...Literacy Technology as Political Objects Question: How are our technologies and devices political objects? What does it mean to think of our technologies and devices as political? Personal Opinion: When newer generation devices release in North America, older devices of that brand tend to be in use for many years. This is how our devices become political objects. Even though they become obsolete they aren't thrown away. While it's true they're dumped into other countries in the form of slow violence, most are recycled into techno trash that are later re-used for assembling and manufacturing parts. Printers for example have newer models every year. But old or newer models doesn't really matter. Why? The cartridges that all printers rely on have remained the same to support all their models. However there has been an increase in its price because of high demand. Despite old or new modelled devices, they're politically in use because of profit. Many third world countries aren't as highly developed as Canada or United States and so it takes time and money for them to adapt to the technology and devices we're accustomed to. But by the time they're accustomed to this new technology we're already into the future. Electronic companies keep themselves profitable through sustainable development, economic market, techno trash, and labor forces that's responsible for assembling, disassembling and manufacturing devices from around the world. When we think our technologies and devices...
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...Technology has been changing the way we communicate for years, and is constantly evolving. From the early days of actual paper letters, telegraph, facsimile, telephone, television, to cellular phones, email, texting, social media and video chat. It seems many of our older ways of communicating have begun to diminish over the years. More often people don't actually write letters to leave in the mailbox anymore. Secondly, many people don't even have home telephones anymore, as cellular phones have taken over and are owned most of the population. Email and texting have become more common, convenient, and faster in communicating. In business, emails, cell phones, two-way radio communications, video conference calls, electronic displays for presentations are very common in the work place. This has helped expedite messages that either can't wait or made clearer when it comes to visual aids. In my profession, we use our cellular phones daily for texting or calling with updates or important messages as we work in a very large plant and this makes it easier to get a hold of someone in a much faster manner. We also use our cell phones and ipads for re-search on the internet or face-time to one another when help is needed and someone may be off-site. For meetings, we use the internet, our own internal network, charts and other presentations on a big screen display to analyze and communicate data. Visual aids such as these are very good ways to communicate to a larger group. Additionally...
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...After watching the video and reading Chapter 3 from the textbook, I came to understand information technology has become very important in health care that it has actually become a profession on demand nowadays (Thomas-Brogan, 2009). The video discussed the topic of how reimbursement and recordkeeping have become along to play such an important role within the medical field. For instance, there are some emerging trends that the video addresses regarding the healthcare consumer, which is the emergence of patient portals that consists of a virtually tool patients can use to become more adknowledge in their respective healthcare plans. This particular patient-portal serves as a way for the patient to track their test results, follow treatment directions, and keep up with their doctors online via these portals. Moreover, Eric Dishman and three more experts from GE healthcare, which consists of an online health exchange that has the potential to benefit every aspect of healthcare from the patient, to the physician or provider, to the respective expenses (Channelintel, 2013). In addition, consumers has also found a way to get health information (blogs, tele-medicine, new researches and evidences) by surfing on the web, which is frequently known as self-diagnosis and self-treating. Through this video I could understand more the power of technology and how it has become an important tool not only in the healthcare field but in each individual nowadays. There are definitely some...
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...may end up spending time returning to rewatch portions of the program. The last question of the worksheet will ask you to use the other worksheet answers to compile a comprehensive essay discussing the program’s content and its implications on health. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer here. However, if you fail to provide a balanced perspective or if you state opinions void of justification or thorough discussion, you will earn a poor score. This program points out the positive and negative impacts of the digital age on our lives. In the end, you will need justify based on what you learned in Health 104 this term and based on the program’s information how you think technology is helping us and hurting us in terms of health. You probably already think you have an answer, but slow down…the program will bring up ideas that you couldn’t possibly have thought of on your own, but that must be considered. This is NOT an essay built around how technology impacts your health alone. Rather, it’s time for you to step back and look at the bigger picture of how technology is impacting the wellness of society as a whole. You may include its impact on you (personally) and your family in a secondary way in your essay. If you detail your essay in such a way that I see you weighing...
