KEY ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR CHANGING WORK

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ICT & the changes in workAssignment 4, 15.02.2011

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THE ENABLING TECHNOLOGY - THE IPAD

• New technologies changing the way people read and study.

• Studying and reading supports:

• Paper,

• Computer screen,

• Tablet PCs and e-readers - iPad.

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THE CHANGES IN THE WORK• One device for everything.

• Many applications to deal with everyday studying and school life:

• Read books,

• Take notes,

• Record voice and lectures,

• Write essays,

• Keep track of assignments, lectures and grades (digital planner)...

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ADVANTAGES

• Time to access to the resources,

• Huge digital library stored on devices (thousands of books/papers),

• Everything ever written available online,

• Content integration (one device for everything),

• Multimediality,

• Easier transportation,

• More environmental friendly.

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DISADVANTAGES

• Reading speed (as compared to paper):

• 25% slower from computer screens, (Molinari),

• 6,2% slower from iPad, 10,7% slower from Kindle (Nielsen).

• Printed books “nostalgia” - individual tastes,

• Unfamiliar devices - Time to use it productively.

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REFERENCE

• Nielsen, J. (2010). IPad and Kindle reading speeds. <http://www.useit.com/alertbox/ipad-kindle-reading.html>. Posted on 2/07/2010.

• Oyekunle, R. (2011).The iPad or the Paper: The Choice of Reading a Book or an E-Book. <http://www.suite101.com/content/the-ipad-or-the-paper-the-choice-of-reading-a-book-or-an-e-book-a328056>, posted on 9/01/2011;

• Speak iPad. (2010). Reading on Apple iPad vs. paper. <http://www.speakipad.com/featured-posts/reading-on-apple-ipad-versus-paper>. Posted on 8/07/2010;

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Thank you!

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