Networked Living (T175)
We live in a networked world. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are all around us: in homes, offices, shops, schools ...
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Living in a Networked World - T175/BLK1
Living in a networked world provides an introduction to ICT systems and to the Open University Course T175. 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 communication and numeracy skills
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Publication Year: 2006
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9780749215255
Communication and Identity - T175/BLK2
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.
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Pages: 104
ISBN: 9780749215262
Entertainment and Information - T175/BLK3
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.This book refers to other materials therefore it is recommended that you also purchase Block 3 Part 3 ISBN9780749215248 (order code T175/WB1) and the Networked Living DVD (order code T175/DVDR01). Download sample pages of this product in Adobe Acrobat format >>
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780749215217
Health, Transport and Government - T175/BLK4
Block 4 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.This book refers to other materials therefore it is recommended that you also purchase the Networked Living DVD (order code T175/DVDR01). Download sample pages of this product in Adobe Acrobat format >>
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9780749215224
Entertainment and Information - T175/WB1
This book includes computer activities related to both Part 1 and 2 of Block 3.
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Pages: 60
ISBN: 9780749215248
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Networked Living DVD - T175/DVDR01
This DVD-ROM contains the software and resources for Blocks 2, 3 and 4.Warriors of the Net
This is a light-hearted animated film which shows how the internet works.
Colour Demonstrator Software
This software demonstrates some features of the way computers display colours, and some of the features of the way we perceive colour.
MPEG Motion Compensation
This animation shows how MPEG video coding predicts movement in order to reduce the amount of data which needs to be shared or transmitted.
Computers and Animation
Six sections of the Computers and Animation movie. These illustrate how Computer Imagery (CGI) software is used to create visual sets, objects and actors, and how it is used to animate them, and to combine them with actual movie sequences
Decision Trees
This interactive animation explains how a decision tree can be constructed and used to assist a decision making process, using probabilities to express the likely outcomes.
Global Positioning System
This animation explains how three dimensional triangulation is used to identify the location of a Global Positioning System receiver on the Earth's surface.
Queue Simulation
This simulation allows you to identify the main features and behaviour of a queuing system, using a model of a basic petrol station.
Identification and Verification
This animation reviews the idea of identification and introduces the concept of verification.
Some of the software on this DVD requires the Macromedia Flash plug-in for your browser. Please ensure that you have this installed on your computer.
Computer Specification:
Pentium 700MHz processor, 128 MB memory (RAM), Windows 98 SE, 32x CD-ROM drive. All computers have certain common items, which should be compatible with the general standard of the computer, they include: Colour monitor capable of displaying 800x600 resolution and “High Colour” with appropriate video card to support this, hard disc drive with at least 20GB, pointing device (mouse, trackball, pen/pad, voice-activated), keyboard, 56kbps (V90 or V92) or broadband modem, sound card or onboard sound, microphone (some courses only) & speakers/headphones.
Network Licences
Multi-user licences are not available for our CD-ROMs. However, multiple copies of the same CD-ROM may be bought at a discounted price. Please contact OUW Ltd for details.
ISBN: 9780749228774
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