This is an article on the front page of the Daily today. It touches on access... interesting and aligns with the topics of this seminar.
Check out the article here:
http://www.mndaily.com/2010/02/21/going-digital
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Movie Trailer: Dear John
Last week, I used this movie as an example when discussing constructed media. To remind people of my thoughts:
I believe that there is a difference between being impacted by media, and ability to understand media. I used this movie as an example because this couple falls in love after two weeks. We have seen this story everywhere (Romeo and Juliet, for example).
Like countless swooning young women, I can BE IMPACTED by this media..
I laugh, cry, want that love, etc etc etc.
Luckily for me, I can make the distinction (at least sometimes) because I UNDERSTAND the media. I know that it's not reality, it's a constructed story.
How many of our youth are able to make such a distinction? What filters and decision-making skills are we cultivating in youth today?
The "embed" feature was not available. Follow the below link and enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3nA9AG1AWk
I believe that there is a difference between being impacted by media, and ability to understand media. I used this movie as an example because this couple falls in love after two weeks. We have seen this story everywhere (Romeo and Juliet, for example).
Like countless swooning young women, I can BE IMPACTED by this media..
I laugh, cry, want that love, etc etc etc.
Luckily for me, I can make the distinction (at least sometimes) because I UNDERSTAND the media. I know that it's not reality, it's a constructed story.
How many of our youth are able to make such a distinction? What filters and decision-making skills are we cultivating in youth today?
The "embed" feature was not available. Follow the below link and enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3nA9AG1AWk
Movie Trailer: Up in the Air
This trailer doesn't touch on all of the topics perfectly, so I hope to explain more during class. The movie touches on some of the topics we have been brought up in our readings or discussed in class. Some of these topics are:
- What does it mean to be alone or isolated?
- What does it mean to be connected or in community?
- What is the value of in-person, real-time, face-to-face interaction?
- Can that interaction be replaced? To what extent?
- As a society, are we comfortable with that?
Reactions to Digital Nation
That was quite fascinating, actually. Especially from the dual lens of a "digital native" as well as someone who works with youth that are at levels of technology that are even beyond me. I have a few reactions to this:
(1) The word "alone" (or some derivative of it) was mentioned several times. I had this question in my notes from one of the readings that I believe would be interesting to post in class: What do you consider "alone" these days? If you are completely by yourself at home, but have some form of technology up chatting with people-- are you alone? If you are in a crowded waiting room at the doctor's office, with no cell phone signal (thus, unable to get plugged in), are you alone then?
(2) I believe some rich assumptions were made regarding the purpose of education... I am not taking any stances, but I found that interesting. Which of course brings my mind back to the never-ending debate.. What is education? What is its purpose? What is considered education? And so on.
(3) That Army thing. Innovative. Totally reinforces one of the videos that I posted and shared in last week's class.
I have other thoughts, of course. but these are my main points. Be proud... I did not pick up a call, =respond to texts, check email, etc... while watching Digital Nation. Yes, even for your text, Simone. Hahaa!!!
(1) The word "alone" (or some derivative of it) was mentioned several times. I had this question in my notes from one of the readings that I believe would be interesting to post in class: What do you consider "alone" these days? If you are completely by yourself at home, but have some form of technology up chatting with people-- are you alone? If you are in a crowded waiting room at the doctor's office, with no cell phone signal (thus, unable to get plugged in), are you alone then?
(2) I believe some rich assumptions were made regarding the purpose of education... I am not taking any stances, but I found that interesting. Which of course brings my mind back to the never-ending debate.. What is education? What is its purpose? What is considered education? And so on.
(3) That Army thing. Innovative. Totally reinforces one of the videos that I posted and shared in last week's class.
I have other thoughts, of course. but these are my main points. Be proud... I did not pick up a call, =respond to texts, check email, etc... while watching Digital Nation. Yes, even for your text, Simone. Hahaa!!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Facebook "Fires" People
At our last session, we discussed the lack of filtering among technology today. People have spoken poorly of others and have hated their jobs until the end of time. Now, these comments are immortalized and spread to a degree that is far-reaching and unmanageable.
