IT-Enabled Transformations: You've Read the Stories, Now See the Movie
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This panel discusses the decline in the information systems field and argues that an emphasis on the major transformations enabled by technology will help rekindle interest and excitement about the technology. We will discuss a documentary on IT-enabled transformations that the Smith School at the University of Maryland is co-producing with Maryland Public Television for viewing on public television stations around the U.S. The audience will preview a short segment from the documentary and panelists will present what they learned about transformations in creating the show. Panel members will also comment on how this material, which includes a website and a book, can be used in the classroom.
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