ICT - 2nd Quarter Flashcards
Is a software toolkit that is used to produce multiple documents with a given template, editing the basic information that is supplied by a structured dataset.
MAIL MERGE
Steps in using Mail Merge
- Create a dataset with title headings on a spreadsheet application.
- Create the template of the letter or document that will receive the dataset in a word processor.
- Insert the label of customized detail in the word processor and insert the label that corresponds to the spreadsheet.
- Select the option preview in the word processor to generate all of the pages with different information.
Is a reference to another file that is represented by a word, an image, or any document element on a document processor.
HYPERLINK
Usually hyperlink texts are colored ___ when active and ___ when activated for distinction and noticeability.
blue, purple
Is a term used to describe a document that contains hyperlinked elements.
Source Code
Types of Links
Anchor link
Inline link
It points to a portion of the same document. The contents are embedded in the same document but are located in some other location within the document.
Anchor link
The content is located in other or remote files. The link searches for the path of the document before displaying it.
Inline link
A short term for information graphic, which refers to an image that combines information, storytelling, and perceptions that help the cause of an individual or an institution to communicate a message to viewers.
Infographic
Basic Elements of Graphic and Element:
Lines
Colors
Shapes
The most basic of all element.
Lines
Can define the characteristics of infographic.
Lines
Can form shapes that can catch viewers’ attention and create different impressions.
Lines
Powerful and influential elements in an infographic.
Color
Having a good command on color mixtures and combinations can catch the viewers’ attention.
Color
Defined by the enclosure created by the combination of multiple lines.
Shapes
Expressed different psychological influences on the audience especially when combined with colors.
Shapes
Defines the message and ideas that the image depicts.
Design
Principles of Design:(5)
Balance
Contrast
Unity
Proportion
Rhythm
It describes the placement of elements, shapes, or lines throughout the image.
Balance
Types of Balance
Symmetric
Asymmetric
Objects are placed and distributed properly.
Symmetric
two halves of the work of art are different, however, try to create balance.
Asymmetric
The arrangements of elements in an image my be done by combining elements with different properties and characteristics.
Contrast
It is when all of the elements seem to be a singular element in unison.
Unity
The correlation of all elements with one another. It ensure balance and unity.
Proportion
Describes the product of having the elements placed in harmony with one another. Can be done using patterns and by repeating various elements.
Rhythm
Facilities or methods to store and organize digital images.
Image File Format
Referred as picture elements, are arranged and stored in a manner dictated by the format of the image.
Pixels
JPEG stands for
Joint Photographic Experts Group
This format applies a “lossy” compression method to image files, means, a huge number of pixels are lost or discarded in storing the image.
JPEG
TIFF stands for
Tagged Image File Format
Less common file format supported by Web browsers. Can use the lossless or the lossy compression method.
TIFF
GIF stands for
Graphics Interchange Format
Popular file format for storing graphical images with fewer colors of 256 only. It uses lossless compression techniques.
GIF
PNG stands for
Portable Network Graphics
The intention for the creation of this file format is to be free and open source substitute for GIF. Expected to be compatible with online applications.
PNG
Refers to a program created by developers that can be modified or reprogrammed by outside users.
Platform
It is a facility for programming or developing an application tailored to the user’s specifications.
Platform
Are online websites created to aid users in creating their web content & later to different kinds of information such as texts, images, & videos.
Online Platforms
Ability to program, modify, and access the application remotely using the Internet.
Online Platforms
A set of governing protocol or rules on how software elements should communicate and interact with one another.
API
API stands for
Application Programming Interface
is used in developing the GUI.
API
(3) API Types & Functions:
Access API
Plug-in API
Runtime Environment
Runs in a remote machine, server, or computer, and the application is accessed remotely by a guest user application to draw data and services.
Access API
Different developers create different applications that can be integrated or “plugged in” to a core application and/or the GUI of these applications.
