LS6 - Digicit - M05 (V1.1)

SECONDARY
JHS
LEARNING STRAND 6
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
MODULE 5: DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK
ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Program: Junior High School
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LEARNING STRAND 6
DIGITAL SYSTEM
NETWORK
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
MODULE 5
ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Program: Junior High School
Learning Strand 6: Digital Citizenship
Module 5: Digital System Network
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Kristine Lee S. Lumanog Education Program Specialist II, ALS Task Force (On-detail)
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Roderick P. Corpuz Supervising Education Program Specialist, ALS Task Force
Daisy Asuncion O. Santos Chief Education Program Specialist, Bureau of Learning Resources
Marilette R. Almayda Director III/Head, ALS Task Force
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and Task Force
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and Project Management Service
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User’s Guide
For the ALS Learner:
Welcome to this Module entitled Digital System Network under Learning Strand 6 Digital Citizenship of the
ALS K to 12 Basic Education (BEC).
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent
learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to
Let’s Get to Know
learn in the module.
This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know
Pre-assessment about the lesson. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide
to skip this module.
This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you
Setting the Path
discover and understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your

Trying This Out understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module.
Understanding
This includes questions that process what you learned from the lesson.
What You Did
Sharpening This section provides an activity that will help you transfer your new
Your Skills knowledge or skill in real-life situations or concerns.
Treading the This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the
Road to Mastery given learning competency.
Don’t Forget This part serves as a summary of the lessons in the module.
In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge
Explore More
or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends retention of learned concepts.
This part will assess your level of mastery in achieving the learning
Reach the Top
competencies in each lesson in the module.
Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.
This portion gives information about the meanings of the specialized words
Glossary
used in the module.
At the end of this module you will also find:
References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer the Pre-assessment before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your ALS Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning Facilitator
once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your ALS
Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning Facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of
the relevant competencies. You can do it!
Let’s Get to Know 1
Pre-Assessment 2
LESSON 1: Internet Connections 4
Setting the Path 4
Trying This Out 5
Understanding What You Did 6
Sharpening Your Skills 10
Treading the Road to Mastery 11
LESSON 2: Search Engines 12
Setting the Path 12
Trying This Out 13
contents

LESSON 3: Communication Tools & 23
Educational Resources
Setting the Path 23

Trying This Out 25
Don’t Forget 41
Reach the Top 42
Answer Key 45
Glossary 51
References 52
MODULE 5
Let’s get to know
F or us to be able to search for information and resources and

communicate with others in our everyday lives, we need a digital
system network. This includes internet connection.
This module will discuss three (3) lessons, namely:
Lesson 1 – Internet Connections

Lesson 2 – Search Engines
Lesson 3 – Communication Tools & Educational Resources
DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 1

MODULE 5
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions. Match the word/s in column A to its correct definition in column
B. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. INTERNET A. It provides a list of results that

2. DIAL-UP best match the information you
3. EMAIL are looking for.
4. WWW B. It means receiving data or a
5. DOWNLOADING file from the internet on your
6. SOCIAL MEDIA computer.
7. DSL C. It is a global wide area network
8. UPLOADING that connects computer systems
9. BLOG across the world.
10. SEARCH ENGINES D. It is a connection that uses two
lines so your phone can be used
even when your computer is
connected.
E. It is the most common method of
sending and receiving messages
online.
F. These are websites that allow
people to interact with each other.
G. This term refers to a list of journal
entries posted on a Web page.
H. It is an internet connection with
the need of telephone lines or
cables to connect.
I. It is a system using the internet
to access information stored on
computers worldwide.
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MODULE 5
J. This connection is one of the first

forms of internet service.
K. It means sending data or a file
from your computer to
somewhere on the internet.

lesson 1
Setting the Path
INTERNET CONNECTIONS
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
describe the different ways to access the internet
dial-up (analog)
{ wireless
{
DSL
{ satellite
{
cable
{ cellular;
{
make use of the World Wide Web (www) to search

for information (LS6DC-DS-PSD-AE/JHS-4); and
browse the world wide web using different types

of internet connections/internet service providers:
(LS6DC-DS-PSD-AE/JHS-5)
DSL
{
Wi-Fi
{
Ethernet
{

