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(THINKING) FOR THE DIGITAL ERA February 2000 Volume 6, Number 7 Warren Groff |
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"What we're seeing is really the birth of e-commerce. In 1998, we added a million small businesses to the Internet. In 1999, we're having a million small businesses create home pages. The questions is, will we see a million small businesses with e-commerce in 2000?" Ray Boggs, vice pres., Internatl. Data Corp. In: Sandlund. Chris (.January 2000) Small Business Computing and Communications, 5(i), 42-47. (See page 6) EMERGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ROLES Some research exists about the need for traditional types of IT professionals and technicians such as database managers, network administrators, programmers, systems analysts, etc. In addition, E-Commerce (EC) and E-Business (EB) are a first generation of "siblings" followed by family members in roles of Chief Information Officer (CIO), Knowledge Manager (KM), Health Informatics (HI) specialists, and other occupations. The role of a CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) is becoming essential to all manufacturing and services establishments. CIOs provide leadership in accessing databases via networks and distributing the information throughout the enterprise. Electronic Newsletters (ENs) have increased in number and have improved in quality. Organizations focused on research about Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer activity provide wave after wave of knowledge that must be managed by a growing number of KNOWLEDGE MANAGERS (KMs). All types of enterprises, especially multinationals, have evolved CIOs and KMs roles throughout the enterprise over the past years. Medium and small organizations must now meet that challenge, especially in education and health care "services" sectors. Anticipating an expanded family of IT related roles requires alliances and collaboration at higher levels than is being practiced among education and establishments at all levels. Alliances must identify stages of development in a "service" area and collaborate an specification of competencies and skills to evolve from one stage to an advanced stage. |
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STRATEGIC PLANNING (THINKING) FOR THE DIGITAL
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The December newsletter focused on "Building Competencies and Skills at the Rate of Innovation" and dealt briefly with the categories for policy, mission priorities, strategic alliances. and curriculum. Education in the U.S. has a dual mission of equal access to high quality programs. How can establishments plan strategically for assistive technology? For example, laboratories around the world have been engaged in research on application of brain waves. Human subjects with electrodes attached to their heads have moved cursors on computer screens. A Knight Rider news release on .January 24, 2000 indicated that eight-year old Patrick Steenson in PIvmouth Meeting, PA. is working hard to rack up points on his Superman Computer game via a brain controlled computer. He has been diagnosed with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, making it difficult for him to concentrate and learn. How can the research at NeuroDynamix and elsewhere be used to assist diverse learner needs? http://www.neurodynamix.com/ The January Issue "raised the bar a bit" with a focus on Building Competencies and Skills at the Rate of Imagination and suggested that curriculum standards must go beyond that which is already being applied in a digital era of changing paradigms and consider ideas that are now on the horizon. Globalization and the changing roles of an extended family of IT careers were highlighted followed by information about The Asia Society, Global Crossing, E-Commerce Times, and a learning module on "Culture, E-Commerce, and Technology." The Asia Society Electronic Newsletter (EN) is a continuous flow of essential information for inclusion in curriculum to prepare for careers to conduct business in Asia Pacific. What ENs should be included in curriculum and at what level? Criteria for the selection of ENs include (a) centrality, (b) quality, and (c), Return On Investment (ROI) Centrality has a focus on mission and vision of the entire enterprise. Quality must be in relevance to primary product line and support services. How can education evaluate ROI from ENs? Databases & Networks are critical to include in Curriculum. "A Learning Unit On Commerce Database Analysis" for areas in the Milwaukee region is an example of exercises that could be used in generic IT programs and in EC-EB specializations. How could ENs enrich learning activity in EB concentrations on Asia Pacific Countries and be available to businesses? |
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A Learning Unit On Commerce
Database Analysis
Critical thinking
competencies and problem solving skills are essential now and will become
increasingly. important. The International Trade Administration
(ITA) of the U.S. Department Of Commerce (DOC) added new information about
export sales for metropolitan areas. "Historical" data are listed
for the years 1993 through 1998 with Percent change by "Market," "Product
Description,"and other variables. Exports for a few metro areas in
Wisconsin are as follows:
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT)
