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We now live in a global village where distance is no longer a barrier to commercial or social contact. This free course, IT in everyday life, will enable you to gain an understanding of the information and communication technologies that drive our networked world and how they now permeate our everyday lives.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 The network society
- 1 The network society
- 1.1 Data and information
- 1.2 What is IT?
- 1.3 Technology and society
- 2 Your networked life
- 2 Your networked life
- 2.1 Networked devices you use every day
- 2.2 IT systems in everyday life
- 2.2.1 Finance
- 2.2.2 The internet
- 2.2.3 Entertainment
- 2.2.4 Public services
- 2.3 IT and you
- 2.4 IT systems at home
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements
Tags
Reviews
4.9 rating, based on 15 Class Central reviews
4.4 rating at OpenLearn based on 61 ratings
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An excellent intro to Computing & IT—this course clearly explains how tech shapes modern life and builds study skills. It also awards a certificate of participation with personalized, verifiable details, making it a credible credential.
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It was amazing to understand the importance of IT in our everyday life. I am really very thankful and happy to the Open University for this valuable course.
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The course is effective and informative. I have learned and got may ideas and knowledge from the course.
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earning about IT in everyday life has really opened my eyes to how deeply technology supports our daily activities. From communication and online banking to healthcare, education, and smart devices, IT makes life faster, easier, and more connected. I now understand how important it is to stay updated with technology because it shapes the way we work, live, and solve problems. This knowledge has motivated me to keep improving my digital skills so I can adapt and make better use of the opportunities IT provides
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The course offers accessible and comprehensive content, covering key concepts such as the value of information, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Open University's commitment to providing free learning resources and qualifications further exemplifies their dedication to fostering accessible education. Thank you for the course & also for the statement of participation! It was really helpful to know about IT in our day to day life & also about future domination of IT. The course was designed well & easy way.
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This course provides a clear and detailed introduction to IT everyday life.it is very helpful for beginnins offers practical knowledge that can be applied daily the lesson are well structured and easy to follow "
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The "IT in Everyday Life" course by Open Learn is an excellent introduction to how information technology shapes our daily lives. It explains key concepts in a simple and engaging manner, making it ideal for beginners. I appreciated how the course connected theory with real-world applications, from communication tools to online security. Highly recommended for anyone looking to understand the impact of IT in the modern world.
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This course is very helpful for me. I am sure this could be for you also. In this course you will know about daily life IT uses.
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Thank you for the course & also for the statement of participation! It was really helpful to know about IT in our day to day life & also about future domination of IT. The course was designed well & easy way
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A course that will be very helpful before we study IT to the next level, which is easy to understand and very suitable as an introduction to IT science.
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"This course exceeded my expectations! The content is comprehensive, well-structured, and delivered by knowledgeable instructors. The interactive elements kept me engaged, and the practical exercises solidified my understanding. The platform is user-friendly, and the support team is responsive. I appreciate the real-world applications discussed, making the material immediately applicable. This course is a valuable investment for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the subject matter. Highly recommended!"
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I loved the course. Students love IT and they are willing to study IT at school. Blended learning brought us to use devices earlier than we used to and student are always interested in new devices, new methods of learning. This introductory course is bothbin the benefit of teachers and the students. We can use IT with almost all the subjects. Students like it and try to apply it in all domains of their lives. IT help them.improve their knowledge and get better grades at school. We use IT in all the domains of our lives, IT brought about progress and development innour lives.
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The complete course is very easy to understand and very helpful.
It is a good course for beginners and requires less amount of time in it.
It will help you understand what is IT and it will change the way you look at it.
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This course is very helpful for me. I am sure this could be for you also. In this course you will know about daily life IT uses.
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I would love more of these courses, which encourage me to progress further and gain practical experience in my field of work, as I work in the field of information technology, and such courses benefit me a lot in my work.