EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY

Review Notes

Introductory to ICT; online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette; contextualized online search and
research skills

A. Explore
Definition of ICT
ICT is abbreviation for Information and Communications Technology. ICT is the term that is currently
favored by most businesses and educational institutions. Now dissect the three letters and share your
insight on the matter of each word.

Network World Readiness

Use the link (http://goo.gl/XfpdBC), to determine the stage your school is at the moment, to assess a
community readiness the use of the digital tools, or how advance their area is.

Online Safety
What is online safety? Is it any different from safety outside the online environment? How about
security, ethics, and etiquette? The infographic can help provide some insights from a legal perspective,
regarding online safety. (http://goo.gl/aQMoQp)

Cyber Citizen
Utilizes technology in an appropriate manner including etiquette, communication, education, access,
commerce, responsibility, rights, safety, and security. From the following below how should one be
cyber aware?
1. Cellphones
2. Cyberbullying
3. Ethics
4. Gaming
5. Instant Messaging and Email
6. Social Network

Did you know that Google is not the only search engine in the web? Can you think of any? Checkout
the, “say goodbye to google 14 alternative search engines” in the web. Try this link,
https://www.searchenginewatch.com/2016/02/25/say-goodbye-to-google-14-alternative-search-
engines/?noamp=mobile

B. Explain
Online System
are online versions of information systems, which is “the process of and tools for storing, managing,
using, and gathering of data and communications in an organization. An example of information
systems are tools for sending out communications and storing files in a business.”
From the following below how should one be cyber aware?

Web 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

The digital age comes with its own lexicon, a bewildering array of buzz phrases, words, and acronyms
designed to confuse as much as they are to inform. Many of these new terms have found their way into
our everyday vocabularies, although the meanings often get confused and blurred.

For instance, many people use “the Web” and “the Internet” interchangeably when they are, in fact, two
different things. Furthermore, there’s more than one version of the Web. Are you intrigued yet?

The Web, formerly referred to as the World Wide Web, is the pages/sites you see when you log online.
The Internet is a series of interconnected computer systems the Web functions on, plus the medium
allows files and e-mails to travel along.

Web 1.0 is the "read-only Web," Web 2.0 is the "participative social Web," and Web 3.0 is the "read,
write, execute Web."

Basically, this first version of the Web consisted of a few people creating web pages and content and
web pages for a large group of readers, allowing them to access facts, information, and content from
the sources. Or you can sum up Web 1.0 like this: it was designed to help people better find
information.
If Web 1.0 was made up of a small number of people generating content for a larger audience, then
Web 2.0 is many people creating even more content for a growing audience. Web 1.0 focused on
reading; Web 2.0 focused on participating and contributing. This Internet form emphasizes User-
Generated Content (UGC), ease of use, interactivity, and improved compatibility with other systems and
devices. Web 2.0 is all about the end user's experience.

And finally, we come to the latest Web iteration. When trying to figure out the definitive web 3.0
meaning, we need to look into the future. Although there are elements of Web 3.0 currently available
today, it still has a way to go before it reaches full realization. Web 3.0, which is also referred to as
Web3, is built on a foundation consisting of the core ideas of decentralization, openness, and more
excellent user utility.

Convergent Technologies
Bringing previously unrelated technologies together, often in a single device. Smartphones might be the
best possible example of such a convergence. Prior to the widespread adoption of smartphones,
consumers generally relied on a collection of single-purpose devices.
Social, Mobile, and Assistive Media

From a consumer perspective, technological convergence is often synonymous with innovation.

Technologies rarely converge in their current form. Improvements are often introduced as a part of the
convergence. Consider the popularity of video cameras a generation ago. Today, consumer-grade
video cameras are almost nonexistent. Most people record videos on their mobile devices. Although
they can eliminate the need to carry a separate device -- a video camera, in this case -- they also
deliver superior video quality as compared to what was once available.

