Technology In Education & Special Needs (Parts 1 & 2)

video 1: Often at the leading edge of technology, education and institutions of higher learning play a vital role in the development and implementation of new technologies. From 3D medical imaging for the teaching of successful heart surgery to adaptive technologies for special needs individuals, technology has become an invaluable tool. In these programs we will meet some of the people and technologies that help to keep our education systems in the forefront of learning.

video 2: As technologies are perfected, they can be applied to meet many special and educational needs. The ability to apply character recognition technology to text readers allows special needs individuals to enjoy life's simple pleasures. While designing and implementing robot technologies can open doors to a fascinating world.

Whether you are a race car enthusiast or just trying to stay in shape, technology now plays a part in most aspects of nonwork activities. In this program, we'll learn how computers are helping to win the Indy 500 for race car owners and their drivers. We'll also learn that we can enjoy many of our favorite sports activities at any time of day or season. Why with virtual sports technology even the drudgery of working off those extra pounds can be fun.

video 1: Movies, music, games and books all have a profound influence on our lives today and in today's world technology is there helping to lead the way. Come along as we meet artist, musicians and other creative people who have skyrocketed their careers by implementing technology into their work. From what you see to what you hear, technology is behind the scenes enhancing the experience.

video 2: In the world of entertainment, movies reign supreme. New technologies are striving to make the "going to a movie" phenomenon a greater experience than ever before. While other technologies, like those in the best sound systems, are understanding new is not always the best and digital isn't always better.

What good is all this technology stuff anyway if it doesn't improve ones quality of life? Did it ever occur to you that at one time rubbing stones together to make fire was a new technology? Well it was! As we progressed from primitive forms of technology to today's modern age, viewers will see how keeping track of prisoners, moving graffiti from the streets, or advertising on the WEB is effecting our people and society.

Technology In Business & Government (Parts 1 & 2)

video 1: Can you imagine a satellite link to your new car helping you find your way to an important appointment or perhaps saving your life by efficiently guiding you to the nearest pizza place? Or how about a computer system that helps to keep track of millions of time sensitive pieces of mail whizzing along a conveyor belt, needing to be stamped, routed, sorted and of course delivered? We'll see these and more as we take a look at technological solutions that have been implemented to help business and government be more efficient and responsive.

video 2: Satellite uplinks are assisting corporations to allocate their important resources when they need them for their customers, just ask Schneider Trucking. And the government will have to give many thanks to robots for taking over some pretty dangerous jobs and saving human lives, while the internet spawns a whole new approach to commerce. No wonder today's adage is "there's no going back once technology has moved you forward".

The internet and its accompanying WEB sites has changed the technology face of communications and information. It's a point and click world from here on out. But who is responsible for creating all these WEB sites and how sophisticated does one need to be to become a part of a world known as the internet? We'll meet some industrious individuals and get their views on how technology has changed their lives and possibly effected yours.

video 1: Have you ever wondered what the homes of the future might be like? Well sit back and relax as we explore the latest technology for efficiently running all the systems in our home, from the mood of the lighting to the control of the mechanics. We'll also see what's happening with software that allows you to do some pretty amazing things with images and how robots can be put to special use.

video 2: Our whole world is getting smaller and nowhere is that more evident than in technologies devoted to miniaturization. We'll take a look at how miniaturization will affect our future and throw in a couple of futuristic elements such as a Thermion and Phantom to boot.

T he human body is one of life's marvels, its flawless operation, and its responsiveness to change, make for some of the most difficult technological challenges ever known to man. A case in point, the human heart. What challenges would medical science face if it were to attempt to create a mechanical heart small enough to fit inside the chest cavity yet run silently without failure or breakdown? How can they harness the light of a laser to assist in both invasive and non-invasive surgery? And perhaps most importantly how can technology be used to assist the patient in coping with a terminal diagnosis? These difficult issues are explored in this video as we learn how technology continues to change the face of medicine.