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Living in the IT Era I. Course Description Living in the IT Era will examine communication and information technologies with particular emphasis on information technology and its components and in particular how they are used by the Millennial Generation. Deals with the science, culture and ethics of information technology, its influence on modern living and human relationships, and uses for personal, professional and social advancement. The goal of the course is to understand how the communication and information technologies evolve and the cultural, economic, political and social implications of such technologies for society. II. Goals and Objectives Living in the IT Era is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the social, cultural, and economic consequences of new communication technologies and to encourage critical thinking about “new media” generally. Through exams and media-related assignments, students will learn to analyze the evolving information ecology as it affects the media industries as well as media audiences. Through course projects, students will examine issues involving convergent media and the impact of intensive new media use on consumers. III. Required Texts & Readings There are no textbooks for this class. Texts on this subject get outdated quickly. Readings are available in the NEOLMS/EDU20 portal IV. Requirements Exams: There will be three major exams. The exams will be equally weighted. The tests will be multiple choice, definitions and short answer questions. Book Review: Each student will read a recent book (one written in 2014 or after) and prepare a 3-5 page book review which provides a description of the scope of the book and analyzes its strengths and weaknesses. The book can deal with any aspect of the Internet or its components (e.g. social media, blogs) or other new media (e.g. mobile phones, IPods, video games, digital movies). Book titles must be approved in advance. You will also give a 7-10 minute oral review of the book to the class. You need to have a copy of your paper for each member of the class. A Powerpoint presentation or a typed outline is also required. Final paper: Each student will write a 7-10 page essay on any topic concerning the Internet or new media. Discussion questions: To make sure that you are doing the readings and to try to generate discussion, bring a discussant question based on that day’s reading to class. Each day’s discussion question is worth 3 points The core values of Philippine Christian University are faith, character, and service. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect toward peers and community. Part I: The Generations and The Rise of the Information Technology Era 1 Generations

The Generations https://www.careerplanner.com/Career-Articles/Generations.cfm Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-zbegins/ Millennials less confident about nation’s future, but so were their parents, grandparents when young https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/02/16/millennials-less-confident-about-nationsfuture-but-so-were-their-parents-grandparents-when-young/ Who are the millennials? Readings: Pew Internet, Millennials Confident, Connected, Open to Change, Overview https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2010/02/24/millennials-confident-connected-open-tochange/

Adapting to new Technology Alan Peslak, Wendy Ceccucci, and Patricial Sendall, “An empirical study of social networking behavior using diffusion of innovations theory” https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5e13/276bfed1be141d3cc0eef67709b49c7d14ed.pdf Overview of New Technological Development Frances Cairncross, “The Roots of Revolution” and “The Trendspotters Guide to New Communications” Media Theories: Understanding the New Media Readings: 1. Roger Fidler, The Principles of Media Morphosis 2. Thomas Kilian, Nadine Hennigs and Sascha Langner, Do Millennials Read Books or Blogs? Introducing a Media Usage Typology of theInternet Generation, Journal of Consumer Marketing. Convergence and Interactivity Readings: 1. John Pavlik and Shawn McIntosh, Convergence and its Consequences 2. Erik Bucy, “Interactivity in society: Locating an elusive concept, TheInformation Society,3.Don Tapscott, “Net Geners Relate to News in New Ways,” Nieman Reports Winter 2008. Part II: Personal and Social Benefits of Information Technology Reference: Digital Quality of Life: Understanding the Personal and Social Benefits of the Information Technology Revolution 1. Education and Training 2. Health Care 3. Personal Safety 4. Accessibility for People with Disabilities