Wi-Fi is a perfect example of this. Wi-Fi was available in the late 1990s, but at the time a Wi-Fi router
cost thousands of dollars and, typically, could only be set up by an IT pro. Today, Wi-Fi is ubiquitous.
Nearly every consumer electronic device is Wi-Fi enabled. Additionally, prices are far lower than they
once were, and Wi-Fi routers have been greatly simplified to the point that a non-tech-savvy person can
set them up. Such benefits stem directly from technological convergence.

Types of Convergent Technologies

A good way to evaluate the importance of technological convergence is to consider innovations from
previous generations. Items such as CD players, cassette decks, console TVs or corded telephones
served only one function, whereas a single modern handheld computing device can meld several of
those functions, with hardly any user intervention required.

People who aren't computer-literate are more likely to embrace the internet and video on demand if
they can access these technologies through their television. TV is familiar and nonthreatening. Displays
are large and TVs are easy to operate. Using them to access the web requires almost no training.

PCs, in spite of their graphical user interfaces, tend to be more text oriented. They are interactive,
geared toward business and education uses, and their displays are smaller. Computers can be
challenging for some and, often, require formal education or come with a personal learning curve.

Using a smartphone to make calls and take digital photos and using your digital TV to perform
computing tasks, such as surfing the web while watching a movie, are two more examples of
technological convergence

Be Cyber Aware!
1. Cellphones
 "Sexting" is a term used to describe inappropriate photos or text sent via cell phone.
 Cell phone history options allow you to view past callers and messages. Although the history
can be deleted, contact your cell phone provider for any other options available.
 Geotagging allows users to note where they are located in a smart phone photo.
 Additional resources:
1. Raising Digital Citizens
2. Privacy
3. Understanding Mobile Apps
4. When Should You Give Your Kid a Cell Phone
5. Cell Phone Resources for Schools
2. Cyberbullying involves the use of technologies to display behavior that harms another. Through
email, instant messaging, text messaging, and social networking sites, hurtful messages can be
posted and shared.
 Do not respond or retaliate to inappropriate communication.
 Save the messages and note the date and time.
 Utilize the blocking feature in social networking sites, email, or instant messaging. This will
keep unwanted correspondence from occurring again. You can also block numbers on your
cell phone or change your personal phone number. Only give out your phone number to
those you trust.
 Notify the provider of inappropriate behavior by activating the "abuse" tool available on many
sites.
 Contact a trusted adult, teacher, school counselor, or parent.
 Additional resources:
1. Signs Your Child Might be Cyberbullied
2. Cyberbullying Unplugged
3. Reducing Bullying and Cyberbullying 41
3. Ethics
Plagiarism is the use of another's work as your own. In the Internet, all materials are copyrighted
unless stated otherwise. Such material, includes, but are not limited to, images, music, text, and
videos. The following tips will help encourage ethical cyber citizenship.
 Note all sources used in a project. Any material copied from an outside source, including the
Internet, must be cited.
 Use quotation marks around sentences or phrases directly copied from an outside source
and cite this information.
 Keep a running source list as you find images and text for a school project. Visit the school
library media specialist for more information.
 Additional resources:
1. Fair Use for Media Literacy Education
2. Creative Commons: What Every Educator Needs to Know
3. Request to Use Template
4. Gaming
Online gaming provides the opportunity to play games from a computer or another device, like a Wii
or a PlayStation. Some consoles have a social element, as users can play with anyone from around
the world. Chatting, IM, and other social tools exist within these games.
 Check to see if the game has moderators.
 Do not accept downloads from strangers including cheat programs. These programs often
have virus or malware that can harm your computer.
 Be a good sport and what you say online should be appropriate.
 Additional resources:
1. Gaming Tips
2. Smart Videogaming
3. Gaming Safely
4. Gaming Tips for Parents
5. Instant Messaging and Email
Instant messaging (IM) allows users to correspond online with others in real time. IM can occur
through a mobile device or computer with Internet access. Similar to text messaging, IM lets users
to correspond in brief text. Popular IM platforms include iMessage and Meebo.

