Lecture Notes: ICT and its Importance in Education

Introduction to ICT

• ICT: Stands for Information and Communications Technology.
• Integral tool in the teaching-learning process.
• Access to the internet available to individuals, companies, schools, and organizations.
• Importance of using technology safely and responsibly.

Key Concepts

• Needs vs. Wants:
  • Needs: Basic necessities (food, clothing, shelter).
  • Wants: Goods that people desire.
• Collaborative Technologies: Importance in gathering reliable information.

Vocabulary Introduction

1. Wiki: A website allowing collaborative editing of its content.
2. Internet: Global computer network providing various information and communication facilities.
3. Blog: Derived from "web" and "logs"; a site where individuals share posts and experiences.

Lesson Overview

• Focus on posting and sharing materials on wikis and blogs safely and responsibly.
• Engage with interactive quiz questions to reinforce learning.

Quiz Questions

1. What does ICT stand for?
   • Answer: D. Information and Communications Technology
2. What is a Wiki?
   • Answer: C. A server software that allows users to create an information database and edit freely.
3. What is a Blog?
   • Answer: D. All of the above.
4. Feature that includes a file of all published posts:
   • Answer: C. Archives.
5. Meaning of the Hawaiian word "wiki":
   • Answer: B. Fast.
6. What must be avoided in using Wiki?
   • Answer: D. All of the above.
7. What is a Blogger?
   • Answer: A. One who creates a blog.
8. What enables access to a computer system?
   • Answer: A. Login.

Communication Technologies

• Importance of communication technologies in sharing personal experiences.
• How to use them safely and responsibly.

Understanding Wiki

• Definition: A web application allowing collaborative editing.
• Popular Example: Wikipedia (free online encyclopedia).
• Advantages and Disadvantages:
  • Advantages: Encourages democratic use and non-technical user participation.
  • Disadvantages: Risk of unreliable or unverified content.

Safe Use of Wiki

• Keep personal information private.
• Be truthful and factual.
• Avoid foul language and ensure reliable sources.
• Do not meet online acquaintances in person.
• Report uncomfortable content to a trusted adult.

Steps to Create a Wiki

1. Choose a hosting service (e.g., iMeet Desktop, Wikia, Wikidot).
2. Start a Wikia creation form.
3. Decide on the name and URL of the wiki.
4. Describe the topic and select a category.
5. Choose a theme and create your wiki.

Types of Wiki Websites

• Wikipedia: Collaborative encyclopedia.
• Wiktionary: Multilingual dictionary.
• WikiTravel: Travel guides.
• Wikiversity: Educational resources.
• Wikibooks: Free educational books.

Understanding Blog

• Definition: Online journal with chronological entries.
• Benefits: Improves reading/writing skills and encourages creativity.

Steps to Create a Blog

1. Open google.com.
2. Click "Create a blog for free."
3. Choose personal and enter username.
4. Sign up with email and password.
5. Create and share your blog.

Safety in Using Wikis and Blogs

• Identify safe vs. not safe actions.
  • E.g., Posting true information is safe, sharing passwords is not safe.
• Importance of being responsible online.

Conclusion

• The right to access the internet was declared a human right.
• Caution in what we post online as it reflects on us.
• Remember to always think before you click and remain safe.

Final Thoughts

• Trust in God for guidance.
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