"Critical Technology Assessment: US Assistive Technology Industry" is a Survey to identify additional businesses in the IT industry. The survey contacts are Margaret Cahill 202-482-8226 ( mailto:%20mcahill@bxa.doc.gov ) and Stephan Baker 202-482-3984 ( mailto:%20sbaker@bxa.doc.gov ). Surveys are to be returned in February; results should be available later. Businesses in the AT industry may have products and services on Web sites along with the applications and basic research. Corporate leaders could serve on program advisory committees and strategic planning committees. Jon Nakasone's project: Computer-Based Assistive Technology Strategic Plan at the University of Hawaii to Promote Equal Access to Electronic Information for Disabled Students. mailto:%20nakasone@hawaii.edu Dr. Barry W. Birnbaum has recently published Connecting Special Education and Technology for the 21st Century. (The Edwin Mellen Press, mailto:%20cs@wzrd.com ) |
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FUTURE CIO: CHIEF CHANGE OFFICER
"Chief information officer, takes no comfort in your title --it's a starting point at best. Those who want to remain in a position of power and influence in the coming years will need to be something more: an E-leader. CIO, VP of IT, MIS manager - whatever the application, the role has significantly evolved from its roots in the basement world of mainframe tech support. And it continues to change. The Supercharged E-commerce holiday season provides the most recent example of the need for new approaches." Murphy, Chris. "Reinventing The CIO." lnformationWeek, 768 Jan. 10, 2000, 48-62. http://www.informationweek.com/768/cio.htm |
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ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS
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FUTURE DOMINATED BY E-COMMERCE
- DOMINATED BY E-COMMERCE, Sandlund , Chris (January 2000) Small business Computing and Communications, 5(1), 42-47. How are/will municipalities, regions, and states respond to the changing paradigms? What policies and strategies should be pursued to assure leadership and at the same time reduce the digital divide of culturally diverse people and nations. What are the implications for education and training? Examples are presented of activities in two states and then the work of an outstanding professional is highlighted. |
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E-COMMERCE: THE KEYSTONE IN THE DIGITAL
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND RESPONSE
STRATEGY
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ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
E-QUALITY OVERVIEW MYTHS AND FACTS THE NGA PROPOSAL Visit the NGA Web site E-Commerce Minute, E-Commerce Times
Influencial Trends Asia Society The January 12, 2000, Asia Source EN contained a special report on E-commerce in China. The analysis included E-Commerce sales in China rose fivefold in 1999. China Merchant Bank Generated US $1.6 Billion in E-Commerce. China Postal Bureau Hops on E-Commerce Bandwagon. China.com Adds Companies to Grow Asia E-Commerce Network. Firms Enable Direct Web--based Sales between China and U.S. CAUTION: Be careful about the ENs that are selected. Company revenues are generated from the sale of e-mail addresses. Infoglut must be managed. Maintain focus. |
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COMMUNITY OF LIFE LONG LEARNERS Would you like to join a Community of Life Long
Learners? Access http://www.blackboard.com/courses/webcom and you will see: User Name:
___________________ Password:
_______________________________ Course Categories:
Education: Distance Learning Click on "Announcements." first item
on the top left column. Kathy Green is working on a prospectus to
assess the needs and wants of international people in a college service
area and then develop a strategic plan to respond to ideas within the
mission of the college. She may focus on the needs of individuals
from South Korea and Taiwan. Adults may want assistance in English
as a Second Language (ESL). Could services provided to adults also
benefit children and youth. A children and parent product available
in a campus utility and supported by Web pages could help language
development Lightspan has products to promote child-parent
partnerships. Now click on "Warren Groff's
Newsletters" January 2000 contains information about curriculum competencies and skills to match the rate of innovation. Click on "External Links" and "The
Friend]y Forum." Foreign Students in U.S. How are you assessing the needs of International Students How is your establishment responding to meet the needs? Now, check Globalization, E-Commerce, AAL, Teacher, etc. Then, send Kathy a. message of "Thanks" and-feedback.. to me. In the message to Kathty, provide ideas for her project. |
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CONFERENCES
DCI"S Customer Relations
Exposition Feb 16-17 Chicago
Enterprise Architectures Conference Mar
20-22 San Diego. CA DISA's E-Business and Internet Conference Apr 25-28 Boston http://www.disa.org/ 1-800-217-6113 x 152 The e-business, e-commerce, e-security
e-vent May 1-4 Dallas.
TX 7th Annual Project Leadership
Conference June 26-27 San
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FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING
FOR CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant
Star Schools Program Telecommunications and Inforamtion
Infrastructure Program About $17".5 million is available (applications due Mar 16). Some programs pass through a State Education
Agency (SEA): |
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RESOURCES
Groff, W. H. (1994). Toward the 21st Century: Preparing, Proactive Visionary Transformational Leaders for building Learning Communities. Human Resources Development, Orange County Cluster, Spring 1994. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 352 126). This document contains many of the slides used at an international conference in Taiwan, 1994. |