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Invited   Commentary New technologies: the future and the present of work in information and communication technology Ursula Holt grew   This paper outlines a selection of technological and organizational developments in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector and analyses their likely challenges for workers and trade unions around the globe. It addresses the convergence of telecommunications and information technol- fogy, the related developments of ubiquitous computing, ‘clouds’ and ‘big data’, and the possibilities of crowdsourcing and relates these technologies to the last decades’ patterns of value chain restructuring. The paper is based on desk research of European and international sources, on sector analyses and technology forecasts by, for instance, the European Union and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and some national actors. These prognoses are analyzed through the le...

          INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET       Joyce Betz Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson , Mi 49201 517-788-4099 ext 260 www.myjdl.com November 2010 Introduce yourself to the class,  Tell them a little bit about your experience Have them introduce themselves Ask them what they want to learn from this class.  If you have a board or easel available write them down. (They will say things like everything. How to cut and paste how to type a résumé – Point out that you only have an hour and half, and they need to learn the basics first.  Then tell them what your goals for the class are. I usually ask them if this is what they were looking for, most of them will indicate it is then I say “Good I don’t have to go home.” CLASS OBJECTIVES   By the end of the session participants will ·     Use a Web browser ·     Be introduced t...