Where can I buy a compucellipod? (Wk 4, Blog 4)

(Lecture: Technology and Teams: “Living in a Pervasive Communication Environment”) The lecture draws a comparison between current emerging technologies and those from many generations past: “… the printing press, telegraph, and telephone were all new communication technologies in their time. What's different this time?” It goes on the explain how the printing press paved the way for one person or small group to communicate out to a larger audience (mass communication). The largest difference is that our numerous communication methods- especially those which are WiFi and thus portable, have unleashed endless avenues of two-way and web-like communication. While more convenient, it also means that managers may have increased expectations for being able to get a hold of employees or monitor their progress. Because the tools of the jobs have increased for employees significantly, so can the expectations of employers for what people can do. I would imagine that there are studies out there which examine the increase in communication technology as it relates to real information dissemination and communication. “Information overload” jumps to mind…..