A first use of Google Bard AI conversation software, and for AI proofreading of my upcoming "Society, Information Technology and the Global University" book (Academic Press at World University and School, 2023) -
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Introduction
This book asks:
What is information technology, broadly conceived? How did it develop? Who did it? What is its history? What has been its geography? What has been the process of diffusion into the economy and society? How and why did the Network Society take shape? Main features of this will include the historical development of the Information Technology revolution. In this book, I’ll analyze the interaction between society and contemporary information technologies, in a multicultural and comparative perspective. In doing so, I’ll examine what data and evidence are in the social sciences, how they are used, and how they are interpreted. I'll also explore how the information technology informs the development of wiki CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, wiki World University and School:
~ wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org ~
http://worlduniversityandschool.org/InfoTechNetworkSocGlobalUniv.html
Information technology (IT) is a broad term that encompasses the use of computers, telecommunications, and other electronic devices to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data. IT has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. It has made it possible to do things that were once impossible, such as instantly communicate with people all over the world, access vast amounts of information at the touch of a button, and automate many tasks that were once done manually.
The history of IT can be traced back to the early days of computing, when machines were first developed to perform mathematical calculations. In the 1950s and 1960s, computers began to be used for business applications, and in the 1970s and 1980s, they became more affordable and accessible to the general public. The development of the internet in the 1990s was a major turning point in the history of IT, as it made it possible for people to connect with each other and access information from anywhere in the world.
IT has had a profound impact on society. It has changed the way we work, learn, shop, and entertain ourselves. It has also made it possible for people to connect with each other in new and innovative ways. For example, social media platforms have made it possible for people to share their thoughts and experiences with a global audience, and online forums have created spaces where people can discuss common interests.
IT has also had a significant impact on the global economy. It has created new industries, such as the software industry, and it has helped to drive economic growth in many countries. In addition, IT has made it possible for businesses to operate more efficiently and to reach new markets.
Overall, IT has had a positive impact on society. It has made our lives easier, more efficient, and more connected. However, there are also some concerns about the impact of IT, such as the potential for job losses and the spread of misinformation. It is important to be aware of these concerns and to take steps to mitigate their impact.
The book you mentioned, "Information Technology, Network Society, Global University," is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history, development, and impact of IT. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the role of IT in our world today.
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Introduction
This book asks:
What is information technology, broadly conceived?
How did it develop?
Who did it?
What is its history?
What has been its geography?
What has been the process of diffusion into the economy and society?
How and why did the Network Society take shape?
Main features of this will include the historical development of the Information Technology revolution. In this book, I will analyze the interaction between society and contemporary information technologies, in a multicultural and comparative perspective. In doing so, I will examine what data and evidence are in the social sciences, how they are used, and how they are interpreted. I will also explore how the information technology informs the development of wiki CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, wiki World University and School:
What is information technology, broadly conceived?
How did it develop?
Who did it?
What is its history?
What has been its geography?
What has been the process of diffusion into the economy and society?
How and why did the Network Society take shape?
Main features of this will include the historical development of the Information Technology revolution. In this book, I will analyze the interaction between society and contemporary information technologies, in a multicultural and comparative perspective. In doing so, I will examine what data and evidence are in the social sciences, how they are used, and how they are interpreted. I will also explore how the information technology informs the development of wiki CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, wiki World University and School:
Technology is the use of scientific knowledge to specify ways of doing things in a reproducible manner. 1 Technology changes gradually, but as changes occur, they cluster together, and form a system coming together to reinforce each other. For example, this occurred for example in the late 18th century in the industrial revolution around technologies to generate and distribute energy and power. Later, many other discoveries occurred concurrently, for chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc. When technologies cluster around a major theme, this can inform a technology revolution.
Industrial Revolutions
There were two major technology revolutions in the industrial revolution. The first occurred in Britain in the late 18th century, and the second occurred in the late 19th century with electricity, and in the United States and in Germany. The electrical revolution was linked to the chemical revolution, and these linkages are critical to understanding the way we and societies do things with technologies.
