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Website design and development is an exciting, highly creative industry that continues to grow at a rapid rate. This interview-led program looks at the key considerations involved when developing a website. We examine internet basics, planning a website, designing and constructing a website, and website testing. Interviewed for the program include leading website development experts Karl Ervine, IT lecturer at Victoria University, David Graves, Creative director of GWS Media and John Anderton, CEO of Butterfly Internet. Ideal for senior secondary and TAFE in the fields of information technology, graphic design and business, it provides great advice and tips on how to build a well functioning, user-friendly and attractive website.
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For any modern organisation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is fundamental to how they operate. But how do we actually define ICT's and what is the specific role they play in business? Experts with a lifelong understanding of digital technology guide viewers through the ICT environment, the ICT needs and solutions for organisations, monitoring and evaluating ICT's and what the future of ICT's might look like. The program offers a variety of visual metaphors, which help to illuminate the inter-connected world of digital communication and how reliant we've become on technology. This program is an excellent resource for all IT students and professionals interested in ICT in their organisation.
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Computer networks are at the foundation of Information and Communication Technology. A good understanding of the main elements and functions of computer networks is therefore crucial. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the world of networks, wireless LANs and mobile devices, key hardware and software components, wired and wireless protocols, the strengths and limitations of wired and wireless, and network security. Perfect for senior secondary TAFE and tertiary students in the fields of Information Technology and business, it is also suited to business professionals wanting a better understanding of computer networks.
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The series offers an exciting look at the future of Science &Technology which connects viewers to the future. Each episode of'Connect' consists of different segments and moves beyond the products, revealing how technology links people, shapes trends and contributes to industry, culture, design and the environment.The focus is to present interesting information, progress and developments in new technologies. Get connected with Connect!
Once the purpose, basic architecture, and potential consumer base of a mobile app have been established, it's time to get busy building it. But app development is typically a complex undertaking and subject to a wide range of variables. This program helps viewers sift through the process of successful app construction with the aid of expert interviews and eye-catching video and graphics. Topics include choosing a platform (mainly Apple vs. Android); designing the user interface with an eye toward simplicity and functionality; using wireframes to "storyboard" the app's navigation tree; balancing a tab bar approach with screen size concerns; integrating social media; developing visual, audio, and narrative content; designing data structures; using server-side technology; testing algorithm design; load testing and beta testing; conforming the app to platform specifications; promoting it through search engine optimization, social media, and viral marketing; and maintaining the app with ongoing product analysis.
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The process of bringing a successful app to market begins long before the actual software is developed. As with any endeavor that fuses commerce and creativity, the app usually starts with a spark of inspiration and gets fleshed out through market research and intensive planning. This program takes viewers through those initial phases with hip, high-energy visuals and commentary from experts who create apps for a living. Topics include identifying the target audience or consumer base; studying apps aimed at a similar market; creating a project plan; designing with a focus on ease of use and the customer's ability to share with other users; strategizing to compete against more corporate, big-budget apps; considering various development tools to utilize; thinking ahead regarding platform options; looking at monetization models; distinguishing between apps that deliver a lot of content and those that use little or none; using content management systems; and projecting costs and profitability.
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What is meant by data protection? Why is it important? What does it mean to an employee?
INTRODUCTION 5 mins
The data protection act was passed to protect individuals from their personal information being used for purposes other than for which it was intended - and possibly misused. But how does data protection affect people at work? And what problems does it pose for employers?
CASE STUDY: THE WORRIED EMPLOYEE 6 mins
Rosie is worried she may lose her job because of mistakes in her company's personnel records. She wants to check the information her employer holds on her. But what information does her company have? Has she got a right to see it?
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 12 mins
David Smith explains his role as information commissioner and how he and his colleagues try to enforce the data protection law. He can fine companies for breaking the law - but why does he believe data protection so important? What extra powers does he wish he had?
How Technology Will Play an Important Role in Chronic Disease Management presents an overview of the state of chronic illness in the United States. The DVD details the appropriate role of physicians in dealing with chronic illness. The DVD also reviews the technology that is currently available that can help patients learn how to perform various exercises, as well as monitor and track their progress in their exercise regimen. In addition, the DVD explores the potential impact of technology on the future of medicine.
Centered around two people homebound by their disabilities who have found community online, LOGIN 2 LIFE explores the growing number of people who spend much of their lives in online virtual worlds.
