1. Exploring Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)*
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T175 NETWORKED LIVING
Exploring Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Meeting # 1 By
Majed Nawaf AlHilaisi – ماجد بن نواف الحليسي
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2. *
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- Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Information and Communications Technologies -
All General
&
Electives Courses
TU170
T175
M150
MST121
T209
MT262
T224
ITC250
T325
T324
T320
M359
ITC350
ITC450
T471
CS490
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3. - Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Computing -*
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- Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Computing -
All General
&
Electives Courses
TU170
T175
M150
MST121
M253
M255
M263
ITC250
M359
M366
M256
M257
ITC350
M363
M362
CS490
T471
ITC450
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4. - Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Computing with Business -*
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- Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Computing with Business -
All General
&
Electives Courses
TU170
B120
M150
MST121
B200
M255
M253
ITC250
B300
M359
M256
M257
ITC350
M363
CS490
T471
ITC450
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5. *
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- Major course’s Diagram for IT - - Information Technology and Computing -
All General
&
Electives Courses
TU170
T175
M150
MST121
T209
M253
M255
MT262
ITC250
T324
M359
M256
M257
ITC350
M363
ITC450
T471
CS490
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6. - Course Information - Meetings : 7 (6 meetings + one Quiz)*
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- Course Information -
Meetings : 7 (6 meetings + one Quiz)
Course # : M150, T175
Room # : MB6; MB7 – 1st floor
Session(s) ID : ######01, 2, 7 and 8; &7
Saturdays
M150
Sundays
T175
Tuesdays
M150
الأسبوع الفردي
Odd Week
الأسبوع الزوجي
Even Week
6:00-08:00pm
8:00-10:00pm
6:00-08:00pm
8:00-10:00pm
6:00-08:00pm
8:00-10:00pm
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7. - Students (Colleges) -*
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- Students (Colleges) -
Name
Major
Experience in IT, ICT or computers
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8. Tutor Information AOU Site + LMS system (Tutor Forum)*
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Tutor Information
Name : Majed Nawaf Alhilaisi (Abu Nawaf)
(s) :
Telephone :
Mobile :
Time to call : Mon, Wed, Fri (09: :00 PM)
أوقات الاتصال: الاثنين – الاربعاء – الجمعة
(من الساعة 9:00 الى 12:00 مساءاً)
AOU Site + LMS system (Tutor Forum)
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9. - T175 Course (part 1+2) - T175 = T175 part 1 + T175 part 2*
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- T175 Course (part 1+2) -
T175 = T175 part 1 + T175 part 2
Overall structure:
Block 1: Living in networked world
Block 2: Communication and identity
Block 3: Entertainment and information
Block 4: Health, Transport and Government
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10. T175 P1: Course Assessment Continuous assessment (22%) Final Exam(25%)*
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T175 P1: Course Assessment
Continuous assessment (22%)
Two Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs 1 & 2)
One quiz
Final Exam(25%)
To pass the course:
You have to pass both continuous assessment + final exam
Course assessments:
Activity
TMA01
TMA02
Midterm
(Quiz)
Final
Total
Weight 5%
10% 7%
25%
47%
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11. T175 P2: Course Assessment Continuous assessment (22%) Final Exam(25%)*
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T175 P2: Course Assessment
Continuous assessment (22%)
Two Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs 3 & 4)
One quiz
Final Exam(25%)
To pass the course:
You have to pass both continuous assessment + final exam
Course assessments:
Activity
TMA03
TMA04
Midterm
(Quiz)
Final
Total
Weight
10% 8%
25%
53%
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12. - Structure of the course -*
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- Structure of the course -
The course is divided into four blocks. Block 1 is half the length of the later blocks (2-4).
- Block Structure -
Each block introduces the learning outcomes
Uses “real life examples” to introduce concepts
We use CMC to discuss some of the content (but not much really)
Block Companions outline each block
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13. Block 1: Living in a networked world*
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Block 1: Living in a networked world
The early parts of the course introduce the language and concepts of ICTs and also study skills
ICTs in Everyday Life
ICTs in the home and thinking about futures
Introducing ICT Systems
Systems using ICTs as a structure
Technology News
What’s happening right now? (also critical thinking)
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14. Structure of the course*
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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:
to explore how ICTs impact upon our everyday lives;
to introduce you to ICT systems and some of the ways in which we study them;
to get you started on the development of your key skills (a development which will continue throughout the course).
