Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY NAIC

(Formerly CAVITE COLLEGE OF FISHERIES)
Bucana Malaki, Naic, Cavite
www.cvsu-naic.edu.ph

Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan

with Entrepreneurship
(BEED 30)

Module 4:
Information and Communication
Technology

BEED 3

JELITA F. RIDAO
Professor
Course Code: BEED 30
 Course Title: Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan with Entrepreneurship

Course Description:
This course shall include pedagogical content, knowledge and skills in technology and
livelihood education necessary in teaching and learning in the elementary level. Selected
topics in agriculture arts, fisheries arts and livelihood education and intrepreneurship shall
form a major part of the course. Experiential learning approach shall be the focus of the
course.
Period/Date Course Content Course Material Expected Due Date
Output of
Submissi
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Week 5 IV. Information and Module 4 To be End of period

Communication announced
March 22 – 25 Technology Information and
Communication
a. Safe and
Technology
Responsible Use of
ICT
b. Internet Safety
c. Gathering and
Organizing Using ICT
d. Traditional Street
Survey vs. Online
Survey
e. Some Advantages
of Using Online
Tools to
Gather Data

Objectives:
After the completion of the chapter, students will be able to:
1. Post and share materials on wikis in a safe and responsible manner;
2. Post and share materials on blogs in a safe and responsible manner;
3. Participate in video and audio conferences in a safe and responsible manner;
4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using online tools to gather data;
5. Create an online survey form;
6. Disseminate an online survey form;
7. Process online survey data; and
8. Determine and apply the appropriate teaching strategies.
 Safe and Responsible Use of ICT
Introduction:
Information and communication technology has revolutionized how people do
business today, so much so that you can actually run an enterprise and earn profit without
having a physical shop or store. ICT has empowered people to become entrepreneurs and
generate income for their family.
However, as in any profession or industry, one must adhere to safety rules and
responsible practices to protect one’s own interests and of others.
Many individuals, groups, organizations, and business enterprises have come to be
so dependent on ICT. We use it for almost everything we do. From studying and
researching, leisure and socializing, communicating, doing business, and even exercising,
we all use technology in different ways. Thus we have to keep both our hardware and
software reliable.
This lesson will focus on the responsible use of wikis, blogs, and audio conferences in
a business environment and how one can avoid the pitfalls of using ICT.

There are many benefits in using ICT in entrepreneurship. Here are some of them. ∙ Improve
the management of a business in the area of accountancy, stocks control, inventory, etc.
∙ Makes it easier to access online registration of a business.
∙ Facilitates better communication between clients and providers such as by using e-mail
or social media or by providing a web page or website. A micro-entrepreneur may
have an increased number of customers who may request for his services through
email or through his mobile phone. A web page can also be used to offer free advice
on customer issues.
∙ Develops computer skills for e-learning, networking, etc.
 ∙ Optimizes resources and improve the marketing of their products and services.
Three of the most popular online tools used in business today are wikis, blogs, and
video and audio conferencing. A wiki is a website that allows visitors to make changes,
contributions, or corrections. A blog is a website that contains online personal reflections,
comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer. Lastly, an audio and video
conference is a conference by telephone in which three or more persons in different
locations participate by means of an Internet protocol.
Wikis, blogs, and video and audio conferences can also be collaborative tools in business.
Internet Safety
People from all over the world can use these online tools. While the benefits brought
by the use of ICT in business are enormous, there are pitfalls as well, especially if one is not
careful. As in any industry, there are unscrupulous individuals in the internet who prey on
unwitting victims. But by following some important guidelines, one can avoid being victimized.

Some of the safety and responsible practices in using wikis, blogs, and audio
conferences are:
1. Use the computer or mobile device for learning, study, and research for information
relevant to your subjects.
2. Keep your password safe; do not give it away.
3. Most sites only allow participants who are at least 13 years old. Children should be
guided by their parents or adults in accessing websites.
4. Respect others and treat them the way you would like to be treated. 5. Do not copy
other people’s work. If you want to use material from someone else, make sure to cite
the author or source.
6. Do not make untrue remarks that embarrass others.
7. Do not use other people’s accounts.
8. Do not share another person’s full name or send his or her photo without permission.
9. Be careful in sharing your personal information.
10. If you are a moderator, post the rules for the participants; if you are a participant,
follow the rules or netiquette.
11. Use your time wisely; avoid playing unnecessary games. When you are finished, turn
 the computer off.
12. It is recommended that there should be breaks or changes in activity. Take a rest
every two hours when using the computer. Stand up and stretch.
13. For computer security, install and use a trusted antivirus software especially when
you are online. You can download for free or purchase proprietary antivirus software
that is suitable for your needs.
14. Be aware of the rules and regulations, laws, and accounting standards of your
country, other countries, as well as where you intend to conduct your business.
Remember, with ICT, you can also do e-commerce.
15. Be cautious of the messages that you receive. Some of them may be scam or fake
companies wanting to obtain money from unsuspecting clients.
16. Do not spam or mass mail especially if you want to promote your products. Instead,
create a web page or website that will contain all product and service information,
including pictures.