Elaborate digital platforms like Second Life and World of Warcraft offer novel opportunities for friendship, sex, employment, and aesthetic experience in virtual communities populated by cartoon-like avatars. While these simulated worlds are often treated with contempt by the general media, LOGIN 2 LIFE takes a more sympathetic approach, profiling seven people deeply immersed in these worlds, and attempting to understand what each gets from their virtual life.
Paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident, 27 year-old Corey spends most of his days playing World of Warcraft, exploring a virtual landscape with far greater ease than he can move through his physical one. Alice, 60, has limited mobility due to multiple sclerosis. In Second Life, she is able to draw on her skills as an educator and volunteer to run an in-game business that provides resources to other disabled people.
We also meet a diverse cast of characters from around the world, whose different online engagements illustrate the range of motivations for choosing a largely virtual existence. Kevin, a middle-aged family man in Florida, makes his living selling virtual sex devices within the Second Life universe. Philippe, in France, is an award-winning director of World of Warcraft machinima who has turned is hobby into a career. In China, a family of World of Warcraft "gold farmers" toil endlessly online, earning in-game currency that can be sold for real money.
LOGIN 2 LIFE reconsiders the demarcation usually drawn between physical and online worlds. The film asks us to consider whether the people we have met are exceptions, driven to digital immersion by particular needs, or if they are pioneers of a lifestyle that will soon become commonplace.
Reviews
"Captures the essence of online community and real relationships in cyberspace...LOGIN 2 LIFE is not the first documentary to portray and examine how people interact online, but it is one of the first to demonstrate the positive possibilities." - TILT Magazine
"An impressive feat...director Daniel Moshel refrained from portraying his subjects as freaks or clowns for the audience to laugh at. Instead, he unpacks their motivations and desires in a way that pulls you into their stories." - Betterverse
Award
Premiere, 2012 Festival of Audiovisual Programs (FIPA), France
This film looks at three famous companies in the world of media and technology and explores the ethics of their approach to business.
APPLE has amazing products, but they're made by people in China who work long hours for small wages. Some workers have even killed themselves: the "Foxconn Suicides". Apple now monitors its suppliers for compliance with its standards - but is this enough?
NEWS CORP is a global media empire with famous brands like the Sun and Fox News. Founder Rupert Murdoch was once praised for taking on the print unions and he wielded huge power over society and politicians. But his papers have been criticised for promoting racism and homophobia. Now the hacking scandal has shaken his empire to the core. Is there an alternative to big companies controlling our media?
GOOGLE: Launched in a dorm room by two students, Google is now a massive global success story. But has it been TOO successful? Does it have too much of our personal information? And how do we know what they're going to do with it? Britain's Information Commission Officer explains his concerns.
More than 800 billion gigabytes of information is used globally every year. This inconceivably large volume of data must all be stored, retrieved, displayed and used. Featuring case studies of national job search website Seek and the development of a standardised data management system for the Australian aviation industry, this program provides a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding ethical storage and use of data. It discusses critical issues surrounding: data collection and accuracy of data entry, regulations and privacy concerns, the importance of backups, the emerging trend towards cloud computing, transmission and display, and interpretation and use of data.
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In this program we follow the iPod and iPad development team at Bjango Software as we examine the management and development of a complex ICT project. We follow through the stages of a project's life cycle, from conception and planning, to building and testing, and finally implementing and evaluating the finished product. Along the way we look at the personnel, procedures, techniques, tools, and methodologies used, together with the social and ethical impacts. We see the tools of project management, such as Gantt charts, collaborative software, systems analysis and planning tools, and the all important formal documentation. An essential overview of ICT project management.
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This program is a practical introduction to the technology and techniques behind the scenes of modern multimedia. Through case studies of two interactive software developers, we describe the hardware and software used for multimedia, with basic explanations of how the technology works. File formats used for presentations and the use of codecs to process and store these files is demonstrated, together with a brief overview of the software used to plan, capture, edit and display multimedia. We conclude with an examination of content sharing, virality, and the social and ethical implications of current multimedia technology.
