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Trends, Network and Critical

Thinking in the 21st Century
Second Semester (Final) – Module 4
The Impact of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT)
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 Senior High School

Trends, Network and Critical

Thinking in the 21st Century
Second Semester (Final) – Module 4
The Impact of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT)

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to Trends, Network and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Self-
Learning Module on Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help

you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:
Welcome to Trends, Network and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Self-
Learning Module on Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled
to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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 Lesson: The Impact of Information
and Communications Technology (ICT)
CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an understanding the components, operations,
effects, and networks of globalization in his/her daily life.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners shall be able to locate on a map the different geographical origins of
the various components/elements of an industrial/technological/agricultural
product and writes a reflection essay on the insights gathered from the exercise.

LEARNING COMPETENCY
The learners:
1. explain the concrete effects of globalization to one’s daily life
(HUMSS_MCT12-If-g-2); and
2. explain the need for collaboration and cooperation to achieve
interconnectedness of people and nations (HUMSS_MCT12-If-g-4).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. analyze the impact of information and communication technology in the
society;
2. explain how information communication technology can facilitate social
relationships and political movements (occupy movements); and
3. make or propose a creative intervention to improve human life.

INTRODUCTION

The technology-forced community has opened a lot of opportunities to learn. In

this lesson, you will learn that technology can facilitate social relationships and political
movements. You will also understand how Information Communication Technology
dominates, emancipates, and empowers individuals.
Moreover, technology has transformed the boundary to obtaining information,
social interaction, and access to digital content. In this context, you will also know how
information communication technology can facilitate social relationships and political
movements and propose a creative intervention to improve human life.

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 To learn and benefit from this module, follow the following steps:
a. Take your time to read and understand the concepts in this module
b. Follow the instructions carefully in every given task
c. Answer all the assessment tests industriously
d. Present an output in every performance task given
e. Familiarize yourselves with the given terms

PRE-TEST

Directions: Read each item carefully and identify what is asked or described. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

1. Listed below are other trends that have emerged since 2010, EXCEPT:
A. The spread of 3G connection and available wired connections have
increased the use of Internet access through mobile phones.
B. The cost of mobile handsets and mobile phone utilization has been
falling.
C. Mobile phones now perform multiple other functions.
D. The availability and use of smartphones have led to the creation of new
mobile applications or small computer programs that allow mobile
devices to substitute personal computers

2. Which of the following is a positive effect of ICT?

A. It can lead to isolation
B. It can lead to loss of etiquette
C. It promotes social cohesion
D. None of the above

3. Which of the following is a negative effect of ICT?

A. It promotes social cohesion
B. It can lead to isolation
C. It provides a new avenue for expression and information dissemination
D. None of the above

4. It gives some of its users the courage to say things that they would never have
the courage to say to people in person.
A. Emotional invisibility
B. Emotional visibility
C. Social invisibility
D. Social visibility

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5. It is excellent in transferring information efficiently but is not that effective to use
in satisfying connections and addressing emotionally sensitive concerns.
A. Internet
B. Information and communications technology
C. Microwork
D. Work

6. The opinion of the people with regards to government policies can be heard
easily, and any abuse of authority can be easily exposed in just a snap through
the __________________.
A. Communication
B. Information System
C. Technology
D. None of The Above

7. Promotion of e-literacy skills is an example of the impact of ICT to _________.

A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

8. The following are examples of social media sites, EXCEPT:

A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Mobile Legends
D. Twitter

9. Which of the following is a negative effect of ICT?

A. Through technology, the opinion of the people with regards to
government policies can be heard easily, and any abuse of authority can
be easily exposed in just a snap.
B. It also promotes collaboration and validation of information through
scholarly discussion boards or online forums.
C. It's far simpler to disregard an e-mail sender's request than a request from
somebody made in person since an email sender's hope to get a response or
disappointment in not receiving one remains mostly invisible.
D. You can find a long-lost friend, converse with a relative who is on
another side of the globe, and find more friends with the help of a social
networking site.

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10. Which among these describes the loss of etiquette?
A. Delayed reply to emails
B. Rejection of email messages
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

11. The installation of e- learning, e-business, and e-employment systems in

various institutions and companies are examples of the impact of ICT to
_________
A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

12. What app created more than 182,000 jobs in 2011?

A. Facebook
B. Tiktok
C. Twitter
D. Youtube

13. __________ is an electronic drug that tends to pull us away from the physical
world.
A. Internet
B. Information and communications technology
C. Microwork
D. Work

14. ‘We will start longing for more affection and attention from these online
relationships than from the relationships that we have in the real world’ is an
example of the impact of ICT to _________
A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

15. Video chatting is one of the impacts of ICT to __________________.

A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

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REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS MODULE

In the previous lesson, we learned about the list of activities about how
information and communication technologies, tools and gadgets are used through for
an invention or innovation which can be applied to drive radical change in the
capabilities of a user

PRESENTATION OF THE NEW MODULE

In this lesson, you will understand how information communication technology can
facilitate social relationships and political movements (occupy movements) and make
or propose a creative intervention to improve human life.

