Internet, People, Information and Knowledge
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The document discusses the impact of the internet as a chaotic yet essential source for communication and information access. It highlights statistics on how the internet affects learning, health management, and interaction with government officials, emphasizing its role in people's daily lives. Additionally, it addresses challenges like information overload and the digital divide faced by users today.
Internet, People, Information and Knowledge
- 2. Impact of the InternetWhat is the Internet?
- 3. Impact of the InternetThe Internet is a world wide network of computer networks thatenables us to communicate with each other, and to access or provide information on aglobal basis.(Lauretta & Bruce, 2002)
- 4. Impact of the InternetThe Internet is a world wide network of computer networks thatenables us to communicate with each other, and to access or provide information on aglobal basis.(Webb, 2008, pp. 133-134)
- 5. Impact of the InternetUnlike many other information sources, it is relatively unstructured,indeed it is often described as ‘chaotic’.(Lauretta & Bruce, 2002)What type of Information Sources
- 6. Impact of the InternetUnlike many other information sources, it is relatively unstructured,indeed it is often described as ‘chaotic’.(Lauretta & Bruce, 2002)What is Unstructured Information
- 7. Impact of the InternetUnlike many other information sources, it is relatively unstructured,indeed it is often described as ‘chaotic’.(Lauretta & Bruce, 2002)“…if it looks good…it must be good.”(Webb, 2008, p. 133)
- 9. Impact of the Internet 69% - major impact on their ability to learn new things;
- 10. 48 % - major impact to manage their health;
- 11. 24 % - major impact to interact with gov officials & politicians
- 12. 50% - Internet sites focusing on local affairs doing an excellent job(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 13. Impact of the Internet 69% - major impact on their ability to learn new things;
- 14. 48 % - major impact to manage their health;
- 15. 24 % - major impact to interact with gov officials & politicians
- 16. 50% - Internet sites focusing on local affairs doing an excellent job(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 17. Most Important Source of Information(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 18. cont…Most Important Source of Information(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 19. cont…Most Important Source of Information(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 20. cont…Most Important Source of Information(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 21. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 22. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 23. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 24. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 25. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 26. cont…Information People Seek Online about Their Communities(Pew Internet, 2010)
- 28. Measuring the Information Society(ITUD, 2010)
- 29. Measuring the Information Society“…in the growing complexity of our information environmentwe are all faced with diverse and abundant information choices in all walks of lives.”(Webb, 2008, p. 129)
- 30. Disappearing ink
- 31. The Digital WorldAmazon sells 60-70% of e-books in America and perhaps 90% in Britain (Enders Analysis)(Economist, 2011)
- 41. Coping Strategiescont…Information Dyspepsia(Rosenbaum, 2011)Check email all the timeWork weekendsCan’t keep upSleep lessShut off phone/net
- 42. 2005children attending between Year 4 (primary level) and Form 5
- 43. Computer UseWhere is the Computer Located at home?(NSO, 2005)
- 44. Number of Students & Computer Location(NSO, 2005)
- 45. Internet AccessInternet Access at home(NSO, 2005)
- 46. Time Spent Online at home(NSO, 2005)
- 47. Time Spent Online at School(NSO, 2005)
- 49. OECD ~ PISA 2003Internet research – 55% on averageWord processing – 48% on averageOnline PurposeGames – 53% on average
- 50. Online Purpose According to Parents(NSO, 2005)
- 53. Exposure to unsolicited online material(NSO, 2005)
- 54. Parents’ interest in kids’ Internet Use(NSO, 2005)
- 55. What’s Current & What’s Up? Born in Digital era;
- 56. Information growing exponentially;
- 58. Ease of use: Creating/Using/Sharing/Copying;
- 59. Ease of Technology
- 60. Digital Gap: How deep is it? Is it effecting?
- 61. Born Digital = Better Know How?
- 62. New Tech…New Shift? New Shift…New Skills?
- 63. Who is Surviving?
- 64. I know? I need to know? I need to enquire about it?Thank [email protected]
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