Digital Age

Digital Age

What is Digital Age

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This is otherwise referred to as the Information Age, a historic period in the 21st century characterized by the rapid shift from traditional industry that the Industrial Revolution brought through industrialization, to an economy based on information technology. Learn more in: Resource Sharing: Vehicle for Effective Library Information Dissemination and Services in The Digital Age

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Time frame in history that the use of digital technology became prevalent and of common use throughout the world. The digital age began in earnest with the widespread use of the Internet.Learn more in: Engaging Adult Learners with Innovative Technologies

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This current era whereby social, economic and political activities are dependent on information and communication technologies. It is also known as the information age or the digital era. Learn more in: Promoting Library Services in a Digital Environment in Zimbabwe

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From about 1980 on, coincidence with the advent of the World Wide Web. Learn more in: Changing Expectations of Academic Libraries

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Sometimes referred to as the information age, or computer age, the concept captures the ubiquitous nature of computing and the prolific use of technology in almost all aspects of human activity such that digital interaction is a defining characteristic of human activity. Learn more in: Reflective Learning in the Digital Age: Insights from Confucius and Mezirow

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It is also known as the information age when the personal computer was introduced in the 1970s and then information technology was introduced to provide users the ability to transfer information easily and swiftly. Learn more in: Staff Reflections on Using E-Assessment Feedback in the Digital Age

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The age of widespread use of technological products and networks and technological methods’ over traditional methods in life practices. Learn more in: Seeking Solutions for Enhancing Social Relations and Communication in Media-Dependent Children of the Digital Age

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The current development era in which social, economic and political activities/processes are driven by application of ICTs/digital technologies. Learn more in: Africa and the Challenges of Bridging the Digital Divide

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The widespread use of digital technologies by masses such as computers, email, Internet, electronic games, videos, so forth Learn more in: Implementing E-Learning in University 2.0: Are Universities Ready for the Digital Age?

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From about 1980 on, coinciding with the advent of the World Wide Web. Learn more in: Changing Expectations of Academic Libraries

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The generation in history during which the use of digital technology became ubiquitous throughout the world. Learn more in: Effective Educational Leadership in the Digital Age: An Examination of Professional Qualities and Best Practices

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A period characterized by communication based on information technologies. Learn more in: Marketing Semiotics in the Digital Age

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An era for prolific development and use of sophisticated technological innovation in almost all aspect of global business activities. Learn more in: Global Psychological Capital and Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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The time period beginning in the 1970s with the advent of the personal computers providing the technological capabilities to transfer information freely and quickly. This period is also called the information age. Learn more in: The Nature of Digital Leadership in Managing Employees Through Organizational Culture