ACTIVITY

Direction: Explain the following items below. Digital society gives more transparency,
participation, and innovation. Write your answer on the space provided.
Guide Questions:

• What other benefits does it bring?

• How are these happening in your own context?

1. On digital structural change. (Effects on daily social and economic lives: people
engage in more interactively)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. On corporate social media. (More social networks for communication and

information flow)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. On open innovation. (New form of participation gives rise to new ways of doing
things. Classic values are broken and have become modernized with new
strategies)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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 4. On open government. (Collaboration between the government and citizens
emerges. Democracy becomes more transparent and active)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

5. On open access. (More access to scientific information enhances knowledge

quickly)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS

“Picture Analysis”

Source: Technology by Sephko is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Direction: Based on the picture above, answer the following questions in 3-5
sentences.
1. What is the picture all about?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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2. In your own opinion, what is the relevance of this picture above in facilitating
social relationships and political movements?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Rubrics:
Criteria 5-Excellent 4/3-Good 2- 1-Needs
Approaching Improvement
Standards

Answering Clear topic Clear topic Awkward or There is no

the Question sentence that sentence that incomplete evidence that the
Asked answers the answers the topic prompt answered
question and question in sentence that through the short
demonstrates the prompt insufficiently answer.
insight as it with standard relates to the
relates to the ideas prompt.
prompt.
Organization Information is Information is Information is The information
very organized partially is clearly
organized with standard organized disorganized.
with well- sentences with standard
constructed sentences
sentences

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ABSTRACTION

THE IMPACTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

(ICT)
I. Impacts of ICT to Relationships
A. Negative Effects

1. It can lead to isolation

The Internet is an electronic drug that has a tendency to pull us away from the
physical world. We may appreciate online connections utilizing social media sites but
the difference between these sorts of interactions with individuals within the physical
world is clearly vast.
There’s nothing wrong with using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and the
likes. The problem only begins if we will start longing for more affection and attention
from these online relationships than the relationships that we have in the real world.
Remember that words like “LOL,” and “ROTF,” cannot substitute the joy of hearing
your friend or loved one’s real laugh.
2. It can lead to loss of etiquette
The Internet is excellent in transferring information efficiently but is not that
effective to use in satisfying connections and addressing emotionally sensitive
concerns. Individuals tend to delay replying emails when they do not have what they
consider to be great answers or when they need to avoid whatever obligation the e-
mail demands of them. It's far simpler to disregard an e-mail sender's request than a
request from somebody made in person since an email sender's hope to get a
response or disappointment in not receiving one remains mostly invisible.
The “emotional invisibility” on the Internet gives some of its users the courage to
say things that they would never say to people in person. It is because the person to
whom they are saying it is not physically present to display their emotional reaction.
B. Positive Effects
1. It promotes social cohesion
You can find a long-lost friend, converse with a relative who is on another side of the
globe, and find more friends with the help of a social networking site. Others can also
console or provide emotional support to someone regardless of the distance that
separates them physically.

2. It provides a new avenue for expression and information dissemination

Feelings and ideas that are normally suppressed, ranging from political and intellectual
matters up to trivial ones, can be vented out on websites. Through technology, the
opinion of the people with regards to government policies can be heard easily, and

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any abuse of authority can be easily exposed in just a snap. It also promotes
collaboration and validation of information through scholarly discussion boards or
online forums.
II. Impacts of ICT to Communication
One of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the field of communications is
the rapid spread of mobile telephone. By 2010, mobile telephone density in developing
countries had reached an astounding two-thirds of the population compared to less
than 1% before the advent of mobile networks. This trend toward using mobile phones
since 2010 continues. Listed below are other trends that have emerged since 2010:
a. Today, mobile phones perform multiple other functions. It is now a digital device
that can serve as a radio, a camera, a flashlight, an alarm clock, an audio and video
player, and much more.
b. The spread of 3G connection and available Wi-Fi connections have increased the
use of Internet access through mobile phones. It is now possible to access one’s e-
mail address, do online banking, and video chat using a handheld device.
c. The cost of mobile handsets and mobile phone utilization has been falling. Although
affordability remains a challenge in low-income countries, mobile phones today are
cheapest than it has ever been.
d. The widespread availability and use of smartphones have led to the creation of new
mobile applications or small computer programs that allow mobile devices to substitute
personal computers.
e. Tablet computers have moreover developed with built-in capacities of personal
computers in portable gadgets. As with smartphones, the use of tablet and computers
has increased following its adoption of government and international agencies, which
sees it as an important development tool.

