Lesson 1: Introduction to ICT Flashcards
ICT stands for:
Information and Communication Technologies
It refers to a broad umbrella term that encompasses technologies and tools used for the collection, processing, storage, transmission, and presentation of information. It combines computing and telecommunications technologies to facilitate the management and exchange of data and information.
ICT
IOT stands for:
Internet of Things
AI stands for
Artificial Intelligence
It has helped to
improve access to education, healthcare, and
government services. It has also boosted
economic growth and created new jobs.
ICT in the Philippines
What did the ICT sector contribute to the Philippines in 2022?
It contributed to 7.5 percent of the country’s GDP
GDP stands for
Gross Domestic Product
Online learning platforms are
making it possible for students to learn from
anywhere in the country, regardless of their
location or socioeconomic status. ICT is also
being used to provide personalized learning
experiences and to assess student progress.
ICT in Education
Telemedicine is connecting
patients with doctors in real time, even in
remote areas. Mobile health apps are
providing people with access to health
information and resources. And electronic
health records are making it easier for doctors
to track patient care.
ICT in Healthcare
Online government services are
making it possible for citizens to do things like
pay taxes, renew licenses, and file complaints
without having to go to a government office.
ICT is also being used to improve
transparency and accountability in
government.
ICT in Governance
Businesses are using ICT to
improve their operations, reach new markets,
and create new products and services.
ICT in Business
The fastest growing sector in the Philippine economy
ICT sector
Use of ICT in ways such as online forums and social media platforms that can be used to connect people with shared interests, regardless of their location. ICT can also be used to deliver educational and training programs to people in remote areas. This can help to bridge the digital divide and improve the quality of life for people in these areas
Connecting Our Communities
Online gaming and
entertainment platforms can provide people
with a way to relax and unwind. ICT can also
be used to access educational and training
programs, which can help people to develop
new skills and improve their job prospects.
Enrichment
Number of internet users in the Philippines at the start of 2023
85.16 million
Internet penetration in the Philippines at the start of 2023
73.1%
The Philippines was home to how many social media users in January 2023
84.45 million
What percent of the total population did social media users encompass
72.5%
Total cellular mobile connections active in the Philippines in early 2023
168.3 million
Total percentage of the population equivalent to the figure of cellular mobile connections
144.5%
Internet users in the Philippines increased to ____ between 2022 and 2023
10 million
What is the percentage of increase of internet users in the Philippines?
13.4%
Who analyzed the increase of internet users in the Philippines between 2022 and 2023
Kepios
How many people in the Philippines did not use the internet at the start of 2023
31.30 million
What percent of the population remained offline at the beginning of the year
26.9%
Who provided the data regarding the cellular mobile connections in the Philippines at the start of 2023
GSMA Intelligence
The number of mobile connections in the Philippines increased by ___ between 2022 and 2023
10 million
What is the percentage of increase of mobile connections in the Philippines?
6.6%
Most used social media platform in the Philippines 2023
Least used social media platform in the Philippines 2023
iMessage
WWW stands for
World WIde Web
is a system of interconnected
documents and resources that are accessed via the internet. It’s a vast collection of information and
multimedia content that is linked together through hyperlinks. It is one of the most significant aspects of the internet and has revolutionized the way we access and share information, communicate, and interact online.
World Wide Web
are clickable elements in web pages that allow users to navigate from one page to another or even between different websites.
Hyperlinks
are individual documents that contain various types of content, such as text, images, videos, and interactive elements. Each one has a unique address called a URL
Web Page
URL stands for
Uniform Resource Locator
are software applications that allow users to access and view web pages. They render HTML and other web technologies to display web content.
Web Browsers
Four examples of Web Browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
are computers that store and serve web content to users’ browsers.
Web Servers
How do web servers work?
When you type a URL into a browser, the browser sends a request to a web server, which then sends back the requested web page