a) In your own words, define Internet of Things
Internet of Things is the collection of objects through Internet that are connected to each other. It is the connection of devices that has network connectivity that enables them to exchange and collect data.
b) What brought this theory about?
This theory was was brought and developed to retain information. Because according to Kevin Ashton humans, though contributed majority of the information, humans will die and temporary. And there is no way we can store the data without the help of computers.
c) Do you like the concept of IoT ? Why or why not?
I like the concept of IoT becaise it enables us to share and connect to many devices even you are far away. It also helps in storing and gathering of information
d) In what situations do you encounter IoT in the Philippines?
When we use internet we are able to connect to the world. So we are actually in the concept of IoT Even government officials and offices uses the internet to disseminate information.
e) How do you think IoT will evolve and affect Filipino society in the next 3 to 5 years?
I think IoT will help the Filipino Society 3 to 5 years from now to be aware to iys surroundings. Because IoT will give them access to information. Also it will help in the advancement of technology
f) What do you think is the relationship / cause and effect of IoT in media and information literacy?
I think IoT will improve media and information literacy in the future because what we have now will still be available in the futurw. Thus, Traditional and New Media will still be connected. It will help people to become literate in media and information. Media and Information literacy will be achieved
= MY PERSONAL TIMELINE=
Television (2004)
-Description: Television is a piece of equipment with a
screen that receives images and sounds sent by television.
- Personal Insight: Since I was a kid, television have
became my source of entertainment aside from playing outside our house. Even
though there are many people believe that television corrupts the mind of a child,
I believe that television helped me improve my critical thinking and
imagination. As a child, it helped me to become more positive and happier.
Motion Picture with Sound/Movie (2004)
- Description: a movie or a motion picture with sound is a a recording of moving images that tells
a story and that people watch on a screen or television
- Personal Insight: Motion Picture with sound helped me to
see different situations of different persons. Movies will always have a big
impact in me. I get to understand the struggles of others by watching motion
pictures.
Story Book (2005)
Description: Story book is a collection of stories usually
for children.
Personal Insight: Story books helped me widen not only my
vocabulary but also equippe me to have better understanding to my surroundings.
Story books also build my attitude as I read stories with lessons at the end.
Storybooks widen my imagination.
Internet Explorer (IE) (2006)
Description: Internet
Explorer is a World Wide Web browser that comes bundled with the Microsoft Windows
operating system (OS).
Personal Insight: My first encounter with Internet Explorer
was when I was a kid. I was trying to search online games. My most visited site
site before was y8.com and I was using Internet Explorer. Though Internet
Explorer was very slow I enjoyed using it.
YouTube (2006)
Description: YouTube is a free video sharing website that makes
it easy to watch online videos. You can even create and upload your own videos to
share with others.
Personal Insight: I encountered YouTube when I was 6 years
old. It helped my critical thinking and imagination because just like
televisions, it showcases videos that are useful for kids, especially to those
who are just starting learning. YouTube helped enhance my creativity.
Computer (2006)
Description: Computer is an electronic machine that can store
and work with large amounts of information.
Personal Insight: I have been playing many games using
computer. I realize that computers made my childhood happy. It also helps me in
my requirements.
Facebook (2010)
Description: Facebook is a popular free social networking website
that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages
and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.
Personal Insight: I just realize that since 2010 my attitude
and also my way of thinking changes. Facebook shows memories and shows what and
who you are in the past. I use Facebook to communicate with my friends and
relatives.
Typewriter (2010)
Description: Typewriter
is an electric, electronic, or manual machine with keys for producing
printlike characters one at a time on paper inserted around a roller.
Personal Insight: When I was 10 years old, I experienced
using a typewriter. It is just like a keyboard of a computer. However, it is
very difficult for me to adjust the paper. I had fun using it though.
Smartphones (2013)
Description: Smartphone is a handheld personal computer with
a mobile operating system and an integrated mobile broadband cellular network
connection for voice, SMS, and Internet data communication; most if not all
smartphones also support Wi-Fi.
Personal Insight: I got my phone when I was in 7th grade. I
uses my phone for communication, entertainment but most of the time I use it in
doing my school requirements.
Electronic book or Ebook (2013)
Description: An electronic book is a book publication made
available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the
flat-panel display of computers or other electronic devices.
Personal Insight: Ebooks help me save money while still
enjoying reading some books. Ebook is a great help for human especially for students
like me.
WordPress (2016)
Description : WordPress is an online, open source website
creation tool written in PHP. But in non-geek speak, it's probably the easiest
and most powerful blogging and website content management system (or CMS) in
existence today.
Personal Insight: WordPress helps me share my works and
opinions on a certain issue. It gives me my personal space where I can vent out
what I feel.
