unit 1.2 Flashcards
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process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide
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globalization
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results in the expansion of international cultural, economic, and political activities
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globalization
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countries that trade with many others and have few trade barriers
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economic globalization/economically globalized
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american software company that rely on international trade to make large profits
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Microsoft
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this country almost entirely depend on oil exports
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Saudi Arabia
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refers to the transmission of ideas, meanings, and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations
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cultural globalization
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earliest cultural elements to globalize being spread by force, migration, evangelists, imperialists, and traders
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religions
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have also become more uniform because of globalization
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clothing styles
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these caused countries to become more connected politically
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cultural and economic globalization
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causes of globalization
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communication
transport
free trade agreements
global banking
multinational corporations (mncs)
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difference in access to technology between nations, regions and based on demographic factors such as income, race, and age.
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digital divide
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types of digital divide
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infrastructure
devices
education
defensive computing
information security
blocking
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Basic facilities, structures, equipment, technologies, and services that act as the foundation for economic activity and quality of life.
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infrastructure
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- Access to computing devices such as computers, networking gear and mobile phones. Low-end devices and aging hardware do not have access to the same services as modern high-end devices
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devices
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- Access to computers in schools, the effective use of technology in classrooms and teaching of basic technology skills to students.
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education
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- When users take basic precautions to reduce information security risks.
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defensive computing
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- The practice of defending information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
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information security
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- Areas where internet services are blocked by telecom companies or government censors.
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blocking
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_______ has been defined by application of and advancement in information technology.
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21st century
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according to ? information technology is defined as “the study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems.”
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Information Technology Association of America
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defined as utilization of computing services, i.e., software as well as hardware as a service over a network.
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cloud computing
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benefits of cloud computing
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❑ reduces IT infrastructure cost of the company.
❑ promotes the concept of virtualization, which enables server and storage device to be utilized across organization.
❑ makes maintenance of software and hardware easier as installation is not required on each end user’s computer.
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They are designed to run on Smartphone, tablets, and other mobile devices.
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mobile application
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has undergone a revolution since introduction of touch screen.
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user interfaces
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enables the user to directly interact with what is displayed and removes any intermediate hand-held device like the mouse.
touch screen
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capability is utilized in smart phones, tablet, information kiosks and other information appliances.
touch screen
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process which helps in discovering the informational patterns with data.
analytics
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The field of analytics is a combination of
statistics, computer programming and operations research.
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current trends in information technology
A. The Internet of Things (IoT)
B. Mobile web performance
C. Artificial intelligence
D. User interface
E. Mobile application
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usually driven by the industry and will succeed the most if it focuses on getting solutions for some specified problems.
internet of things
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is among the biggest hits when it comes to IT trends that has impacted creativity in the online space.
artificial intelligence
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one area that has undergone massive revolution since the touch screen was introduced.
user interface
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digital age is also called
information age
computer age
new media age
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Starting in the 1970’s with the introduction of the personal computer with subsequent technology introduced providing the ability to transfer information freely and quickly.
digital age
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refers to societies in which the creation, dissemination, use and manipulation of information has become significant to political, economic, social, and cultural endeavors.
information society
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refers to technologies that provides access to information through telecommunications.
information and communications technology
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It offers us the possibility to acquire information and to connect with other people at a speed and across distances unprecedented in history.
information and communications technology
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ICT is also studying how modern communication technologies affect society
THE USE OF ICT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
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refers to the utilization of information technology (IT) to engage in society, politics, and government.
digital citizenship
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define digital citizens as “those who use the Internet regularly and effectively”.
K. Mossberger et al.
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digital citizenship principles
● Engage Positively
● Know your online world
● Choose consciously
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engage positively
● Respect the rights of others to participate and have an opinion.
● Ask before tagging other people or posting photos.
● Report offensive or illegal content
● Stand up and speak out about cyberbullying – protect your friends.
● Don’t respond to hurtful or nasty comments – block and report cyberbullying.
● Speak to your parents or trusted adult about upsetting online experiences.
● Report threats of violence to the police (collect the evidence to show them).
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know your online world
1. Learn how new skills will help you explore the online world
2. Recognize online risks and how to manage them
3. Look out for suspicious emails and scams
4. Use secure websites for financial and retail services
5. Keep passwords secret, strong and unique
6. Know how to report bullying behavior on social media sites.
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choose consciously
● Choose privacy and security settings carefully and check them regularly
● Choose friends wisely online – not everybody online is who they claim to be, regularly review your connections and remove people
● If you have made a mistake apologize and take down offensive material as soon as possible
● Ask for permission before uploading pictures of your friends.
