Empowerment Technology

Empowerment refers to the process of giving yourself, or other people, the capacity to achieve a specific end goal. Technology literacy is the ability to use digital technology and communication tools to define an information need, access, manage, integrate, and evaluate to able to communicate this information to others.

Empowerment Technologies is designed to provide students with the foundation of knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the Digital Technology Age.

Empowerment Technology examples:

 Communication & Information Access:

•  Smartphones: Enable access to information and facilitate communication, particularly valuable in areas with limited infrastructure.

 Education & Skill Development:

• Online Learning Platforms (e.g., Coursera, Khan Academy): Provide educational resources, allowing individuals to acquire new skills and advance their careers.
• Website Builders (e.g., Wix): Allow users to create websites easily, enabling them to start businesses or showcase talents without needing coding skills.

 Business & Entrepreneurship:

•  E-commerce Platforms (e.g., Etsy, Shopify): Empower individuals to sell products or services online, expanding their reach as entrepreneurs.

 Other Examples:

1. GPS Navigation Apps (e.g., Waze): Help individuals navigate unfamiliar areas, improving mobility and access to resources.
2. Video Creation Tools (e.g., Powtoon): Enable users to create professional videos for various purposes, reducing reliance on costly services.

This covers topics for building essential 21st century skills in working, collaborating and creating contents online and provide essential understanding in the information age, such as the state of ICT Technologies; online safety and security, ethics and netiquette; advanced techniques on productivity tools; imaging and designing for online environment; entertainment active multimedia; and powerful ICT tools to create a social image.