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Technologies Convergent Technologies and

Quarter 1- Evolution of the Web
Understanding ICT and Its Technological Convergence
Technological convergence or simply
Relevance to Society converge technologies refer to the state in which two
or more technology entities and functions are
combined into one device or system.
Information and communications
technology refers to technologies that are used to
support the processing, storing, securing, and What are the Modalities of Technological
transmitting of information. Convergence?
Modalities of Technological Convergence
Components of ICT are observe in 3Cs
1. People ● Computing Technology
-individuals responsible for the development, ● Content Technology
improvement, and maintenance of an ICT ● Communication Technology
system
2. Procedures 1st C - Computing Technology
-actions performed in a certain order and -refers to the improvements made on
conditions to make sure an ICT system runs electronic devices or gadgets combining the
smooth functions of two devices into one gadget.
3. Hardware
2nd C - Content Technology
-technical term used to describe physical or
-combines different media formats such as
tangible parts of a computer system
text, pictures, sounds, and videos into one
Examples of hardware
multimedia content.
● desktop computers
● laptops 3rd C - Communication Technology
● tablets -refers to the fast and effective transfer of
● smartphones information through the collaboration of different
4. Software communication technologies.
-generic term for computer programs and Website vs. Web Page
applications installed in your hardware ● A very reliable technology that aids people in
-responsible for providing sets of instructions communicating, researching for information,
that the computer has to follow to accomplish and disseminating information.
a specific task Website is composed of web pages hyperlinked
Examples of software together.
● word processing app Static Web Pages
● spreadsheets
● Characterized by fixed content.
● graphic manipulation software
● All elements are hard-coded and embedded in
● antivirus software
the web page
● computer games
● operating systems Dynamic Web Pages
5. Data ● known for being changeable
-raw facts or figures that can be processed, ● Interactive
stored, and transmitted by an ICT system ● Can be manipulated by the user.
Evolution of the Web ● A network is a
Web 1.0 collection of computers, internet devices, and
● first generation of websites that was marked communication media that are used to carry
as read-only web. data from one device to another.
● HTML and CSS for styling are the tools used ● A server refers to the software system that
in web 1.0 serves as the storage house of data coming in
Web 2.0 and out of the system.
● Referred to as Writable Web and Social ● The processing system, also referred to as
Web. the “information system,” is a group of
hardware and software that is designed to
● Transformed from static to dynamic
collect, process, store, and distribute
webpages in websites.
information.
Web 3.0
Online platforms refer to websites and applications
● The executable web of web evolution. that offer services through the Internet.
● Deliver customized service, perform real-
The participants of online platforms are classified
time analysis, and generate reports with AI. into: business and customer.
● A business is an individual or organization
whose role is the seller of goods or provider
of services offered on the Internet.
● The customer is the one who makes
purchases or avails the goods and services
produced by business organizations.
Uses of the Internet, Online Social media platforms are internet services that
Systems, and Platforms promote social interaction and information sharing
The uses of the Internet are: Internet as a among members of virtual communities.
Communication Tool, Internet as a Tool for Web search engines are internet-based systems that
Performing Business Transactions, Internet as a are used to locate information on the World Wide
Tool for Researching, and Internet as an Web.
Entertainment Tool. Online payment system is a web-based application
that allows customers to send payment for their
purchases using a facility that organizes the transfer
of monetary funds from the customer’s bank account
to the company’s account.
Online advertising platform is an internet service
that allows business organizations to post their
advertisements to websites and online applications.
Creative content outlets are web services that offer
assistance to individuals and organizations in the
development of innovative and engaging multimedia
An online system is a collaboration of
content for their websites.
hardware, software, and telecommunication
technologies that facilitates the transfer and
processing of data to and from internet-enabled
devices.
The components of an online system are terminal
devices, network, server and processing systems.
● Terminal devices are electronic devices such
as desktop computers, laptop computers,
tablets, or smartphones that are used to send
requests or instructions over the Internet.
ICT and Its Current State World Wide Web (WWW)
