TOK TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWLEGE

According to Jane Gilbert, what is the key characteristic of the new knowledge in the knowledge society?

• It is primarily based on universal truths.

• It is defined by its usefulness and application.

• It is entirely theoretical and abstract.

• It is only produced by academic institutions.

In the knowledge society, how does Lyotard's view of knowledge differ from traditional views?

• Knowledge is now universal and absolute.

• Knowledge is seen as a set of universal truths that everyone accepts.

• Knowledge is seen as fluid, with many truths and knowledges coexisting.

• Knowledge is exclusively based on natural sciences.

What concern does the author raise about the generalizations made regarding the changing nature of knowledge?

• He believes that knowledge has fundamentally changed in recent years.

• He argues that there have always been different kinds of knowledge, depending on the context.

• He suggests that only academic knowledge is valuable in society.

• He claims that applied knowledge is now irrelevant.

According to the article, which of the following is not a characteristic of academic knowledge as described by Gilbert?

• Abstract and rigorous.

• Practical and context-dependent.

• Objective and authoritative.

• Timeless and universal

What is the relationship between academic and applied knowledge as described in the article?

• They are completely separate and unrelated.

• Academic knowledge is purely theoretical, while applied knowledge is always practical.

• Academic knowledge is often used in applied fields such as engineering and medicine.

• Applied knowledge is irrelevant in the context of modern education.

How does the author suggest we need to change education in a knowledge society?

• By focusing solely on teaching content

• By abandoning academic knowledge in favor of commercial knowledge.

• By emphasizing learning skills and lifelong learning in addition to content.

• By integrating only applied knowledge into the curriculum.

What critique does the author offer regarding the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in education?

• They are not relevant to the knowledge society

• They should replace traditional teaching methods entirely

• They are essential but not fully integrated into current teaching practices.

• They are more important than academic knowledge.

What does Chris Anderson’s perspective on the role of massive data correlations suggest about traditional scientific methods?

• Traditional methods are irreplaceable and essential for knowledge creation.

• Massive data can replace the traditional scientific method of hypothesis and testing.

• Data without a model is always more reliable than hypothesis-driven research.

• The scientific method should be discarded in favor of meta-data analysis.

What does the author argue is the danger of knowledge created by individuals without a rationalistic, evidence-based education?

• It leads to creative thinking

• It risks fostering irrationality, prejudice, and ignorance

• It strengthens academic research.

• It helps in creating more diverse academic disciplines.

What is the author’s conclusion about the changing nature of knowledge in the context of education?

• Knowledge itself is undergoing radical changes, and academic knowledge is no longer relevant.

• The nature of knowledge is not changing, but how we deliver knowledge to students needs to change.

• Only applied knowledge is relevant to the knowledge society.

• Knowledge is now purely a commodity and has lost all academic value.