I thought I would do a reflection blog on this semester in my atec 2321 class. Rushkoff was right about a lot of things. Identity, Choice, Time, etc. It's amazing how much media effects our lives. Both in positive and negative ways. This semester I realized how I myself depend on my laptop, cellphone, and the internet. There was one day in March when there was no internet for an entire day and taking care of tasks such as doing homework online or checking my email or going on facebook and online shopping. When i couldnt reach someone by text message or call I would turn to facebook and that option was not available. It is a vital tool in communication, but throughout the course we had discussed how computers and phones have clouded our ability to have more face to face coversations and interactions. This class has helped me see how media has progressed throughout the years and I am definitely more knowledgeable. Friday, April 22, 2011
as the semester closes,.
I thought I would do a reflection blog on this semester in my atec 2321 class. Rushkoff was right about a lot of things. Identity, Choice, Time, etc. It's amazing how much media effects our lives. Both in positive and negative ways. This semester I realized how I myself depend on my laptop, cellphone, and the internet. There was one day in March when there was no internet for an entire day and taking care of tasks such as doing homework online or checking my email or going on facebook and online shopping. When i couldnt reach someone by text message or call I would turn to facebook and that option was not available. It is a vital tool in communication, but throughout the course we had discussed how computers and phones have clouded our ability to have more face to face coversations and interactions. This class has helped me see how media has progressed throughout the years and I am definitely more knowledgeable. 
Friday, April 1, 2011
Does the internet discourage complexity?
This week in class we discussed the complexity of the internet. For me, it really depends on how you use the internet and what sources you utilize. For example, some Wikipedia entrees only skim the surface making it difficult to look at topics into depth. If I were to do a research paper on the Holocaust or World War II, I would use a library database rather than Wikipedia. Some websites focuses on the small picture.
Rushkoff points out that information habits have changed.
One such example Rushkoff gives is the example of Romeo and Juliet. Many students read Sparknotes or Clifnnotes rather than reading the entire thing. Some note-websites could be analyzing the book as something different that you would if you had read it yourself.
Rushkoff also pointed out that it could deny a person from learning throughout the way. When I read a book, I learn how to search for certain points. The internet deprives us of this opporutnity to learn. With the internet you can just type in a phrase or word into google search and you can get your answer without having to interpret anything.
Rushkoff points out that information habits have changed.
One such example Rushkoff gives is the example of Romeo and Juliet. Many students read Sparknotes or Clifnnotes rather than reading the entire thing. Some note-websites could be analyzing the book as something different that you would if you had read it yourself.
Rushkoff also pointed out that it could deny a person from learning throughout the way. When I read a book, I learn how to search for certain points. The internet deprives us of this opporutnity to learn. With the internet you can just type in a phrase or word into google search and you can get your answer without having to interpret anything.
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