CIS-170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice
This paper examines how the implementation of information technology has had a profound effect on improving the learning process. The assessment follows the report compiled by Seppo Sirkemma from the Turku School of Economics in Finland. (WSEAS, 2007). The concept of e-learning has evolved from the development of computer technology and sophisticated communications networks, in particular the internet. This new digital world has enabled student 's access to education and learning from virtually any country in the world. The technology has also increased the need for teachers to become computer literate and take full advantage of this toolbox. Despite the implementation of this technology there has remained a considerable debate on the subject on online vs. classroom based teaching and many believe that e-learning is not necessarily an adequate substitute for classroom learning. DECIDING ON NEW TECHNOLOGY
IT Management Consultants play a vital role in helping large business organizations in the procurement of Information Technology and related services. They bring a level of external expertise that is often lacking in the organization. This being in subject matter expert areas that help the organization find the most optimum solution for the business. Certain large corporate firms like IBM and HP have become global service solutions providers offering customised solutions around open architecture and their own hardware and communications systems. Similarly Enterprise Solutions like Oracle, J.D. Edwards and SAP offer large-scale systems integration advice for the placement of international business information systems. The important factor in the implementation of computer technology is that it should not take a central role over that of the teaching process but viewed as having an important supportive role. It is an essential aid to studying and
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