5. Recreation and Entertainment 6. Access to Information 7. Environment 8. Energy 9. Transportation 10. Public Safety 11. Government 12. Communities ADDITIONAL READINGS Why is the Digital Information Revolution So Powerful? Why is the Information Revolution Happening Now? Part III: Understanding the Impact of Technologies Reference: Disruptive Technologies: Advances that will transform life, business and the global economy, McKinsey Global Institute 1. Mobile Internet 2. Automation of Knowledge Work 3. The Internet of Things 4. Cloud Technology 5. Advanced Robotics 6. Autonomous and near-autonomous vehicles 7. Next-generation genomics 8. Energy storage 9. 3D Printing 10. Advanced Materials 11. Advanced oil and gas exploration and recovery 12. Renewable Energy ADDITIONAL READINGS Millennials and news Paula Poindexter, Why Millennials aren’t into news. Millennials, News, and social media ,Kenneth S. Kosik, “The Wikification of Knowledge,” NiemanReports, Winter 2008. Millennials and Social Media 1. Paula Poindexter, “Too busy for news; unlimited time for social media” . Millennials, News, and social media 2. Andrew Mendelson and Zizi Papacharissi, “Look at us: Collective Narcissism in College Student Facebook Photo Galleries Millenials and Twitter

Readings: Aaron Smith and Joanne Brenner, Twitter use Millennials and mobile technology Aaron Smith, “ The Best (and Worst) of mobile connectivity Part IV: Dark Side of the Internet A. Utopian and dystopian views of the Internet Readings: Nicholas Carr, “ Is Google making us stupid?” Adam Clarke Estes, “Google is making us stupid and smart at the same time” B. Media Acceleration and Information Glut Todd Gitlin and the Media Torrent David Shenk, The First Law of Data Smog C. Internet Addiction and Isolation Robert LaRose. Article from Zizi’s book” Pew Internet, Millennials Confident, Connected, Open to Change, chapt. 4 D. Selective exposure and political polarization Readings: Cass R. Sunstein, “Enclave Extremism and Journalism's Brave New World,” Nieman Reports, Talia Stroud Niche Snews Part V: Light Side of the Internet A. The Internet and Interpersonal Communication 1. Readings: Nancy Baym, “New Forms of personal connection,” in Personal connections in a Digital Age. B. Networking and Community Clay Shirky “It Takes a Village to Find a Phone,” in Here Comes Everybody Howard Rheingold, “Smart Mobs: The Power of the Mobile Many” C. Social Capital Readings: Does following the e-lives of ‘friends build social capital? ‘C. Internet and Civic Engagement Part VI: Elections in the Internet Age Internet and the Election How does the PH automated election system work? , “YouTube: The Flattening of Politics,” Nieman Reports, Summer 2008 John Dickerson, “Don’t Fear Twitter,” Nieman Reports, Internet and the Election Campaign 1. Smith, A. (2011). The Internet and Campaign 2010. Pew Internet 2. Smith, A., & Rainie, L. (2010). Politics goes mobile. Pew Internet

Part VII: Policing the Internet A. Privacy and Surveillance B. Online Ethics Readings: Bob Steele, “Ethical Values and Quality Control in the Digital Era,” Nielson Reports,Winter 2008 C. Public Policy Principles for Driving Digital Quality of Life? Reference: Digital Quality of Life: Understanding the Personal and Social Benefits of the Information Technology Revolution Part VIII: Future of the Internet Pew Research, Millennials will benefit and suffer due to their hyperconnected lives.

Part VIII: Related Laws in Information Technology Republic Act No. 11165 - Telecommuting Act Republic Act No. 10175, - The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 Republic Act No. 8293 - Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines Republic Act No. 9239 - Optical Media Act of 2003 Republic Act No. 8792 - Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 Republic Act No. 7925 – “Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines Republic Act No. 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012

ADDITIONAL READINGS A. How the Internet has Affected Traditional Media 1 State of the News Media 2012, “overview” 2. Pew Internet, “In Changing News Landscape, Even Television is Vulnerable.” B. Print Media Readings: 1. Death of Print Media: Does it Matter? a. Daniel Lyons, “Don’t bail out newspapers—Let them die and get out of the way.” b. Jessica Bruder, “Is the death of newspapers the end of good citizenship?” 2. Possible Solutions a. “Networking News” b. Clay Shirky “Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable” B. Broadcast Media Eric Spiegelman, “Four weird things the Internet is doing to our understanding of Television” The State of the News Media, “Network news: The pace of change

accelerates.” C. Music Industry Readings: Nancy Baym, Embracing the Flow”

D. Concentration Siva Vaidhyanathan, “The Googlization of Everything”...