Email also allows users to interact online. Follow the common email usage tips below.
 Privacy - do not share your password with others.
 Unknown - do not open emails or attachments from an unknown source. Block messages
from unknown sources.
 Unsubscribe - scroll to the bottom of the email and choose unsubscribe to be removed from
the list of unwanted emails.
 Additional resources:
1. Talk to Your Kids About Being Safe Online
2. Kids: Sexting and Texting
3. Cybersecurity Made Clear
6. Social Network
Social networking sites provide a social atmosphere by allowing users to share personal information.
Popular sites include Facebook, Google+, and Twitter with similar elements such as status updates,
photo sharing, friend list or followers, chat, gaming, and internal messaging or email. Most SNS like
Facebook are intended for those aged 13 and older.

Different Search Engines

1. Bing - Microsoft’s search engine is the second most popular search engine in the world. Bing’s
video search is significantly better than Google’s, giving you a grid of large thumbnails that you can
click on to play or preview if you hover over them. Bing often gives twice as many autocomplete
suggestions than Google does. Bing can predict when airfares are about to go up or down if you’re
searching for flights. Bing also has a feature where if you type linkfromdomain: [site name] it will
highlight the best ranked outgoing links from that site, helping you figure out which other sites your
chosen site links to the most. Also note that Bing powers Yahoo’s search engine.
2. DuckDuckGo - doesn’t retain its users’ data, so it won’t track you or manipulate results based on
your behavior.
3. Quara - as Google gets better and better at answering more complicated questions, it will never be
able to match the personal touch available with Quora. Ask any question and its erudite community
will offer their replies. Or you can choose from any similar queries previously asked.
4. Dogpile - may look like a search engine you cobbled together with clip-art, but that’s rather the point
as it pulls in and ‘curates’ results from various different engines including Google, Yandex and
Yahoo, but removes all the ads.
5. Vimeo - of course if you’re going to give up Google, then you’ll also have to give up YouTube, which
can be a terrifying prospect. But there is an alternative. And a pretty good one at that… Vimeo. The
professional’s choice of video-sharing site, which has lots of HD video and no ads.
6. Yandex - this is a Russian portal, offering many similar products and services as Google, and it’s
the dominant search engine in Russia. As you can see it offers results in a nice logical format,
replete with favicons so you can clearly see the various channels for your branded queries.
7. Boardreader - if you want to get into the nitty-gritty of a subject with a variety of different points of
view away from the major publications, Boardreader surfaces results purely from forums, message
boards and, of course, Reddit.
8. WolframAlpha - a ‘computational knowledge engine’, or super clever nerd to you and me. Ask it to
calculate any data or ask it about any fact and it will give you the answer. Plus, it does this
awesome ‘computing’ thing while it thinks about your answer (which can take a short while.) It’s not
always successful, you have to practice how to get the best from it. But at least it’s aware of the
terrible 90s television show The Dinosaurs.
9. StartPage - another search engine that puts privacy at the forefront, StartPage (originally Ixquick)
was the first search engine to allow its users to search privately. With StartPage, none of your
details are stored (including your IP address) and no cookies are used, save for a single,
anonymous cookie that’s used to remember your preferences. (For those who want to go “cookie-
free”, StartPage has a URL generator alternative to save your settings). Uniquely, StartPage also
offers a proxy for those who want to not just search, but browse, the web in full privacy.
10. Ask.com - Oh look… Ask Jeeves is still around. Also, he’s no longer a Wodehousian butler, but a
computer-generated bank manager. Weird. It’s still a slightly mediocre search engine pretending to
be a question-and-answer site, but the ‘Popular Q&A’ results found on the right-hand side are very
handy if Jeeves himself can’t satisfy your query. And what a good use of the right-hand side space,
huh Google.
11. SlideShare - is a really handy place to source information from presentations, slide decks, webinars
and whatever else you may have missed from not attending a conference. You’ll also be surprised
what information you can find there.
12. Addict-o-matic - “Inhale the web” with the friendly looking hoover guy by creating your own topic
page, which you can bookmark and see results from a huge number of channels in that one page
(including Google, Bing News, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr).
13. Creative Common Search - particularly handy if you need to find copyright free images for your
website (as discussed in this post on image optimisation for SEO). Just type your query in then click
on your chosen site you want to search.
14. Giphy - Because really, when it comes down to it, we could imagine a worse dystopian future than
one in which we all communicate entirely in Gifs.
15. Others………

