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Paula L Kozak wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 7 months ago
The article I read called “Twitter and Tumblr Leaders Ditch Phones to Combat Addiction”, refers to the everyday dependency and possible addiction of constant smart phone use. I was interested in this article because the use of smart phones and digital media is ubiquitous. It has become an accessible way to communicate and connect with the world, however, it has proven to become too invasive in our lives. According to a report from Ericsson Ab,” By 2020, 90 percent of the world’s population over 6-years-old will have a mobile phone” (Rahn & Mawad, 2014). While I don’t think this statistic is necessarily surprising it does go to show how the digital world is consuming reality. Even top executives from companies like Twitter and Tumblr are uneasy in the topic of digital dependency. Some believe that being able to take a “digital timeout” is extremely important in balancing their lives. The article mentions that the head of creative strategy for Yahoo, David Hayes, will go without his mobile phone for weeks in order to better experience reality. However, other top executives do not see this “digital timeout” as a necessity. The COO of Dropbox Inc., Dennis Woodside, never takes a break from his mobile technology. He believes that accessible information all the time can only be a good thing. While, I am not a top executive of a company I can definitely relate to digital dependency. In my opinion, I think a “digital timeout” can really be important to get back to reality. Instead of always looking through Twitter to find current news it might be more important to sit down and read a newspaper. On the other hand, the digital world can keep us well informed and connect us all over the world. I can definitely see the positives and negatives of digital dependency, but what do you all think? Do any of you believe that you are too digitally dependent? Have you ever tried to take a “digital timeout” or do you think that they aren’t really necessary? Why or why not?
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Joon-Yong Kim wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 7 months ago
“Google to launch modular phone that can switch parts in and out”
On Google News, what I saw today was the endless sensational technology development by Google. Google announced that the new launching technology which is the smartphone can able to separates its batteries, speakers and cameras in and out as needed. This technology might seems odd now, but what Google has been doing recently will affects the future technologies. For example, Google innovated several ideas including that modular phone that can switch parts in and out and Google glass for make life easier. Eventually, these technologies aren’t quite noticeable now, but these endless ideas gives hope to students like us that there are many parts that we can still develop on for better future.
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This is very interesting. I haven’t heard about this new modular technology until I read the article you posted. Since you can replace parts, I wonder if you can replace parts with newer models it would be like you’re updating your phone without buying a whole new phone. Another thing I like about the separate products (like batteries for example) is that, if by chance your phone gets water damage, you can take the parts out and you have a higher chance of recovering your phone. With new phones like Droids and Iphones, you are unable to take the batteries out so the phone is basically a done if it gets wet. Finally, the separate modules Google will sell, like cameras, will allow the company to still make money and I think there will be a demand for these products since people use their phones for everything nowadays.
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Thank you for your comment Stephanie.
I believe that this new launching technology will develop into more products like cameras and battery system.
Especially, if this new technology can be applies to new smartphones such as i-phone or Samsung galaxy phones, they will also able to focus on wireless systems for everything which will makes people lives more easier and better.
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I found this article interesting because I have always wondered if this type of technology was possible but companies decided that it would benefit them to not use it. Just the whole idea of have the ability to replace parts freely would definitely change the technology industry. I am a huge iPhone advocate and how difficult it was to change parts out really was a frustrating factor.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS4596 Hohne Fall 2014 9 years, 10 months ago
I went through all of the pages again and checked the links. I believe I have updated all of the links that still pointed to the spring semester site. My apologies.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS4596 Hohne Fall 2014 9 years, 11 months ago
Wyeth business case resubmissions are due by Monday 9/29. You are not required to resubmit your deck.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS4596 Hohne Fall 2014 9 years, 11 months ago
The slide decks are posted out on our class Community site, and the link is now visible to you; oops. You can find them under “Course Structure” => “Course Materials” => Slides.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS4596 Hohne Fall 2014 9 years, 11 months ago
I just updated the schedule. I put a due date on the project plan. I moved the journal due date to after the project plan. The journal is a weekly accounting of your personal contribution to the project. I want to see them the first week, just to make sure you’re doing it in a reasonable manner. They are due at the end as well.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS4596 Hohne Fall 2014 9 years, 11 months ago
The most used tags are now listed on the bottom right of the page. Make sure you include a tag or two in your posts.
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Bruce Hohne posted an update in the group MIS 4596 (Hohne): Alex, Steve, John, Mike, John 9 years, 11 months ago
An interesting idea. I’m interested in how you will penetrate the market. You may also want to look at things that Leeds certification look at – it might give you ideas.
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Paula L Kozak commented on the post, What is the most important…………?, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM14 10 years, 2 months ago
Skills that I have found to be most important are technical skills in general, especially in the HR field where many individuals are not technical. Knowing SQL and other coding languages is very beneficial. At […]
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Paula L Kozak commented on the post, Discussion Question #2, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM14 10 years, 2 months ago
My first struggle as an intern was getting acclimated to my office space. My desk was downstairs with the HR direct team, but my boss was having me use a spare cubicle so I could sit with the HR technology team. […]
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Paula L Kozak commented on the post, Internship Discussion Question #1, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM14 10 years, 2 months ago
Hi everyone! This summer I will be working at Campbell’s Soup Company as an HR Technology intern. My main objective over the summer is to help my team with the implementation of a new HR system called Workday. I […]
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So far, Data Analytics has been the most useful class I have taken in college. Every topic covered in class will help me throughout my future careers; it even helped me currently, with my new job and my other […]
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I think digital dependency is definitely an issue that will only get worse as time goes on. I can already see it affecting social norms at parties and other events. People rather surf Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram/ etc than make small talk and enjoy real human interaction. As we become more connected with our devices this will probably become worst. I somewhat understand being constantly connected for a job, but when it comes to personal life a line has to be drawn. Digital timeout’s are an awesome solution that I personally employ, it is refreshing to get away from your device and the urge reach into your pocket. At first you may suffer from technology withdraw but after a while it becomes liberating. The timeout allows you to reconnect with yourself and your actual social circle.