Clinical Professor, School of Information
Teach-Out™
The Internet and You - Teach-Out
6 Lessons
142 Minutes
Rating
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About This Teach-Out
Can the Internet be controlled? Should it be? How does the history of the Internet help predict what we should expect for its future? Is net neutrality a lost cause or something worth fighting for? The Internet continues to surprise us as a force for change and disruption in our daily lives and society at large. While it seems as though these significant disruptions are a recent phenomena, in reality we have seen these profound societal disruptions since the 1990s.
In this Teach-Out, participants will learn how the Internet has affected human communication, the sharing and discovery of information, and social interactions. Discussions on current trends and potential ways the Internet will continue to affect society will also be explored, as well as how learners can empower their own productivity and impact in the ever-evolving landscape of the Internet.
This Teach-Out will answer:
- How has the Internet affected human communication, the sharing and discovery of information, and social interactions since the 1990s?
- What are the current trends in how the Internet is affecting society, and what potential future impacts can be expected?
Instructors
Professor of Information, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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