1. Information Technologies
Phillip G. Clampitt, Ph.D.
Hendrickson Professor of Business
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2. 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
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3. Learning Process Study Adjust CI Application Demonstrate Feedback
↑Learning = ↑Loops
Adjust
Demonstrate
Feedback
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4. 2. My expectations
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5. 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
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6. 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)
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7. 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
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8. 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.
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9. 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.
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