Plug-in API
These APIs are platforms for developing different applications, wherein programs or applications codes are evaluated and compiles in the said APIs.
Runtime Environment
(5) Common Websites that use Plug-in APIs:
Youtube
Flickr
Twitter
Facebook
Google Maps
Is a Web site dedicated to hosting video clips. Users can create an account and upload videos for public and private.
Youtube
Is a Web site that caters to the hosting of images.
Flickr
An API is created to enable a Web site developer to embed or use images.
Flickr
Is a social networking service that enables users to send and read short messages from 140 characters to 280 characters.
API, users can find a facility to create messages and tweet those messages.
Is a social networking Web site that requires the user to register an account and create a user profile.
APIs are used to connect an individual’s wall or an organization’s account so that the audience and users can easily access services connected to an account.
Are one of the most used APIs by Web sites developers.
Google Maps
Are used to indicate a location of an establishment
described on a Web site.
Google Maps
This APIs enable the developers to display an accurate map depicting the satellite views or the actual appearance and layout of roads and buildings in a particular area.
Google Maps
(8) Web Design Principles & Elements:
Purpose
Communication
Typefaces
Colors
Images
Navigation
Layouts
Load Time
A website can be categorized primarily in terms of the goal it aims to fulfill.
Purpose
Essentially, when we visit a website the primary objective is to absorb as much valuable information as possible in the shortest amount of time.
Communication
This is an essential factor in website design because this is considered the most dominant and noticeable in terms of visuals.
Typefaces
These enhance the experience of visitors of the website.
Colors
____ alone placed on the website can deliver a complete message that the website wishes to communicate to the audience.
Images
It refers to the facility that the audience can use to go through the website and its subpages.
Navigation
Refers to the physical arrangement of the content an
element on a website.
Layouts
Another basis for the success of a website is the time that the website will load or appear onto the viewers display devices.
Load Time
WYSIWYG in Web site design is an acronym for
What You See Is What You Get
It is an application that is used to create a Web site either online or offline.
What You See Is What You Get
WYSIWYG
This type of application uses the capability of directly handling the components of the Web site.
What You See Is What You Get
WYSIWYG
(3) Examples of WYSIWYG Apps:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Amaya
Wix
An offline proprietary Web development tool offered by Adobe Systems.
Adobe Dreamweaver
This tool presents a wide range of tools from the drag-and-drop option.
Adobe Dreamweaver
Is an open source Web site development tool used to update documents directly on a running Web site.
Amaya
Offers its users to create their own Web site.
Wix
These applications offer the function of an image and presentation software without the trouble of purchasing and installing the presentation software on your Device. Offer Online storage for saving created files. The development of these presentations is done in the Web Browser.
Online Presentation Tools
(3) Online Presentation Tools:
Prezi
Slideshare
Mindmeister
Is a cloud-based application dedicated to help you create a presentation.
Prezi
One of the earliest forms of online presentation media.
Slideshare
Primary function of this Web site is to provide a
facility for uploading and sharing presentation files.
Slideshare
Collaborative online mind mapping
Mindmeister
A service wherein files from users are stored online.
Cloud storage
Provides tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation slides, and other common files types for collaboration and storing.
Google Drive
(3) Cloud Storage:
Google Drive
Dropbox
Evernote
Offers a facility to synchronize and create folders for
file organization.
Dropbox
An online note-taking and archiving application service.
Evernote
Web sites developed from geographical information systems’ (GIS) data.
Mapping Application
Uses GIS to create a graphical and illustrative
representation to easily visualize maps.
Mapping Application
(2) Mapping Applications:
Google Maps
Wikimapia
shows both graphic and satellite maps.
Google Maps
This is a collaborative open content mapping application.
Wikimapia
Can be useful because they will enable the
users to create sections or groups of related
information.
Grid
Putting more information at the top &
left part of the screen.
F-Pattern
Because of the portability and convenience
brought about by mobile devices to their
users.
Mobile
