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Information Technology in Context

Author : Chrisanthi Avgerou
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781138733176
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book Information Technology in Context written by Chrisanthi Avgerou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2001. A discussion of information technology (IT) in developing countries. The contributors can be considered to share the following set of broad premises: information and communication technologies, and related systems, have significant potential to aid the economic growth and improvement of social conditions in the developing world; however, such potential is not released by simply transferring technologies and processes from advanced economies; in order to better serve development needs, people involved with the design, implementation and management of IT-related projects and systems in developing countries must improve their capacity to address the specific contextual characteristics of the organization, sector, country or region within which their work is located. The text thus emphasizes the importance of context in examining the role and value of IT in the developing countries. It focuses attention on the fusion of the activities of "professionals" (technical experts, managers, policy makers) and "users" (more broadly, all other groups affecting or affected by the technologies and systems), with the intention of facilitating locally meaningful and effective change.

The Social Context of Technological Experiences

Author : Anant Kamath
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000072207
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Social Context of Technological Experiences written by Anant Kamath and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how technology and society shape one another and that there are intrinsic connections between technological experiences and social relationships. It employs an array of theoretical concepts and methodological tools to examine the technology–society nexus among three urban groups in India (traditional caste-based handloom weavers, subaltern Dalit communities, and informal female labour). It provides evidence of how innovations such as industrial technologies, communication technologies, and workplace technologies are not only about strides in science and engineering but also about politics and sociology on the ground. The book contributes to the growing research in innovation studies and technology policy that establishes how technological processes and outcomes are contingent on complex sociological variables and contexts. The author offers an inclusive, holistic, and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the field of innovation and technological change and development by involving various methodologies (network analysis, archival work, oral histories, focus group discussions, interviews). The book will serve as reference for researchers and scholars in social sciences, especially those interested in development studies, science and technology policy and innovation studies, information and communication technology (ICT) policy, public policy, management, social work and research methods, economics, sociology, social exclusion and subaltern studies, women’s studies, and South Asian studies. It will also be useful to nongovernmental organisations, activists, and policymakers.

Information Technology in Context

Author : Chrisanthi Avgerou
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351741136
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Information Technology in Context written by Chrisanthi Avgerou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2000. A discussion of information technology (IT) in developing countries. The contributors can be considered to share the following set of broad premises: information and communication technologies, and related systems, have significant potential to aid the economic growth and improvement of social conditions in the developing world; however, such potential is not released by simply transferring technologies and processes from advanced economies; in order to better serve development needs, people involved with the design, implementation and management of IT-related projects and systems in developing countries must improve their capacity to address the specific contextual characteristics of the organization, sector, country or region within which their work is located. The text thus emphasizes the importance of context in examining the role and value of IT in the developing countries. It focuses attention on the fusion of the activities of "professionals" (technical experts, managers, policy makers) and "users" (more broadly, all other groups affecting or affected by the technologies and systems), with the intention of facilitating locally meaningful and effective change.

Gender, Health and Information Technology in Context

Author : E. Balka
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230245390
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Gender, Health and Information Technology in Context written by E. Balka and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume breaks new ground by asking how our understandings of gender can be informed by exploring the socio-technical relations of ICTs in health care, and how far an appreciation of the ways in which gender works can inform and improve our understanding of how ICTs are being developed, implemented, and used in health care contexts.

Technology in Context

Author : Ernest Braun
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134671474
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Technology in Context written by Ernest Braun and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-06-23 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most managers know very little about the technology they introduce into their firms, often preferring to leave such decisions to a small band of technological 'experts'. As a result large amounts of time and money are often wasted on inappropriate and inefficient systems. The cost of retraining and reorganising can also be prohibitive if the new technology does not deliver the desired results. In a business environment where technology is of increasing importance, the non-technical manager cannot afford to remain in the dark. Technology in Context provides a toolkit of approaches to this difficult subject. Subjects covered include: * the fundamental concepts required for the management of technology * the gathering of information in a firm to support strategic decisions on technology * technology assessment in the public domain * the wider social implications of technology * problems associated with technology, from the danger of environmental degradation to employment and skills.