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15. Block 2: Communication and identity*
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Block 2: Communication and identity
People to Information
Using the web, effective searches, etc
People to People
Online communication; , IMS, VOIP
Device to Device
Communications without people – includes wired and wireless networks
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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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17. Block 3: Entertainment and information*
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Block 3: Entertainment and information
Entertainment
Computer games, video and animation
Information
Gathering and transmitting news
Computer activities
Spreadsheet skills
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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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19. Block 4: Health, Transport and Government*
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Block 4: Health, Transport and Government
Health
PMR (databases), tele-medicine, comms systems
Road transport
Improving safety through monitoring weather, traffic conditions, vehicles
e-Government
Includes some basic HCI issues
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20. Structure of the course*
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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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21. - T175 P1 (part1) Course - Block 1 - Living in a Networked World*
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- T175 P1 (part1) Course -
Block 1 - Living in a Networked World
ICTs in Everyday Life
Introducing ICT Systems
Technology News
Block 2 - Communication and Identity
People to Information
People to People
Device to Device
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22. - T175 P1 Course Material - Login to the course material*
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- T175 P1 Course Material -
Login to the course material
Through website
Through LMS site
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23. *
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24. - Assignment handling -*
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- Assignment handling -
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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25. Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)*
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Objective of Block 1
Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)
Part 1: ICTs in Everyday Life
Study Session 1: The network society:-
1.1 Data and information
1.2 What are ICTs?
1.3 Technology and society
Study Session 2: Your networked life:-
2.1 ICT systems in everyday life
2.2 ICTs and you
2.3 ICT systems at home
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26. Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)*
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Objective of Block 1
Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)
Part 2: Introducing ICT Systems
Study Session 1: Describing an ICT system:-
1.1 Exploring systems
1.2 Communication systems
1.3 Conclusion
Study Session 2: Computers:-
2.1 A stand-alone computer
2.2 Networked computers
Study Session 2: Your networked life:-
2.1 ICT systems in supermarket
2.2 Electronic commerce
2.3 Conclusion
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27. Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)*
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Objective of Block 1
Living in a networked world (Parts 1-3)
Part 3: Technology News
Study Session 1: Take note:-
1.1 Why take notes?
1.2 Guidance on note taking
1.3 When is the right time to take notes?
1.4 Extra help
1.5 How to take notes
1.6 Alternative ways to take notes
1.7 Summarising
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28. Living in a networked world*
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- Block 1 -
Living in a networked world
Part 1
ICTs in everyday life
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29. Study Session 1: The network society*
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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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30. - Data Versus Information -
Data – facts.
Information – meaningful data.
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31. - ICT Areas - Hardware Software Networks Internet Website 6/2/2018
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32. Data Communications and Networking
Computer networks are everywhere !
Networking is used in every aspects of life – school, office, home, café… It has already become an essential infrastructure of every modern society.
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33. - Defining ICTs - Standard definitions:
ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICTs are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or libraries.
(techtarget.com)
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34. ICT - i.e. computer linked to all facets of society
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35. Study Session 1: The network society*
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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 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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36. What is the response of industry and government to the information society?
Increased production and availability of more powerful ICT hardware and software
Provision of more efficient national and global information infrastructures for more efficient access and delivery of information
Increased production and publication of multimedia digital information
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37. Shift from Print to Digital
Internet
ICT has made the transfer of digital information from remote sites possible
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38. Study Session 1: The network society*
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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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39. - Ian Pearson Future prediction -*
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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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40. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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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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41. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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Study Session 2: Your networked life
Communication Using Technology
Devices or Systems Used
Sending an from
home .
Reading train information
at a station .
Computer, telephone/cable line, internet.
Electronic notice board to display information. Some sort of networked information system in the station --all the notice boards are updated at the same time.
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42. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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Study Session 2: Your networked life
Communication Using Technology
Devices or Systems Used
Getting into my office
building
ing a colleague
from my work computer
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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43. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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Study Session 2: Your networked life
Communication Using Technology
Devices or Systems Used
Making a phone call from
a landline telephone
Sending a text message
on my mobile phone
Handset and telephone line to local exchange. Network of telephone exchanges.
Mobile phone. Wireless connection into mobilephone network.
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44. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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Study Session 2: Your networked life
Communication Using Technology
Devices or Systems Used
Playing a computer game
with others online from
my home computer.
Sending a text message
on my mobile phone
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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45. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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Study Session 2: Your networked life
Communication Using Technology
Devices or Systems Used
Finding out my bank
balance from an ATM
machine
Watching TV
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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46. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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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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47. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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2.1.1 Finance Continue:
Debit or credit card the shop
Shopping online
ATMs
Banking services via the internet
Travel (e-ticket)
Computer-based business (eBay, Amazon)
Protection against fraud
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48. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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2.1.2 The internet:
Enormous impact on all areas of life.
Online information resources.
Communicate with others ( s).
Online communities.
Publications.
Societies protection against crimes.
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49. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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2.1.3 Entertainment:
Digital broadcasting.
Digital cameras, printers and scanners.
Computer gaming.
Music & Movies production and distribution.
2.1.4 Public services:
Transportation.
E-government.
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50. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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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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51. Study Session 2: Your networked life*
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2.3 ICT systems at home:
Smart home is by integrating the control of home systems (entertainment, lighting, security, heating).
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52. End of the first meeting*
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End of the first meeting
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53. Questions and Answers 6/2/2018 6/2/2018 ArabOU – T175 - AbuNawaf*
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Questions and Answers
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