a look at the effects of the internet, satellite communication and digital technology. written for sixth form general studies class. Jan 2011

1. Broadcasting & Media

2. What did these men achieve? Sir Arthur C Clarke Sir Tim Berners-Lee

4. Cable alternative to satellite SEA-ME-WE 3 or South-East Asia - Middle East - Western Europe 3 is an optical submarine telecommunications cable linking those regions and is the longest in the world. It is 39,000 km (24,000 miles) in length.

15. Web consumers & Web producers Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0

18. Experiencing our world through images

19. Understanding our history through images

20. Responding to need through images….or not? Compassion fatigue….have we become hardened?

21. Brief history of Broadcasting 1922 British Broadcasting Company was formed 1927 Company became British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 radio channels 1932 First Television broadcasts from Alexandra Palace 1939 TV suspended during WWII 1945 TV restarts after the war (Single TV channel) 1955 ITV (commercial television supported by adverts) is launched

22. Brief history of Broadcasting cont’d 1982 Channel 4 launched: an “alternative” public service broadcaster catering for minority tastes 1989 Satellite broadcasting began in UK with launch of satellite Astra 1a 1990 Sky Television and British Satellite Broadcasting merge to become BSkyB Today 100’s of channels available 2010 News Corp, (Rupert Murdoch) who already control 39% of BSkyB launch takeover bid for remaining 61%. 2011 Government decision imminent. Many groups and people concerned about the monopoly it would create.

24. BBC Mission & Values The BBC’s Mission: To enrich people's lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain.

25. Inform, Educate, Entertain?