Unit 1 - Chapter 1 Flashcards
Information age
period in history where the production, distribution, control of information are the primary economic drivers
Digital revolution
refers to the conversion from mechanical/analog devices to digital devices
Bell’s law
new computer class forms roughly each decade establishing a new industry
Bell’s law states that each new computer class creates new markets and _____
opportunities
Moore’s law
number of transistors per square inch on a circuit board doubles every 18 months
Metcalfe’s law
value of a network is equal to the square of the number of users connected to it
Nielsen’s law
network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50% per year
Kryder’s law
storage density on magnetic disks is increasing at an exponential rate by 50% every 13 months
Robert Reich’s 4 key skills
Abstract reasoning, System thinking, Collaboration, Ability to experiment
Technology skills gap
mismatch between employees’ skills and the skills employers require to perform technology-related tasks in the workplace effectively.
Abstract reasoning
ability to make and manipulate models
Why is abstract reasoning important?
- recognize patterns and relationships
- solve complex problems
- innovate and think creatively
- adapt to new situations
Systems thinking
ability to understand and analyze complex systems as a whole. Seeing the “big picture”
Why are systems thinking important?
- understand interconnections
- predict outcomes
- address complex problems
- promote sustainability
Collaboration
2 or more people working together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product
Why is collaboration important?
- harness diverse perspectives
- improve efficiency and productivity
- adapt to change
- achieve shared goals and objectives