Lesson 1
TRYING THIS OUT
Directions: Read and understand the scenario carefully. Help Rolly solve his
problem.
It was the first day of school. Rolly, a grade 10 student, attended

his Araling Panlipunan class, his first subject. As homework, his
teacher asked the class to search for a current news online and make
use of the world wide web (www). However, Rolly doesn’t have
internet connection at home. What should Rolly do?
Let us help Rolly! What ways can you suggest to help him
accomplish his homework? Give three suggestions and list them
down on a separate sheet of paper.

lesson 1
Understanding What You Did
The internet is a global wide area network that connects computer
systems across the world. In order to connect to the internet, you must have
access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which acts as the middleman
between you and the internet. Most ISPs offer broadband internet access via
cable, DSL, or fiber connection. When you connect to the internet using a
public Wi-Fi signal, the Wi-Fi router is still connected to an ISP that provides
internet access.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO ACCESS THE INTERNET
DIAL-UP (ANALOG)
This connection is one of the
first forms of internet service. Its
connection relies on the use of
traditional telephone lines to carry
data packets and provide users with
access to the web. It is cheap, but
it has a slow internet speed. Since
this is connected to a telephone, you can’t use it to take calls and browse the
internet at the same time.
DSL
DSL, or Digital Subscriber Line, is
a connection that uses two lines so
your phone can be used even when
your computer is connected. There
is no need to dial a phone number
to connect anymore. Its speed
depends on the service offered and
subscribed. A DSL connection uses
a router to transport data.

Lesson 1
CABLE
This provides an internet connection through a
cable modem. Cable operates over cable TV lines.
This also works by using TV channel space for
data transmission. The internet speed depends on
upload or download data speeds.
WIRELESS
Wi-Fi and wireless broadband devices are very
accessible as they provide an internet connection
without the need of telephone lines or cables to
connect to the internet. As the name suggests, it is
wireless. It is commonly used nowadays.
SATELLITE
This accesses the internet through a satellite
in the Earth’s orbit. The wide distance that
a signal travels from earth to satellite and
back again provides a delayed connection
compared to other internet connections. Its
speeds are around 512K to 2.0 Mbps.
CELLULAR
Also called mobile data connection, this
allows wireless internet access through cell
phones. The most common speeds are 3G and
4G, but these vary depending on the provider.
“3G” refers to the third generation cellular
network, which has mobile speeds of around
2.0Mbps; while “4G” is fourth generation
of cellular wireless standards. Its goal is to
achieve peak mobile speeds of 100 Mbps, but
the reality is about 21 Mbps only.

Lesson 1
Now that you have learned the different ways of accessing the internet,
which of these do you usually use? And once you are connected to the internet,
how do you search for information?
Make use of WWW to search for information
The Web or World Wide Web (WWW) is a system using the internet
to access information stored on computers worldwide. It provides a means of
communication and collaboration for our fast-paced and highly technological
society today.
Documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform

Resource Locators (URLs) (e.g., https://www.example.com/), which may be
interlinked by hypertext and are accessible over the internet.
Most information is found on the Web by using search engines like

Google and Yahoo. A search engine is a web service that uses web robots to
query millions of pages on the internet and creates an index of those web
pages. Internet users can then use these services to find information on the
internet.