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In the modern world of Google, Wikipedia, and Facebook, the Internet has transformed and arguably enhanced our lives. Accessing the Internet has become easier, however understanding our rights and responsibilities are often challenging. 'Internet Ethics and Young People' focuses on key issues that young people often don't fully understand when they connect to the world wide web, including acceptable Internet use, online stealing, online etiquette, and Internet safety. The program also encourages viewers to participate in the ethics debate, and to fully understand that their actions online can cause significant consequences both now, and in the future.
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Wikis and blogs are becoming increasingly available on the Internet for anyone to read or create their own. They are also increasingly being used as teaching tools in the classroom. In this program, we discuss what wikis and blogs are and the differences between them. Students and teachers alike will see how these tools can be used in education, through various examples of use in the classroom. Viewers also meet the CEO and founder of edublogs.com, John Farmer, who demonstrates how easy it is to create your very own wikis and blogs. This is a fascinating look at how incorporating these online teaching and learning tools can enhance and encourage participation in any classroom.
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New technology has had a staggering impact on the way people use information, and the speed at which is it introduced and utilised is just as quick. Some new technologies are so quickly integrated into the online world that they are not yet covered by government policy and laws, and this can lead to conflict between users and creators. This program examines the complex world of digital piracy and the copyright of computer-related media, including software, games and music. A must see program for students of this digital age.
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Peet's still roasts its coffee beans by hand daily to ensure quality and freshness. They roast "to-order," not keeping any inventory on hand. This is complicated since Peet's sells 32 different varieties of beans, plus decaf. Peet's meets its challenge of completing and shipping orders through an information management system that has been adapted to meet the company's changing needs. This system helps Peet's to keep track of the different orders and all of the special customizations required for each one.
Technology has become increasingly relevant to the worlds of business and communication. The Second City has positioned itself as a hilarious commentator on the tribulations of this technological world. As it has grown, The Second City managers and staff have found that they cannot help but use some modern techniques of information management.
Alfred Peet opened his first coffee roastery in 1966. Peet's Coffee and Tea still serves great coffee and conversation at its flagship store in Berkeley, California. However, unlike its competitors, the majority of Peet's business is in selling fresh roasted whole bean coffee. In recent years, Peet's growth has been tremendous. Today, the company has more than 120 locations across the U.S. In addition, Peet's markets its beans through a number of other channels. Peet's uses a sophisticated order fulfillment system to meet the company's changing needs.
Kids are growing up in a 24/7 cyber-world. Who are they "talking" to? How can we keep our kids safe from danger - both emotional and physical? Hear insights on setting specific rules, keeping track of kids' online visits, and talking with them - armed with hard facts and real-life examples - about the very real threats out there.
The "Rapid Technologies" CD-ROM contains over 100 technical papers and journal, newsletter, and magazine articles detailing the latest advances and trends in this growing area of manufacturing. Product, process, and tool designers, manufacturing engineers, and researchers will use this CD to learn about new applications, materials, and processes. You'll see how rapid technologies are being used to bring new products to market faster with lower costs, and how rapid manufacturing and rapid tooling are opening new paths to speed processing, allowing smaller batch sizes and greater product flexibility.
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0 SP5, 2000, XP (or later) and Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 (or later) with search capability.
This DVD provides you with the basic information that you'll need in order to become involved in web page design. A simple explanation of the web-authoring process is provided and can be understood by beginners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1) Students will learn the specialized vocabulary that is used by web page designers.
2) Students will learn about the 'tags' that are essential when using hypertext markup language.
3) Students will learn about readily available materials that can simplify the process of designing web pages.
Industrial production has been revolutionized by the use of automated technology. This program looks at the many types of industrial equipment used in a paper mill, and highlights the use of Automatic Guided Vehicles to load and transport newsprint rolls. The AGV is a wireless robot that can carry 4,000 lbs. safely and effectively at a rate of 200 feet per minute. Shown completing various tasks, AGVs give viewers a greater appreciation and understanding of how automation has increased production capabilities.
Facebook. Cellphones. Texting. Technology is the way kids communicate today -- and a new challenge for parents and educators when it comes to keeping kids safe and on the right track. Along with its benefits, the online world brings plagiarism and cheating, bullying, "sexting," cyberbullying and exposure kids have never had at such a young age. Growing up in The Digital Age requires requires education, excess and ethics - from adults who care. Hear from kids themselves about what they're really up to and in to online - and how to educate and protect even tech-savvy kids from others and their own behavior.