Privacy in Context

Author : Helen Nissenbaum
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804772894
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Privacy in Context written by Helen Nissenbaum and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Privacy is one of the most urgent issues associated with information technology and digital media. This book claims that what people really care about when they complain and protest that privacy has been violated is not the act of sharing information itself—most people understand that this is crucial to social life —but the inappropriate, improper sharing of information. Arguing that privacy concerns should not be limited solely to concern about control over personal information, Helen Nissenbaum counters that information ought to be distributed and protected according to norms governing distinct social contexts—whether it be workplace, health care, schools, or among family and friends. She warns that basic distinctions between public and private, informing many current privacy policies, in fact obscure more than they clarify. In truth, contemporary information systems should alarm us only when they function without regard for social norms and values, and thereby weaken the fabric of social life.

Being Fluent with Information Technology

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309173132
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Being Fluent with Information Technology written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-06-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers, communications, digital information, softwareâ€"the constituents of the information ageâ€"are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is technically competent in two or three of today's software applications, is not enough anymore. Individuals who want to realize the potential value of information technology (IT) in their everyday lives need to be computer fluentâ€"able to use IT effectively today and to adapt to changes tomorrow. Being Fluent with Information Technology sets the standard for what everyone should know about IT in order to use it effectively now and in the future. It explores three kinds of knowledgeâ€"intellectual capabilities, foundational concepts, and skillsâ€"that are essential for fluency with IT. The book presents detailed descriptions and examples of current skills and timeless concepts and capabilities, which will be useful to individuals who use IT and to the instructors who teach them.

The Digital Challenge

Author : Shirin Madon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351768654
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book The Digital Challenge written by Shirin Madon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2003. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly being recognized as vital to the economic growth and global inclusion and participation of developing countries. This book brings together both academics and practitioners to provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of ICT and development around the world. It examines the role of IT in providing new economic and industrial opportunities, in increasing access to global information and communication, in assisting small cultural and ethnic groups to overcome disadvantages of physical distance and in catalysing initiatives towards democratic decentralization and empowerment of citizens. It also critically appraises major problems such as inappropriate focus and resource allocation, and of missed opportunities. By combining comparative case studies from Africa, South and East Asia, South America and Eastern Europe with theoretical analysis, this volume synthesizes a range of issues related to the evident tensions that exist for developing countries as they try to balance global and local priorities through the adoption and use of ICTs.

Information Technology and the Conduct of Research

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030903888X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Information Technology and the Conduct of Research written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-02-01 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers and telecommunications have revolutionized the processes of scientific research. How is this information technology being applied and what difficulties do scientists face in using information technology? How can these difficulties be overcome? Information Technology and the Conduct of Research answers these questions and presents a variety of helpful examples. The recommendations address the problems scientists experience in trying to gain the most benefit from information technology in scientific, engineering, and clinical research.

Making IT Better

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 9780309172011
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Making IT Better written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-10-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flood of information technology (I.T.) products and services entering the market place often obscures the need to nurture the research enterprise. But as I.T. becomes integrated into all aspects of society, the need for research is even greater. And the range of issues that need to be addressed is broader than ever. This new book highlights the fundamental importance of research to ensure that I.T. meets society's expanding needs. Against the background of dramatic change in the I.T. landscape, the committee examines four key questions: Is the scope of I.T. research broad enough-particularly in the arena of large-scale systems-to address government, business, and social applications? Are government and industrial sponsors providing sufficient funding for I.T. research? Is the research net big both big and diverse enough to capture sufficient financial and intellectual resources to advance the field? Are structures and mechanisms for funding and conducting research suited to the new sets of research challenges?

ICT in Education in Global Context

Author : Ronghuai Huang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662439271
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book ICT in Education in Global Context written by Ronghuai Huang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the current advances and emerging trends in digital technologies for learning and education through a number of invited chapters on key research areas. It addresses information and communications technology (ICT) in a global context, reporting on emerging trends and issues in four areas – basic education, technical and vocational education, distance and continuing education and higher education –, as these four areas represent the primary contexts in which ICT is used to support learning and instruction. This book provides a brief overview of the potential benefits of ICT used in education and some of the best approaches in which different ICTs have been used in education thus far in a global context. It also presents the expertise and the most current research and practices of recognized international educators and researchers in the field of ICT in education. Third, this volume is both informative and transformative in its coverage of the conceptual and practical impact of technology on current educational practices, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, educators and educational researchers around the globe.

