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.
Subjects: Technology
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Essentials of Design and Technology Skills: Drilling, Lathes and Soldering
This program focuses on skills required to use equipment in design and technology workshops. It features: soldering, using a metal lathe, and using pillar and hand drills. Considerable emphasis is given to health and safety, including safe workshop and equipment practices and the wearing of protective clothing.