Developing ICT Content for Specific Purposes

A. Explain
Moving forward beyond your basic skills, you now understand that the common suites of application
software (simply known as apps) are useful for reports containing textual, numerical, and
presentation features. Three key features of those applications are usually combined to support
decisions in business or management, and in the context of communication. These three basic
features are useful for writing, numeracy, and presentation skills. courses or academic subjects,
these tools find in earlier ICT-related expression in essays, book reports, newsletters, as well as in
presentation of ideas contained in a deck of digital slides. This portion of the lesson is designed to
get you past the prior skills using those productivity tools for specific purposes or any given work-
related reporting scenarios.

Mail Merge and Label Generation

Mail merge is a feature in Word where you can merge boilerplate information (such as a form letter)
with variable information (such as a database of names and addresses of customers). This way,
you can have documents that are almost exactly the same: the substance of the documents is the
same for every customer, yet each document is customized to a particular individual in your
database.

There are three main components of a mail merge:

1. The main document that contains the boilerplate information: text and graphics. The main
document also determines the format of the resulting merged document (e.g., form letter,
envelopes, or labels).
2. The data source that contains the variable information (e.g., a list of names and addresses).
3. The merged document that contains the combination of boilerplate text and variable information.

The main document contains the boilerplate text and graphics that you want in every version of the
merged document. In the main document, you insert special instructions, called merge fields, to
indicate where you want the variable information to appear. When you merge the information in the
data source with the main document, the variable information replaces the merge fields with the
individualized information. The result is the merged document that contains the combination of
boilerplate text and variable information.

The data source contains the information (such as names, addresses, and phone numbers) that
varies with each version of the document. Most of the time, you can store your data in a Word
document; however, Word also recognizes other formats. For example, the data source can be a
Microsoft Excel worksheet, a Microsoft Access database, or a comma separated variable (CSV) file.

The data source is set up with a header row (also called a header record) and data records. The
header row is the first item in the data source. It contains the field names that identify the variable
information. The data records contain the individualized information. Each data record is made up of
one or more fields, depending on how much variable information you have for each individual. This
set of information makes up one data record.

Custom Animations and Timing

Animation is a great way to focus on important points, to control the flow of information, and to
increase viewer interest in your presentation. You can apply animation effects to text or objects on
individual slides, to text and objects on the slide master, or to placeholders on custom slide layouts.

There are four different kinds of animation effects in PowerPoint 2010.

 Entrance effects. For example, you can make an object fade gradually into focus, fly onto
the slide from an edge, or bounce into view.
 Exit effects. These effects include making an object fly off of the slide, disappear from view,
or spiral off of the slide.
 Emphasis effects. Examples of these effects include making an object shrink or grow in size,
change color, or spin on its center.
 Motion Paths. You can use these effects to make an object move up or down, left or right, or
in a star or circular pattern (among other effects).
You can use any animation by itself or combine multiple effects together. For instance, you can
make a line of text fly in from the left while it grows in size by applying a Fly In entrance effect and a
Grow/Shrink emphasis effect to it.

Hyperlinking in Presentation
In Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, a hyperlink is a connection from one slide to another slide in
the same presentation (such as a hyperlink to a custom show) or to a slide in another presentation,
an e-mail address, a Web page, or a file.
 You can create a hyperlink from text or from an object, such as a picture, graph, shape, or WordArt.

Integrating Images and External Material in Word Processors

Pictures can be inserted (or copied) from many different places, including a computer, an online
source like Bing.com, or a web page. You can quickly and easily add a screenshot to your Office file
to enhance readability or capture information without leaving the program that you are working in.
This feature is available in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Embedded Files and Data

When you want to create a dynamic link between the content of your document and the content in a
PowerPoint presentation, insert the content as an object. Unlike when you paste content (such as
by pressing CTRL+V), when you insert it as a linked or embedded object, you can still work with it in
the original program.

