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What role did the Harvard Mark 1 play during World War II?
What role did the Harvard Mark 1 play during World War II?
What was the primary function of the Enigma machine during World War II?
What was the primary function of the Enigma machine during World War II?
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of World War II on the development of technology?
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of World War II on the development of technology?
By the 1970s, what was the major technological aspiration of the generation that had emerged?
By the 1970s, what was the major technological aspiration of the generation that had emerged?
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How did the Allied countries address the shortage of human computers during the war?
How did the Allied countries address the shortage of human computers during the war?
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What was one of the primary functions of early computers as described?
What was one of the primary functions of early computers as described?
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What technological innovation is Johannes Gutenberg famous for?
What technological innovation is Johannes Gutenberg famous for?
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How did Gutenberg's invention impact society?
How did Gutenberg's invention impact society?
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Which of the following best describes the role of early computers in engineering?
Which of the following best describes the role of early computers in engineering?
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What can be inferred about the relationship between Gutenberg's printing press and later technological advancements?
What can be inferred about the relationship between Gutenberg's printing press and later technological advancements?
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What innovation did Steve Wozniak contribute to the personal computer industry in 1976?
What innovation did Steve Wozniak contribute to the personal computer industry in 1976?
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Which of the following social media platforms is known for being a game-based social networking website?
Which of the following social media platforms is known for being a game-based social networking website?
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What was a key realization by Bill Gates regarding personal computers?
What was a key realization by Bill Gates regarding personal computers?
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Which platform is known as a video sharing service that allows users to post virtually everything?
Which platform is known as a video sharing service that allows users to post virtually everything?
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What type of social media service is Skype primarily categorized as?
What type of social media service is Skype primarily categorized as?
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What social media function was introduced around 1973?
What social media function was introduced around 1973?
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Which of the following describes FriendFeed?
Which of the following describes FriendFeed?
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What major development did the introduction of silicon chips facilitate?
What major development did the introduction of silicon chips facilitate?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Determine human and social impacts of the information age
- Discuss technology evolution from ancient times to present
- Illustrate how social media impacts lives
The Information Age (Digital Age)
- Also known as the New Media Age
- Began in the last quarter of the 20th century
- Characterized by readily available information through publications and computer/networks
- Focus of science and technology shifted to information handling and conveyance
Advances in Biology
- Genetics revolutionized information science (recombinant DNA)
- The immune system functions as an information processing system
Information & Society
- Before: People were seen as mechanical; labor focused on manufacturing
- Now: People are viewed as complex computers; labor focused on services
Information Literacy
- Ability to access, evaluate, organize, and use information from various sources
Computer Literacy
- Ability to use computer hardware and software to complete tasks
Information Literacy vs. Computer Literacy
- Information literacy: Finding and evaluating information for accuracy, currency, and bias.
- Computer literacy: Using contemporary hardware and software and adapting to new tech
Information & Globalization
- Communication became inexpensive (new phone systems and internet)
- Changed how people work: information-based work, business trends, global banking, and scientific research
Problems with Information Age
- Infringement of personal privacy
- Excessive computer use in teaching young children can hinder development
- "Knowledge" replaced by "data"; data lacks the context of ideas
Facts on the Information Age
- Information must compete
- Newer information is often equated with greater truth
- Selection, like viewpoints, is subjective
- Media reflects cultural values
- Early information (words, etc.) have significant impact on the brain
- Anything in great demand may become counterfeited
- Ideas are frequently deemed controversial
- Media creates a narrative, and the medium dictates the message
- Entire truth remains a pursuit
Reflection
- Social media risks dissemination of false information
- Students need to use social media responsibly to avoid spreading misinformation
What Brought Us Here? (Information Age Timeline)
- Progression of technology over time (from flags and torches to the internet, etc.)
Gutenberg's Printing Press
- Johannes Gutenberg's printing press applied pressure to inked surfaces on paper or cloth to transfer ink (a method of transferring ink to some surface)
Enigma Machine
- A mechanical device used for encryption during World War II by the German Navy
- Solved by British mathematicians
A Generation with "Electronic Brains"
- A generation (in 1970's) desired personal computers
- Individuals like Steve Wozniak built simple computers (Apple I)
- Companies like Microsoft developed software for computers.
From 1973 Onwards (Social Media)
- Multi-user chat rooms and instant messaging became popular
- Messaging apps, conferencing systems, and e-mail exchanging were introduced
- Game-based, business-oriented, and social networking websites emerge
Blogging Platforms etc
- Platforms for blogs, image/video hosting, discovery/dating, video sharing, and real-time social media feed aggregators expanded information access.
- Social networking sites, photo/video sharing, and question-answer platforms added further complexity.
Group Activity : Hacking
- Background: Substitution cipher encryption method; letters replaced systematically
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This quiz explores the human and social impacts of the Information Age, highlighting the evolution of technology from ancient times to the present. It discusses how social media influences our lives and the advancements in biology related to information processing. Test your knowledge on key concepts and literacy in the digital age!
