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Direct linkMarginson, Simon – Academe, 2004
In "The Information Age: Economy, Society, and Culture," sociologist Manuel Castells argues that information and communication technologies are associated with a new kind of economy, society, and culture that he calls "informationalism." In this new economic order, knowledge generation, information processing, and symbolic communication--"the…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Information Literacy, Telecommunications, Global Approach
Baldwin, George D. – ED, Education at a Distance, 1994
Evaluates the use of computer-mediated communication in a sociology course at Henderson State University (Arkansas). Highlights include information literacy and liberal arts education; critical thinking; computer conferencing on campus networks; online teaching methods and evaluation; student characteristics; electronic mail; privacy and freedom…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Course Evaluation, Critical Thinking
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1993
This report, published in its entirety (OTA-TCT-578) and in a summary form (OTA-TCT-579) containing only the first chapter of the complete report, focuses on key topics and issues that are central to the successful use of electronic delivery by government. The review conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment concludes that the movement…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Computer Networks, Cooperation
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Computer Science and Telecommunications Board. – 1994
This report examines the issues related to the formation of an integrated National Information Infrastructure (NII) from the perspectives of the education and research communities. The report presents a vision of the future for the NII based on an Open Data Network (ODN). The report begins by examining the background and the visions for the future…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Federal Programs, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedDoctor, Ronald D. – Internet Research, 1994
Proposals for shaping the National Information Infrastructure (NII) lack sufficient provision for supporting locally controlled information delivery systems, which could serve all the people, regardless of class or community environment. A system of federally sponsored National and Regional Institutes for Information Democracy could help meet this…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Democracy, Federal Programs
Ministry of Education, Helsinki (Finland). – 1995
This report is a written synthesis of opinions and observations on the role of emerging information technology in Finnish society. It surmises that such technology will benefit the educational system and increase research activity, thereby creating new channels of information access for the public, as long as national policymakers commit…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Community Education, Computer Networks
McNicholas, C.; Nelson, P. – 1994
The response of Marist Sisters' College, Woolwich, New South Wales (Australia), to the challenges of teaching information literacy is described. Marist Sisters' College is a high school enrolling approximately 750 girls representing diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in grades 7 through 12. An integrated information-skills program,…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Networks, Cultural Differences, Educational Environment