If you insert the slide into the document as a PowerPoint object, Word runs PowerPoint When you
double-click the slide, and you can use PowerPoint commands to work with it.

When you insert an entire PowerPoint presentation as an object, the document displays only one
slide. To display different slides, double-click the PowerPoint object, and then press ENTER to run
the slide show.

Advanced and Complex Formulas and Computations

Worksheet functions in Microsoft Excel help create formulas and computations. For example, the
function SUM is used to add values in cells while IF is used to return are value if a condition is true
and another value if it is false.

To learn more about the various worksheet functions, go to

(https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Excel-functions-by-category-5f91f4e9-7b42-46d2-9bd1-
63f26a86c0eb)

Manipulating Text, Graphics, and Images to Create ICT Content Intended for an Online Environment

A. Explain
Basic Principles of Graphic and Layout
In the visual age of the Internet, it's relatively easy to create your own graphic designs, but they don't
have to look homemade. Whether you're designing a logo, an event announcement, a social network
banner, a letterhead, or an email newsletter, you absolutely need to know five basic principles of
graphic design. Refer to The Non- Designer's Design Book by graphic designer, Robin Williams.

Principles of Visual Message Design Using Infographics

Infographics are visual presentations of information that use the elements of design to display content.
Infographics express complex messages to viewers in a way that enhances their comprehension.
Images are often an extension of the content of a written article, but infographics convey a self-
contained message or principle. If a road sign has too much information on it then it is difficult to read.
An infographic compresses and displays, this information in a visually pleasing way so that drivers don't
miss the message. Infographics communicate complex data quickly and clearly, and they are
considered to be effective worldwide

Principles and Basic Techniques of Image Manipulation

If a picture is worth a thousand words, will a manipulated photograph say less or more? The
controversial art of photograph manipulation has been practiced for almost two centuries. Some call it
an art form; for others, it is simply glorified fakery. But whichever side of the fence you are on, there is
no denying that photo manipulation is very useful and requires a lot of creativity, precision, and skill.

Basic Image Manipulation using Offline or Open-Source Software

Photographs are little gems and just like with shaping a rough diamond, it requires a lot of work as well
as skill to reveal the true and full beauty of a simple snapshot and there are a thousand different ways
to get there.

Prime example of image manipulation

 The before image present a cold, withering lavender plants, and almost dusk. While the after image
presents a warm feeling, bright flowers and beautiful sunset/sunrise.

Other examples are the following click the links, images from Instagram and other platforms used to
promote tourist are in China.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/tourist-attractions-instagram-vs-reality
https://www.boredpanda.com/travel-expectations-vs-reality/

Combining Text, Graphics, and Images

Studies continue to show that humans can better absorb information visually over just text; an important
fact to consider the next time you create your next piece of content be it a presentation, infographic, or
rich graphics. In order to create a well-balanced design, you want to achieve a good relationship
between text and images to support it.

Uploading, Sharing, and Image Hosting Platforms

We spend a lot of our time pushing information around on the web and sharing stuff with our friends,
and with an evolving web that's increasingly becoming more visual thanks to mobile browsing, free
image hosting is basically a must-have these days. Sometimes, however, a Facebook album or an
Instagram post isn't exactly the best solution. The following are sample publicity materials, their
corresponding purposes, and related resources. They will be used as part of your course activities.

B. Elaborate
Publicity Materials
Poster
Designing an eye-catching poster that draws in viewers requires balancing all of the elements that feed
into making an impact. If you're a novice in doing this, using a digital program that has template designs
for you to work with can help you learn what works best, in an easy and supportive environment. Canva
is one such program that will help you design your poster, no matter the event, cause, or reason for
making it.

Logo
Your logo is a visual representation of everything your company stands for. Think of McDonald's golden
arches or the Nike swoosh-these two impressive logos embody these companies well. But many
companies still skimp on developing this key identity piece.

Ideally, your company logo enhances potential customers and partners' crucial first impression of your
business. A good logo can build loyalty between your business and your customers, establish a brand
identity, and provide the professional look of an established enterprise.