III. Impacts of ICT to Content

Goals like literacy, poverty reduction and sustainable development are carried out
through meaningful usage and deployment of ICT. The importance of ICT is tied to its
capacity to be integrated into the delivery of conventional services like education,
business, and employment. Transformation of these services is reflected through the
installation of e- learning, e-business, and e-employment systems in various
institutions and companies.
IV. Impacts of ICT to Human Capacity
It is vital to obtain all the fundamental skills and information related to ICT in order
to understand, take part effectively in, and benefit completely from ICT and the
information economy. ICT, when integrated into education and used to train the
different sectors of our society, will promote e-literacy skills and boost productivity.

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APPLICATION
“My Pledge of Commitment”
Direction: In 5 to 10 sentences, write your Pledge of Commitment in making digital
resources helpful for individual uses.

Features 4 3 2 1

Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of Piece was Piece was written Piece had little Piece had no style
Writing written in an in an interesting style or voice or voice
extraordinary style and voice
style and voice Gives some Gives no new
Somewhat new information information and
Very informative informative and but poorly very poorly
and well- organized organized organized
organized
Grammar, Virtually no Few spelling and A number of So many spelling,
Usage & spelling, punctuation errors, spelling, punctuation and
Mechanics punctuation or minor grammatical punctuation or grammatical
grammatical errors grammatical errors that it
errors errors interferes with the
meaning
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-208136z

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POST-TEST

Directions: Read each item carefully and identify what is asked or described.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The following are examples of social media sites, EXCEPT:
A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Mobile Legends
D. Twitter
2. Which among these describes the loss of etiquette?
A. Delayed reply to emails
B. Rejection of email messages
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

3. Video chatting is one of the impacts of ICT to __________________.

A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

4. We will start longing for more affection and attention from these online
relationships than the relationships that we have in the real world an example
of the impact of ICT to _________
A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

5. __________ is an electronic drug that tends to pull us away from the physical
world.
A. Internet
B. Information and communications technology
C. Microwork
D. Work

6. What app created more than 182,000 jobs in 2011?

A. Facebook
B. Tiktok
C. Twitter
D. Youtube

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7. The installation of e- learning, e-business, and e-employment systems in
various institutions and companies are examples of the impact of ICT to
_________
A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

8. Which of the following is a negative effect of ICT?

A. Through technology, the opinion of the people with regards to
government policies can be heard easily, and any abuse of authority can
be easily exposed in just a snap.
B. It also promotes collaboration and validation of information through
scholarly discussion boards or online forums.
C. It's far simpler to disregard an e-mail sender's request than a request
from somebody made in person since an email sender's hope to get a
response or disappointment in not receiving one remains mostly
invisible.
D. You can find a long-lost friend, converse with a relative who is on another
side of the globe, and find more friends with the help of a social
networking site.

9. Promotion of e-literacy skills is an example of the impact of ICT to _________

A. Communication
B. Content
C. Human Capacity
D. Relationships

10. The opinion of the people with regards to government policies can be heard
easily, and any abuse of authority can be easily exposed in just a snap through
the __________________.
A. Communication
B. Information system
C. Technology
D. None of the above

11. It is excellent in transferring information efficiently but is not that effective to use
in satisfying connections and addressing emotionally sensitive concerns
A. Internet
B. Information and communications technology
C. Microwork
D. Work

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12. It gives some of its users the courage to say things that they would never say
to people in person.
A. Emotional invisibility
B. Emotional visibility
C. Social invisibility
D. Social visibility

13. Which of the following is a negative effect of ICT?

A. It promotes social cohesion
B. It can lead to isolation
C. It provides a new avenue for expression and information dissemination
D. None of the above

14. Which of the following is a positive effect of ICT?

A. It can lead to isolation
B. It can lead to loss of etiquette
C. It promotes social cohesion
D. None of the above

15. Listed below are other trends that have emerged since 2010, EXCEPT:
A. The spread of 3G connection and available wired connections have
increased the use of Internet access through mobile phones.
B. The cost of mobile handsets and mobile phone utilization has been
falling.
C. Mobile phones now perform multiple other functions.
D. The availability and use of smartphones have led to the creation of new
mobile applications or small computer programs that allow mobile
devices to substitute personal computers

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REFLECT
You did it well! Congratulations on finishing the supplementary learning module!
You have just had an amazing learning journey and for sure, you will also do the same
in the succeeding modules.
For the last time, share your final insights by completing the following sentence
prompts. It was such a wonderful learning experience with you.
3 Things I learned today…

2 Things I found interesting…

1 1 Question I still have…

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REFERENCES

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Christensson, P. (2010, January 4). ICT Definition. Retrieved on May 25, 2021,
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Dela Cruz, R. T. & Dela Cruz, R. P., (2017). Wired! Trends, networks, and critical
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Information Communication Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved on May 25, 2021, from
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