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TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA have
been developed within the context of a two-dimensional
matrix. One dimension has to do with the stages in
information use. The first stage is Data Gathering,
the second stage is Data Processing, and the third
stage is Data Presentation. The second dimension looks
at four basic levels of technology use. The lowest
level assumes only a basic awareness and minimal use
of technology. The highest level to some extent might
only be achieved by those courses which are explicitly
technology based (e.g. MIS, AIS, Operations Management
courses). To some extent the levels run from the primarily
passive interaction to explicit development. The criteria
developed are not necessarily limited to computer technology
but might be applied to any business technology (i.e.,
they might include calculators, fax machines, or overhead
projectors).
LEVEL
I
The class teaches/requires
basic awareness of technology.
Data Gathering:
Ability to activate technology: turn on calculator, computer,
copier, etc and use non-programmable features, perform
basic math functions on a calculator.
Data Processing:
Ability to activate software tools; start software, use
a menu, start Windows, use a mouse to start software,
use technology functions, use reduce/enlarge options
on copier.
Data Presentation:
Watch a technology based presentation, i.e., video, non-interactive
PowerPoint presentation.
LEVEL
II
The class teaches/requires
ability to use basic technology features.
Data Gathering:
Use of fill-in the blank software. Use simple web-page
editor by answering simple questions; use online/electronic
resources such as online library catalog, Internet browser
perform simple query of databases specifying a query
for use with an Internet search engine; specify a query
for a library search.
Data Processing:
Course specific applications (already developed model)
similar to what might come with basic textbooks; communicate
electronically via E-mail.
Data Presentation:
Hard copy output; word processing output.
LEVEL
III
The class will teach/require
the ability to use advanced features or build complex
models.
Data Gathering:
Ability to write filter rules, separate E-mail into different
incoming folders automatically; run an overnight Internet
search software, integrate several sources, combine information
and output from sources such as spreadsheets, word processing,
Internet search results, online journals.
Data Processing:
Ability to design a model, implement a finance model
using a spreadsheet, exploit advanced features of a software
package using file transfer and mailing lists in E-mail
software; develop links between different files of different
software packages.
Data Presentation:
Electronic presentation using multi-media PowerPoint
slide show; use sound and video files in an HTML presentation.
LEVEL
IV
The class will teach/require
the use of technology to present the result of creative
problem solving.
Data Gathering:
Primary data collection using electronic resources; survey
research with Usenet newsgroups.
Data Processing:
Incorporate multiple models and multiple spreadsheets
which solve parts of the problems linked together. Create
on new computing environments and the writing of new
productivity software; analyze and design complete systems.
Data Presentation:
Construct an online-interactive presentation and an interactive
presentation about a company. |