Organizational Information Systems in the Context of Globalization

Author : Mikko Korpela
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0387356959
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Organizational Information Systems in the Context of Globalization written by Mikko Korpela and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Information Systems in the Context of Globalization exemplifies the role of social theory in approaching ICT utilization challenges in a globalization context. The debates raised on implementation, policy, organizations and organizing, and social dynamics, increase our awareness of the diversity of perspectives we need to delve into when framing the role of ICTs in the globalization agenda. The equal representation of managerial and non-managerial decision making contexts alerts us to the fact that ICTs should not be considered only as a corporate wealth creation prerogative. This book contains the selected proceedings of the Working Conference on Information Systems Perspectives and Challenges in the Context of Globalization, sponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and held in Athens, Greece in June 2003.

Health Information Technology in the International Context

Author : Nir Menachemi
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780528582
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Health Information Technology in the International Context written by Nir Menachemi and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book facilitates the exchange of management theory, best practice, implementation challenges, and the impact of adoption as it pertains to HIT adoption in one or more international settings. It presents a holistic viewpoint on HIT use in health care organizations and systems, and provides a managerial perspective from authors around the world.

Technically Speaking

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309082625
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Technically Speaking written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-04-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell phones . . . airbags . . . genetically modified food . . . the Internet. These are all emblems of modern life. You might ask what we would do without them. But an even more interesting question might be what would we do if we had to actually explain how they worked? The United States is riding a whirlwind of technological change. To be sure, there have been periods, such as the late 1800s, when new inventions appeared in society at a comparable rate. But the pace of change today, and its social, economic, and other impacts, are as significant and far reaching as at any other time in history. And it seems that the faster we embrace new technologies, the less we're able to understand them. What is the long-term effect of this galloping technological revolution? In today's new world, it is nothing less than a matter of responsible citizenship to grasp the nature and implications of technology. Technically Speaking provides a blueprint for bringing us all up to speed on the role of technology in our society, including understanding such distinctions as technology versus science and technological literacy versus technical competence. It clearly and decisively explains what it means to be a technologically-literate citizen. The book goes on to explore the context of technological literacyâ€"the social, historical, political, and educational environments. This readable overview highlights specific issues of concern: the state of technological studies in K-12 schools, the reach of the Internet into our homes and lives, and the crucial role of technology in today's economy and workforce. Three case studies of current issuesâ€"car airbags, genetically modified foods, and the California energy crisisâ€"illustrate why ordinary citizens need to understand technology to make responsible decisions. This fascinating book from the National Academy of Engineering is enjoyable to read and filled with contemporary examples. It will be important to anyone interested in understanding how the world around them works.

Information Technology in Context

Author : Jacky Griffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780340493229
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Information Technology in Context written by Jacky Griffin and published by . This book was released on 1990-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Building a Workforce for the Information Economy

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309172004
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Building a Workforce for the Information Economy written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-03-19 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at any newspaper's employment section suggests that competition for qualified workers in information technology (IT) is intense. Yet even experts disagree on not only the actual supply versus demand for IT workers but also on whether the nation should take any action on this economically important issue. Building a Workforce for the Information Economy offers an in-depth look at IT. workers-where they work and what they do-and the policy issues they inspire. It also illuminates numerous areas that have been questioned in political debates: Where do people in IT jobs come from, and what kind of education and training matter most for them? Are employers' and workers' experiences similar or different in various parts of the country? How do citizens of other countries factor into the U.S. IT workforce? What do we know about IT career paths, and what does that imply for IT workers as they age? And can we measure what matters? The committee identifies characteristics that differentiate IT work from other categories of high-tech work, including an informative contrast with biotechnology. The book also looks at the capacity of the U.S. educational system and of employer training programs to produce qualified workers.

ICT in Education in Global Context

Author : Ronghuai Huang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662479567
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book ICT in Education in Global Context written by Ronghuai Huang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to capture the current innovation and emerging trends of digital technologies for learning and education in k-12 sector through a number of invited chapters in key research areas. Emerging Patterns of innovative instruction in different context, Learning design for digital natives, Digital learning resources for personalized learning in both formal and informal educational settings, e-leadership and teacher’s digital capacity will be covered in the book. This book intends to provide reference for the innovation in K-12 schools. Researchers, policy makers, school administrators and also teachers could benefit from this book on researchers and methods for innovation in K-12 schools all over the world.