Vision for an Innovative Information Society - ''e-Learning''- The Best Mode

• Autores: Joseph George
• Localización: International journal of the computer, the internet and management, ISSN 0858-7027, Vol. 13, Nº. 1 (AGO), 2005 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Suplemento 1: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on eLearning for Knowledge-Based Society), págs. 13-13
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Innovation has become a crucial survival issue. A society that pursues well being and prosperity for its members can no longer treat it as an option. To efficiently and effectively implement innovative ideas, science and technology is a must. I presume, E-learning can be the best mode to carry information. Innovation tends not to arise by itself; rather is generated and sustained through the efforts of people: ‘Innovation is where the spirit is’. It cannot be legislated, or brought about by edict. Now, we need to work hard at creating an environment that is supportive for innovation. Otherwise innovators will either not innovate - they will “play safe ” - or they will leave for more encouraging societies. Advanced simple information, e-learning and communication technology is one of the best media to encourage people. An important element of innovation is resolving dilemmas, that is, reconciling apparently competing values. Truly Innovative Information Societies can, at the same time, meet real needs and control costs, address individual choices and satisfy societal priorities, considering both economics and compassion. At first, it must build and sustain social, legal and economic structures and processes that support innovation, that are competitive while sustaining the natural environment, and that lead to wellbeing for the greatest number of people. Secondly, it must ensure that its members develop and continually update the knowledge, competencies, abilities and skills that are required to produce innovative products and services. To achieve the above facts, the easy and cost effective way of information supply is e-Learning. The development and application of science and technology within an Innovative Information Societies (IIS) in our nation will be central to the success of the Growth and Development Strategy of the nation as it seeks to address the needs of society. In keeping with a variety of political, constitutional, social and economic changes introduced by the government, the Innovative Information Societies as an enabling framework for science and technology is intended to support the Growth and Development Strategy of the nation.