Lesson 1
KEEP IN MIND
When searching for information on the internet, keep the

following in mind:
3 Vary Your Search Engine

Search engines sort through about 625 million active websites
to provide you with content. You may have a favorite search
engine but do not limit yourself to it. Use other search engines
(e.g., Bing, Yandex, StartPage, DuckDuckGo, etc.) so you can
get the best possible information you need.
3 Use Specific Keywords

Keywords are the terms that you use to find content on the
internet. Making your keywords as specific as possible will help
your search engine to track down the information that you
want.
3 Simplify Your Search Terms

Use the simplest form of the keywords that you're looking for,
by avoiding plurals and verb forms with suffixes such as -ing,
-s or -ed. For example, you would improve the quality of your
search results by searching for service rather than services, or
finance rather than financed or financing.
3 Use Quotation Marks

Enclosing a search term within quotation marks prompts the
search engine to search for that specific word or phrase. For
example, if you search for the word director, you will likely
receive a lot of results for direct, direction, directions, and so
on. Typing “director” (with quotation marks), however, will
ensure that you only get results for that stem word.

lesson 1
Sharpening Your Skills
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
I. Directions. Read and understand the statements given below. Identify

which internet connection is applicable in each number. Choose only the
letter of your answer. (You may have multiple answers in each number.)
A. Dial-up B. DSL C. Cable

(Analog)
D. Wireless E. Satellite F. Cellular
1. Marius uses his smartphone connecting to an internet using data.

2. Adelina was asked to send an email using their internet which operates
over cable TV lines.
3. Belle’s internet connection appears 3G on her phone. This is just good
enough to download a word document.
4. Joel tells his classmates that their internet connection at home is cheap
but slow.
5. Meriz asks her friend if they also have internet that uses a router to
transport data.
II. Directions: Narrate your experience in accessing the internet. Choose

only one among the options.
Dial-up
Cable Satellite
(Analog)
DSL Wireless Cellular

lesson 1
TREADING THE road to mastery
I. Directions: Try to browse the world wide web (www) using the type of
internet connection/internet service provider available in your area. You
may choose what to search among the following categories below. Provide
the website address where you searched the topic.
Latest How to cook

New hairstyles
dance craze any pork dish
How to change
password in social News headline
media
II. Directions: Now, you know many ways of accessing the internet. Let us
go back to Rolly’s situation on page 5 as well as the list of three things
you could suggest to Rolly. Of the three things in your list, which is the
most workable in Rolly’s case? Justify your choice. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

lesson 2
Setting the Path
SEARCH ENGINES
use the different search engines in

researching a topic
Yahoo
{ Ask.com
{
Google
{ AOL
{
MSN
{ Bing;
{
explain how to bookmark a website; and
demonstrate the process of downloading

and uploading files using websites.

Lesson 2
TRYING THIS OUT
Directions: Look at these photos. On a separate sheet of paper, write a check
mark after each number if the photo/s are familiar to you.
1 4
2 5
3 6
What do you think these are?
Correct! These are called search engines. In this lesson, you will know how
these search engines work.

lesson 2
Search engines provide a list of results that best match what you are
looking for. There are different search engines available on the internet. Here
are some examples of the most popular search engines:
LOGO NAME AND DESCRIPTION

Google is by far the most popular search
engine in the world. Every month,
approximately 79 billion people use Google
to find all kinds of information on the Web.
Bing is the second most popular search
engine. It was released in 2009 and is
actually one of the oldest search engines—
its legacy comes from Live Search, Windows
Live Search, and MSN Search.
Aol Search provides users with access to
web, image, multimedia, shopping, news
and local search results. Aol means America
online.
Yahoo! Search is originally an online
website directory and is one of the most-
used search engines in the United States.
MSN, short for ‘Microsoft Network,’ offers
a range of services including news, search
engines, user-driven forums, instant
messaging, e-mail, and services to connect
to the internet.
Ask (founded in 1995) is one of the oldest
search engines. Its question-answering
focus makes it a unique search engine,
where users search for not just any data, but
for answers provided by other users.

Lesson 2
Search engines are also called websites. All links and websites that
are related to what you search in any of these search engines will come out.
Then, if you want to save it for future use, you may bookmark it.
A bookmark is a saved shortcut that directs your browser to a specific

webpage. It stores the title and Universal Resource Location (URL) of the
corresponding page. Saving bookmarks allows you to easily access your
favorite locations on the Web.
HOW TO BOOKMARK WEBPAGES IN GOOGLE CHROME

You can save any page you're currently viewing as a bookmark.
1. Click the star in the Omnibox (i.e., the term used for “address bar” in
Google Chrome) to save the current page as a bookmark. You can also
press Ctrl + D on your keyboard.
2. A dialog box will appear. The name is often the name of the webpage,
but you can edit the name of your bookmark. By default, the bookmark
will be saved to the Bookmarks bar, however you can also choose a
folder you want to save it in. Click Done.

