Presentations

Don't really have much to say about the presentations other than they've been awesome! Everyone has done such a great job and I've learned so much about new media's that I'd never even heard of. Thanks to Sam's, I've signed up for the music! It was so easy to get signed up and easy to use, I love it! I also found the maya (I think that's it) fascinating. If I had the patience......and the money......I'd love to go to school and be able to use that software and create amazing things. Everyone did awesome! Good job!!!!! (Oh, and I am soooooo getting a smartphone when my contract is up!)

Inspiring Youth

The one laptop per child was an awesome reading! I think it is so great what we are doing with the laptops. People in this country help in so many ways already and this idea is so new and unique and I love that it pertains to technology. I think the price is right and I'm glad to see that they made them tough. Hopefully they'll be able to make a few adjustments on them so they can be as durable and user friendly for those people. I think it's an awesome way for us to really connect to those less fortunate than us and to also really show that we care and want to see that they have everything we can offer. Technology is such a vital part of today's world and I think this is just one of many more attempts to come to get everyone, no matter what part of the social ladder you're on, to be a part of this ever changing world!

Media Negativity

Okay I can honestly say that while I would probably survive without my computer and cell phone (maybe), I absolutely love the technology we have at our fingertips nowadays. Especially the computer. God bless the Internet!!!!!! One thing that worries me, though, comes from being a mom. My parents didn't really have too much to worry about as far as me getting into trouble through the Internet or cell phones when I was growing. Computers and cell phones really didn't become HUGE until I was in high school. And that was mainly just computers. I didn't send my first text until I was in college. But I'm a mother now and my kids are going to have these luxuries at their fingertips. And you see and hear all the time about young teen girls being seduced and conned by men pretending to be their age or a little older and convince them that their parents are wrong. I have a daughter and that scares me to death. I also have a son and with him I'm worried about the things the Internet shows (I'm referring to X rated stuff), and also the gaming side of the Internet. Some of the games are just too violent for anyone under 18. And yes, I'm a good parent and as my children become interested in the wonders of the cyber world I'm going to be an annoying parents as well and hound and watch my kids every move pertaining to what they are doing and seeing on the Internet, tv, etc. But unfortunately I won't be able to be with them 24/7 . They will have friends and unfortunately those friends will have parents that don't worry as much about the things that can corrupt their childs minds. So while I will always and forever love the technology we now have and I know I'll love the things to come, as with everything, there is always a downside to life's luxuries. And this is the downside for me.

Media Convergence

So I've been curious to know how much computer technology has impacted television watching and found a very informative article pertaining to that and other things. According to the article, "American households that use the Internet have doubled their online television viewing. Now, nearly 20 percent use the Internet to watch television broadcasts online, and no, it's not all on YouTube. Based on a survey of 10,000 households, The Conference Board and TNS report that 72 percent of online households have family members who log on for entertainment purposes on a daily basis -- but they're also logging on from multiple locations. Nearly 90 percent watch online broadcasts at home, 15 percent watch at work, and 6 percent watch from other locations."
It goes on to discuss more about it and I completely agree with them in regards to that fact that the reason for it being so high is because people nowadays are really pressed for time. Americans are notorious for having more stuff to do than time and I'm sure most parts of the technological world are like that. So what better way to fit in our daily fill of the latest news, sports, t.v. shows, etc., than by logging on to the nearest computer or laptop and checking it out. Technology today is absolutely amazing and I am so grateful to be a part of the experience! Maybe someday I'll have a cool watch I can log into and watch Grey's Anatomy on while I'm sitting in the doctor's office! There's a lot more to the article that is very interesting and delves more into media convergence. If you're interested here's the website:

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/64399.html?wlc=1220827118