Social Information Technology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues

Social Information Technology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues
Author: Kidd, Terry T.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2008-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1599047764

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"This book provides a source for definitions, antecedents, and consequences of social informatics and the cultural aspect of technology. It addresses cultural/societal issues in social informatics technology and society, the Digital Divide, government and technology law, information security and privacy, cyber ethics, technology ethics, and the future of social informatics and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Future Information Society, The: Social And Technological Problems

Future Information Society, The: Social And Technological Problems
Author: Wolfgang Hofkirchner
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2017-01-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9813108983

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This book is the first volume of a two-volume edition based on the International Society for Information Studies Summit Vienna 2015 on 'The Information Society at the Crossroads. Response and Responsibility of the Sciences of Information' (see summit.is4is.org).The book represents a trans-disciplinary endeavor of the leading experts in the field of information studies posing the question for a better society, in which social and technological innovations help make information key to the flourishing of humanity and dispense with the bleak view of the dark side of information society.It is aimed at readers that conduct research into any aspect of information, information society and information technology, who develop or implement social or technological applications. It is also for those who have an interest in participating in setting the goals for sciences of information and social applications of technological achievements and scientific results.

Clinical Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Clinical Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2366
Release: 2011-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1609605624

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"This multi-volume book delves into the many applications of information technology ranging from digitizing patient records to high-performance computing, to medical imaging and diagnostic technologies, and much more"--

Wired for Learning

Wired for Learning
Author: Terry T. Kidd
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1607522063

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"Web 2.0" is a term used to describe an apparent second generation of the World Wide Web that emphasizes collaboration and sharing of knowledge and content among users. With the growing popularity of Web 2.0, there has been a burgeoning interest in education. Tools such as blogs, wikis, RSS, social networking sites, tag-based folksonomies, and peer-to-peer (P2P) media sharing applications have gained a prominence in teaching and learning. With Wired for Learning: An Educators Guide to Web 2.0 there is tremendous potential for addressing the needs student, teachers, researchers, and practitioners to enhance the teaching and learning experiences through customization, personalization, and rich opportunities for networking and collaboration. The purpose of this text is to clarify and present applications and practices of Web 2.0 for teaching and learning to meet the educational challenges of students in diverse learning setting. This text will bring teachers and university education into a bold new reality and cause them to move to think differently about technology’s potential for strengthening students' critical thinking, writing, reflection, and interactive learning.

International Exploration of Technology Equity and the Digital Divide: Critical, Historical and Social Perspectives

International Exploration of Technology Equity and the Digital Divide: Critical, Historical and Social Perspectives
Author: Randolph Leigh, Patricia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2010-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1615207945

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"This book explores and presents research that centers on the historical, political, sociological, and economic factors that engender global inequities"--Provided by publisher.

Sustainable Economic Development and the Influence of Information Technologies: Dynamics of Knowledge Society Transformation

Sustainable Economic Development and the Influence of Information Technologies: Dynamics of Knowledge Society Transformation
Author: Karatas, Muhammed
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2010-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1615207104

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"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of information technology as it relates to sustainable economic development and the development of knowledge societies"--Provided by publisher.

Nursing and Clinical Informatics: Socio-Technical Approaches

Nursing and Clinical Informatics: Socio-Technical Approaches
Author: Staudinger, Bettina
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2009-02-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605662356

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"This book gives a general overview of the current state of nursing informatics giving particular attention to social, socio-technical, and political basic conditions"--Provided by publisher.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 7972
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466658894

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"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Online Education and Adult Learning: New Frontiers for Teaching Practices

Online Education and Adult Learning: New Frontiers for Teaching Practices
Author: Kidd, Terry T.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1605668311

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"This book disseminates current issues and trends emerging in the field of adult e-learning and online instruction"--Provided by publisher.

Remote Access Technologies for Library Collections: Tools for Library Users and Managers

Remote Access Technologies for Library Collections: Tools for Library Users and Managers
Author: Fulkerson, Diane M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-03-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 146660235X

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"This book is crucial to understanding changes and the new expectations that library users have in the 21st century, including identifying, implementing and updating new technologies, understanding copyright and fair use laws, creating metadata for access to digital collections, and meeting user needs"--Provided by publisher.