Technological Forecasting Syllabus
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This 3 credit course on technological forecasting is taught online by Dr. Cori Zuppo. The course will examine how emerging technologies may be used and their potential impacts. Students will learn to identify tools for forecasting technology, evaluate indicators of change, and apply critical thinking to analyze old, current, and emerging technologies. The course will be delivered through Canvas and include readings, discussions, and papers. Students will work independently and in small groups to analyze case studies. The syllabus outlines the course objectives, structure, assignments, policies and resources for support.
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changes in individual class meetings, please refer to the class Blackboard site for
postings by the instructor.
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[1]A Handbook of Commonly Shared Employment Policies for BGSU Faculty,
Administrative and Classified Staff, “Severe Weather Closing Policy and Procedures,”
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Technological Forecasting Syllabus
- 1. Course Syllabus INSTRUCTOR Dr. Cori Zuppo, SPHR, GPHR Department of Visual Communication & Technology Education Email: czuppo@bgsu.edu Office hours: TBD or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION TECH 4210, Technological Forecasting (3) involves examining different technologies and technology systems as they pertain to the information technology (IT) industry and other industries; determining how these technologies will be used, what kind of demand there may be for them, and assessing the likely positive and negative consequences associated with implementing them. REQUIRED COURSE TEXT Teich, A. (2013). Technology & the Future, 12th edition. Wadsworth. ISBN-13: 978-1-111-82854-7. Page ! of !1 8
- 2. COURSE OVERVIEW “Digital is different.” -- Nicholas Negroponte Information-related technologies are rapidly evolving, and are largely dictating every element of our lives, from what we eat, to where we live, to how we learn. Since our society and many others have transitioned from agrarian and / or industrial, to information and information technology-based ones, it is critical that we understand the likely positive and negative impacts that current and emerging technologies will have at home, in the workplace, and society in general. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the significant factors involved in implementing new technologies and assessing their potential usefulness and impact. This course will cover the theory and principles used to forecast emerging technologies that impact disseminating audio, video, and text- based information. It will examine the ever-increasing speed in which information technologies are developed and implemented, and are then in turn used to distribute information. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course will enable students to: • Identify and evaluating various tools used to forecast technology • Identify and evaluating and evaluate leading indicators of change • Utilize critical thinking skills in the analysis of leading indicators and other evidence of change • Apply the above sets of tools in the assessment and analysis of old, current, and emerging technologies • Explore the positive and negative consequences, both intentional and unintentional, of old, current, and emerging technologies INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY Students will work independently and engage in small group activity to analyze, problem solve and make decisions relative to case studies and situations presented by the instructor. Students are expected to use critical thinking skills as they assess Page ! of !2 8
- 3. published writings and case studies; as well as in their routine dialog with the instructor and fellow students. Students are expected to be able to articulate specific learnings from class; and potential applications of those learnings at work and in life. COURSE DELIVERY Course delivery will be entirely online through BGSU’s Canvas Learning Management System. Students will participate online with the instructor and other students to create a collaborative learning community. Communication will occur through email and online discussion forums. The Canvas course will contain study documents, detailed assignment descriptions and communication tools. Due to the nature of distance education, student participation online is mandatory. Students must complete assignments on or before due dates, respond to discussion questions and engage with fellow students through discussion forums. ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE Unit 1: Thinking about Technology Unit 1 will have the following components: Text Readings (Technology & the Future by Albert Teich, Part 1) Selected Course Documents (Files) Class Participation (Discussion Boards) Unit 2: Debating Technology: Unit 2 will have the following components: Text Readings Selected Course Documents (Files) Class Participation (Discussion Boards) Paper #1 Midterm Exam Unit 3: Contemporary Technological Dilemmas of New Technology Unit 3 will have the following components: Page ! of !3 8
- 4. Text Readings Selected Course Documents (Files) Class Participation (Discussion Boards) Paper #2 Unit 4: Contemporary Technological Dilemmas of New Technology (cont.) Unit 4 will have the following components: Text Readings Selected Course Documents (Files) Class Participation (Discussion Boards) Final Exam GRADED COURSE ACTIVITIES Page ! of !4 8
