
Empowerment Technologies: Navigating the Digital World I. Introduction to ICT (Information and Communication Technology) • Definition and Importance of ICT in daily life, education, and business • Evolution from Web 1.0 (static web) to Web 2.0 (interactive and collaborative web) • Examples of ICT tools: computers, smartphones, cloud apps, internet ________________________________________ II. Web 2.0 and Online Platforms • Features of Web 2.0: user-generated content, social media, blogs, wikis • Difference between Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 (basic intro) • Examples: Facebook, YouTube, Google Docs, Wikipedia ________________________________________ III. Online Etiquette and Digital Citizenship • Netiquette: responsible behavior online o Be respectful and polite in digital communication o Avoid flaming, spamming, and trolling • Importance of digital footprint and online reputation ________________________________________ IV. Online Safety, Security, and Privacy • Cyber threats: phishing, malware, identity theft • Tips to stay safe online: o Use strong passwords o Avoid clicking suspicious links or emails o Enable privacy settings on social platforms • Digital addiction: recognizing and managing screen time ________________________________________ V. Productivity Tools and Applications • Common productivity software: o Word processors: MS Word, Google Docs o Spreadsheets: MS Excel, Google Sheets o Presentation tools: MS PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides • Cloud computing: accessing tools and files via the internet (e.g., Google Drive) ________________________________________ VI. Open-Source and Licensing • Understanding open-source software: free to use, modify, and distribute o Examples: LibreOffice, GIMP, Moodle • Creative Commons licenses: o Allows creators to share work legally o Different license types (BY, SA, NC, ND) ________________________________________ VII. The Digital Divide • Definition: the gap between individuals who have access to technology and those who do not • Causes: economic status, geography, infrastructure • Importance of digital literacy and inclusion
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