"The Most Poisonous Force in Technology"

Autor/in	Carnevale, Dan
Titel	"The Most Poisonous Force in Technology"
Quelle	In: Chronicle of Higher Education, 53 (2007) 42, (1 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0009-5982
Schlagwörter	Information Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Centralization; Administration; Higher Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informationstechnologie; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Centralisation; Zentralisierung; Verwaltung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen
Abstract	Walt Mossberg, personal-technology columnist for "The Wall Street Journal," highlighted technology trends in his speech to a group of college presidents and other administrators. Mr. Mossberg touched a nerve when he called information-technology departments of large organizations, including colleges, "the most regressive and poisonous force in technology today." They make decisions based on keeping technology centralized, he said. Although lesser-known software may be better, he asserted that technology departments are likely to use big-name products for their own convenience. Sometimes that may be necessary to keep costs down and to secure the organization's network, he said. However, it puts consistency above customization, preventing individuals from exploring what technology products are best suited to their own needs. After the speech, he elaborated in an interview, saying that big departments act as impediments to the adoption of new technology. Reactions of several college officials to Mr. Mossberg's remarks are presented. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10