Information Technologies Phillip G. Clampitt, Ph.D. Hendrickson Professor of Business 1/1/2019 Info Tech
1. My Approach to the Class Models about technology emergence and use provide the most enduring insights (vs. detailed discussions of new technologies) Students learn best by Applying concepts to existing technologies (Project 1) Resolving real world cases (Project 2) My role is to accelerate the 3 step learning process 1/1/2019 Info Tech
Learning Process Study Adjust CI Application Demonstrate Feedback ↑Learning = ↑Loops Adjust Demonstrate Feedback 1/1/2019 Info Tech
2. My expectations 1/1/2019 Info Tech
3. Role of Teaching Assistants Their Job Manage schedules & logistics Monitor class/group performance Provide feedback Coach & advise groups Assist with lectures Accelerate your learning Not Their Job Grade your exams or projects Provide answers to exams or projects Resolve your group problems 1/1/2019 Info Tech
4. Major Topics Personal IT Selection b – c SMCR Rich-Lean ROT Collective IT Selection 1. Diffusion of Innovation 2. Innovation Use 3. Marketing Distribution IT Impact 1. Sensemaking (Personal) 2. Knowledge Management (Organizational) 1/1/2019 Info Tech
5. First Steps Conduct a self assessment Create a class name placard Strengths Weaknesses Resources Create a class name placard Name Personality profile Skills working on Develop a personal instruction manual Use the syllabus and website as guides 1/1/2019 Info Tech
6. About the Orientation Technologies filter communication Technologies change the communication process. To understand the technologies, you need to understand the industry. (Follow the money) Most people & organizations have very little understanding of how technology impacts them. 1/1/2019 Info Tech
Orientation cont. The “rules of the game” emerge in a social and economic environment. (Many of the rules are still being written.) Managing information & communication involves tradeoffs between efficiency and effectiveness. Values (stated or unstated) drive decisions about the tradeoffs. 1/1/2019 Info Tech