Students’ Learning Ability as the Basis for Functioning in Information Society

2018 ◽  
pp. 303-317
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Długosz

In the age of rapid civilization transformations, learning is a constant part of every human being's life. The knowledge acquired at school is rapidly becoming outdated. Learning ability is the basic condition for dealing with a fast growth of knowledge. The article has attempted to provide answers to the following questions: Do students know how to learn? Can students learn? Do students think they are prepared for learning? How do students evaluate their abilities to learn?

Author(s):  
Ikharo A. B. ◽  
Aliu D. ◽  
Obasi C. C. ◽  
Okreghe . C. O

The development of the traditional infrastructure of any country would facilitate and enhance information society. However, inadequate infrastructural development, poor economic and social access, slow adoption of new technology and limited technical know-how are some dilemma plaguing ICT application and implementation in the Nigeria context. This paper therefore, is poised toward addressing these issues and proffering recommendations with the aim of supporting government efforts, increasing the efficiency of social service delivery and raising economic efficiency and cost reduction in ICT related mechanism. It is hoped that ICT applications and usage would lead to systemic growth, economic development, and the provision of socio-economic sustainability in Nigeria.


2018 ◽  
pp. 248-267
Author(s):  
Martti Lehto

The revolution in information technology that began in the 1990s has been transforming Finland into an information society. Imaginative data processing and utilization, arising from the needs of citizens and the business community, are some of the most important elements in a thriving society. Information and know-how have become key ‘commodities' in society, and they can be utilized all the more efficiently through information technology. For all nations, the information technology revolution quietly changed the way business and government operate, as well as the daily life of citizens. Our daily life, fundamental rights, social interactions and economies depend on information and communication technology working seamlessly. An open and free cyberspace has promoted political and social inclusion worldwide; it has broken down barriers between countries, communities and citizens, allowing interaction and sharing of information and ideas across the globe. Individuals, public and private organizations alike depend on the cyber world. From the citizens using social media, to banks growing their business, to law enforcement supporting national security – every sector of the society is increasingly dependent upon technology and networked systems. While the public sector, the economy and the business community as well as citizens benefit from globally networked services, the digital IT society contains inherent vulnerabilities which may generate security risks to citizens, the business community or the vital functions of society. Without sufficient awareness of the risks in cyber world, however, behavioral decisions and unseen threats can negatively impact the security of the critical infrastructure and can cause physical damage in the real world. On an individual level, what is at stake is the vulnerability of each individual user in cyber world. As the world grows more connected through cyber world, a highly skilled cyber security workforce is required to secure, protect, and defend national critical information infrastructure. Across the private and public sector organizations are looking for well-trained professionals to assess, design, develop, and implement cyber security solutions and strategies. While the demand for cyber security professionals is high, the supply is low. Meeting the growing demand for cyber security professionals begins in the education system. The most efficient custom to increase cyber security is the improvement of the know-how. The cyber security strategies and development plans require the improvement of the know-how of the citizens and actors of the economic life and public administration. Pursuant to Finland's Cyber Security Strategy (2013) “the implementation of cyber security R&D and education at different levels does not only strengthen national expertise, it also bolsters Finland as an information society.” In this article are analyzed the cyber security research and education which is offered in Finland's universities and universities of applied sciences.


Author(s):  
Hella Klauser

Information is essential, and it accepts no boundaries. Librarians are importing and exporting information; they work globally. They are globally IT-connected; they are offering an extensive network staffed with specialists, and they know how to treat this network right. A Global Librarian is working within this network. This chapter discusses the information society, or the knowledge society. Librarians are global players within the knowledge society.


2009 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 83-85
Author(s):  
Krystian Sowislok

The development of information society has become one of the main tasks undertaken by bothnational and local authorities as well as by institutions responsible for the development of entrepreneurship. Relevant projects are financed by the European Union. Prime Minister DonaldTusk mentioned this subject in his expose and emphasized the importance of knowledge andinformation society in the economic development of Poland. For us, teachers, it is important to know how can we help to increase the entrepreneurshipof young people, and encourage them and provide with opportunities to use moderntechnologies. Information technology in the education should not be limited to IT classes inthe computer lab. The Internet resources can be used for all classes, especially entrepreneurshipclasses. More attention should be paid to skills essential when our students looking for a joband when they decide to start their own businesses. This paper comprises reflections on implementation of information technology in the task of developing the youth’s entrepreneurshipand an attempt on answering the question from the title.