vs Internet
This lesson will introduce the concept of
People colloquially refer the world wide web
Information Communication Technology. This
(‘web’ for short) as the internet or vice versa
lesson includes what ICT means, its concept and
interchangeably, but there are key differences
current state of technology. It will also discuss the
between the two. The Internet by definition is the
difference between the Web and Internet. It will also
actual interconnection of computers and other
outline important technological milestone in the
networks, while the web refers to the system that
evolution of web technology and how it contributed
enables people to access information over the
to the way we share and transmit information today.
internet. The internet is the hardware aspect because
it relates to computer networks, connections and
What is ICT? infrastructures. The web on the other hand, refers to
Information Communication Technology the software aspect as it relates to the Protocols or
(ICT) is an umbrella term referring to HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. HTTP are the
communication hardware or software that allows the system or procedures that enables the transfer of
access, storage, transmission and manipulation of information in the internet) web services,
information. In terms of Hardware, ICT specifically applications and platforms.
encompasses radio, television, communication
devices (smart and non-smart phones), desktops Web Versions
computers, laptops and network hardware and The web has three distinctive versions namely: Web
technologies. ICT is also comprised of software, 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. Some people think
applications and platforms that allows information to
that the indicated web versions are updates across a
be accessed, stored, transmitted and manipulated.
particular point of history. The versions of the web
are categorized based on functionality and features
Current State of ICT that it represents.
ICT is following certain trends as it is
developing in this time and age. This trend dictates
the idea and design of how ICT delivers information
to people. The following are emerging technologies,
principles or concepts in ICT.
1. Convergent Technologies - This is when multiple
different devices combine into a single gadget
because of technological advancement. One example
of this is smartphone, where it is capable of doing the
functions of a television, radio, computer, telephone,
camera and GPS as a single device.
2. Social Media – These are software, applications
or platforms that allow users to communicate
in an online social communities or network. Social
media allows people to communicate faster through
a larger number of people.
3. Mobile Technologies - This is a term for devices
that are easily carried and allows fast means of
communication. These devices from the past were
originally big and bulk, but due to the technological
advancement, they become smaller and more
compact.
Software Application and Platforms online communities to share
information, ideas, personal messages, and other
content (as videos).
Different Types of Online Platforms
WEB SEARCH ENGINES
Social Networking
It is a software system designed to search for
What is the difference between social media
information on the World Wide Web (WWW). The
and social networking? These are forms of media.
search results are generally presented in a line of
Essentially, social media is a platform for
results referred to as Search Engine Results Pages
broadcasting information, whereas social networking
(SERPs).
is a platform for communicating with one another.
Social media is a communication channel, whereas,
Communication Services in social networking, communication has a two-way
These are outsourced enterprise nature.
communications solutions that can be leased from a
single vendor or provider.
A Communications Service Provider (CSP)
is a provider that transports information
electronically and can encompass public and private
companies in telecom, internet, cable, satellite, and
managed services business.

Payment System
It is any system used to settle financial
transactions through the transfer of monetary value
and includes the institutions, instruments, people,
rules, procedures, standards, and technologies.

Advertising Platforms
It allows users to create and manage advertising
campaigns, generate reports, and retrieve
information about the ads, campaigns, and
organizations associated with an account. With the
advent of technology, these types of payments are
now being done through online transactions. It has
made payments and sending or receiving money
more comfortable, convenient, less hassle, and not
time-consuming for people. Payment transactions are
useful in many ways. These are:
1. Cash (bills and change) It is one of the most
useful ways to use for any purchase.
2. Personal checks (US check) It is ordered
through one's account.
3. Debit Card When using this, the buyer
takes the money directly out of his account.

Social Media
Social Media are forms of electronic
communication (as Websites for social networking
and microblogging) through which users create