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...Chapter 2 : Many parents are under the belief that technology and gadgets are essential for a child's development, but can you go too far? How much time should a child spend in front of a screen is a question being asked not just by worried parents but psychologists, health organizations and even governments. Read an expert's guidelines for managing a child's screen time, and his warnings on the dangers of recreational screen time, especially before bedtime. A new TLF Panel survey conducted on behalf of kids clothing retailer Vertbaudet.co.uk found that four in five parents believe technology and gadgets are good for kids, aiding in their development. The study found that 37 percent of parents asked said that their child spent between one and two hours a day playing with tech gadgets, and 28 percent said between two- and three hours. Moreover, the study found that 38 percent of two- to five-year-olds own an Android tablet, and 32 percent own an iPad; almost a third (32 percent) of these kids also have a mobile phone. The reason behind all this gadget use: over a third of parents (35 percent) said they use tech gadgets to entertain their children because they are convenient, and nearly a quarter (23 percent) because they want their children to be tech-savvy. A 2015 survey of 1,000 British mothers of children aged 2 to 12 found that 85 percent of mums admit to using technology to keep the kids occupied while they get on with other activities. The AO.com...
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...and Exercises • Discussion Questions • Industry & Global Perspectives • Additional Assignments and Exercises CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephen Haag (shaag@du.edu) STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Define management information systems (MIS) and describe the three important organizational resources within it – people, information, and information technology. 2. Describe how to use break-even analysis to assess the financial impact of information technology. 3. Describe how to use Porter’s Five Forces Model to evaluate the relative attractiveness of and competitive pressures in an industry. 4. Compare and contrast Porter’s three generic strategies and the run-grow-transform framework as approaches to the development of business strategy. CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter serves two primary purposes. First the chapter introduces your students to the broad notion of management information systems within an organization and the three key resources on which MIS focuses – people, information, and information technology. Second, the chapter jumps right into the process of appropriately selecting which technologies to use based on the industry in which your organization operates, the identified business strategies for competing in that industry, and how to assess the impact of technology. The primary sections of this chapter include: 1. MIS Resource #1: Information 2. MIS Resource #2: People 3. MIS Resource #3: Information Technology 4. Financial Impact...
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...8 2. Literature Review 10 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 The 21st Century Business Environment 10 2.3 The Notion of Technology 11 2.4 The SWOT Framework 14 3. Research Methodology 17 3.1 Introduction 17 3.2 Justification of Theoretical Approach 17 3.3 Research Paradigm 17 3.4 Research Methodology 18 3.5 Ethical considerations 21 3.6 Challenges Encountered 21 3.7 Alternative Approach 22 4. Discussion and Findings 24 4.1 Introduction 24 4.2 Case Discussion and Analysis 24 4.3 Case Findings 29 5. Conclusion 31 5.1 Key Findings and Recommendations 31 5.2 Limitations 31 5.3 Future Research Options 32 6. Appendix 33 Appendix A: References 33 Appendix B: Interview Questions 36 Appendix C: Activity Plan 37 Abstract Gone are those days when firms used to just blindly invest in technology and forget. In this era of rapidly changing market needs and increasing use of technology, it is extremely significant and almost mandatory for firms to formulate a strong socio-technical network involving both technical and non-technical artefacts and structured around the organizational business strategies in order to attain set goals. Corporations all across the world especially Multi National Corporations (MNCs) which work twenty four hours round the clock and possess some of the best brains of the world, innovatively use technology as part of their business and operational processes. Similarly, this piece of study attempts to explore the way,...
