After reading this lecture, it was noted that there is a fair amount of arguments regarding interactivity and the surrounding areas. Some academic figures see this as being techno-determinsm, which can often be percieved negativley. The techno-determinism model see's interactiving as being without authority, with no means of control. On the other hand, new media technology can be seen as socio-determinsim, a conrolled by those of a higher authority figure. Socio determinism "see's technology as a product of societies", the outcome of capitalist profit.
Thats all I have to say for this right now, I'll be back later.
Friday, 30 January 2009
Forums and Blogs.
Using the internet as a study aid through the use of blogs and forums is a completely new way to communicate and share work ideas. Rather than the traditional face to face in class discussions we normally participate in for seminars, using blogs is a more formal way of learning. I'm not sure if this is because we know our thoughts and opinions are going to be recorded on the internet and available for everyone to see, but it does change the tone of work.
With blogging, we get a longer period of time to discuss the lecture material and readings, whereas in seminars we have a designated hour slot. I like the way that we get to work at our own pace and individually, as well as having weekly study group meetings. The way we converse using the blogs is quite formal, as it's almost like we are taking turns, commenting on each others notes saying what we think, as if we are having a conversation/discussion.
Using forums for this unit is also effective, as its an easy way to let tutors and peers know you have posted a new blog. I think everyone instantly knows that the tutor is the authority figure in the forums, and although they are academic and desinged to be used for course related discussion, they are alot more laid back that the blogs, acting as more of a chat/conversation than a full blown academic discussion.
With blogging, we get a longer period of time to discuss the lecture material and readings, whereas in seminars we have a designated hour slot. I like the way that we get to work at our own pace and individually, as well as having weekly study group meetings. The way we converse using the blogs is quite formal, as it's almost like we are taking turns, commenting on each others notes saying what we think, as if we are having a conversation/discussion.
Using forums for this unit is also effective, as its an easy way to let tutors and peers know you have posted a new blog. I think everyone instantly knows that the tutor is the authority figure in the forums, and although they are academic and desinged to be used for course related discussion, they are alot more laid back that the blogs, acting as more of a chat/conversation than a full blown academic discussion.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
New Media.
The concept of 'new' media is quite controversial in todays word. Everyone relies on different forms of mediums in their everyday life. Personally, I couldn't imagaine life without the internet and mobile phones. It seems really materialistic, but it's true, the only way I keep in contact with friends from home and family is via text messaging and facebook/email. The only reason we so heavily rely on these media forms is because they are there for us, they are available, quick and easy and make communication so much easier! I like the idea of letter writing as a form of communication, but with the vast amount of technology available, its so much more convinient for us to switch on a laptop and type out an email or pick up your phone and sent a text which will be received instantly.
Obviously, although new media is positive and provides us with so much, there are a number of problems attatched - fraud, stalking, identity theft, privacy etc. With all the good things the internet brings we are bound to have bad things too, there is no way of completely relying on it t be 100% positive. Overall, despite issues faced which bring negativity, I think the internet is actually a positive form for us, as it is available easily, appeals to every age group and is easy to work and use.
Obviously, although new media is positive and provides us with so much, there are a number of problems attatched - fraud, stalking, identity theft, privacy etc. With all the good things the internet brings we are bound to have bad things too, there is no way of completely relying on it t be 100% positive. Overall, despite issues faced which bring negativity, I think the internet is actually a positive form for us, as it is available easily, appeals to every age group and is easy to work and use.
Friday, 23 January 2009
Goebbel reading.
So I have just read the week one reading and found it slightly confusing first time around, so its time to get the old pan and paper out and make some notes! Haha what a way to spend your Friday afternoon =p
After reading the extract it's still not easy to know what to write, but I'll give it ago.
The first thing I picked up on and noted was the significance radio had in the 20th century. Nowadays we have all new types of media forms, the internet, televsion, mobile phones etc, and radio isn't what I consider personally to be the most significant. Obviously, other forms weren't avaialble in those days, and reading Goebbels article kind of opened my eyes to the importance it brang when it first started. Goebbel talks about how the radio was used to "bring a nation together" (much like facebook and email these days) and how the radio is broadcast to a mass audience, which greaters its responsibility of the future of a nation. To me, what i got from this is that the power radio possessed in its day was similar to what social networking at the internet has today. For example, it is mentioned how radio was responsible for a number of things, including the German Revolution, which would have not been possible without the help of radio transmissions.
Goebbel also spoke about Politics quite alot. Politics is something I don't know much about, so I'm not going to try and be clever and write loads about it!! But its clear in the writitng, that although radio was initially used to distract the masses from national difficulties and social life, it underlied a very politically ifnused...thing...message. I don't know really, I think I'll come back and write some more later! Good luck with your first study blog everyone! x
After reading the extract it's still not easy to know what to write, but I'll give it ago.
The first thing I picked up on and noted was the significance radio had in the 20th century. Nowadays we have all new types of media forms, the internet, televsion, mobile phones etc, and radio isn't what I consider personally to be the most significant. Obviously, other forms weren't avaialble in those days, and reading Goebbels article kind of opened my eyes to the importance it brang when it first started. Goebbel talks about how the radio was used to "bring a nation together" (much like facebook and email these days) and how the radio is broadcast to a mass audience, which greaters its responsibility of the future of a nation. To me, what i got from this is that the power radio possessed in its day was similar to what social networking at the internet has today. For example, it is mentioned how radio was responsible for a number of things, including the German Revolution, which would have not been possible without the help of radio transmissions.
Goebbel also spoke about Politics quite alot. Politics is something I don't know much about, so I'm not going to try and be clever and write loads about it!! But its clear in the writitng, that although radio was initially used to distract the masses from national difficulties and social life, it underlied a very politically ifnused...thing...message. I don't know really, I think I'll come back and write some more later! Good luck with your first study blog everyone! x
Thursday, 22 January 2009
This is my first blog =)
Hello! Welcome to my blog! I do hope you like it haha.
Dave Kenyon told us to write something on here, buts its far too early and cold to think properly! I'm not sure what to write, I don't normally do these kind of things!! I'm sleepy because I came to my seminar an hour early thinking it started at 9am! Not fun, considering the lack of sleep I had last night!
Happy blogging =)
xx
Dave Kenyon told us to write something on here, buts its far too early and cold to think properly! I'm not sure what to write, I don't normally do these kind of things!! I'm sleepy because I came to my seminar an hour early thinking it started at 9am! Not fun, considering the lack of sleep I had last night!
Happy blogging =)
xx
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