Learning on ScreenShaping Europe’s Digital Revolution
- Synopsis
- A series of 10 short films relating to aspects of the European Commission’s i2010 strategic policy framework which lays out broad policy guidelines for the information society and the media in the years up to 2010. It promotes an open and competitive digital economy, research into information and communication technologies, as well as their application to improve social inclusion, public services and quality of life. The films cover the potential of ICT to improve health care, make cars safer and education more interesting; the impact of ICT on the EU economy and how it can improve public administration and increase social participation for the disabled and elderly; EU support for the European film industry; and what the EU does to protect European cultural heritage.
- Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Year of production
- 2006
- Subjects
- Information technology
- Keywords
- computer applications; European culture; European Parliament; European Union; social policy; Information technology; public administration
Online availability
- URI
- http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/information_society/see_more/vb/index_en.htm#i2010
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed
Sections
- Title
- Introducing i2010: The digital revolution has started
- Synopsis
- The Information Society, once a futuristic scenario, is now a reality. But the revolution is just getting started. ICT is crucial to improve quality of life and to drive growth in the whole economy. That’s why Europe wants to be ahead in ICT and has launched the i2010 initiative.
- Title
- Security in transport: Drive safely with intelligent cars
- Synopsis
- New cars on the market today have safety equipment like airbags, ESP and ABS, that increase stability and safety of the vehicle, without the driver having to do anything. New systems in cars are exchanging information with each other, so roads and cars are actually becoming more or less "intelligent". They interact with each other and detects obstacles that the driver cannot see. Another EU initiative is the eCall system, which alerts an emergency centre in case of an accident and locates the position of the car.
- Title
- Health: Information Can Save Your Life
- Synopsis
- Ways in which ICT can be used in healthcare and help meet the EU’s overall goal to improve health services for all citizens. Gives the example of how people with serious heart conditions can be monitored 24/7 by sensors in their clothing which transmit information wirelessly to a surveillance centre. The use of ICT in healthcare also makes training medical personnel easier. It facilitates the transfer of medical reports, journals and diagnoses between medical units and hospitals. If a patient is transferred elsewhere, the latest information and medical history can be easily accessed. It saves time and money and makes the medical treatment safer and more accurate.
- Title
- Education and training: Enabling lifelong learning
- Synopsis
- Shows a group of London schoolchildren taking part in Weblabs, a research programme where they learn maths by programming robots. ICT in education and training allows individuals to train and follow courses on the internet at their own pace.
- Title
- Internet: Bringing substantial benefits to economies and societies
- Synopsis
- Diego signs into his online bank account with biometric authentication, and his PC recognizes his voice and face. This is a very secure way of doing transactions. At ‘Suits Online’, the customer’s measurements are scanned in the shop and sent by Internet to the factory where the suit is made. The Internet has changed our way of working and interacting with the world. It has paved the way for new businesses and supports freedom of expression. Nevertheless, the Internet can expose young people to dangerous or harmful content. The Safer Internet Programme was created by the European Commission to make the Internet safer for young people.
- Title
- Mobile communications: Anything, anytime, anywhere
- Synopsis
- The European Commission has liberalized the telecoms market and developed common standards like the GSM standard. The telecom business is very competitive today, generating 125 billion a year in Europe. The European Commission has proposed a regulation to lower charges for using a mobile phone aborad. Wireless networks and applications are becoming more widespread, and in some places your phone can be used as a tourist guide, for GPS guidance and information, or as an electronic wallet with maximum security.
- Title
- Disabled: Equal access for all
- Synopsis
- A look at how ICT can help disabled people, who represent 20% of the EU population, many of whom have problems with accessibility. Deaf people who normally lip read can now use the telephone because of new software and a pc, which generates an artificial face with lip movements from the telephone conversation. The European Meyer project is developing a technology for reading brainwaves and connecting the information to a machine. so that that a wheelchair can be controlled just by brainwaves.
- Title
- MEDIA and Cultural Heritage
- Synopsis
- An important goal of the European Union’s MEDIA Programme is to increase distribution of films and television programmes so that audiences all over the world have a chance to see more European films. Also, existing television and film material needs to be saved and stored for future generations. The Prestospace project is working on preserving and archiving for future generations. It is important for the film and media business, for the cinema audience, and for promoting European culture.
- Title
- Administration: It’s Online
- Synopsis
- A look at how ICT is used in public administration to make it more efficient and cost-effective. However, if the services offered increase in quality and quantity then they must also be accessible to everyone.
- Title
- Future of Television: What’s on tomorrow?
- Synopsis
- Some time in the near future you can have all the power of Interactive TV in your pocket. New television and multimedia standards are now being established in more than 60 countries, thanks to the backing of the European Commission. Supporting research of new technology can offer new services and opportunities for small and medium sized businesses. The focus now is on 3D TV, individual mobile services and access to networks all the time.
- Title
- Catastrophes: Anticipate, prevent and react
- Synopsis
- Floods, fires, industrial and transport accidents ... natural and manmade disasters can have a devastating effect on individuals, communities, the environment and the economy. Advanced Information and Communication Technologies can both prevent disasters and help rebuild.
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