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...December 2007 Dr. Frank Ruff Daimler AG Society and Technology Research Group Berlin, Palo Alto, Kyoto Agenda A Why Corporate Foresight? B A closer look at Corporate Foresight C Implications for UNIDO D Q & A, Discussion UNIDO 5 December 2007 / Dr. Frank Ruff 2 Why Corporate Foresight? History of Future Studies/Foresight Foresight embedded in enterprises First Think Tanks in enterprises (e.g. Shell, Toyota, Daimler-Benz) Corporate Foresight: Innovation and Technology Analysis Establishment of new (e.g. Daimler-Benz, variants and diffusion Siemens, Philips) of concepts of future studies and analysis Consumer and marketing-oriented trend research Future Consulting (e.g. Z_Punkt) Emergence of systematic resp. scientific future studies Journalists/Entrepreneurs/Expert-Networks/Consulting Warning future studies „Doom-Saying“ (e.g. Club of Rome, Robert Jungk) Economic and political future studies (e.g. Faith Popcorn, (e.g. Alvin Toffler, Trendbüro, John Naisbitt, Dan Coates, PROGNOS) Matthias Horx) „Premodern future view“ Delphic oracle Spiritual and religious foresight Outsider (e.g. Nostredamus) State-run/scientific/supranational institutions Military futurologic research MIT) Technology assessment Economic, political, Science and Technology resource-oriented (e.g. RAND Corporation, Forecasting (e.g. Delphi future research (e.g. UN studies,offices for technology Millenium Project, assessment) OECD, political Think...
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...For this discussion I will be discussing what I think about the future of human society. Two of the biggest things that I think will happen in our future society that I can think of is that taboo will become reality and technology will become over powering to the point that society we know it will not be as we were. When I think of all the changes in our society just over my short life here on earth I cannot imagine what it could look like in the future. I can remember where taboo was unspeakable and now with it becoming more and more as reality then that’s why I believe this will be one of the major changes in our society in the future. For example, look at how far that gay rights has come. Before there wouldn’t hardly be any support from politicians or celebrities, but now with all the support and so many folks has become so open minded it is making a change in our society. I will not state my own beliefs but I will say that although I understand it must be hard to be so confused but I don’t understand why it need national attention. I know that might sound ignorant to some so please excuse me but I just don’t understand where people like Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner should have so much attention for changing Gods creation and where police officer are slandered for protecting and serving. When it comes to the future of our society and technology well I don’t know where to begin. With everyone becoming more and more technology friendly we as humans our becoming less sociable...
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...Since the advancement of technology, technology-based advocacy is an emerging development in the social work practice (Dunlop & Fawcett, 2008). The social justice issue that I will address is the inequality of the LGBTQ community due their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Incorporating technology to advocate the social injustice within the LGBTQ community can bring change within the community. Technological tools you could use to address the issue Information technology is an innovative tool for addressing social injustice at a local, state, national and international levels (Dunlop & Fawcett, 2008). Social software can be an important tool when addressing issues of social justice, specially the inequality within the LGBTQ community...
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...------------------------------------------------- B222B – Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation ------------------------------------------------- TMA – Spring 2015-2016 I- INSCTRUCTIONS II- CASE TO STUDY III- QUESTIONS IV- GRADES DEDUCTION V- AOU POLICY ON PLAGIARISM VI- PT3 FORM I- INSCTRUCTIONS: * Cut-off date: Submit this assignment no later than May 3, 2016. All late submissions require approval from the branch course coordinator and will be subject to grade deductions. * Learning outcomes: The purpose of this assignment is to support students’ understanding and application of different concepts learned in B222B, mainly in Chapters 2 and 3: the process of managing technology and innovation, the importance of technology and innovation to business and to society, MTI in strategic management, technology stages and planning. * Word count: you should discuss the questions in no more or less than the number of words mentioned for each question (plus or minus 10%). * Referencing: You must acknowledge all your sources of information using full Harvard Style Referencing (in-text referencing plus list of references at the end). Use E-library: to get journal articles on the topic (Emerald, EBSCO…). Use at least 2 articles. * Plagiarism: Remember that you should work the information from references into your own original thoughts and INTO YOUR OWN WORDS. Plagiarism will lead to a significant loss of marks. Extensive plagiarism could...