Lesson 2
Using bookmarks
Once you have bookmarked a web page, there are a few ways to open it.
1. The address bar. As you begin typing in the address bar, any bookmarks
matching the text will appear, sometimes with a star icon next to them.
Simply click a bookmark to open it.
2. The Chrome menu. Open the Chrome menu in the top-right corner
by clicking it. Hover over Bookmarks, then click the bookmark you
would like to open.
3. The Bookmarks bar. The Bookmarks bar is located just below the
Omnibox when not hidden. Click a bookmark to navigate to that page.
Take note that only the first few bookmarks will appear on it.

Lesson 2
4. The Bookmarks Manager. You can open the Bookmarks Manager

through the Chrome menu or by pressing Ctrl + Shift + O.

Lesson 2
HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD FILES

IN WEBSITES
You’ve probably encountered the terms downloading and uploading

while using and exploring the internet. Downloading means receiving data
or a file from the internet on your computer. Uploading means sending data
or a file from your computer to somewhere on the internet.
Downloading
Usually, when you download a file, you will start the download by
clicking a link to that file.
For Mozilla Firefox browser, if you click the link, your browser should
prompt you to select one of two methods for downloading the file.
1. Open with will download the file and load it immediately in the
specified program.
2. Save File will download it and save it to your hard drive.

Lesson 2
Either way, once you click OK, the download begins. Your browser
will indicate the progress and time remaining on the download.
Once the download is complete, either the file will be saved to your
computer or it will open in the program you selected. If you have trouble
finding the file after you have downloaded it, always look for the Downloads
folder in your computer.
The Google Chrome browser will directly download your file and you
can easily check if the file was downloaded by looking at the bottom part of
the browser.
To download an image, just look for the download button, then click
it. If there is none, simply right click the image, then click Save image as… A
dialog box will appear. Select the location where you want to save your file.

Lesson 2
Some browsers don’t always start this download process when you
click the link to a file. In this case, you can right-click the link, then click
Save Link As, then select a location to download the file.
Downloading Videos
Not all multimedia content found on the internet can be downloaded

for free. This is true for videos that are protected by copyright. Youtube
videos, movies, series, and documentaries are good examples of copyrighted
videos. However, there are videos that you can download for free. These are
videos that were sent to you or shared to you personally through a cloud
storage. Example of cloud storage includes Google Drive, One Drive and
Drop box.
To download a file from Google Drive that was shared to you, click
the Shared with me button on the left panel.
Next, select the video file that was shared with you, then click the three
dots on the right corner. Click Download.

Lesson 2
As soon as you click the Download button, you will see on the lower left
corner of the browser that the video is in the process of being downloaded.
Once downloaded, you can check it in the Downloads folder of your

computer.
Uploading
If a site allows uploads, it will have an upload function to help perform

the file transfer. Though each site handles this process differently, it usually
has help pages to walk you through the upload process.
Many sites have an upload button that opens a dialog box. For example,
Facebook has a camera icon that begins the upload process.

Lesson 2
A dialog box will appear,

prompting you to select a file.
Browse the location where your file
is stored. Select the file you want to
upload, then click the Open button.
Afterward, a progress bar tracking
the upload process will appear on
the page.
Uploading files is a handy skill

to have especially when the persons you communicate with ask you to send
them files. At least now, you already have an idea how to do it.

lesson 2
You need a device connected to the internet to perform the following activities.
I. Directions: Use a search engine of your choice to search for the given topic.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
How to protect oneself from the

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
II. Directions: Try this one! Bookmark three (3) websites that you have searched
in the previous activity.

lesson 2
Directions. Answer the question below. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
What do you think is the importance of learning

how to use search engines and how to bookmark
websites?

