Day 1-2

QUARTER I:

INFORMATION
AND
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
(ICT)
Activating Prior
Knowledge
1. You will be divided into five groups.
2. Use search engines to look for sectors of ICT
and career business opportunities.
3. Provide an image and make a
summary for each career.
4. Each group share their findings with the class
and facilitate a discussion.
Let’s answer the following
questions!
1. What are the ICT sector and career
opportunities you were able to find?
2. Are you familiar with those sectors?
3. What aspects are they common
with?
4. Among these ICT career
opportunities, what career do you want
to pursue?
Word Cloud Art!
What terms or
words can you
see in the word
cloud art?

Why is it important to
understand the different
sectors of ICT and the career
 Unlocking Content Area
Vocabulary
• Animation - A series of pictures or
frames created to
simulate movement
• ICT sectors - combine manufacturing
and services industries whose products
primarily fulfill or enable the function of
information processing and
communication by electronic means,
including transmission and display
 Unlocking Content Area
Vocabulary
• Graphic designers - create visual
concepts, using computer software or by
hand, to communicate ideas that inspire,
inform, and captivate consumers.
• Computer security, cybersecurity,
digital security, or information
technology security is the protection of
computer systems and networks from
attacks by malicious actors that may
result in unauthorized access.
 Unlocking Content Area
Vocabulary
• Computer Systems Servicing refers to
the process of providing maintenance
and support for computer systems. It
involves tasks such as installing,
configuring, troubleshooting, and
maintaining computer systems and
networks.
Sectors of ICT
and Its Career
and Business
Opportunities
Lesson 1
 Information and Communications Technology

ICT plays a significant role nowadays.

ICT or Information and Communications
Technology stresses the role of unified
communications and the integration of
telecommunications (telephone lines and
wireless signals) and computers, as well as
necessary enterprise software, middleware,
storage, and audiovisual, that enable users
to access, store, transmit, understand, and
manipulate information.
 Information and Communications Technology

ICT skills are becoming more in

demand, and organizations might benefit
from combining these with communication
abilities in Public Relations, advertising, and media
communications.
 Sectors of ICT and Its Career and
Business Opportunities
1. Computer Programming
What is
Computer
Programming?

Computer Programming-
Programming skills are
essential for many
technology disciplines but are
in especially high demand for
software and web development
Creating apps
and games:
Creating helpful
and fun apps, like
games,
calculators, or
drawing tools
Building
websites:
Designing cool
websites with
pictures, videos,
and interactive
elements.
Who are the
masterminds
behind the
Computer Programmers
code?
Computer Programmers
Programmer -
professionals who write
and test code
to enable applications
and software programs
to run
successfully on a
computer in order to
create instructions for
What do computer programmers do?
• Writing and testing code for
new programs. Computer
programmers work closely with web
and software developers to write
code for new
• Updating existing programs.
mobile applications or computer
Programmers also create and install
programs.
updates for existing software
programs. An update might include a
bug fix, or enhanced functionality to
 What do computer programmers do?
• Identifying and correcting coding
errors.
On a daily basis, computer
programmers might assist in
troubleshooting parts of a website or
computer
• Rewriting programfor
programs that are not
different
functioning correctly.
operating systems. Often, programmers
have to rewrite code in different
languages, so that programs and
applications can be compatible with
What do computer programmers do?
• Secure programs against
cybersecurity threats. Many
computer programmers work in the
cybersecurity field, helping to
identify malicious software and fix
software that could be vulnerable to
potential hacks.
 Computer Programmers

Game Web
developer developer
Making interactive, Web development can be
eye-catching a fantastic option if
experiences you're passionate about
creating websites and
web applications as well
as working with
various technologies.
 Sectors of ICT and Its Career and
Business Opportunities
What is
2. Visual Arts
Visual
Arts?

