lesson 1 Empowerment Technologies Grade 11/12

Lesson 1

1. Empowerment Technologies

2. 2 Let Us Try! Name the Thumbnail. Can you identify the icons below? Try to name them and see how digital native you are. 2 Let Us Try Name the Thumbnail Can you identify the icons below? Try to name them and see how digital native you are. Check your responses from the Answer Key provided at the end of this module. 2 Let Us Try Name the Thumbnail Can you identify the icons below? Try to name them and see how digital native you are. Check your responses from the Answer Key provided at the end of this module.

3. Digital Native is a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age

4. The Power of ICT As countries around the world put up their best fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry is playing a key role in this journey. In the article of Mint (2020) entitled ―The power of ICT: Using technology to combat the pandemic‖, several examples to showcase the role and contribution of ICT were mentioned —from keeping in touch with friends, family members, and acquaintances to fulfilling basic needs such as health and education. Others are as follows.

5. 5G telemedicine is proving especially instrumental in the protection of medical personnel and quarantine ward automation, among others. For instance, remote gene sequencing, which is a 5G application, is helping improve the detection rates of Covid-19. The advent of 5G is also making it possible to provide telemedicine facilities in rural areas, with lesser transmission lag. Patients can communicate with their family members or counselors, and receive 24*7 medical interventions.

6. Infrared temperature measurement tools and mobile trolleys for quarantine ward consultations are other examples of how the healthcare sector is currently benefitting from using ICT. Unmanned or self-driving vehicles that spray disinfectants on their own are helping reduce the risk of infection of those working in quarantined areas.

7. Governments across the world, meanwhile, are using ICT to collect information about the epidemic and facilitate collaboration among different stakeholders. When it comes to the online education space, 5G technology is proving to be of paramount importance. Students can enjoy better download and upload speeds, and can connect with educators seamlessly from the comfort of their homes.

8. Activity Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write at least five (5) ways on how information and communication technologies have helped you in the following situations during the pandemic. In doing your daily tasks B. In connecting with people C. In continuing your learning and education D. In shopping and payments E. In keeping your physical and mental health