My Learning Journey in ELIE

 The Qualities of being a Digital Citizen      A digital citizen is a person that consumes anything (such as information) on the Internet. Being mindful and righteous is a vital role while being online.       As a citizen, you must be: Aware Updated about the current happenings around the world. Careful and sensitive regarding what he or she posts online.  Always remember the “Think before you click” mindset. Responsible Instills in mind that, “For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction”.  Take accountability of the consequences of his or her actions and activities online. Media and Information Literate Know truths from untruths. Able to distinguish whether an information is reliable and relevant. Knows his or her rights to information (freedom of speech)

 The Relevance of IoT on One’s Lifestyle The Internet of Things (IoT) connects everyday objects (such as smartphones, smart watches, smart TV) to the Internet, allowing them to sense, communicate, and interact with other objects. In his talk at TEDx Talks, Hougland shared that IoT has the potential to improve healthcare, safety and convenience. IoT has a lot of applications to our daily tasks. When traveling, IoT gives you possible routes that you can take to arrive at your destination on time. Also, it informs you whether certain roads are impassable or congested.  In terms of security, surveillance cameras or CCTVs allow you to monitor different places synchronously. Also, it alerts you to possible dangers that may occur such as incoming typhoons and earthquakes. Taking care of your health is important. Gadgets such as smartwatches allow you to track your daily steps, monitor your pulse and heart rate, and keep track of your water intake, etc. While the emergence o...

The Issues and Challenges Linked to IoT       The Internet of Things (IoT) is a giant network of linked things that collects, identifies, and analyzes data and information. Smart things such as television, wristwatch, and phones are examples of gadgets that are connected or can be connected to the Internet. IoT has a wide range of applications to the world. It is utilized in homes, cities, environment, energy, logistics, agriculture, retail, and healthcare. Immediately after its emergence in the online realm, IoT abrupt growth has been recognized. However, as convenient as it is, the Internet of Things faces challenges and issues. Due to high demand, one of the major issues linked to the use of IoTs is electronic waste. High production rate of these technologies may greatly impact the environment since some e-waste contains lead. Such waste is harmful to our surroundings, especially if not disposed of properly. Unfortunately, the recycling rate of electronic wast...

 Minimizing the Risk of E-commerce      Despite the convenience of buying products online, there are a lot of risks that you may encounter when making purchases. Product risk, privacy risk, temporal risk, and financial risk are some of the risks that you may experience while buying online.        In order to avoid or mitigate these risks, a person should be mindful of his or her buying decisions. Before you venture into the world of e-commerce, it is important to read and understand the terms and conditions for each platform. Consumers must understand that some personal information might be disclosed and that their privacy may be lost.        Furthermore, it is crucial to purchase goods from reliable and legitimate sources. The amount sold and the reviews from other people may help you find a store that you can trust your money and effort with.

My Online Shopping Experience 1. What platform did you use? The platform that I used to purchase the product was TikTok Shop. 2. What product did you purchase?   The product that I purchased was a pair of TWS KY8 earbuds. 3. What are their payment options? Among the options, which one did you use? Why?  The modes of payment are cash on delivery (COD), digital/mobile wallet, and credit card. Since I rarely go home, I used the digital or online wallet through Gcash as payment so that my sister would just receive the package without worrying about the money for payment. 4. What factors affect your purchasing decision?  Price: Since the product is on sale (80% off), it is much cheaper than its original price (from 1,000 pesos to 199 pesos only). Features: It has interesting features such as noise cancellation, wireless, touch control, and an LED battery digital display that indicates the current battery percentage of the earbuds. Freebies: It has freebies such as a silicon ca...

 My Multimedia Project What were the components you used? The components that I utilized were pictures and text in order to make this multimedia project. How did you acquire it? I acquired the pictures through searching in my gallery’s album and the text/caption were obtained through my personal information. Did you use others’ work? Most of the content’s information was mine. However, I used some elements from Canva to elevate the design of my project. Did you do any of the legal ways in using other’s content? How?  Canva’s elements, such as images, templates, and design features, cannot be accessed in the public domain. Instead, they are part of Canva’s proprietary library or are licensed from third parties. Users are granted a non-exclusive license to use these elements in their designs under specific terms outlined in Canva’s Content License Agreement. Also, it is stated in Canva’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that none of their licenses require attribution.