Information Technology Revolution
The information technology revolution started in the beginning of the 20th century and built upon the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, the radio by Guglielmo Marconi in 1898, and the vacuum tube by Lee De Forest in 1906, which led to transistors.
Notes to Chapter 1
Daniel Bell uses Harvey Brooks' definition of technology as "the use of scientific knowledge to specify ways of doing things in a reproducible manner." (in The Coming of Post-Industrial Society)
Bell, Daniel. 1973. The Coming of Post-Industrial Society. New York, NY: Basic Books.
What is information technology, broadly conceived?
How did it develop?
Who did it?
What is its history?
What has been its geography?
What has been the process of diffusion into the economy and society?
How and why did the Network Society take shape?
Main features of this will include the historical development of the Information Technology revolution. In this book, I will analyze the interaction between society and contemporary information technologies, in a multicultural and comparative perspective. In doing so, I will examine what data and evidence are in the social sciences, how they are used, and how they are interpreted. I will also explore how the information technology informs the development of wiki CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, wiki World University and School:
Google Educator Groups' India - GEG Thiruvananthapuram and GEG Ahmedabad - "UpSchool Session by Gavin McCormack" (Australia) ~ Some MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch Questions, including about accreditation
Dear Gavin McCormack (in Australia), Dr. Vishal Varia (in India), Peter Norvig (I've been having challenges sending this email from a number of World Univ & Sch Google accounts, so am trying again here), and World Universitians, All,
Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA, and CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric wiki Google-WUaS WorldUniversityAndSchool.org. Thanks for your UpSchool talk -https://www.youtube.com/live/FEMIQUuUdXQ?feature=share. And thanks to Google Educator Groups' India - GEG Thiruvananthapuram and GEG Ahmedabad - for facilitating this. (And thanks, Gavin McCormack, for focusing on abolishing slavery with UpSchool especially).
Here's the question I asked in the chat:
Thanks, Gavin! How is UpSchool going to engage Google Artificial Intelligence to help teach, & regarding teaching programming eg CC-4 licensed "CS First withGoogle at World Univ & Sch"https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home?
And here's a related question I asked in registering for the GEG presentation - but about which I didn't hear your reply in your presentation - and on Twitter too -
Question to Google Educator's Groups for W 4/25/23 - UpSchool Australia
And how are you approaching questions of accreditation, in the same way that MIT itself is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education - https://facts.mit.edu/accreditation/- and Stanford University is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (senior) - https://wasc.stanford.edu/2023-accreditation/what-accreditation? Both are licensed by their states of Massachusetts and California, and attract highest achieving world class students from potentially all ~200 countries partly thanks to their being accredited.
CC--4 licensed MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch, thanks to the Creative Commons' 4 licensing of MIT OCW and Google's "CS First with Google at WUaS" Scratch programming course, with GoogleAI, is seeking reimbursement from all ~200 countries' departments of education per student per year learning from their homes. Again, How #GavinMcCormack at UpSchool might MIT OCW-centric wiki WorldUniversityAndSchool.org offer free online Bachelor, AA, PhD, Law, MD, IB /sim, & Master's degrees, on a #GoogleWUaS platform in Australia fr https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Nation_States & wiki schools #WUaSAustralia's languages - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Languages?
Best wishes, abolition-ally, thanks, Friendly greetings,
GEG Thiruvananthapuram and GEG Ahmedabad are delighted to bring you a webinar that will transform your school. We'll be introducing you to upschool, a free online learning platform for all. Save the date - Wednesday April 26th at 5PM IST
Here are some of the things you can expect from the webinar:
Discover how upschool can help meet the needs of NEP2020 and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about upschool's engaging and impactful courses that empower the next generation of changemakers. Find out how you can access upschool's differentiated learning materials and ready-made teaching programs for free. Get a guided tour of the upschool platform and learn how to enrol all of your students and teachers for free. Interact with Gavin, the founder of upschool and a renowned educator and author.
Early bird registrations will get an opportunity to chat with Gavin during the session!
Discover how upschool can help meet the needs of NEP2020 and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