2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Czesław Domański ◽  
Alina Jędrzejczak

Abstract In the presence of massive data coming with high heterogeneity we need to change our statistical thinking and statistical education in order to adapt both - classical statistics and software developments that address new challenges. Significant developments include open data, big data, data visualisation, and they are changing the nature of the evidence that is available, the ways in which it is presented and the skills needed for its interpretation. The amount of information is not the most important issue – the real challenge is the combination of the amount and the complexity of data. Moreover, a need arises to know how uncertain situations should be dealt with and what decisions should be taken when information is insufficient (which can also be observed for large datasets). In the paper we discuss the idea of computational statistics as a new approach to statistical teaching and we try to answer a question: how we can best prepare the next generation of statisticians.


2009 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Ewa Oleksiejczuk ◽  
Anna Oleksiejczuk

Information technology (IT) concerns using the computer science in various aspects of life.The possibilities of immediate information exchange at any time and any place in the worldhave created conditions for the rise a new type of an information society and economy basedon knowledge. Computer networks, especially the Internet, as well as modern wireless mediahave caused the disappearance of traditional barriers in human communication.In modern global economy competitiveness of companies depends on their innovations andknowledge. In a company the essential factor in effective knowledge and innovationmanagement is the implementation of a proper information system. Learning how to workwith computer is a must, both in professional and in private life. Our modern world has been dominated by IT, which influences every single aspect of our life.Nowadays, information and knowledge are treated as one of the most important factor of businessactivity. Introducing up-to-date IT helps to effectively use the company resources where informationsystems play more and more important role. Companies may obtain better economic results in fastchanging circumstances. In the information era companies are highly depended on IT and ITmeans much more than computers and their software. It is also know-how.


Author(s):  
Caetano Dias Corrêa ◽  
Patrícia Loureiro Abreu Alves Barbora

TRANSFERÊNCIA DE TECNOLOGIA EM CONTRATOS INTERNACIONAIS DE FORNECIMENTO – DESENVOLVENDO A INDÚSTRIA LOCAL  TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN SUPPLY INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS – DEVELOPING THE LOCAL INDUSTRY   Caetano Dias Corrêa*Patrícia Loureiro Abreu Alves Barbora**  RESUMO: A transferência de tecnologia é necessária para a execução de contratos de fornecimento de equipamentos, por meio de patentes ou know-how, tendo em vista sua necessidade para a operação e manutenção regular do equipamento por parte do contratante, inclusive para além do prazo de garantia. Não obstante, os termos e condições da transferência de tecnologia não são adequadamente estabelecidos nos contratos celebrados pelos contratados. A fim de evitar futuras controvérsias sobre essa questão, é obrigatória a disposição pontual dos artigos relacionados à transferência de tecnologia no contrato celebrado pelas partes. A previsão dos termos apropriados de transferência de tecnologia em contratos internacionais é útil para melhorar a indústria local e o desenvolvimento do país. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho visa a pontuar, a partir do método dedutivo, de que forma e são fixadas as condições referentes à transferência de tecnologia em contratos internacionais de fornecimento de equipamentos celebrados no Brasil, bem como as possibilidades de compreensão de tal dinâmica como instrumento de desenvolvimento, a partir da transmissão de conhecimento oriundo de países desenvolvidos aos países em desenvolvimento. Para tanto, em sua primeira seção, busca perceber a correta compreensão do atual panorama de conformação da sociedade – a sociedade da informação – em suas origens, características e dinâmicas, assim como do próprio conceito de desenvolvimento. Em seguida, na segunda parte, relaciona referidos temas em uma análise que compreende sua complexidade, apresentando as formas de transferência de tecnologia usualmente contratadas em especifico, por meio de contratos de fornecimento de equipamentos de engenharia. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Transferência de Tecnologia. Desenvolvimento. Contratos Internacionais. ABSTRACT: Technology transfer is necessary for the accomplishment of equipment supply agreement, either using patents or know how process. This operation serves to the regular equipment operation and maintenance by contractor also to permit the regular execution of the equipment further the guarantee term. Notwithstanding, the terms and conditions of technology transfer are not properly settle in the agreements executed by contractors. In order to avoid future controversies about this question is mandatory the punctual disposition of the articles related to technology transfer in the agreement executed by the parties. The appropriated terms of transfer of technology in international contracts is helpful to improve the local industry and the development of the country. In this sense, the present work aims to present, from the deductive method, how the conditions related to the transfer of technology in international contracts of equipment supply in Brazil are set, as well as the possibilities of understanding such dynamics as instrument of development, from the transmission of knowledge from developed countries to developing countries. For this purpose, in its first section, it seeks to verify the correct understanding of the current panorama of the formation of society - the information society - in its origins, characteristics and dynamics, as well as the concept of development itself. Then, in the second part, it relates these themes in an analysis that understands its complexity, presenting the forms of transfer of technology usually contracted in specific, through contracts of supply of engineering equipment. KEYWORDS: Technology Transfer. Development. International Contracts.  SUMÁRIO: Introdução. 1 Tecnologia, Desenvolvimento e Sociedade da Informação. 1.1 Aspectos Conceituais da Sociedade da Informação. 1.2 A Tecnologia como Base e como Destino da Sociedade da Informação. 1.3 Transferência de tecnologia e desenvolvimento. 2 Contratos de Transferência de Tecnologia. 2.1 Aspectos Conceituais. 2.2 Formas de Transferência de Tecnologia. 2.3 Transferência de Tecnologia por meio de Contratos de Fornecimento de Equipamentos. Conclusão. Referências._________________________* Doutor e Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Professor do Curso de Graduação em Direito da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Professor do Curso de Graduação e Especialização em Direito do Centro Universitário Católico de Santa Catarina. ** Doutora e Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Professora Visitante de Direito Administrativo no Curso de Graduação em Administração de Empresas no Centro de Ciências da Administração e Socioeconômicas da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC).  