lesson 3
Setting the Path
Communication Tools &

Educational Resources
create web pages using web development

software;
publish web pages on the world wide web;
collaborate with other people or group of

people using different user-generated content
group sites (e.g., Yahoo groups, Google

{
groups)
blogs
{
discussion forums
{
social networking sites (e.g., Facebook,
{
Twitter, Instagram); and

Lesson 3
make use of communication tools and educational

resources in the internet for the following purposes:
Communication
{ email social networking sites
{
{ chat (e.g., Facebook, Twitter,
{ discussion forums Instagram)
{ group sites
Educational
{ blogs audio/video CDs
{
{ wikis “Intel Teach” educational
{
{ online test/quiz tools
{ online survey video on demand (e.g.,
{
{ digital games YouTube)
{ podcast digital encyclopedia (e.g.,
{
{ interactive maps Encarta)
{ e-books/online books
{ electronic gradebooks

Lesson 3
TRYING THIS OUT
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write three (3) websites that you know
according to the category, then list three (3) things you can do with the websites.
Write your answer on a separate piece of paper with the following format:
SOCIAL VIDEO STREAMING SEARCH ENGINE

NETWORKING SITE SITE SITE
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.

lesson 3
A web page is a specific collection of information provided by a website
and displayed to a user in a web browser. A website typically consists of many
web pages linked together. The name "web page" is a metaphor of paper pages
bound together into a book.
Create and publish web pages using a web

development software
Before, creating web pages is only for programmers and/or developers.
Nowadays though, even regular people like you and me can build web pages.
This is thanks to website development softwares and several online websites
that are offering user-friendly ways of developing one.
One example is the wix.com, it is a free web development tool which

is available online. All you need to do is to sign in and it will guide you all
throughout in developing the website including how to publish.
Let us look at some of the basic steps in creating web pages in www.
wix.com using predesigned templates on the next page.

Lesson 3
1. Go to www.wix.com, then start by clicking either Get Started or Sign

In to create an account. Fill out the fields (e.g., email, password), then
click Sign Up.
2. Next, choose how you want to create your website. Select Create Your
Website with the Editor and click Choose a template.

Lesson 3
3. Pick the website template you want. Just scroll up and down to see the
different templates available or select from the available categories.
4. When you hover your mouse to the template you want, you have the
option to Edit right away or View the template first.
When you click on View, a pop-up banner showing a quick preview of

the template will appear. This is a screen recording scrolling through
the entire template. To freely explore and look at the entire template
closely, click the View Full Demo button.

Lesson 3
Quick Preview
5. If you are done viewing the template and want to use it, click the Edit
this site on the upper right corner. But if you do not want to use it,
you could always go back to select other templates.
Full Demo View
Once you click the Edit this site button, you will be redirected to the
edit mode of the web page. You may click any part of the web page to
change or modify.

Lesson 3
6. On the left side, you can select parts that you want to change or add.
For example, if you click Background, you will be asked to select new
background and apply to other pages. It is best to select same page
background for all the web pages for uniformity.
7. If you want to preview the changes you made on the website, just click
Preview on the upper-right corner of the page beside Publish.

Lesson 3
8. To save the changes, click Save beside the Preview button. A prompt
to save your website will appear.
9. Assign a domain for your website and click Save & Continue button.
10. If you are ready to publish the website, click Publish beside the Preview
button on the upper-right corner of the editor page.

Lesson 3
Once you click the Publish button, it will take about a minute to
process, then a dialog box will appear.
11. You now have your own website and it’s now available online. If you
want to edit some parts you can always go back to Edit this site.