REMEMBER
∙ Use ICT tools wisely and safely to avoid being victimized by unscrupulous individuals. ∙
There are effective ICT tools that can be used in business to make operations more efficient
and productive.

Gathering and Organizing Information Using ICT

Did you know that there was a time when surveys were conducted by means of
distributing forms to people in public places? Once enough forms have been answered, the
data were collated manually and results were computed only with the aid of a calculator.
Although there are still people who use this kind of street survey, there are ICT tools
that can help the task.
Conducting a survey and gathering data are now easier through the use of online
tools. An entrepreneur can use the information gathered online in developing and marketing
his or her products and services to prospective customers.
This lesson will discuss the online survey tools available for this purpose and how
they can be accessed. In addition, it will introduce software that can be used to organize
information and presented in such a way that they can be used efficiently and productively.
By the end of this lesson, the students will be able to create an online survey using a
popular survey software, distribute the survey online for others to answer, review, and
analyze the data using ICT tools.
 You can use ICT tools to connect with customers and clients and get
feedback about your products and services.
Have you tried conducting surveys? What was your purpose? Surveys enable you to
gather data on a specific topic. The collected information can produce results that can be
plotted on a graph and evaluated. Charts can also be used to illustrate results.
When you conduct a survey, you ask people a question or a series of questions in
order to gather information about what most people think about something such an idea,
person, product, or service. The data from this survey can be analyzed qualitatively or
quantitatively. A qualitative analysis gives more importance on the responses of each
participant, regardless of how many respondents participated. From the responses, patterns
are drawn to derive a generalization.
On the other hand, quantitative analysis would require sampling of a population and
usually not less than fifteen participants. Statistical treatment is usually employed to analyze
data in order to derive the conclusion. Some statistical treatment would require not less than
one hundred respondents.

Traditional Street Survey vs. Online Survey

Have you tried participating in a street market survey about certain products or
services? For example, a person in the supermarket would ask about your preferences or
comments about a particular shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, or facial
cleanser. You have probably seen some TV commercials related to this. Some restaurants
also request customers to fill up short surveys about their food and service. You have
probably
seen your parents fill up one.
In the traditional way of conducting a survey, the market researcher, for example,
would issue questionnaires to respondents in such places as supermarkets, grocery shops,
shopping malls, or restaurants. In another method, the researcher may conduct an interview
with the respondent face-to-face or by telephone and using pen and paper. The collected
data would be analyzed later on.
Today, through the Internet, researchers can also conduct market or product surveys.
There are so many available online tools to choose from such as Google Forms,
SurveyMonkey, and SurveyShare. Online survey tools differ in the features that they offer for
free and paid subscriptions. Some would only allow 10 questions for their free service. They
also differ in providing services (frequency distribution, percentages, charts, relationships,
etc.). SurveyShare can do cross tabulation of the results of the different questions but can
only accept less than twelve questions. Most of these online survey tools can offer more
services if you become a premium member or pay monthly or yearly subscription.

Some Advantages of Using Online Tools to Gather Data

An online data gathering tool is a computer application that can be used to gather
data through the internet. Some advantages of online data gathering tools are as follows:
∙ The potential to control participants or respondents around the world that can access
the Internet.
∙ The Internet can facilitate discussions with difficult-to-reach, busy, or working people. ∙
The Internet can provide access to various locations.
∙ Participants may be more willing to discuss sensitive issues than face-to-face interviews
in anonymous surveys.
∙ It can also provide access to web-based communities or group support. ∙ The financial
and time related costs of gathering data can be reduced compared to physical travel.
∙ The costs of transcription, recording equipment, and other data collection elements are
reduced because the data are already in electronic form.

Disadvantages of Online Surveys

Even though online surveys can be easier to administer and more economical than
traditional surveys, it may also pose some problems in obtaining scientifically valid and
accurate results.
1. Online surveys are accessible to anyone who visits the site and the researcher has no
control over sample selection. A valid sample should represent the population being
studied.
2. Respondents who participate in online surveys may be more interested about the topic
which may result in biased result compared to a random selection of disinterested
respondents through telephone surveys.
3. A high incidence of non-response is likely if invitations for the online survey sent via
email end up in the spam folder or filtered to the trash mail.
4. Potential respondents may have multiple email addresses that may result in duplication
of the online survey results.
5. There is no way to verify the identity of the respondents, their demographic
background, their locations, etc.
6. An incentive such as a prize or gift certificate may result in multiple responses from
individuals with the strong desire to win.
7. It is difficult to interpret the non-verbal response of a participant in a text through
Internet communication.
8. The availability of real-time video (webcam) may be required in some situations but
may not be provided; computers or internet access may not be available to target
participants.
9. Participants may lack the computer skills to be able to respond effectively. 10.
Clarifying instructions and responses may be difficult to conduct online or the response
may be delayed.

REMEMBER
∙ Surveys enable you to gather data on a specific topic.
∙ Collected data or information from surveys can be organized and evaluated. ∙ There are
traditional surveys done manually by distributing survey forms and collecting data.
∙ Online surveys are done through the Internet using online survey tools.

Reference:
Peralta, G. A. et.al, (2016) Life Skills through TLE.
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