Integration of ICT knowledge
- 1. Forms of ICT tools and Facilities Tools used to create Web Sites and Web Application Development of ICT Applications
- 2. The World Wide Web - A system created in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee that is used to access hypertext documents and various files using internet. Social Media Tools - Social media started with Web 2.0 when Web user began sending texts, images, videos, and other forms of information.
- 3. ICT content – Various elements and components can be created and included in an ICT application. Some of these components and elements are as follows: • Hyperlink – a reference that points to another file. • Infographics – a colloquial term for information graphics, which refers to an image or photo that combines information, storytelling, and advertising. • Platforms – In ICT, a platform refers to a tool or software used to create an application.
- 4. API - It is a set of rules that govern the software elements’ method of communication with one another. Online application tools - The inherent characteristic of online tools introduced convenience and portability of developing contents even on-the-go. The application is accessed from a server in different areas which enable the users to continue developing content from different locations. • Presentation tools – is used to create visual aids for lectures, speeches, and presentations in classes, meetings, and keynotes speeches.
- 5. • Collaborative tools - This tool allows different users to collaboratively share and edit presentation media. • Web creation tools - These are tools dedicated to creating Web sites and their content. • Online storage tools - The service is collectively known as cloud storage services. The files from users can be uploaded, stored, and retrieved online.
- 6. Offline application tools - These tools range from image editors up to Web site development software. • Image editors - Are software application tools that can change different parameters of a digital image or photo. • Web development tools - These are software tools that can manipulate the layout of a Web site and control its different elements such as buttons, links, images, photos, and videos.
- 7. The most common practice in the profession of Web site development and ICT application creation is delegating different roles that cover different areas of development.