Lesson 3
Interacting with other people using online

communication tools/platforms
Now, more than ever, the skill of interacting or collaborating with
other people using online communication tools or platforms has become
prominently important. Recent events forcing people to work from home
or in your case to do online classes dictate that you should learn about
these online communication tools and how you can use these to interact or
collaborate with other people in order to get things done.
This doesn’t mean though that you have zero knowledge on this. In
fact, it’s just the opposite! Since you’ve been sending emails, using social
media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and FB Messenger, it means you have
collaborated or interacted with other people using online platforms. Indeed,
your online activities, done according to purpose (i.e., entertainment and
education) gave rise to two broad classifications of online communication
tools or platforms. However, the lines aren’t distinct or rigid as these tend to
blur depending on the intention or purpose of the user.
Communication Educational
· email · blogs
· chat · wikis
· discussion forums · online test/quiz
· mailing lists)(e-groups,
group sites · online survey
· video on demandbooks
e-books/online
· social networking sites · podcast (e.g., YouTube)
(e.g., Facebook, Twitter, · audio/video CDs
Instagram) · digital encyclopedia (e.g.,
· Encarta)
· digital games
· “Intel Teach” educational tools
· Electronic gradebooks
· Interactive maps

Lesson 3
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Email, short for “electronic mail,” is one of

the most widely used feature of the internet.
It allows you to send and receive messages
to and from anyone with an email address,
anywhere in the world.
Online Chat, or simply Chat, is the

most widely used feature in different social
networking sites. This made communication
fast and easy.
Discussion forums, or message boards,

are websites (e.g., Flickr, Disqus, Reddit,
etc.) that allow members to hold discussions
online. The discussion usually starts with
one member posting a topic and other

Lesson 3
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
members replying to it. This allows members of the same group

to share information and ideas.
Group Sites (e-groups, mailing

lists). These are social networking
and other sites that allow virtual group
networking. Using this, you can create and
post content, read and comment, and many
other activities.
The groups are maintained by specific persons called admins

or managers who regulate the activity of the group. Smaller
networking groups within a larger group can also be created.
Group members can also join or leave the group according to
their interests.
Social Networking Sites (e.g.,

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Social networking is the use of internet-
based social media sites to stay connected
with friends, family, colleagues, customers,
or clients. Social networking can have a
social purpose, a business purpose, or both.

Lesson 3
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Blogs, short for “Web Log,” refer to a list

of journal entries posted on a web page.
Anybody who knows how to create and
publish a web page can publish his/her own
blog. Some web hosts have made it even
easier by creating an interface where users
can simply type a text entry and hit “publish” to publish their blog.
Wikis. A wiki is a website that allows

users to add and update content on the site
using their own web browser. This is made
possible by Wiki software that runs on the
web server. Wikis end up being created
mainly through a collaborative effort of the
site visitors. A great example of a large wiki is Wikipedia, a free
encyclopedia in many languages that anyone can edit.

Lesson 3
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Online test/quiz. These are quizzes

that are published online using online
educational apps and can be accessed by the
people who have been provided with links.
It is also considered as an e-learning tool for online courses.
Online survey, or internet survey, is

one of the most popular data-collection
sources, where a set of survey questions is
sent out to a target sample and the members
of this sample can respond to the questions
over the world wide web.
Respondents receive online surveys via various mediums such as

email, embedded over website, social media etc.
E-books/online books. eBook (or

e-book) is short for “electronic book.” It
is a digital publication that can be read on
a computer, e-reader, or other electronic
device.
eBooks are available in several different file formats. Some are

open formats that can be read on multiple devices, while others
are proprietary and can only be viewed on a specific device, such
as an iPad or Kindle.

Lesson 3
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Video on demand (e.g., YouTube)

is a system that allows users to select and
watch video content of their choice on their
TVs, computers, and mobile phones. Video
on Demand (VOD) provides users with a
menu of available videos from which to
choose from.
Podcast. The name "podcast" combines

the terms iPod and broadcast into a
single catchy word. As the name suggests,
podcasts are audio and video broadcasts
that can be played on an iPod. However,
because podcasts are downloaded using
Apple iTunes and can be played directly
within the program, you don't actually need an iPod to listen to
a podcast.
Audio/video CDs. Audio CDs generally

refer to a music CD using the traditional
CD-DA Compact Disc format, but the term
may also be applied to a CD that contains
other music formats such as MP3 and
WMA. Video CDs refer to a compact disk
format based on CD-ROM XA that is specifically designed to hold
MPEG-1 video data and includes interactive capabilities.
Digital encyclopedia (e.g., Encarta). As the term

suggests, it is an online encyclopedia accessible through the
internet.

