Information

Reflection: What are the ramifications of having ready access to information at all times? How does this affect me and my capacity to study this subject?

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Benefits

  1. Technology allows information to be just one click away.
  2. When studying, information is no longer limited to the prescribed texts or books found in
    the library. My access is not limited. I can uncover information through a variety of
    paths, the internet, books, data bases, interact 2 etc.
  3. I am not restricted to when and how I study. I am able to work at my own pace and at my own times.

Negatives

  1. Information overload – access to too much.
  2. The authenticity of the information that is being produced.
  3. The ability to switch off, walk away and leave it alone.

What is information?

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Ahhh! Information overload

I can’t say that I am any closer to narrowing my answer to: What is the definition of information? After reading the readings for this week, it is clear that defining, ‘information’ is complex. Whether we are talking about the types, orders, categories or concepts of information, I have come to the conclusion that information is a resource that can be perceived, communicated, received and interpreted. Information can be isolated and stand on its own but when put into a context and given a purpose, provide meaning and knowledge. Information is all around us and can take on many forms; objects, books, documents, conversation, sounds and smells etc. It is always being produced, replicated, and distributed. Information has no limits and is forever changing.