7. Incognito
____8. Internet
____9. Fair use
H. States that anyone who uses your work without your
consent is punishable by law
I. Unwanted email mostly from bots
____10. Copyright
J. Tricks the user into posing that it is a security software
CLICK
Once you are done with answering activity 10, from your book, read the
Online Research on pages 26 – 30 answer the activity 11 in this module.
Note: Tips in conducting Online Research: 1. Have a question on mind; 2. Narrow it down;
3. Make an advance search; 4. Look for a credible source; 5. Give a credit to the author.
Activity 8
JOURNAL
3. Do you agree or disagree with the provisions of the copyright law? Why or why not?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. How would you feel if someone posted something embarrassing about you? What would you do?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
PERFORMACE TASK 01:
The Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid19) has a great impact in today’s society. The World Health
Organization, Department of Health and the Government set a Health Standard Protocol which prevents the
spread of the said disease. The Information and Communication Technology is a great help in promoting and
spreading the news around the globe and to inform everyone about this protocol. With this, you are tasked to
make slogan or poster with slogan about the nature of ICT and its relation to the society and to your Professional
Tracks that will promote a meaningful reflection. You will be a presenter for your team and your work output will
be presented to your ICT Teachers. What they will be looking for your presentation is the relevance to the topic,
your creativity, the originality of your work and its visual impact. Use the space provided.
Category
Relevance
to the
topic
Creativity
Originality
Visual
Impact
40
Ideas
are
not
expressed
well.
There are no clarity;
irrelevant
Work
generally
unique, detailed and
interesting, Explore
several
different
option and takes
many creative risks
Output
shows
original work. Shows
creative effort
Output
is
exceptionally
attractive in terms of
color and neatness
Rubrics for Performance Task
20
20
Ideas are expressed to Ideas are generally
a certain degree; there supported in the text
is a connection between itself
commonly
content
and
the relevant to the context.
graphics or text. It It has sufficient graphics
slightly emphasize the or text that will know the
topic.
topic
Work
somewhat Work
occasionally
unique, detailed and unique, detailed or
interesting,
Explore interesting,
shows
some different option minimal risks taken.
and
takes
some
creative risks
Output shows original Output
shows
work. Shows creative mostly/some
original
effort
and
some work. Some creative
knowledge of the topic
effort
and
little
knowledge of the topic
Output is attractive, Output
is
poorly
though it might be a little designed and lacks
bit messy.
neatness
20
Ideas are organized
well. It is supported by
highly
relevant
graphics or text. The
content is analyze in a
detailed way.
Work not unique,
detailed,
or
interesting, and shows
no original ideas or
risks taken.
Output is unoriginal.
Displays little to no
creative effort and little
to no knowledge of
topic.
Output is not attractive
at all
SELF – EVALUATION
Kindly rate yourself by checking the box.
I need to relearn the lesson.
I just need to practice.
I am confident in doing this.
Comments:
SELF – CHECK CHART
Learning Competencies
Apply online safety, security, ethics,
and etiquette standards and
practice in the use of ICTs as it
would relate to their specific
professional tracks.
Use the Internet as a tool for
credible research and information
gathering to best achieve specific
class objectives or address
situational.
SUMMARY
Total Number of Items
SCORE
Activity 8 [10 pts]
Activity 9 [15 pts]
Activity 10 [15 pts]
Activity 11 [10 pts]
Activity 12 [15 pts]
Activity 13 [10 pts]
Total Points
Your Total Score
Description of Your Performance
__________________________________
NAME & SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
75 pts
Things to Remember:
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ICT plays an important role in our Economy
Philippines dubbed as the “ICT Hub of Asia”
Tim Berners-Lee the Father of Internet.
Web 1.0(Static) are pages that the user cannot manipulate
Web 2.0(Dynamic) are pages where its contents depend on the user or
the website visitor.
There are several features of Web 2.0 namely, folksonomy, rich user
experience, user participation, long tail services, software as a service,
and mass participation.
Trends in ICT that includes convergence, social media, mobile
technologies and assistive learning.
There are several ways to stay safe online and it is essential that we know
and apply them.
Several threats found Internet incudes malwares, spams, and phishing.
We are responsible of what we post online. It is also our duty and
responsibility to protect our and other’s reputation.
Copyright laws protect the authors or producers of any materials that is
connected in arts, music, dances, photographs, videos etc. from having
their works used without their permission.
When researching online, remember to narrow down your topic. Use
advance features and look for a credible source and cite your
references.
Post – Test
I. Identification: Write the correct answer of each statement on the blank before each number.
__________ 1. Also known as flat page or stationary page in the sense that the page is “as is”.
__________ 2. Allows user to interact with the page: user may be able to comment.
__________ 3. Allows user to categorize, and classify/arrange information using freely chosen keyword.
__________ 4. The content is dynamic and responsive to user’s input
__________ 5. The owner of the website is not the only one who is able to put content.
__________ 6. Services that are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase.
__________ 7. Users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them.
__________ 8. Who create World Wide Web?
__________ 9. Due to several International companies in the Philippines they dub it as what?
__________ 10. It is the synergy of technological achievements to work on a similar goal or task.
__________ 11. Is a website or application that enables web user to create and exchange content.
__________ 12. It composed of different operating system use in mobile devices.
__________ 13. It is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments.
__________ 14. These websites allow users to post their content.
__________ 15. Used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad.
II. True or False: Write T if the sentence is correct; otherwise, write F on the blank before each item.
__________ 16. Facebook and Google+ are examples of Social Networks.
__________ 17. Bookmarking Sites are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites.
__________ 18. Social News are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images etc.
__________ 19. Some examples of Microblogging Sites are Twitter and Plurk.
__________ 20. Android is a mobile operating system for Apple devices.
__________ 21. Symbian are the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia Devices.
__________ 22. You should post your mobile number in social media.
__________ 23. The Internet is defined as the information superhighway.
__________ 24. Netiquettes came from two words Internet and Etiquette.
__________ 25. Netiquettes reminds us that we should never be aware in handling properly the internet.
__________ 26. Key Logger use to record the keystrokes done by the user.
__________ 27. A provision that allows you to use copyrighted work without consent is called copyright.
__________ 28. States that anyone who uses work without consent is punishable by law is called fair use.
__________ 29. Pharming exploits the DNS System.
__________ 30. Runs in the background and monitors what you are doing is called spyware.
III. Essay: Answer the following questions in three sentences or more.(5 pts each)
1. How important to know the “Tips to Stay Safe Online”?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Why Internet is called the ‘information superhighway’?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
RUBRICS FOR ESSAY
Criteria
5
10
Connectivity of the topic
Ideas are unclear and there is no
example
Ideas are well presented and as well as
example
Grammar
There are 1 – 2 sentences or terms
that are grammatically incorrect
Correct usage of the grammar and the
words used are easy to understand
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Direct Variation
I.T. Works, Inc., Empowerment Technologies, Innovative Training Works, Inc. Rex Book
Store. Manila, Philippines
Direct and other Forms of Variation
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=digital-safety-and-security-quiz
This website gives a digital quizzes that everyone may use especially in terms of Digital and
Safety Security.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-73pvEphuGc
This website gives information about the Trends in ICT.