ICT QUARTER 2 MODULE 1 quarter 2 Empowerment tech

Empowerment Technologies

1. Empowerment Technologies

2. These three terms are very different from each other, but they have one thing in common: user participation. This term was mentioned in the module 2 as one of the features of Web 2.0. It is defined as “the owner of the website is not the only one who is able to post content; others are able to post content of their own by means of feedback, reviews and evaluations.”

3. RICH CONTENT IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT AND USER EXPERIENCE An active participation of the user is a good sign that the website has a rich media content. These media contents used advanced technology that allows advanced animations and/or supports audio/radio for advertising and communicating immediately for instant user interactions. Here are the examples:

4. RICH CONTENT IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT AND USER EXPERIENCE 1. YOUTUBE - To attract and keep an audience, this platform maximizes its rich media content to show what they valued the most; freedom of expression, freedom of information, freedom of opportunity and freedom to belong. YouTube provides the tools where people can freely speak their voices, freely access for information and education, a chance to discover and build their ventures, and find communities that shared same interests and passions. provides the tools where people can freely speak their voices, freely access for information and education, a chance to discover and build their ventures, and find communities that shared same interests and passions.

5. RICH CONTENT IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT AND USER EXPERIENCE 2. FACEBOOK - Through this social networking site, people freely connect and communicate with friends and family, easily find communities, and can grow businesses. Through its rich media content, information may be shared through photos, videos, messages, and status. Rich content also influences and modifies the online environment. For website developers and designers, a well-conceptualized website is a matter of concern. They are following these elements:

6. For website developers and designers, a well-conceptualized website is a matter of concern. They are following these elements: USEFULNESS OF THE WEBSITE The usefulness of a website really depends to the individual who uses it. It is important to identify the users or target audience to be able to show the usefulness of the website. ADHERENCE TO FUNCTIONALITY This is also a challenge to pay attention to accessibility. Integrating rich media content is not only designed; it must have a function. Failure to view a link correctly on a specific screen or in a browser is a case of a malfunction. It greatly affects the user experience and the online environment you are creating.

7. For website developers and designers, a well-conceptualized website is a matter of concern. They are following these elements: 3. USABILITY It is a measure of how simple it is for a user to manipulate the site (especially for the infrequent or brand-new users) and how convenient it is to use on the long term (for daily visitors). 4. INFLUENCE Before, most of the websites developed were Web 1.0, owned by companies, and serve a commercial purpose such selling products, services, subscriptions, etc. While it's not more sophisticated than we have now, it maximizes the functionality of the website for effective advertising to influence the consumers.

8. For website developers and designers, a well-conceptualized website is a matter of concern. They are following these elements: 5. VISUAL DESIGN Aside from the function, rich media content must contribute to the over-all aesthetic of the website. Integrating rich media content must be placed and in strategically places of your websites. It contributes to user experience and online environment. When World Wide Web started, it has 45 million global users only, but when it evolved into Web 2.0, the number of the users got higher. It shows that having a rich media content gives a different effect on the user experience and creates a great online environment.well

9. ACTIVITY I: EVALUATING WEB PAGES in this activity, the learner will choose one website (attach a screen capture of the home page your chosen website) and evaluate it using the criteria below.