Visual arts are

creative activities that
use different tools and
methods to share
ideas, tell stories, and
create feelings through
images. This includes
things like illustration,
Animator/Illustrator -plan,
create, develop, and prepare
images and diagrams using
traditional and digital media,
such as drawing, painting,
drafting, collage, models,
photography, and image
capture and manipulation, to
convey ideas, make
meaning clear, support
presentations, and illustrate
stories.
Graphic Designer:
using computer software or by
hand, graphic designers develop
visual concepts that convey concepts
to audiences in a way that enthralls,
inspires, and informs them. They
create the overall production design
and layout for things like reports,
brochures, magazines, and ads.
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS
 Sectors of ICT and Its Career and
Business Opportunities
3. Computer System Servicing What is
Computer System
Servicing?

The process of maintaining

and supporting computer
systems is referred to as
computer systems servicing. It
includes setting up, adjusting,
debugging, and maintaining
networks and computer
 Installing and setting up
This can computers

include Setting up computer networks

tasks Setting up computer servers

like: Maintaining and repairing
computers
4. Computer/Network
technician
- examine, test,
diagnose, and assess
current network
systems, including
servers, cloud
networks, wide area
networks (WAN), local
area networks (LAN),
and other data
communications
networks. To
5. Call center
agents/outbound and
inbound agents /contact
center services - calls
from
clients arrive at an
inbound call center. As
incoming calls are
usually from current
clients who have
problems or inquiries,
support teams usually
keep an eye on inbound
 Sectors of ICT and Its Career and
Business Opportunities

6. Telecommunication What is 4.
Telecommunication?

Telecommunication -
Transfer data globally
in
the forms of text, voice,
audio, or video are
referred to as telecoms
companies.
 Here are the different sectors of ICT and
the career opportunities they offer. In
computer programming, you can be web
developers or game developers. In visual
arts, you can be animators or graphic
designers. In computer system servicing,
you can be computer or network
technicians. In telecommunication, you can
be
Question: Think about the ICT sector that
call-center agents or contact center
interests you the most. Why do you like
services representatives.
this sector? What career opportunities do
ACTIVITY No. 1: Mapping of ICT Sectors
Functions.Create a Graphic Organizer by choosing one ICT
Instructions:
sector and write the contributions on the outside circle.
CONTRIBUTIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRIBUTIONS

