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Lesson 1 Flashcards

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  • It deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephone, Internet to locate, save, send and edit information.
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Information and Communication
Technologies

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is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link billions of devices worldwide.

means of connecting a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world via dedicated routers and servers sometimes called simply “the

Net,” is a worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can get information from any other computer

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Internet

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an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another.

is an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs, interlinked by hypertext links, and can be accessed via the Internet.

Invented by Tim-Berners Lee

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World Wide Web

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The language that we write our web pages in.

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HTML (Hypertext markup language)

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Although other protocols can be used such as FTP, this is the most common protocol. It was developed specifically for the World Wide Web and favored for its simplicity and speed. This protocol requests the ‘HTML’ document from the server and serves it to the browser.

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

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The last part of the puzzle required to allow the web to work is a URL. This is the address which indicates where any given document lives on the web.

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URLS (Uniform resource locator)

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is a hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web.

It is a document that is suitable for the World Wide Web

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Web page

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a location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web.

It is a related collection of World Wide Web (WWW) files that includes a beginning file called a home page.

Is a collection of linked web pages (plus their associated resources) that share a unique domain name.

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Website

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It displays a web page on a monitor or mobile device

is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.

is an application program that displays a www document.

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Web browser

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is known as flat page or stationary page in the sense that the page is “as is” and cannot be manipulated by the user.

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Static web page

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It allows users to categorize and classify/arrange information using freely chosen keywords (e.g., tagging). Popular social networking sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. use tags that start with the pound sign (#). This is also referred to as hashtag.

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Folksonomy

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Content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. An example would be a website that shows local content. In the case of social networking sites, when logged on, your account is used to modify what you see in their website.

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Rich User Experience.

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Services are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. In certain cases, time-based pricing is better than file-size-based pricing or vice versa. This is synonymous to subscribing to a data plan that charges you for the amount of time you spent in the Internet, or a data plan that charges you for the amount of bandwidth you used.

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Long Tail.

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The owner of the website is not the only one who is able to put content. Others are able to place a content of their own by means of comment, reviews, and evaluation. Some websites allow readers to comment on an article, participate in a poll, or review a specific product (e.g., Amazon.com, online stores).

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User Participation.

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Users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them. This is a cheaper option if you do not always need to use a software. For instance, Google Docs is a free web-based application that allows the user to create and edit word processing and spreadsheet documents online. When you need a software, like a Word Processor, you can purchase it for a one-time huge amount and install it in your computer and it is yours forever. Software as a service allows you to “rent” a software for a minimal fee.

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Software as a Service.

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It is a diverse information sharing through universal web access. Since most users can use the Internet, Web 2.0’s content is based on people from various cultures.

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Mass Participation.

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HTML files and current web browsers could not support Web 3.0.

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Compatibility

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The user’s security is also in question since the machine is saving his or her preferences.

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Security

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The World Wide Web already contains billions of web pages.

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Vastness

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Certain words are imprecise. The words “old” and “small” would depend on the user.

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Vagueness

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Since machines use logic, there are certain limitations for a computer to be able to predict what the user is referring to at a given time.

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Logic

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Technological convergence is the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal or task.

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Convergence

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is a website, application, or online channels that enable web users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content.

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Social media

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These are sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or background.
Example: Facebook and Google+

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Social Networks.

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These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources.
Example: StumbleUpon and Pinterest

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Bookmarking Sites.

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These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources.
Examples: reddit and Digg.

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Social News

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These are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video. Most of these sites have additional social like liking, commenting, and having user profiles.
Example: Flickr, YouTube and Instagram

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Media Sharing.

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These are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these updates.
Example: Twitter and Plurk.

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Microblogging

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These websites allow users to post their content. Other users are able to comment on the said topic.
Example: Blogger, WordPress and Tumblr.

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Blogs and Forums.

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The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years. This is largely because of the devices’ capability to do tasks that were originally found in personal computers.

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Mobile Technologies

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– used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

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iOS

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– an open-source operating system developed by Google. Being open source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.

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Android

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– used in Blackberry devices

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Blackberry OS

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– a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft

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Windows Phone OS

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– the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices

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Symbian

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– originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs

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WebOS

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– developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs

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Windows Mobile

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is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments. A database of audio recordings is used to read to the user.

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Assistive media

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is already known for its superiority in image and speech recognition, navigation apps, smartphone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps and so much more.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence, or AI,

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isthe simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.

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Artificial intelligence

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10 Powerful Examples of Artificial Intelligence

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1.Maps and Navigation
2. Smart Cars
3. Text Editors or Autocorrect
4. Facial Detection and Recognition
5. Smartphones
6. Smart home devices
7. Social media
8. Chatbots
9. E-Payments
10. Video Games

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is another technology that is automating jobs. RPA is the use of software to automate business processes such as interpreting applications, processing transactions, dealing with data, and even replying to emails. RPA automates repetitive tasks that people used to do.

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Robotic Process Automation, or RPA,

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