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crucial factor for sustainability and future viability.
digital development
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It is a part of a larger technological process, and is the change associated with the application of digital technology in all aspects of human society.
digital development
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tangible parts of digital technologies
infrastructure
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intangible parts of digital technologies. it is the software and applications
generic services
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people that take technology in corporate to embrace the digitalization
capabilities, skills, and culture
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The combination of technologies to put parts of information and communication process in society into electronic network are:
▪ E-Government
▪ E-Business
▪ E-Health
▪ E-education
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is the overall process of invention, innovation and diffusion of technology or processes.
technological change or technological developmetn
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creation of something new, or a "breakthrough" technology.
invention
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pertains to the spread of a technology through a society or industry.
diffusion
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An innovation has been implemented if it has been introduced on the market
product innovation
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In 1971, ? released the first programmable microprocessor to the market, the ?
INTEL, INTEL 4004
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three of Intel 4004 inventors who were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by US President Barack Obama
Stanley Mazor, Federico Faggin, and Ted Hoff
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he sent the first email in 1971 on the ?
Ray Tomlinson, ARPANET
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DVD means
digital video disc
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DVD appeared ?
in the mid late to late 1990s
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when was World Wide Web originally proposed
1989
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world wide web was first launched and used in the
early 1990s
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they were able to connect hypertext with the internet and create the foundation for what we know as the web today
Tim Berners-Lee (pictured) with the help from Robert Cailliau
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examples of web browsers
mosaic and netscape navigator
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meaning of GPS
global positioning system
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floppy disk of this decade, it is the most compact, portable data storage device used by PCs and Macs alike
USB flash drive
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gives viewers access to their cable television programming anywhere with a computer and high-speed internet connection.
slingbox (2005)
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Famously started in a Harvard dorm room in 2004, it eventually rose to the top of the heap of social networking sites in the 2000s.
facebook
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its introduction was an innovation that changed the daily lives of millions of people around the world. It allowed people to instantly take photos and videos and dealt a major blow to the digital camera industry.
camera phones
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launched in january 2001, it played a major role in defining the concept and purpose of user-generated content
wikipedia
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versions of wikipedia
200 versions
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teaching themselves to handle the physical world.
robots
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? robots are still clumsy and inflexible
industrial
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repeatedly pick up a component on an assembly line with amazing precision and without ever getting bored—but move the object half an inch, or replace it with something slightly different, and the machine will fumble ineptly or paw at thin air.
robot
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marked by an increased valuation of knowledge.
post-industrial society
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He asserts employment will grow faster in the tertiary (and quaternary) sector relative to employment in the primary and secondary sector and that the tertiary (and quaternary) sectors will take precedence in the economy.
Daniel Bell
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strength of digital age
▪ Communication speed
▪ Automation
▪ Information storage
▪ Accurate duplication
▪ GPS and mapping
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weaknesses of digital age
privacy concerns
plagiarism and copyright
anonymity and fake personas
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opportunities of digital age
* Social connectivity
* Learning opportunities
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threats of digital age
* Cyber security
* Social disconnect
* Crime and terrorism
* Identity theft
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impact of the digital age on the social, economic, and political life of society today
child literacy
knowledge is power
the reinvention of politics
impact on jobs and income distribution
impact on employment
impact on unemployment
impact on social life
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It stands to reason that children who read and write more are better at reading and writing.
child literacy
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The ability of computers to replicate information for distribution and empowered people to share what they know.
knowledge is power
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The social media is growing influence in politics, and the growing interest in politics from users of social media.
reinvention of politics
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Workers are being replaced by computers that can do the job more effectively and faster.
impact on jobs and income distribution
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Development of technology has a great impact in the workplace with increased productivity, efficiency, performance and eliminating the risk and human errors.
impact on employment
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Workers who are displaced by technological advances may find it difficult to become re-employed.
impact on unemployment
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The digital age as made communication easier and faster for individual and firm of all countries, but it is made harder for individual to have face to face conversation.
impact on social life
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1970 to 1990 technologies
intel
email
DVDs
world wide web
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2000-2018 technologies
GPS
USB flash drive
Slingbox (2005)
Facebook
Camera phones
wikipedia
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2019 technologies
Robot dextrity
Predicting preemies
