New media has become a constant in almost everybody's life. The reason behind this is that it's free and it allows the public to express their opinions freely. Another advantage of new media is that it is very fast, almost instant! A person updates their Facebook status and all their friends are aware of that update because nowadays Facebook can be accessed through smartphones, not only computers.
I use Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Blackboard through my laptop and smartphone. Also, I use the iPod in the gym. These are the channels that I use on a daily basis.
The influence of new media is tremendous on all people; people do not only rely on newspapers for the news and TV is not their only source of entertainment. New media has made instant communication possible even when there are thousands of miles between individuals. In addition, it is changing the traditional education system by making online education possible. Students are more likely to pay attention when technology is used in education because it is something they can relate to.
However, this does not mean that there are no negative influences of new media. It is easy to manipulate children and media-illiterate people using social networking websites. At the end of the day new media is just a tool and how you use it makes all the difference in the world.
Hi Ani - Beautiful page here! Thanks for sharing this. I like the Jim Morrison quote also. Very nice.
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Suzanne Quick
Thanks Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI'm such a fan of good quotes!
Hi Ani,
ReplyDeleteYour page looks awesome! You say it best "at the end of the day new media is just a toll and how you use it makes all the difference in the world." I couldn't agree more! There will always be advances in new media and we can not judge if these advances are positive or negative rather, it is how people choose to use these resources that result in negative or positive outcomes.
Hi Ani,
ReplyDeleteAdd my name to those who really like the quote. i also like your reminder that one reason we're using social media tools is that they are free and that helps people who want to express themselves be able to express themselves more easily.
Thanks guys!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post and liked the quote! I'm a firm believer that technology is just a means and we decide how to make use of it! We are the one's with the brains and not the machines!
Hi Ani
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, you tell it like it is. “Whoever controls, the media controls the mind."