In today’s generation, majority of the existing websites protest that mainly took place in Luneta Park from
on the internet are interactive and we can classify them August 22 to 26, 2013. There were also several
as Web 2.0. Web 2.0 allows users to communicate and demonstrations that happened in key cities in the
collaborate with each other virtually. The content can
Philippines and some locations overseas. It condemned
be modified based on the preference of the users. It
allows users to interact with the site even to comment the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund
or create their own account. It also gives the user (PDAF). Though dubbed as the Million People March,
enough space such as file storage and let them use the the number of total attendees was only around
web browser instead of just using their site. 400,000. Despite that, it was still considered a success
There are some instances that there are ads that will as it clearly demonstrated how powerful social
flash on the screen of the website that encourage the media campaigns are. The organizers and
users to use and subscribe on it. Those are the promoters of the Million People March used Facebook
promotional materials generated by the web host and it
and Change.org as their media.
is an example of a Web 3.0.
A new generation of Internet technology that relies on 4. Yolanda People Finder. Recent storms in the
the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Philippine history gave birth to the people finder
database powered by Google. During
typhoon Yolanda, the people finder was a vital tool for
MODULE 13: ICT AS PLATFORM FOR CHANGE
people across the globe to track the situation of their
Advocacy – is a way of expressing views, and opinions, relatives. This proved to be successful and is now
concerns, information access and on establishing to all adapted by more organizations to help people track
one’s rights and responsibilities through any possible
relatives during calamities.
means or ways.
Platform for placing petitions or
Social Media – is a collective term for website change advocacy
application which focus on community-based input,
communication, interaction, content sharing and Change.org
collaboration. Change.org is dubbed as the “world’s
platform for change” where anyone from the
ICT in the recent history of Philippines?
online community can create a petition and ask others
1. EDSA (People Power Revolution) The People Power to sign it. During the past times, petitions were only
Revolution lasted from 1983 to 1986. During a radio done through signing a paper, usually done by a group
broadcast of Radyo Veritas, Cardinal Sin encouraged the asking for signatures via travelling door-to-door.
Filipinos to help end the regime of the president Change.org gives access to more people by allowing the
Ferdinand Marcos. A major protest took place along online community to affix their digital signatures on a
EDSA from February 22 to 25, 1986 involving two petition.
million Filipinos from different regions and sectors.
These include civilians, political parties,the military and Procedure on how to make a simple
religious groups. The radio broadcast helped to change petition using Change.org Platform
the course of history. Without it, Filipinos would not 1. Log in first using your account and the search
have been moved into action. and click the word “petition”
2. EDSA II. This was also known as the 2001 EDSA 2. Select a topic of what kind of issue are you
Revolution which happened during January 17 to 21, petitioning on?
2001. It was fueled after 11 prosecutors of then 3. Write your petition title on the box.
President Joseph Estrada walked out in the
4. Choose the recipient(s) of your petition. It can
impeachment trial. As a result, the crowd in EDSA grew be people or organizations which has the power
over the course of few days through text brigades. Like to solve your problem.
the first People Power Revolution, Edsa Dos would not
5. Estate your problem that you would like to
have been successful without the text brigades.
solve
, 6. Upload a photo or video that captures the experience and expertise that commonly
emotions of your story; serves as a purpose of delivering an in-depth
7. Then lastly click the word publish. Elements of a Concept Paper for
Social Advocacy
1. Title Page – will serve a lot in terms of
MODULE 14: PLANNING AND CONCEPTUALIZING getting the audience interests. The title
SOCIAL ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPING AN ICT should also give a fully overview of the
PROJECT concept paper is all about. Make sure to stick
Planning and Conceptualizing the to the main point of the chosen topic, use
relevant and easy to understand word. The
Content title usually in the form of question.
Always start with the ends in mind. Generate
2. Introduction - This element of concept
your own ideas about content and identify
various opportunities based on your target paper serves as the most important part of
audience. Have a clear plan of actions, your concept paper. You must keep on
responsibilities, work requirements, pursuing an adding value to convince the
timeframe and budget if needed. Set a reader about your project’s mission and
SMART goal to target. vision. This part of your concept paper
Specific – (What do you want to do or want should detail your mission or goal and the
to achieve?) Set a real goal that is direct, vision or dream you have in taking up this
detailed and meaningful. Make sure that concept paper. You need to elaborate and
your goals are focused and can identify a identity it by providing them the urge of
concrete outcome. Your goal will be at risk or solving an existing problem and to provide
vague without the specifics of the goal, meaningful insights of your project. Your
because knowing what you wanted to introduction should also contain the
achieve is knowing the leverage to success.
following: a) the clear problem you wanted to
Measurable – (When will you know when
you reach it? What are the signs of your solve; b) why did you like to investigate
success?) – Make sure that you goal is under this study. c) how your research or
trackable and quantifiable. concept paper would be helpful for others;
Defining your own definition of “success” will and d) what are the clear evidence that your
aid you to estimate your current study is beneficial and necessary to be
achievement level on reaching your specific discussed. Lastly, what making your
goals. introduction critical is that making it you
Attainable – (Is it possible for you to reach need to make a clear and good impression to
your goal?) Work towards a goal that is the possible readers.
challenging but possible and doable. Check if
you have the tools or resources that will help 3. Purpose – This element of concept paper
you to achieve and attain your goals. includes the reasons why your chosen
Realistic – (Are your current skills enough to project or advocacy campaign is worth all
reach your goal?) Knowing yourself is the key the time effort and money. You need to
to your success. Be honest with yourself and make a strong atmosphere of purpose. Your
know your capabilities and the things that purpose should not only be to prove your
you cannot do. Be realistic toward your goals right, but it is more about on how you can
as well as on your capacity to do.
help other people in the purpose of your
Time-Bound- (When exactly do you plan to
chosen concept paper. Remember your main
accomplish it?) Give yourself a deadline.
Every goal should have a target date to purpose here is to bring something good and
finish. Having deadlines motivates oneself to create an impact for a change.
do more efficiently and helps you to be 4. Description - This element of concept
focused in reaching your goals. paper includes all the necessary information,
data and details about your project. This
Concept Paper element talks about the steps and procedure
Concept papers are summaries of projects or on how you will do things properly. It also
issues that contemplate interests, expounds the methods and plans on how you