2/Function& Use of digital devices

• What are some digital services people use to learn or solve problems?

  Video sites, social media, Google, and specialist forums
• What technologies improve education?

  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Laptops and personal computers
  • The Internet for research
  • Educational apps for exercises and research
• What are some types of learning platforms?

  • Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
  • Commercial platforms (Coursera, Udemy, etc.)
  • Video and audio learning (e.g., for languages)
• What is edX?


  A MOOC platform created by MIT and Harvard
• How many students and courses does edX have?

  14 million students and 1800 courses
• What are the benefits of using edX?


  Free education from top professors, automatic marking, and online discussions
• What are popular personal devices and their uses?

  • Smartphones: communication, shopping, payments, video, music
  • Smartwatches: fitness tracking
  • Fitbit: track food, activity, weight
  • Smart home devices: control TV, lights, etc.
  • Satnavs for walkers/cyclists: rugged and accurate maps
• How do people use digital devices socially?

  • Social networks (Facebook, Twitter) for fast communication
  • Social groups for people with similar interests
  • Messaging apps (WhatsApp) for text, video, and photo sharing
• What is WhatsApp?


  A messaging app owned by Facebook
• How many users does WhatsApp have?

  Over 1.5 billion users
• What technologies are used in retail stores?

  • Barcodes, mobile payments, RFID tags
  • Self-service checkouts, loyalty cards, CCTV
• How many UK stores closed in 2018?

  2,500 UK stores
• What is one reason for store closures in the UK?

  The Internet is one reason for closures
• What is Boxed?


  An ecommerce company selling bulk goods
• What are some features of Boxed's operations?

  • Automated warehouse
  • Conveyor belts
  • Robots
  • Fast staff training—just one hour
• How do businesses use IT?

  • Accounts, reports, schedules, project management
  • Communication through emails, phones, and cloud computing
• What technologies are used in creative tasks?

  • Video editing, music production, animation
  • Computer games, photo editing
  • 3D modelling, web design, desktop design
  • Programming games and apps
• What are common technologies in film and TV?

  • Video cameras (4k/8k), drones
  • Animation (2D/3D), green screen, digital editing
• What are some digital services people use to learn or solve problems?

  Video sites, social media, Google, and specialist forums
• What technologies improve education and training?

  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Laptops and personal computers
  • The Internet for research
  • Educational apps for exercises and research
• What are some types of learning platforms?

  • Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
  • Commercial platforms (Coursera, Udemy, etc.)
  • Video and audio learning (e.g., for languages)
• What is edX?


  A MOOC platform created by MIT and Harvard
• How many students and courses does edX have?

  14 million students and 1800 courses
• What features does edX offer?


  Free education from top professors, automatic marking, and online discussions
• What are popular personal devices and their uses?

  • Smartphones: communication, shopping, payments, video, music
  • Smartwatches: fitness tracking
  • Fitbit: track food, activity, weight
  • Smart home devices: control TV, lights, etc.
  • Satnavs for walkers/cyclists: rugged and accurate maps
• How do people use digital devices socially?

  • Social networks (Facebook, Twitter) for fast communication
  • Social groups for people with similar interests
  • Messaging apps (WhatsApp) for text, video, and photo sharing
• What is WhatsApp?


  A messaging app owned by Facebook
• What features does WhatsApp offer?

  Text, voice calls, and group chats
• How many users does WhatsApp have?

  Over 1.5 billion users
• What technologies are used in retail stores?

  • Barcodes, mobile payments, RFID tags
  • Self-service checkouts, loyalty cards, CCTV
• How many UK stores closed in 2018?

  2,500 UK stores
• What is one reason for store closures in the UK?

  The Internet is one reason for closures
• What is Boxed?


  An ecommerce company selling bulk goods
• What features does Boxed utilize in its operations?

  • Automated warehouse
  • Conveyor belts
  • Robots
  • Fast staff training—just one hour
• How do businesses use IT?

  • Accounts, reports, schedules, project management
  • Communication through emails, phones, and cloud computing
• What technologies are used in creative tasks?

  • Video editing, music production, animation
  • Computer games, photo editing
  • 3D modelling, web design, desktop design
  • Programming games and apps
• What common technologies are used in film and TV?

  • Video cameras (4k/8k), drones
  • Animation (2D/3D), green screen, digital editing
• What is motion capture used for?

  Used for Gollum in Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes
• How does motion capture work?

  • Dots/sensors record an actor's movements
  • Cameras may be on the actor’s head