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...Computer Science and Information Job Growth David Vaughn ECPI University Abstract Since the early 1980’s computer technology has been rapidly expanded and as a result has become one of the fastest growing job markets. Jobs in the computer science and information field are at an all-time high and oddly enough the number of students majoring in this field has dropped. We live in an age of electronics where just about everything we use or come in contact with has some form of computerization controlling it. As our lives come more dependent of electronics the demand for better and smarter gadgets quickly increases. This in turn opens the new career opportunities in the field of computer science. Computer Science and Information Job Growth It sounds like a science based fairly-tale, but the second that Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the first Apple computer and Bill Gates started Microsoft, the computer science field has never been the same. Software and computers have grown and advanced in ways they initially never thought possible. The growth in the field of technology has sky rocketed over the past decades bringing an outstanding need for careers that need filling by enthusiastic and dedicated people. The job demand for the computer science field is only growing and shows no sign of a decrease. Computer science and information is such a broad field of employment that there are hundreds of job titles that fall under it. Network security, programmers, gaming programmers...
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...self-driving cars. Technology is changing the way we think all the time. We are more connected to each other than ever before. We can see and do things that other people before us would only dream about. The use of technologies can change the world. One would suppose that these tools would be used to gain an understanding of cultures, meet individuals everywhere on the planet, have relationships with family and friends, communicate effectively with others, and facilitate individuals to become more social. However, some technological advances can cause individuals to be distracted and stressed. It seems like technology is affecting us in good and bad ways. How is technology changing the way we view data? We seem to be processing data at a faster rate than before. As Larry Alton, of Social Media Weekly explains, “The internet has actually changed the way we, as a society, read. Instead of consuming content in a linear fashion like the generations before us, we now scan for keywords, search for links, and grab small bits of information.” What took people hours to find in thousands of books, is now done in seconds on Google. Information is hard to hide in the internet era. As information is readily available, what will it do...
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...For our discussion this week, we had a few options for the topics we could discuss. I will start with the question of three social trends affecting US based businesses. The first trend I discovered was the power of Facebook. “. . . Facebook has the highest penetration among the top social media entities” (Cohen, 2013). Through Facebook, people are able to not only set up personal profiles but also post reviews and recommendations about businesses that can be viewed all over the world. This is a huge tool that essential works like word-of-mouth, but electronically. To be competitive businesses are setting up additional advertising here to help bolster crowds which frequent this site. The other social trend I found interesting was of the use of twitter which is essentially a site that streams blasts and updates continually for people that a user chooses to follow. As businesses have seen the power of Facebook, they have also jumped on this new trend so consumers can follow a not only people like celebrities, but also businesses and get the most up to date news at the touch of a finger. The last social trend that seems to be quite prevalent is the use of spam mail. When businesses want to easily promote something like a product or service, it is fairly easy to do this by bombarding people will e-mails by way of advertising and phishing. While most respectable businesses don’t normally do this, many others take advantage of be able to reach multiple people without them having to...
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...The Role of Technology in Education We live in a world that is constantly changing and evolving. Technology is no different. Over recent years, the role that technology plays in education has changed drastically. Years ago, the use of technology in the classroom was frowned upon because it took away from the educational experience of children and the face-to-face time with instructors. However, now it is imperative for educators to incorporate technology into the classroom as a learning tool to prepare this generation to survive in today’s technological society. Many are still skeptical about the use of certain technologies. Nonetheless, some evidence of both benefits and problems can be found. It is key for educators to be able to reach out and meet the individual needs of students. While implementing the use of technology in the classroom may seem frightening to some, it appears to be a wonderful idea to others. Distinguishing between the learning needs of children is a necessity for educators. In the article “RETHINKING THE FUTURE OF LEARNING: THE POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY,” Leer & Ivanov focus in on the various learning patterns of children and how educational standardization could affect them. Although computerized learning is becoming more frequent, the United States is probably still a ways away from making this type of learning a standard in education. In some places, there are lack of resources, which would...
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