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The document discusses key technology terms and concepts related to living in the digital era. It defines wifi routers, wifi broadband, fiber optic internet connections, Google, Google Class, Zoom, learning management systems, Facebook, data privacy, and digital learners. For each term, it provides a brief explanation of what the technology is used for and key dates in its history or development. It then compares communication, TV broadcasting, and use of mobile devices and computers between the pre-digital and mid-digital eras, noting faster communication and on-demand access to technology in the mid-digital period.

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Living in The IT Era - Activity

The document discusses key technology terms and concepts related to living in the digital era. It defines wifi routers, wifi broadband, fiber optic internet connections, Google, Google Class, Zoom, learning management systems, Facebook, data privacy, and digital learners. For each term, it provides a brief explanation of what the technology is used for and key dates in its history or development. It then compares communication, TV broadcasting, and use of mobile devices and computers between the pre-digital and mid-digital eras, noting faster communication and on-demand access to technology in the mid-digital period.

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GEC211 - LIVING IN THE IT ERA

In 2 sentences, explain briefly on how you define/understand, utilization/uses and history of the
following technology or terminology

1. Wifi router
 Combines the networking functions of a wireless access point and a router; it is used to
provide access to the internet. Vic Hayes is an Engineer and often credited as “father of
Wi-Fi”, Wi-Fi was invented and first released for consumers in 1997.
2. Wifi broadband
 It is a telecommunications technology that provides high-speed wireless internet access
over a wide area. Broadband started to replace dial-up in the early 2000s, with half of all
internet users possessing a broadband connection by 2007.
3. Fiber optic internet Connection
 Commonly called fiber internet or simply “fiber”, is a broadband connection that can
reach speeds of up to 940Mbps with low lag time, it uses fiber-optic cable and can send
data as fast as about 70% the speed of light. In 1988, fiber-optic cables were laid
beneath the ocean, connecting the U.S to Europe, over the years, more and more lines
were laid under the sea, so today a huge network of fiber-optic cables stretches around
the entire globe.
4. Google
 The main purpose of Google is to search for text in publicly accessible documents
offered by web servers, as opposed to other data, such as images or data contained in
databases. It was originally developed in 1997 by Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Scott
Hassan.
5. Google class
 It is a free web service developed by Google for schools that aim to simplify creating,
distributing, and grading assignments; the purpose is to streamline the process of
sharing files between teachers and students. It was created/invented by Jonathan
Rochelle and was announced on May 6, 2014 and released publicly on August 12, 2014.
6. Zoom
 Zoom or “Zoom Cloud Meeting” is a proprietary video teleconferencing software
program developed by Zoom Video Communications. It was originally founded in year
2011, authored by Eric Yuan and initially released in September 10, 2012.
7. Learning Management System
 It is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting,
automation and delivery of educational courses, training program, or learning and
development program. The first learning management system was created and used in
1924, invented by Sidney Pressey.
8. Facebook
 It is an online social networking website where people can create profiles, share
information such as photos and quotes about themselves, and respond or link to the
information posted by others. Facebook was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerburg,
Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, all of whom were students at
Harvard University.
9. Data Privacy
 Data Privacy or information privacy is a branch of data security concerned with the
proper handling of data – consent, notice, and regulatory obligations. The United States
jurists Samuel D. Warren and Louis Brandeis wrote “The Right to Privacy” an article in
which they argued for the “right to be let alone”, using that phrase as a definition of
privacy.
10. Digital learners
 They are actively using technology to learn on multiple devices, and appreciate high-
value, engaging, interactive, on-demand course materials and support, anytime and
anywhere. One of the first instances of online learning in the world can be traced back
to 1960, at the University of Illinois, USA.
Compare life during pre-digital period to mid-digital in terms of

Pre-digital Period Mid-digital Period


a. Modes of The flow of communication The modes of communication
communication with two or more people whoduring this period were
is far to each other duringimproved, it is faster and it is
this period ware delayed easier to communicate even
because of the slow
how far the person/people
connection. you want to talk with.
b. TV broadcasting In this period, most of theThe show in this period can
shows were exclusive. be live broadcasting because
gadgets or the things used
were already improved.
c. Utilization of mobile During this period the During this period gadgets
phone, tablet, utilization of mobile phone, were already improved, the
computer and laptop tablet, computer, and laptop connection become faster,
were not yet on demand and people uses it anytime they
the connection were delayed, want. These gadgets make
people only uses these people life easier because
gadgets when necessary. they can finish their work
instant using computers.

Bonus question

1. If you will be given a choice, what kind of living would you prefer, pre-digital era or mid-digital
era? And why?
 For me if will be given a choice, I prefer to live during mid-digital era, because it makes
our life easier.
2. In this time of pandemic, what are the technology/ies you utilized/need to learned about to
cope up with this time of crisis?
 As a student during this time of pandemic I’ve been using mobile phone and
stable/unstable internet connection to cope up with my lessons, and to communicate to
others.

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