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Q1:L1 - Computer Parts
Q1:L1 - Computer Parts
Hardware
Hardware
Physical parts of the computer that you can touch.
Physical parts of the computer that you can touch.
Monitor - Displays images, videos, and the user interface.
System Unit (CPU Tower) - Contains important components like:
Processor (CPU) – The brain of the computer.
Motherboard – Connects all parts of the computer.
RAM (Memory) – Temporary storage to make programs run faster.
Hard Drive/SSD – Stores files, software, and the operating system.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) – Distributes power to computer components.
Keyboard - Used to type text and interact with the computer.
Mouse- Used to move the cursor and click on items on the screen.
Speakers- Output sound from the computer.
Printer (Optional) - Produces a hard copy of documents and images.
Webcam (Optional) - Captures video or images.
Microphone (Optional) - Captures audio for input.
Software
Software
Programs and operating systems that run on the computer.
Programs and operating systems that run on the computer.
Operating System (OS) - Helps the computer run and manages hardware and software.
Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux
Application Software - Lets you do tasks like writing, browsing the web, or editing images.
Examples: Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, Canva
Utilities -Tools that help maintain or manage your system, like antivirus software or file cleaners.
Digital Native
Digital Native
Is a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age.
Famous Personalities Behind the ICT
Famous Personalities Behind the ICT
Bill Gates
Co founder of Microsoft and leading philanthropist:
Tech PioneerBorn in 1955 in Seattle, Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen. He dropped out of Harvard to turn personal computing into a mainstream reality. By 1987, at age 31, he became the youngest billionaire
Steve Jobs
He became CEO and led a massive turnaround for Apple.
Mark Zuckerberg
Co-founding Facebook in 2004 while at Harvard, along with Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.
Facebook was originally created as a social network for Harvard students, called "TheFacebook".
Today, Facebook is part of Meta Platforms, Inc., a tech company that also owns Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, and Oculus.
Martha Lane Fox
Developed last-minute.com, an online booking site for airlines, hotels, restaurant and everything under the sun. Her website relied heavily on online systems which other websites soon followed suit.
Tim Berners Lee
A British computer scientist best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web (WWW), an Internet-based hypermedia initiative for global information sharing.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
It deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, Internet and etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information
World Wide Web
World Wide Web
It deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, Internet and etc. to locate, save, send, and edit information
The World Wide Web, commonly referred to as WWW, W3, or simply the Web is an interconnected system of public webpages accessible through the Internet. It was invented Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.
Web pages are what make up the world wide web and it can either be static or dynamic.
Web 1.0
Web 1.0
Web pages are static and not interactive. You can’t post comments or create an account.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0
Term used to describe the present generation of the World Wide Web that concentrates on its capability of providing people the means to collaborate and share information online.
Features of Web 2.0
Features of Web 2.0
Folksonomy - 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.
Rich User Experience - 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.
User Participation - 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).
Software as a Service - 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.
Web 3.0
Web 3.0
Also called as Semantic Web
Semantics – ability of Web technologies to understand and interpret human-generated content
The aim of Web 3.0 is to have machines understand the user’s preferences to be able to deliver web content specifically targeting the user.
The Internet is able to predict the best possible answers to your question by “learning from your previous choices
Trends in ICT
Trends in ICT
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations. These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out of ICT. Whether it is for business or personal use, these trends are current front runners in the innovation of ICT.
As the world of ICT continues to grow, the industry has focused on several innovations. These innovations cater to the needs of the people that benefit most out of ICT. Whether it is for business or personal use, these trends are current front runners in the innovation of ICT.
Convergence
Technological convergence is the combination of two or more different entities of technologies to create a new single device.
Example: Using of smartphone to create word documents that was previously can only be created using desktop computer.
Social Media
It is a website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create, co-create, modify, and exchange user-generated content.
Types of Social media:
Social Networks - sites that allow you to connect with other people with same interests or background. (Examples: Facebook, Google+)
Bookmarking Sites - sites that allow users to store and manage links to various websites and resources, and to tag. (Examples: StumbleUpon, Pinterest)
Social News - sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. (Examples: reddit)
Media Sharing - sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video. (Examples: Flickr, YouTube, and Instagram)
Microblogging - sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those who are subscribed will receive updates. (Examples: Twitter )
Blogs and Forums - sites that allow users to post their content. (Examples: Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr)
Mobile Technologies
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.
Different types of mobile operating systems:
iOS – used in Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad
Android – an open source operating system developed by Google. Being open source means several mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
Blackberry OS – used in blackberry devices
Windows Phone OS – a closed source and proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft
Symbian – the original smartphone OS used by Nokia devices
WebOS – originally used for smartphones; now used for smartTVs
Windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs.
Assistive Media
It is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments. A database audio recordings is used to read to the user.
10 Best Rules of Netiquette
10 Best Rules of Netiquette
The Golden Rule (treat others as you would like to be treated)
No Flaming (Flame is a personal insult communicated through the internet
Don’t type in ALL CAPS (people may misinterpret)
Don’t SPAM (it is any unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources
Don’t talk with people you do not know. (do not arrange to meet anyone you meet online)
Obey Copyright Laws (Don’t steal someone else’s idea, property and rights)
Use proper Grammar and Spelling (errors diminishes the credibility of the message)
Be honest/Be yourself (tell the truth, do not pretend to be someone else)
Follow the TOS (TOS-Term of Service) (Rules and policy of the sites)
Shop Secure Sites (these are sites with transport layer security TLS or SLS Socket Layer Security
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