[Libs-Or] Free MOOC "The Emerging Future" has re-opened enrollment! Class begins Sept 22.

[Nicole Purviance]

Information Professionals Explore Technology Trends in New Emerging Future
MOOC 

 

If you’re looking for an exciting course that will get you thinking about
the possibilities of new technologies and help you plan for the future,
we’ve got great news! Enrollment has re-opened for the “Emerging Future:
Technology Issues and Trends
<http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/moocs/emerging-future-technology-issues-an
d-trends-mooc> ” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

 

The future-focused MOOC, offered entirely online and for free by the San
José State University (SJSU) School of Information, aims to explore the
impact of new technologies while introducing participants to important
issues, emerging trends, and the skills necessary to plan effectively for
the future. As a participant, you will experience an interactive online
learning environment via a wide range of tools and diverse materials (e.g.,
freely accessible readings, recorded presentations, and online videos), and
you’ll have an opportunity to:

 

*	Explore the current technological environment
*	Become immersed in the literature and practices of current futurists
*	Select appropriate resources to use in planning for new technologies
*	Discuss key impact factors and trends affecting our personal and
global existence
*	Engage with peers and instructors, heightening their learning and
taking full advantage of this professional development opportunity
*	Earn badges and MOOC certification on completion of activities
related to each of the modules

 

 <https://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=almans> Dr. Sue Alman,
a lecturer at the SJSU School of Information and an expert in both futurism
and online learning, created the “Emerging Future: Technology Issues and
Trends” MOOC based on her “Exploring Future Technologies” LIBR 281 seminar
offered to graduate students in the school’s 100% online
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mli
s> Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. She is
co-teaching with
<https://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=jumbaj> Jen Jumba, a
public librarian who also teaches courses in the school’s MLIS program.

 

According to Alman, “There are dozens of categories that have been targeted
for major research initiatives, and the results will have theoretical and
practical effects on the ways in which libraries and archives strategically
plan for the future. Some of these areas include astrophysics, big data,
cybersecurity, transportation, robotics, agriculture, and many more.”

 

The rapid development of new technologies also has enormous impact on the
future of individuals and information organizations. Alman added,
“Professionals who have traditional library and archives roles must be aware
of the information and technological advances in order to assist users, and
they must be prepared for exciting new positions in all types of
organizations.”  

 

Knowing who and what to watch will keep you informed on the latest
technology issues and trends that will impact the future. Reserve your spot
<http://www.canvas.net/courses/the-emerging-future-technology-issues-and-tre
nds>  for this future-focused MOOC.

 

Sign Up Now
<http://www.canvas.net/courses/the-emerging-future-technology-issues-and-tre
nds> 

 

The “Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends” MOOC is
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/moocs/emerging-future-mooc-enrollment>
open to everyone as a professional development opportunity. The MOOC does
not offer academic credit. The class will run from Sept. 22, 2014 to Nov. 2,
2014. Participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you already registered for the course earlier this summer, there’s no
need to do anything more. We look forward to seeing you in class on Sept.
22!

 

About

The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information prepares
individuals for careers as information professionals. Graduates work in
diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design,
digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records
management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship.
The SJSU School of Information offers several
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> online
educational programs, including a Master’s degree in Library and Information
Science, which is
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/history-and-accreditation/accreditation>
fully accredited by the American Library Association, a Master’s degree in
Archives and Records Administration, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in
Library and Information Science. All programs are delivered online, and the
SJSU iSchool is a
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/news/detail/sjsu-slis-receives-sloan-c-a
ward-honoring-innovation-online-learning> recognized leader in online
education. For more information about the school, please visit:
http://ischool.sjsu.edu

 

 

Contact:

Nicole Purviance

Director of Marketing and Communications

School of Information

San José State University

One Washington Square, Clark Hall 420A

San José, CA 95192-0029

Direct: 408-924-2465

Nicole.Purviance at sjsu.edu

 <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> ischool.sjsu.edu

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