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Connected
The Power of Six Degrees
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This amazing program explores the idea that there might be a pervasive law which nature uses to organize itself. We’ve all heard of “six degrees of separation”. But what if those steps don’t just relate to people but also to viruses, neurons, proteins and even to fashion trends? What if this “six degrees of separation” allowed us an insight into something at the very core of Nature? We used to think the way in which web pages, power grids and people tie together was more or less random. But recently physicists independently discovered that simple yet fundamental laws govern networks.
This amazing program explores the idea that there might be a pervasive law which nature uses to o...
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Inside a Computer
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Inside a computer describes the roles of the computer in modern society, education and industry and how it fulfils those roles. It provides novice and experienced users, as well as budding technicians, an insight into the many aspects of a computer system, its design features and the function of various components. The way a computer processes information, something taken for granted among users, is looked at with a detailed description of the language used; formatting, input/output and storage.
Inside a computer describes the roles of the computer in modern society, education and industry a...
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Introduction to Programming
Unlocking the Secrets
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The program concentrates on two major areas. Firstly, it explores the control and monitoring of nuclear weapons, an important and current activity. Secondly, it examines automated highway systems, an issue that is more in the area of advanced research. The program looks at the way software is both produced and used in these areas.
The program concentrates on two major areas. Firstly, it explores the control and monitoring of n...
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Keeping it Secret
Privacy and Security in IT Networks
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Two items that just about all of us possess are a medical record and a credit card. This entertaining and highly informative program looks at the issue of electronic security in relation to medical databases and online shopping. The widely used Secure Socket Layer software or SSL is explained and Digital Signatures are introduced.
Two items that just about all of us possess are a medical record and a credit card. This entertai...
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Managing Databases
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This program takes viewers through the basics of setting up and maintaining a database, covering areas such as setting up relationships, creating a data capture form, creating queries, setting up reports and creating and running macros.
This program takes viewers through the basics of setting up and maintaining a database, covering ...
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Network Security
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The issue of network security is of prime importance to every organisation that manages its affairs with the help of a computer network - which these days is most. This program examines human and environmental threats to network security and the various measures that should be implemented.
The issue of network security is of prime importance to every organisation that manages its affai...
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Networks
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Entertaining and packed with information, we examine what a network consists of; central processors, network procedures and architecture. The program focuses on a case study of Destra, a company that specializes in the sale of online music and relies on maintaining a robust network for its day to day business. A particularly useful program for teaching aspects of network design to senior Information Technology classes.
Entertaining and packed with information, we examine what a network consists of; central processo...
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Securing the Web
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Securing the Web takes a dramatic, yet humorous look at current internet security issues. We explore the issues from the perspective of the end-user, focusing on both technological and behavioral solutions to the problems. This program is particularly useful in raising awareness amongst students as to the importance of maintaining computer security and for them taking responsibility for their own equipment and online behavior. This is a must-see program for all students who use the web.
Securing the Web takes a dramatic, yet humorous look at current internet security issues. We expl...
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System Development Lifecycle
A Case Study of Group Wisdom
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At the beginning of 2002, Glen Waverley High School launched its new virtual classroom system called "Group Wisdom". The system was designed to help teachers better organize their class work and communicate with their students. Through the eyes of Ylana, a student at the school, this program explores what the system does and how it was developed. The five stages of the system development lifecycle are clearly explained with the aid of diagrams and metaphors.
At the beginning of 2002, Glen Waverley High School launched its new virtual classroom system cal...
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The Information Age
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This program is about life in the information age. We?ll look at the availability of different on-line services, their benefits and drawbacks, the global and local scenes of life in the information age and the digital divide. We?ll talk to a number of experts and ICT users along the way. On-line services, life in the information age, the digital divide and how to breach the gap between those who do and don?t access the wealth of knowledge, entertainment and services provided on-line are all investigated and explained in clear, simple terms. Viewers learn about the extent to which life in the Information Age is affected by access to networks and in particular the Internet.
This program is about life in the information age. We?ll look at the availability of different on...
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