Labels
This information applies to creating an individual label or a sheet of identical labels. For example, you
can print a single label for a mailing address, file folder, or CD case, or you can create a sheet of
identical labels, such as return address labels.

Infographic
Infographics make complex information eye catching, shareable, and easily digestible. Most
importantly, they play a crucial role in the increasingly visual world of marketing. Did you know that
adding images to your Facebook posts can generate up to 65% more interaction from your fans? Boost
your social media engagement by creating amazing infographics in Canva.

The Principles and Techniques of Design Using Online Creation Tools, Platforms, and Applications to
Develop ICT Content for Specific Professional Tracks.
A. Explain
Online creation tools and platforms/exist to enable users to create content that corresponds to
professional tracks such as academics, sports, arts and design, and technical vocational. Many tools
that exist online are free to use and have guides that are readily available for users. A common
example of an output from using these online creation tools is a website. There are numerous website-
creating tools that can be found online. As early as 2011, Edutopia put together, with its online
community members, a list of online tools, references, and resources. Edutopia, www.edutopia.org, is a
comprehensive US-based website and online community that encourages knowledge sharing and
adoption of what works in K-12 education.

Here's a portion of that list.

1. Thinkfinity: www.thinkfinity.org
Thinkfinity.org is s Web tool for teachers looking for a quick and innovative way to find compelling
lesson plans and interactive learning tools to engage today's students. It was launched by the
Verizon Foundation in 2002. However, in 2012, Verizon made the decision to discontinue Thinkfinity
and transition its resources to other platforms. The resources and materials that were previously
available on Thinkfinity were migrated to Verizon’s new platform called Verizon Innovative Learning,
which focuses on providing digital skills and technology education to underserved communities.
https://www.verizon.com/learning
2. National Geographic Xpeditions: www.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic Expeditions, the travel program of the National Geographic Society, was
founded on the same belief in the importance of exploration that distinguishes the Society's 125-
year history. Launched in 1999, National Geographic Expeditions now operates hundreds of trips
each year, spanning all seven continents and more than 60 destinations.
3. Culture Grams: www.culturegrams.com
Since its beginnings in 1974, CultureGrams has become one of the most trusted and widely used
cultural reference products in the education, government, and nonprofit arenas. It aims to foster
understanding and appreciation of the world's peoples by documenting the unique details of their
customs, traditions, and daily life. CultureGrams content is available in the CultureGrams Online
Database and as PDF downloads of individual reports.
4. Asia Society: www.asiasociety.org/arts-culture/asia-society-museum
Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding
and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United
States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the
Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address present
challenges and create a shared future.
5. OWL at Purdue U: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
In an attempt to bring the Purdue Writing Lab to students no matter where they were, Dr. Muriel
Harris (former director and founder of the Purdue Writing Lab) and David Taylor (former graduate
student in Educational Computing) started the world's first Online Writing Lab (OWL) in 1994. Dave
redesigned the e-mail server and developed the gopher. Soon after, Stuart Blythe transitioned the
OWL to the World Wide Web. Their goal was to provide a resource for students who sought writing
help but could not make it into the physical Writing Lab during operating hours. OWL has become a
complement to classroom instruction, a supplement to face-to-face tutorials, and a stand-alone
reference for thousands of writers worldwide.
6. TED: www.ted.com
TED is a nonprofit online site devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks
(18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment, and
design converged. Today, it covers almost all topics from science to business to global issues in
more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently-run TED events help share ideas in
communities around the world.
7. The Teacher’s Corner: www.theteacherscorner.net
"The Teacher's Corner is based in Castle Rock, a town about 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado. It
was started in 1996 as a hobby website by my wife, Jennifer Jensen, that provided links to teacher
resources on the internet. In 1998 we decided to create our own resources and offer them free to
teachers and parents. In the years that follow, The Teacher's Corner grew and I joined in on her
hobby. In 2005 it became a full-time job." -Chad Jensen
8. Slide Share: www.slideshare.net
SlideShare is a slide-sharing service where users can upload infographics, documents, or videos to
support and enhance their presentations. Visual formats help presentations stand out and resonate
more with the readers. Uploads in SlideShare reach an audience that is interested in their contents.
Over 80 percent of SlideShare's estimated 70 million visitors come through targeted search. This
 can help build the user's reputation with the right audience and cultivate more professional
opportunities.
9. Free Rice-Vocabulary Site: www.freerice.com
FreeRice is a nonprofit website that is owned by and supports the United Nations World Food
Programme (UNWFP). It has two goals: a. Provide education to everyone for free b. Help end world
hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free This is made possible by the generosity of the
sponsors who advertise on this site. Users of FreeRice play multiple-choice quiz games. For every
question they answer correctly, the sponsors donate 10 grains of rice to the UNWFP. As the users
improve their education which can improve their lives, they also help feed hungry people and
enable them to function and be productive.
10. Learner: www.learner.org
Annenberg Learner's mission is to "Advance Excellent Teaching in American Schools." "We have
pursued this mission for more than three decades by funding and distributing multimedia resources
for teachers (K- 12 and college levels) to teach their subjects and to stay up-to-date in their fields.
As our name Annenberg Learner implies, we focus on the teacher as a learner, as well as the
student as a learner. In fact all adults who are lifelong learners have enjoyed and benefited from
using our resources."