- 5. Grading Scale (using %) A = 92 -100 B = 82 – 91 C = 72 – 81 D = 62 – 71 F = less than 62 EXTERNAL SUPPORT LINKS Library Guide: http://libguides.bgsu.edu/LDT Writers Lab: For assistance with written work contact the writer's lab writers@bgsu.edu ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE On the front page (Home page) of the course, you will see course navigation icons for the following: • Discussions: access to course discussion questions. • FAQ: a discussion thread for student Q&A • Guides: link to various Canvas guides • Support: link to BGSU’s Technology Support • People: class participants. • Grades: access to your grades. • Assignments: all course assignments, including due dates, module location and grading value • Supplements: any additional links or items of interest relating to the course • Library: a link to BGSU’s library • Announcements or Latest News: Welcome and periodic messages from your professor • Syllabus: your syllabus the TECH 4210 Page ! of !5 8
- 6. On the side navigation of the Canvas course you will see a link to the Home page as well as a link to the weekly course modules. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS When you submit your assignments be sure to compose and save as Microsoft Word Documents. Please include your full name and the assignment title at the top of all of your documents; double-space your papers, follow APA style when citing and listing references, and. save the file with your last name, and the assignment title, e.g. “SmithAssignment.1.doc”. Be sure to submit assignments no later than midnight of the due date. Assignments will be penalized if advance arrangements have not been made (see written assignment guidelines). CLASS MEETINGS Occasionally the professor will have non-mandatory online chat sessions or hangouts. While these meetings are not required, they will help you interact and dig deeper into the material and course requirements. More information will be contained in relevant announcements. MIDTERM CONTACT WITH PROFESSOR Sometime during the middle of the course students will be required to meet with the professor either in an online chat format or by phone. This required contact is intended to provide students a one-to-one opportunity to check in with the instructor and ask for clarification or additional information. The professor will also have the opportunity to gauge individual student progress through the interaction. Details will be outlined in relevant announcements. Page ! of !6 8
- 7. CODES OF CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY The instructor and students in this course will adhere to the University’s general Codes of Conduct defined in the BGSU Student Handbook. The Code of Academic Conduct (Academic Honesty Policy) requires that students do not engage in academic dishonesty. For details, refer to: • BGSU Student Handbook (http://bgsu.edu/downloads/sa/file15768.pdf) • The Academic Charter, B.II.H (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/facsenate/ page471.html) • Student Discipline Programs (http://bgsu.edu/offices/sa/studentdiscipline/ index.html) DISABILITY POLICY In accordance with the University policy, if the student has a documented disability and requires accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, he or she should contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester and make this need known. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Disability Services for Students, 413 South Hall, 419-372-8495. (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ sa/disability/) RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS It is the policy of the University to make every reasonable effort allowing students to observe their religious holidays without academic penalty. In such cases, it is the obligation of the student to provide the instructor with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which he or she will be absent. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve the student of responsibility for completing required work missed. Following the necessary notification, the student should consult with the instructor to determine what appropriate alternative opportunity will be provided, allowing the student to fully complete his or her academic responsibilities. (As stated in The Academic Charter, B-II.G-4.b at: (http:// www.bgsu.edu/downloads/bgsu/file919.pdf). Page ! of !7 8
- 8. STUDENT VETERAN-FRIENDLY CAMPUS BGSU educators recognize student veterans’ rights when entering and exiting the university system. If you are a student veteran, please communicate with your instructor so reasonable accommodations can be made for absence when drilling or being called to active duty (See http://www.bgsu.edu/veteran/ for more information). UNIVERSITY CLOSURE In most cases, the University will not close for winter conditions unless the Wood County Sheriff’s Department declares a Level 3 emergency.[1] Information about University wide closures is communicated by the Office of Marketing and Communications, which will notify the University Fact Line, local FM & AM radio stations and the four Toledo television stations (see Weather Policy for lists). For changes in individual class meetings, please refer to the class Blackboard site for postings by the instructor. ________________________________________ [1]A Handbook of Commonly Shared Employment Policies for BGSU Faculty, Administrative and Classified Staff, “Severe Weather Closing Policy and Procedures,” http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/execvp/file8135.pdf Page ! of !8 8