trends in ict Flashcards
is an evolution of technological developments that merge into a new system bringing together different types of applications and media.
Convergent technology
a collection of internet-based communication tools and computer assisted channels dedicated to allow users to interact, communicate, and share information in a virtual community and network.
social media
these are sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or background. Examples Facebook and Google+.
social networks
these are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources. Most of these sites allow you to create a tag that allow you and others to easily search or share them. Example is Pinterest, StumbleUpon
bookmarking sites
these are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. The users can also comment on the post and comments may also be ranked. Ex. Reddit & Digg
social news
these are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video. Examples: YouTube, and Instagram, YouTube, Flicker
media sharing
these are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these updates. Example is Twitter & Plurk
microblogging
these websites allow users to post their content. Other users are able to comment on the said topic. These are several free blogging platforms like blogger, wordpress, and tumblr
blogs and forms
A range of handheld devices,
from mobile phones, tablets, and e- readers to game consoles, etc
mobile technologies
primarily used as personal, interactive, Internet- enabled and user-controlled portable platforms that allow interconnected users to exchange personal and non personal information
mobile technologies
used in apple devices such as a iphone and ipad
IOS
an open source operating system developed by Google. Being system source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free
android
used in blackberry devices
blackberry os
closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft
windows phone os
the original smartphones OS; used by Nokia devices.
symbian
originally used for smartphones; now used for smart TVs
WebOS
developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs
windows mobile
It is also called assistive technology
assistive media
it is any device, software, or equipment
that helps people work around their challenges.
assistive media
___________ is also a name of a company: “the Internet’s first audio solution for persons with print reading/access barriers. It was founded
Assistive Media
These are range of services available in the internet including marketplaces, search engines, social media, creative content outlets, app stores, etc.
Online Platforms
These are programs that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites on the World Wide Web.
search engines
Service providers which offers services for remote transmission of voice, data, texts, sound and images.
communication service providers
It is the way of making transactions or paying for goods and services through an electronic medium, without the use of checks or cash. It is also called an electronic payment system or online payment system.
payment systems
