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The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society
The aim of this report is to provide a brief summary of some of the main technological developments that have taken place in information technology and how these developments have had an influence on the way we work and on society in...
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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3 C)
This organization seeks to understand society's ethical and legal issues from an international perspective in light of new technology. The website contains news and policy statements.
United Nations
Unesco: Information and Communication Tech in Development
This report presents a number of views and proposals voiced in recent UNESCO-sponsored forums concerning the challenge of Information Highways for development. The official position of the Organization can be found in the document...
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Learning for Justice: Part of a Community Online
This lesson plan focuses on helping young children learn to participate in different kinds of digital communities. Students will solidify and work on what they know about being part of any community.
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Power Up!
Engineers work on many different kinds of projects and some even design video games! The coolest part about being an engineer is that they look at normal everyday objects in new and creative ways.
Code.org
Code.org: Lesson 10: Designing for Accessibility
In this activity, students will learn about accessibility and the value of empathy through brainstorming and designing accessible solutions for hypothetical apps.
Other
Beanz: Hidden Figures
Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson not only helped make history, they are part of a long line of women in computing.
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The University of Scranton: How the Smartphone Has Impacted Economic Development
Learn how the economy has been impacted by the development of the smartphone.
CBS
Cbs: Zd Net: Covid 19: Here's How One Pandemic Will Change Our Lives, Forever
While it is too early to assess the damage caused by this global pandemic, there are signs that it will permanently change the way society functions. From its impact on the global economy to our daily lives, COVID-19 will leave an...
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Gartner: 10 Ways Technology Will Change What It Means to Be Human
An article from Campus Technology magazine that discusses how technology is changing the human condition and many of these changes are driven by the wants, needs, and interests of people. For example, artificial emotional intelligence...
BBC
Bbc: Emotion Detecting Tech Should Be Restricted by Law Ai Now
A leading research centre has called for new laws to restrict the use of emotion-detecting tech. The AI Now Institute says the field is "built on markedly shaky foundations". Despite this, systems are on sale to help vet job seekers,...
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Brainspire: Technology and Society: How Technology Changed Our Lives
This article discusses how technology and society change each other. When technologies change, societies change as well and those changes often result in the need for more technology. This creates a cyclical relationship between the two....
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I Scoop: Industry 4.0 to Society 5.0: Big Societal Transformation Plan of Japan
Society 5.0 aims to tackle several challenges by going far beyond just the digitalization of the economy towards the digitalization across all levels of the Japanese society and the (digital) transformation of society itself. One of the...
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Digital Detox: The 19 Negative Effects of Technology in 2019
Discusses many unintended personal and societal consequences of technological progress. (Published October 8, 2019)
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Forbes: Generation Z and New Technology's Effect on Culture
Generation Z is more hooked into electronic devices and virtual spaces than any other group thus far. How has Generation Z's use of new technology affected how we do business or have fun? What are the effects of a lifelong use of new...
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: How Photocopiers Work
Read here about the intracacies of a photocopier. What exactly happens when you press "start" on that machine?
Other
Morino Institute: Promise of a New Communications Age
This speech outlines the nature of the communications revolution, establishes a framework for the most important challenges that must be addressed and proposes an Agenda for Action for individuals and groups to take advantage of the...
Investopedia
Investopedia: The Economics of the I Phone
see how the development of Apple's iPhone has impacted the economy.
University of Maryland
The Impact of the Internet on Society
Describes how information technology and the Internet are rapidly transforming the character of life and work. Changes in the fields of education, health care and business are considered. There is another link to the economic impact of...