B. Elaborate
Explore the many articles explaining the different uses and functions of digital creations tools. These
will familiarize you with possible options when creating content or a project. The following links can be
used as helpful references:
a. The nature and purposes of online platforms and applications
http://goo.gl/UeygG3
b. Basic web design principles and elements
http://goo.gl/CXpQe7
c. Web page design using templates and online WYSIWYG platform
http://goo.gl/wZI4hA

Integrating ICT Content through Collaboration with Classmate and Teacher as Both Peer and Partner

A. Explore
There are numerous digital collaboration tools that can be found online. These tools are used by two or
more individuals or organizations in order to achieve a certain goal. By definition, collaboration means
working jointly with others especially on an intellectual endeavor. In the world of technology and the
internet, "modern communication" collaboration means working together to reach a common goal.
Online collaboration, on the other hand, means utilizing software to truly work with others as if they are
in the same room with you. Geography is no longer a barrier. (http://goo.gl/OMMSTn)

Collaboration enables sharing of resources, goals, ideas and perspectives. It also allows strengthening
new relationships by taking advantage of tools and skill sets unique to each individual.

B. Explain
Team Structure and Dynamics for ICT Content
Some advantages of group decision making include (1) the group tends to have access to more
complete information and knowledge to make the decision and (2) the group tends to have more
diverse views and creativity and a greater acceptance of the decisions taken. Some of its
disadvantages are that (1) the group decision making takes more time and (2) the group tends to have
ambiguous responsibility and can be under conformity pressures. The discussion can be dominated by
few members and although decisions are usually more accurate than the decisions of the average
individual in a group, they are still less accurate than the judgments of the most accurate.

Online Collaborative Tools and Processes

Nowadays more teams/employees are forced to work together remotely. One may be in the office,
while the other is at home or someplace else. They communicate online. Switching from a regular day
to-day workflow to complex and expensive project management software poses a challenge. Have you
ever struggled to successfully collaborate online with your clients or suppliers? Do you need a piece of
software that could help your team and/or the management to work more efficiently and effectively?
Refer to the given link for a few suggestions.

Project Management for ICT Content

Project management and the ICT industry go together like jam and toast. However, not all project
management is good project management. Fostering a culture in which improvement becomes an
inherent, continuous process can pay off quickly as this mindset not only can help raise individual
project and program performance but can also contribute to the overall bottom line. Essential practices
can enhance your approach to ensure more success throughout the entire project lifecycle. As with
many things, performance improvement starts at the top.

Curating Existing Content for Use on the Web

Content curation is the process of gathering content such as blog posts, images, and videos from a
variety of sources. Sharing relevant information with your customers can be an effective way to deliver
value and establish yourself as a resource. Refer to the given link for the list of tools for content
curation. There are simple tools to create shareable content as well as full platforms to discover,
publish, promote, and analyze content for your followers. There are free and premium tools.