Lesson 3
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Digital games are any game played

using electronic device, either online or
stand-alone. It is an interactive program
enabling one or multiple players to
engage with the content primarily for
entertainment or educational purposes.
“Intel Teach” educational

tools is a program established by Intel
that aims to improve teacher effectiveness
around the world by offering professional
development courses and helping teachers
integrate information and communications
technology into their lessons.
Electronic gradebooks is an electronic tool that

allows teachers to manage student grades. A good gradebook
allows teachers to enter various grading rubrics using different
performance criteria, evaluation scales and aggregation formula.
Interactive maps. An interactive

map is an image with hotspots. It can be any
image such as a diagram, floor plan, photo,
or road map. A hotspot is a location on the
map that responds when the mouse moves
over it, off of it, or clicks it.
There are a wide variety of communication tools and educational tools

available online and offline that you can use nowadays. It is only a matter of
how you are going to use it.

lesson 3
I. Directions. Determine how the online platform was used in each context.
Write the letters of your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
A. Dianne answers an online quiz in her English subject.

B. Franz wishes Samboy a happy birthday on Facebook.
C. Renz joins a fan group online of the famous basketball
players in the country.
D. Chris sends Jeff a heartfelt message to express her love to
him.
E. Nicole watches an informational video on YouTube about
her homework.
F. Monic looks for an e-book about the history of English.
G. Patricia participates in an online survey made by her class-
mate in Research class.
H. Lyn’s adviser asks her to make a blog online about the Sci-
ence Month.
I. Rodwin posts a photo in Instagram.
J. Marphet says hi to Darylle on Twitter.

Lesson 3
II. Directions. Do the following. You need a device connected to the internet
to perform this activity.
For communication For educational
Join a group of your interest Go to YouTube and watch

in any social media site. a video about the different
Collaborate with members kinds of mobile devices.
and participate in their Take note of its advantages
trending discussion. and disadvantages.
Chat one of your closest

friends and start an
interesting conversation.

lesson 3
Directions. Share the things that you have done using social media sites as a
Communication Tool and as an Educational Resource. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

MODULE 5
Don’t Forget
“
• www refers to world wide web.
• Dial-Up relies on the use of traditional telephone lines
to carry data packets and provide users with access
to the web.
• DSL connection uses two lines, so your phone can still

be used when your computer is connected.
• Wireless connection doesn’t require telephone lines

or cables connecting to internet.
• Search engines provide a list of results that best match

what you are looking for.
• Bookmark is a way to navigate the website you often

visit immediately.
other online. They can be used for entertainment,

communication, and educational purposes.
“
• Social media sites allow people to interact with each

MODULE 5
Reach The Top
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What is www?
a. world web wide b. web wide world c. world wide web
2. Can someone access the web without internet?
a. Yes b. No c. Sometimes
3. What type of internet connection uses a router to transport data?
a. DSL b. Dial-Up c. Wireless
4. Which among these is true about wireless internet connection?
a. This is also called mobile data connection.

b. This provides internet connection through a cable modem.
c. This doesn’t require telephone lines or cables connecting to the
internet.
5. This provides a list of results that best match what you are looking for.
What is it?
a. Web Browser b. Search Engine c. Web Page
6. What will you do if you want to save a website for future use?
a. Bookmark b. Download c. Save As
7. Which among these shows a social media site being used as an

educational resource?
a. Joy’s adviser asks her to make a blog online about the activities in
English Month.

