Empowerment Technology

Throughout the years, lots of gadgets and other devices have improved

its uses. This subject acquire more advanced skills in using technology and applying it for the modernization of our community and efficient utilization of the ICT tools we are using today.

I learned about the online systems; functions and platforms, different online platforms of world wide web, trends in ICT, which includes the different kinds of social medias and mobile operating systems.

The Internet, truly is a powerful tool. We must know how to protect our privacy and our do's and don'ts in the internet. This could impact not only your reputation but also the people

around you. So, before you post something you intended as a joke or for fun only, make sure

that it has the permission of the one involved and that it will not degrade or hurt the image/reputation of that person. And before filling up personal information required/asked from a website, click a link or an advertisement, think first.

The different kinds of Word Processors; OpenOffice Writer, WordPerfect, LibreOffice Writer, WordPad, Polaris Office, Microsoft Word, Kingsoft (WPS) Writer.

Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word processor, especially now because of the pandemic. Because of its different features, it's also easy to use. There are various tabs in and you can find in each tab the different features of Microsoft Word.

Customizing a document is easy because its different features have their own tab. Inserting an image is also easy because when you press the Insert Tab, you will see a Picture button that will help you in inserting images. You can also use Microsoft Word in creating mails, labels, and envelopes.

PowerPoint is a program that can ensure a successful communication whether you’re presenting in front of potential investors, a lecture theater or simply in front of your colleagues. This program includes Adding SmartArt, Inserting Shapes, Inserting Images, Slide Transitions, Adding Animations. These features will help you to enhance your presentation in order for your listeners to be entertained and to focus on what you are presenting.

Imaging and Design

Balance describes the placement of elements of equal weight on the page. Movement describes the flow of elements on the page. Unity creates balance and harmony. Repetition describes the consistent and balanced repetition of a design or element. Proximity

describes organization and relationship of elements included in the design. Contrast is the combination of opposing characteristics of an element like color, size, thickness, among others. Whitespace is the negative space or large margins that allow your design to breathe within the elements.

Infographics are visual images such as a chart or diagram that is used to explain information or data. The following websites will help you create free infographic:

http://piktochart.com/

https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/

https://venngage.com/

https://infogr.am/

The difference of Vector and Raster and the different types of image file formats.