Author(s):  
Vladislav Kipriyanov

The article discusses the history of the term “know-how”. The article describes the legislative definition of the concept of “know-how” in various states. It is concluded that the category of “know-how” on an international scale has ceased to be considered as an alternative exclusively to patent protection of technical solutions and has been transformed into a special object of commodity turnover, which covers various types of information (technical knowledge, experience, skills) essential for a certain field of knowledge, which, taking into account the development and formation of the information society, seems quite natural.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martti Lehto

The revolution in information technology that began in the 1990s has been transforming Finland into an information society. Imaginative data processing and utilization, arising from the needs of citizens and the business community, are some of the most important elements in a thriving society. Information and know-how have become key ‘commodities' in society, and they can be utilized all the more efficiently through information technology. For all nations, the information technology revolution quietly changed the way business and government operate, as well as the daily life of citizens. Our daily life, fundamental rights, social interactions and economies depend on information and communication technology working seamlessly. An open and free cyberspace has promoted political and social inclusion worldwide; it has broken down barriers between countries, communities and citizens, allowing interaction and sharing of information and ideas across the globe. Individuals, public and private organizations alike depend on the cyber world. From the citizens using social media, to banks growing their business, to law enforcement supporting national security – every sector of the society is increasingly dependent upon technology and networked systems. While the public sector, the economy and the business community as well as citizens benefit from globally networked services, the digital IT society contains inherent vulnerabilities which may generate security risks to citizens, the business community or the vital functions of society. Without sufficient awareness of the risks in cyber world, however, behavioral decisions and unseen threats can negatively impact the security of the critical infrastructure and can cause physical damage in the real world. On an individual level, what is at stake is the vulnerability of each individual user in cyber world. As the world grows more connected through cyber world, a highly skilled cyber security workforce is required to secure, protect, and defend national critical information infrastructure. Across the private and public sector organizations are looking for well-trained professionals to assess, design, develop, and implement cyber security solutions and strategies. While the demand for cyber security professionals is high, the supply is low. Meeting the growing demand for cyber security professionals begins in the education system. The most efficient custom to increase cyber security is the improvement of the know-how. The cyber security strategies and development plans require the improvement of the know-how of the citizens and actors of the economic life and public administration. Pursuant to Finland's Cyber Security Strategy (2013) “the implementation of cyber security R&D and education at different levels does not only strengthen national expertise, it also bolsters Finland as an information society.” In this article are analyzed the cyber security research and education which is offered in Finland's universities and universities of applied sciences.


Author(s):  
Thanh thi Nguyen ◽  
Tung Huy Le ◽  
Lac Xuan Nguyen

Virtual reality technology currently tends to develop and apply strongly in all areas of social life. Therefore, the application of virtual reality technology in education and training is becoming more and more urgent. If we know how to effectively exploit and apply virtual reality technology to the design of the education and training process, the teaching of teachers and the acquisition of learners' knowledge will become easy, born dynamic. However, in order to achieve high efficiency, it is necessary to have a creative, flexible and appropriate application based on the actual conditions of each field, each school, the learning ability of learners, the ability to use using modern teaching facilities of teachers, specific subjects


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