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Information technology: A new era?

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Do the advances in information technology equate to a new industrial revolution? The advances made by IBM, Dell and many other manufacturers have resulted in massive changes to our working lives. This free course, Information technology: A new era?, looks at whether it is possible to predict the future of this industry by comparing it to the development of the automobile industry in the USA.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Technological advancement
  • 1 Technological advancement
  • 2 Technological change and economic growth
  • 2 Technological change and economic growth
  • 2.1 Industrial revolutions and technological change
  • 2.2 The effect of technology on productivity
  • 3 Information technology, productivity and growth
  • 3 Information technology, productivity and growth
  • 3.1 The impact of information technology
  • 3.2 Is productivity sustainable?
  • 3.3 A summary
  • 4 ‘Garage tinkerers’: new economy or industry life cycle?
  • 4 ‘Garage tinkerers’: new economy or industry life cycle?
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 The industry life cycle
  • 4.3 Live fast, die young
  • 4.4 Prices and industrial change
  • 4.5 Technological change
  • 4.6 Changes in industry structure
  • 4.7 The future?
  • 5 Conclusion
  • 5 Conclusion
  • Questions for review and discussion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

5 rating at OpenLearn based on 1 rating

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  • Having engaged with this course, the provided description proved accurate, outlining a rigorous examination of technological change within the historical context of industrial revolutions. This course investigates whether the rise of information and communication technologies (ICT) constitutes a genuinely "new economy" or is simply another phase in a series of industrial revolutions. It places current technological change within a historical context, comparing it to previous eras of radical innovation, such as the First Industrial Revolution (steam power, new iron and textile processes) and the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity, the internal-combustion engine, railways).
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    Doren Andrew Nijai.k.s
    This course offers a comprehensive overview of modern information technology and its impact on society. The lessons are well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics accessible for beginners. I particularly appreciated the up-to-date examples and clear explanations of emerging trends. The course kept me engaged with practical insights and relevant case studies. It has helped me understand the importance of adapting to technological changes in my field. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about IT and its evolving role in our world
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    Yousra Lamhadqi
    This course provides a great introduction to the evolving world of IT. It covers key concepts and trends shaping the tech landscape today. The content is easy to follow, with thought-provoking discussions that make complex topics more accessible. If you're curious about the future of technology, this course is definitely worth checking out!

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