SECTOR

CONTRIBUTIONS
Activity No.2: Career and Business
Opportunities
Instructions: Fill-out the given table and follow the
following directions.
Step 1. From the list of ICT Sectors, choose the one
you are most interested in being part of?
Step 2. Identify at least 3 professions in your chosen
industry or ICT sector and the qualifications, skills, and
competencies for the identified careers. You may
search the information on the internet, job listings or
ask for help from a family member or someone in the
same field of profession.
Step 3. Copy and complete the activity on a sheet of
paper.
Activity No.2: Career and Business
Opportunities
ICT SECTOR/INDUSTRY: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING(EXAMPLE ONLY)
CAREER/PROFESSION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: • Example:
GAME DEVELOPER Degree in computer science, Excellent technical skills,
software engineering or a related including proficiency in the C, C#
subject such as physics or and C++ programming
mathematics. languages, and knowledge of
game engines.
• Creativity
• A passion for video games.
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
An analytical frame of mind
The ability to work as part of a
team.
Day 3
• Superapps, the ICT
supertrend
Asia, particularly China, is
the origin of this idea. These
are applications that combine
a lot of services so users can
have access to a single
application that does
everything. The services
include a dedicated
messaging area and a bank
transfer area. As they boost
their competitiveness and
• Explosion of the metaverse
in the business world
With the creation of virtual
spaces that can blur physical
barriers, the virtual world
hopes to realize its great
potential and excel in
important fields like the
potential to change the way
people live, work, and shop.
• Digital twins
Not only can this
technology create sets
of digital duplicates of
spaces, elements, and
systems to manage
errors, save costs, and
produce more accurate
products.
• MedTech, the revolution in
medicine
The convergence of IoT and
MedTech represents a
significant chance to
leverage digital
technologies like virtual
care, RPA, AI, and others to
overcome obstacles and
settle disputes in the
• Artificial Intelligence and
Cybersecurity
The primary goal of this
technology is to increase
data security on smart
networks; therefore,
businesses should prioritize
optimizing smart device
security capabilities.
• Blockchain, one of the most
secure ICT trends
guarantees that the integrity of
data is maintained while doing
away with
single control over information
and party middlemen. To enable
the automation of transactions
and communications, the data
are thus stored in a highly
secure and encrypted manner,
Issues in Information and
Communications
Technology (ICT)
 Issues in ICT
1. Cybersecurity threats
With the increasing reliance
on digital systems and the
internet, cybersecurity
threats such as hacking,
malware,
phishing, and cyber attacks
have become a significant
concern for
individuals, businesses, and
governments. Protecting
sensitive data and critical
 Issues in ICT
2. Data privacy and
regulation:
The collection, storage, and
use of personal data by
companies and organizations
have raised concerns about
data privacy.
Issues in ICT
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
and automation: The rapid
development of AI and
automation technologies has
raised concerns about job
displacement,
algorithmic bias, and ethical
implications.
 Issues in ICT
4. Slow Internet
Connections: Causes
like network
congestion, distance
from server, outdated
hardware or software
 Issues in ICT
5. Viruses: Different
types like trojans,
worms, ransomware
that can corrupt data,
steal info. How they
spread through
downloads, emails,
networks.
Other potential issues:
• E-waste and environmental
impact of hardware/devices
• IT personnel shortages and
skills gaps
• Digital divide and access
inequalities
• Ethical issues around AI,
autonomous systems
• Regulation and governance of
emerging technologies
Day 4
Activity No. 3: Collage on the Trends and
Issues in ICT
Instructions:
The class will be divided into small groups of 5 students. After a
few minutes, have each group share their work. The rubric
below will be used in assessing the answer.
Learners’ Takeaways!
1. What is the significant impact of these ICT Sectors in the
career and business
opportunities that they may undertake in the future?
2. Why does the issue always arise whenever there is a trend?
3. In your opinion, discuss possible trends five years from now?
4. How do ICT trends change as time goes by?
Reflection on Learning!

How does this lesson help you to

better understand the concept of
Trends and Issues in ICT?
Assessment!
I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Identify the following. Write the letter of the
correct answer on a clean sheet of paper.
1. These are manufacturing and services sectors where the
major operations are carried out widely by the use of new
technology or ICT.
a. Industrial Arts Sectors
b. ICT Sectors
c. Family and Consumer Services Sectors
d. AFA Sector
2. Which of the following sectors can a contact center agent be
included in?
a. CSS
b. Programming
c. Telecommunication
d. Visual Arts
3. Mr. Manuel is a graphic illustrator. Which of the following ICT
sectors does he belong to?
a. CSS
b. Programming
c. Telecommunication
d. Visual Arts
4. Web development and game development are from what ICT
Sector?
a. CSS
b. Programming
c. Telecommunication
d. Visual Arts
5. What is the significance of different ICT Sectors?
a. It provides income for our economy
b. It provides career and business opportunities
c. It provides manufacturing and services
d. None of the above
II. Directions: Rearrange jumbled letters to form the sectors and
career
opportunities.
1. alsuvi satr
2. ortralustli
3. retnec agenst
4. tionnicacommulete
5. remmprogra
6. phicgra signerde
7. mega deloperve
8. worknet ciantechni
9. boundout and boundin gentsa
10. recaer
Answer Key:
I. Multiple II. Rearrange the jumbled
choice words.
1. b 1. visual arts
2. c 2. illustrator
3. d 3. center agent
4. b 4. telecommunication
5. d 5. programmer
6. graphic designer
7. game developer
8. network technician
9. outbound and inbound
agent
10.career