MODULE 5
b. Ara says hi to Bella on Twitter.

c. Shaquille joins an online fan group of the famous musicians in
the country.
8. Which of the following is the most widely used feature in different social
networking sites that can be used to communicate fast and easily?
a. Chat b. Email c. Post
9. If you want to read some personal journal entries made by an individual,

you should look for .
a. E-book b. Blog c. Online encyclopedia
10. Which of the following is not an example of video on demand?
a. YouTube b. Vimeo c. Encyclopedia
11. Which of the following is the most popular search engine?
a. Aol b. Bing c. Google
12. The global wide area network that connects computer systems across
the world is called .
a. Internet b. Web c. Search Engine
13. Which one will allow you to access the internet through mobile phone?
a. DSL b. Dial-up c. Mobile data
14. PLDT DSL, SkyCable, Converge, Smart Broadband, Globe Broadband

are examples of .
a. Internet b. Internet Service c. Internet Browsers

Connections Providers

MODULE 5
15. Which of the following can be used to search for the specific word or
phrase in search engines?
a. Punctuation mark b. Quotation mark c. Question mark

answer key
PRE-ASSESSMENT PAGE 2
1. C 6. F
2. J 7. D
3. E 8. K
4. I 9. G
5. B 10. A
LESSON 1: INTERNET CONNECTIONS

SHARPENING YOUR SKILLS PAGE 10
1. D, F
2. C
3. F
4. A
5. B
LESSON 3: COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
TRYING THIS OUT PAGE 27
Answers may vary. Possible answers:
Social Networking
· Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
· Chat, Post, Upload images, Download images
Video Streaming
· Youtube, Dailymotion, Vimeo
· Watch video online, Download video, Upload video, Comment
Search Engines
· Google, Yahoo! Search, Bing
· Search information, download information, Read information

answer key
SHARPENING YOUR SKILLS PAGE 42
B. A.
C. E.
D. F.
I. G.
J. H.
REACH THE TOP PAGE 46

1. c 6. b 11. c
2. b 7. a 12. a
3. b 8. a 13. c
4. b 9. b 14. b
5. b 10. c 15. b

glossary
To copy (data) from one computer system to
Download
another, typically over the internet
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
http Hypertext Transfer Protocol
A program that searches for and identifies items

Search Engine
in a database that correspond to keywords or
characters specified by the user
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
www World Wide Web
A link to a website address saved electronically

Bookmark
in a browser to facilitate quick access to the web
page
To transfer (something, such as data or files) from

Upload
a computer or other digital device to the memory
of another device especially via the internet.

references
Comstar Website Genius () Different Types of Internet
Connections, Available at: https://www.comstar.biz/
different-types-of-internet-connections/ (Accessed:
October 4, 2019).
GCF Global. Computer Basics- Connecting to Internet,

Available at: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/
connecting-to-the-internet/1/ (Accessed: October 2019).
How to Access the Internet. (n.d.) Computer Desktop

Encyclopedia. (1981-2019). Retrieved May 30 2020
from https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/
how+to+access+the+Internet

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

Understanding What You Did 14

Setting the Path 23

F or us to be able to search for information and resources and

This module will discuss three (3) lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Internet Connections

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 1

1. INTERNET A. It provides a list of results that

2 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

J. This connection is one of the first

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 3

describe the different ways to access the internet

make use of the World Wide Web (www) to search

browse the world wide web using different types

4 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

It was the first day of school. Rolly, a grade 10 student, attended

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 5

DIFFERENT WAYS TO ACCESS THE INTERNET

6 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 7

Make use of WWW to search for information

Documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform

Most information is found on the Web by using search engines like

8 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

When searching for information on the internet, keep the

3 Vary Your Search Engine

3 Use Specific Keywords

3 Simplify Your Search Terms

3 Use Quotation Marks

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 9

I. Directions. Read and understand the statements given below. Identify

A. Dial-up B. DSL C. Cable

1. Marius uses his smartphone connecting to an internet using data.

II. Directions: Narrate your experience in accessing the internet. Choose

DSL Wireless Cellular

10 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

Latest How to cook

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 11

use the different search engines in

explain how to bookmark a website; and

demonstrate the process of downloading

12 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

What do you think these are?

DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK 13

LOGO NAME AND DESCRIPTION

14 DIGITAL SYSTEM NETWORK

A bookmark is a saved shortcut that directs your browser to a specific