T175
Networked Living:
Exploring Information and
Communication Technologies
First Meeting
Structure of the course
The course is divided into four blocks.
Block 1 is half the length of the later
blocks.
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Structure of the course
Block 1 Living in a networked world
provides an introduction to ICT systems and to the course
It introduces some of the ICT concepts and contexts which you
will study in more depth as you progress through the course
It also begins to develop your learning, communication and
numeric skills
This block has three main aims:
1.
to explore how ICTs impact upon our everyday lives;
2.
to introduce you to ICT systems and some of the ways in
which we study them;
3.
to get you started on the development of your key skills (a
development which will continue throughout the course).
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Structure of the course
Block 2 Communication and identity
looks at how networks can connect people, information
and devices
It also considers the role of identity in communication –
identities of devices and of people
Most of this block is delivered online so that you can
develop skills in navigating, searching and learning
from the World Wide Web.
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Structure of the course
Block 3 Entertainment and information
considers how ICTs have transformed entertainment
and news broadcasting.
It explains some underlying ICT concepts in the context
of digital images, film, computer games, news
gathering and broadcasting.
As part of this block you will use spreadsheets to create
some simple models.
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Structure of the course
Block 4 Health, transport and government
explores three contexts in which ICTs are becoming
increasingly important.
You will learn about the systems and concepts used in these
settings: for example, e-government websites, information
systems in the health service, communication systems in
road networks.
By looking at three different contexts, this block will help you
consolidate your knowledge of ICTs.
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T175 PI Course
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Block 1 - Living in a Networked World
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Block 2 - Communication and Identity
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ICTs in Everyday Life
Introducing ICT Systems
Technology News
People to Information
People to People
Device to Device
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T175 PI Course Material
Login to the course material
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Through website
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Through LMS site
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T175 PI Course Assessment
Continuous assessment (22)
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Two Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA1(5)&TMA2(10))
One quiz (7)
Final Exam(25)
To pass the course:
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You have to pass both continuous
assessment + final exam
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T175 P2 Course Assessment
Continuous assessment (28)
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Two Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA1(10) & TMA2(10) )
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One quiz (8)
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Final Exam(25)
To pass the course:
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You have to pass both continuous assessment
+ final exam
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Assignment Handling
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Technical support team give the students
them username and the password of LMS
system.
Student download assignment from LMS
system and answer in rtf/html format then
send it to the LMS system.
Tutor correct assignment with comments and
send it back to the student via the LMS
system.
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Block 1
Living in a networked world
Part 1
 ICTs in everyday life
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Study Session 1:
The network society
1.1 Data and information:
Data is a representation of information so that
it can be conveyed, manipulated or stored.
Information is the meaning that people give to
data in particular contexts.
1.2 What are ICTs?
ICTs are the technologies used in the
conveying, manipulation and storage of data
by electronic means.
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Study Session 1:
The network society
Activity 1:
Using the explanation of ICTs given, would you
say that the technologies used for email
communication are ICTs?
1.3 Technology and society:
The terms information society and network
society have been used to analyze the
social and economic changes that are taking
place in conjunction with technological
developments.
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Study Session 1:
The network society
Activity 2:
Ian Pearson makes a prediction about
everyday life in 2010, after reading the
article:
How accurately do you think it predicts the
future?
Have any of his predictions come true yet?
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Ian Pearson Future prediction
We will quickly move toward the information
economy , Computer will become intelligent
and thinking machine it will replace the
worker with free charge. What will be left are
those areas who need a human touch.
Worker equipment will have access to the
Internet through the satellite.
Network base life will affect the home too, I
think we may face a day with a bet robot.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Activity 3:
Think about a typical day and list the different
ways in which you communicate, or are
communicated with, using technology. What
communication devices (pieces of
equipment) or networked systems can you
think of that are involved?
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Communication Using
Technology
Sending an email from
home
Reading train information
at a station
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Devices or Systems Used
Computer, telephone/cable
line, internet
Electronic notice board to
display information. Some
sort of networked
information system in the
station --all the noticeboards
are updated at the same
time.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Communication Using
Technology
Getting into my office
building
Emailing a colleague from
my work computer
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Devices or Systems Used
Bar code on swipe card,
card reader at the door.
Network to central computer
to verify that I am authorized
to enter.
My computer Network
linking my computer to my
colleague’s computer.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Communication Using
Technology
Making a phone call from a
landline telephone
Sending a text message on
my mobile phone
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Devices or Systems Used
Handset and telephone line
to local exchange. Network
of telephone exchanges.
Mobile phone. Wireless
connection into
mobilephone network.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Communication Using
Technology
Playing a computer game
with others online from my
home computer.
Sending a text message on
my mobile phone
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Devices or Systems Used
Handset and telephone line
to local exchange. Network
of telephone exchanges.
Personal computer,
telephone line and modem
or other network connection.
The internet that links my
computer to other players’
computers.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
Communication Using
Technology
Finding out my bank
balance from an ATM
machine
Watching TV
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Devices or Systems Used
Bank card and PIN, ATM
machine. Bank network
linking ATMs and central
computers holding customer
data.
TV set, remote control,
aerialor cable link to receive
signals from the TV
broadcasters. Broadcasting
network that transmits
signals from TV station.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
2.1 ICT systems in everyday life:
The communication devices do not operate in
isolation but need to be part of an
information and communication.
Some examples of situations where ICTs are
having an impact on our everyday lives:
2.1.1 Finance:
Financial services have undergone huge
changes in recent years as a result of the
development of ICT systems.
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
2.1.1 Finance Continue:
• Debit or credit card the shop
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Shopping online
ATMs
Banking services via the internet
Travel (e-ticket)
Computer-based business (eBay, Amazon)
Protection against fraud
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Your networked life
2.1.2 The internet:
• Enormous impact on all areas of life.
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Online communities.
Publications.
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Societies protection against crimes.
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Online information resources.
Communicate with others (emails).
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Your networked life
2.1.3 Entertainment:
• Digital broadcasting.
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Digital cameras, printers and scanners.
Computer gaming.
Music & Movies production and distribution.
2.1.4 Public services:
Transportation.
E-government.
Ex:you can renew or apply for a passport,
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claim
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
2.2 ICTs and you:
Think a bit about your own experiences and
focus on your own views.
Activity 4:
Think of ways in which your own life has
changed because of ICTs. This could be at
work, in your education, in your leisure-time
activities, or in your own home. Are all of
these changes things that you have
welcomed?
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Study Session 2:
Your networked life
2.3 ICT systems at home:
Smart home is by integrating the control of
home systems (entertainment, lighting,
security, heating).
The idea of a smart home is to integrate the
control of these systems. So, for example, if
you are away from home and want to make
sure the house is warm for when you get
back, you could call the house and switch
the central heating on.
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End of The First Meeting
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