Computing for the Less Terrified

Synopsis

Series introducing various computer applications, aimed at those with some knowledge of computers. Presented by Fiona Adam. In seven parts: 1) Word Processing: asks if using a word processor can help inmprove one’s writing; 2) Databases: how databases can help diverse organisations manage information; 3) Spreadsheets: using computer spreadsheets in different businesses; 4) Communications and Integrated Systems: how a network for chools can provide support and train teachers in new subjects; 5) Design: how to create three-dimensional models on a computer and how to use and Apple Mac to produce designs for a range of goods; 6) Multi-Media: how a PC helps bring archaeological sites to life and how a multimedia arcade game and raise HIV awareness; 7) Troubleshooting: how a disastrous computer error may mean rebuildingan operation from scratch.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 7 x 30 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £150.00 (+VAT +p&p) set

Notes

Broadcast on BBC1 from 22/5/94.

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer-aided design; computers; databases; spreadsheets; word processing

Credits

Cast

Fiona Adam

Production Company

Name

Diverse Productions

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact

Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)

Email

BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com

Web

https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 20 8433 1009

Address

BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK

Notes

The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’