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Online Safety and Netiquette
The internet is like a coin, as two-sided as it is, it always has the good side and the bad side. This is why we must always be reminded to be cautious and mindful when using the different devices, functions, and platforms.
As users of the internet, we must always promote our online safety and proper netiquette. Netiquette refers to our display of appropriate approach and courteous behavior on the internet. To simply put, these are our rules of conduct for being respectful towards our fellow users. This is an important aspect in the online community as it helps us learn awareness of others’ feelings and communicate in better ways.
ICT as a Platform for Change
Nowadays, ICT has become a medium for various aspects in our world including education, politics, economy, and many others. It is also used as a form for advocating, influencing, and empowering individuals in different situations. As people within an ever-changing world, we are well aware that technology definitely won’t stop here. Instead, it will keep on making progress and moving forward as it did over 3.3 million years ago. However, will we be able to keep up with the new innovations and be equal when it comes to the accessibility of the digital world?
DIGITAL DIVIDE
Digital Divide refers to the inequality of accessibility to technology including gadgets and the internet. This gap greatly contributes to the lack of information and resources of users, increase in cost of devices and services, and many more. In our evolving world, where we use technology in our everyday lives, people who don’t have access to technology will have difficulty in adapting and keeping up with the latest innovations.
Online Platforms for ICT Content Development and Discussion
Presentation/Visualization
These platforms are formed to communicate information through visual presentations such as images, videos, graphs, charts, infographics, powerpoint presentations, and many more. Here are some of my recommendations for these types of platforms:
ibisPaint X
A versatile drawing application used to create artworks and other forms of visual presentation.
Canva
An easy-to-use, all-in-one editing app used to design images and edit videos. Its functions are not complex and they’re easy to understand and use.
Capcut
An online graphic tool used to create different types of visual content including powerpoint presentations, infographics, brochures, logos, and many others.
Web Page Creation
These platforms are used to create websites through utilizing the different functions such as application of color, text, layout, and graphics. Here are the following recommended platforms:
Google Sites
A web page creation platform that is user-friendly and easy to use with many different elements that you can utilize.
Wix
A website builder software that is used to design and build high-quality websites.
Weebly
A website creation platform where you can easily create your own website, blog, or online store, with its different features.
Social Media
These are internet-based platforms that allow users to create and share content with each other. Here are some popular examples and my highly recommended platforms:
A classic social media platform where you can easily post, share, message, and many more.
A simple yet creative social media platform where you can easily share posts, stories, reels, and go live.
A popular social media platform where you can make tweets and reply to other people’s tweets to share information and other content. You can also message and join communities easily.
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