Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Viacom vs Google/You Tube
Viacom has initiated a legal case with Google over copyright infringement from videos posted. This is a landmark case in terms of information, technology capabilities, copyright, business models etc.
Please listen to one of the 45 minute programs on NPR about it, research the issues some and come to class ready to discuss. This will make up for some of the time we lost with the online class.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8993127 - March 19
http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2007/03/20070321_b_main.asp - March 21
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7872673 - March 13
Please listen to one of the 45 minute programs on NPR about it, research the issues some and come to class ready to discuss. This will make up for some of the time we lost with the online class.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8993127 - March 19
http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2007/03/20070321_b_main.asp - March 21
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7872673 - March 13
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Online Class or Technological Disaster Management
So how does one create Plan B, Plan C..........Plan Z when it comes to technology and its implementation. I think what happened today with the online class is a good example of a combination of things that can go wrong in a technology environment and worthy of exploring.
There were several issues that contributed to the thwarted online class today integrating new technology: Power failure, computer problems, phone issues and human error. Though not necessarily in this order, let's take them one by one.
1. Power failure - not a lot one can do about this so just be aware of its possibility and trouble shooting in its aftermath.
2. Computer problems - in trying to override taking the time to reboot from a previous problem earlier in the day my dear computer crashed - some ways this can be avoided - system clean ups are a recommended course of action on a regular basis - though the crash was an unexpected occurence stemming from #1.
3. Phone issues - related to #1 too.
4. Human error - after reviewing the WebEx protocol I realized that in trying to correct the system freezing, I inadvertenly knocked us out of the virtual space not once but twice...
At the end of the day, I continually realize that like other relationship, the one with technology has its ups and downs and above all a challenging but satisfying learning curve.
We will try it again with greater success I'm sure. If you are ready to try again, let's look at dates to reschedule this online experience once again - when we are in class together on March 26.
Catherine
Great Presentation
Audra posted a great presentation that focuses on what we were discussing in class. It really shows the impact of technology and speaks to the EXPONENTIAL growth and change we are in the midst of. www.scottmcleod.org/didyouknow.wmv or www.scottmcleod.org/didyouknow.mov depending on your internet speed - try one or the other. Please watch.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Welcome to MIT BLOG
Management of Information Technology examines the impact and the enabling role of information and communication technologies (IT) in transforming organizational, work group, and individual processes. Topics include: identifying and using specific enabling IT and communication applications, gaining efficiencies and competitive advantage, and leading the process of IT-induced change process.
The class will meet on site Monday afternoons: 1:30 – 5:15 pm @ SIT at Media Lab
Classes will be held February 26, March 5, 12 (online class) & 26, April 9, 16, 23 & 30
I look forward to exploring this exciting world of technology with you.
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