Information Professionals Explore Technology Trends in New Emerging Future MOOC
If youre looking for an exciting course that will get you thinking about the possibilities of new technologies and help you plan for the future, weve got great news! Enrollment has re-opened for the Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/moocs/emerging-future-technology-issues-an d-trends-mooc> Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The future-focused MOOC, offered entirely online and for free by the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information, aims to explore the impact of new technologies while introducing participants to important issues, emerging trends, and the skills necessary to plan effectively for the future. As a participant, you will experience an interactive online learning environment via a wide range of tools and diverse materials (e.g., freely accessible readings, recorded presentations, and online videos), and youll have an opportunity to: * Explore the current technological environment * Become immersed in the literature and practices of current futurists * Select appropriate resources to use in planning for new technologies * Discuss key impact factors and trends affecting our personal and global existence * Engage with peers and instructors, heightening their learning and taking full advantage of this professional development opportunity * Earn badges and MOOC certification on completion of activities related to each of the modules <https://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=almans> Dr. Sue Alman, a lecturer at the SJSU School of Information and an expert in both futurism and online learning, created the Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends MOOC based on her Exploring Future Technologies LIBR 281 seminar offered to graduate students in the schools 100% online <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mli s> Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. She is co-teaching with <https://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=jumbaj> Jen Jumba, a public librarian who also teaches courses in the schools MLIS program. According to Alman, There are dozens of categories that have been targeted for major research initiatives, and the results will have theoretical and practical effects on the ways in which libraries and archives strategically plan for the future. Some of these areas include astrophysics, big data, cybersecurity, transportation, robotics, agriculture, and many more. The rapid development of new technologies also has enormous impact on the future of individuals and information organizations. Alman added, Professionals who have traditional library and archives roles must be aware of the information and technological advances in order to assist users, and they must be prepared for exciting new positions in all types of organizations. Knowing who and what to watch will keep you informed on the latest technology issues and trends that will impact the future. Reserve your spot <http://www.canvas.net/courses/the-emerging-future-technology-issues-and-tre nds> for this future-focused MOOC. Sign Up Now <http://www.canvas.net/courses/the-emerging-future-technology-issues-and-tre nds> The Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends MOOC is <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/moocs/emerging-future-mooc-enrollment> open to everyone as a professional development opportunity. The MOOC does not offer academic credit. The class will run from Sept. 22, 2014 to Nov. 2, 2014. Participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. About The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information prepares individuals for careers as information professionals. Graduates work in diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship. The SJSU School of Information offers several <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> online educational programs, including a Masters degree in Library and Information Science, which is <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/history-and-accreditation/accreditation> fully accredited by the American Library Association, a Masters degree in Archives and Records Administration, and a Post-Masters Certificate in Library and Information Science. All programs are delivered online, and the SJSU iSchool is a <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/news/detail/sjsu-slis-receives-sloan-c-a ward-honoring-innovation-online-learning> recognized leader in online education. For more information about the school, please visit: http://ischool.sjsu.edu Contact: Nicole Purviance Director of Marketing and Communications School of Information San José State University One Washington Square, Clark Hall 420A San José, CA 95192-0029 Direct: 408-924-2465 [email protected] <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> ischool.sjsu.edu