With that intro, I have a couple things to share:
Click here to see the registration page for a training that has emerged because of some of these issues. This one is called "Sexting and Cyberbullying in the Age of New Technology."
Click here for a short article on how a 16 year old lost her job because of a facebook status.
Enjoy!
With that intro, I have a couple things to share:
Click here to see the registration page for a training that has emerged because of some of these issues. This one is called "Sexting and Cyberbullying in the Age of New Technology."
Click here for a short article on how a 16 year old lost her job because of a facebook status.
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
MEDIA TWO: Gap Kids (Girls) Winter Commercial
Same deal. Here is what I think these girls are saying.. haha. They are not singing, although it may sound like that initially. It's more of a chant or a cheer (like cheerleaders). Here it is:
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[Screaming]
Girls attire, officially retired!
Hey Mom and Dad guess what?
1-2-3-4
Not going to wear it anymore!
I love my comfy sweater. I love my comfy sweater.
How cute are these boots? How cute are these boots?
Forget those girly dresses. Forget those girly dresses.
Or talk to the moose. Or talk to the moose.
Moose (ah ah ah), moose.
[Laughing]
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Now for the video itself:
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My Commentary (Un-Filtered Journal Style, Reader Beware):
Ooookkkkkaayyyy.. I mean, how old are these girls? I don't know about anyone else, but remember how when we were that age.. we were NOT cute?! I mean seriously, what happened to that "awkward stage" that we all once shared? These girls are super cute and fashionable!
Does anyone else find this scary?
The fact that this commercial was made affirms the thought that "kids" make up a very significant portion of consumer decisions. The girls were depicted as "in charge" to me, with enough authority to have equal or more power than their parents.
Luckily, this is a winter ad. I grew up in Los Angeles, and the outfits my TWEEN cousins were wearing out honestly baffled me! I don't know when we (as a society) felt it was acceptable for our 8-12 year olds to skip out on that era of their lives, but it kind of freaks me out. It's not just clothes either.. cell phones, internet access, etc etc.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts!
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[Screaming]
Girls attire, officially retired!
Hey Mom and Dad guess what?
1-2-3-4
Not going to wear it anymore!
I love my comfy sweater. I love my comfy sweater.
How cute are these boots? How cute are these boots?
Forget those girly dresses. Forget those girly dresses.
Or talk to the moose. Or talk to the moose.
Moose (ah ah ah), moose.
[Laughing]
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Now for the video itself:
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My Commentary (Un-Filtered Journal Style, Reader Beware):
Ooookkkkkaayyyy.. I mean, how old are these girls? I don't know about anyone else, but remember how when we were that age.. we were NOT cute?! I mean seriously, what happened to that "awkward stage" that we all once shared? These girls are super cute and fashionable!
Does anyone else find this scary?
The fact that this commercial was made affirms the thought that "kids" make up a very significant portion of consumer decisions. The girls were depicted as "in charge" to me, with enough authority to have equal or more power than their parents.
Luckily, this is a winter ad. I grew up in Los Angeles, and the outfits my TWEEN cousins were wearing out honestly baffled me! I don't know when we (as a society) felt it was acceptable for our 8-12 year olds to skip out on that era of their lives, but it kind of freaks me out. It's not just clothes either.. cell phones, internet access, etc etc.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts!
MEDIA ONE: Army Strong
Greetings everyone! Here is my first video. To start, I have typed out the voice over:
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Welcome to GoArmy.com.
You've taken the first step to becoming stronger than you ever imagined you could be.
Here you'll discover adventure,
the chance to give something back to your country,
and the kind of training that truly prepares you for the future.
Now here what it's like to be a soldier from real soldiers,
and explore over 150 careers.
There's strong. And then there's Army Strong.
Click on any video to begin.
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Now for the video itself:
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My Commentary (Un-Filtered Journal Style, Reader Beware):
I believe this is an incredibly powerful message that the army/government shares with our youth. It focuses on strength, adventure, careers, and patriotism. These are feelings and qualities that people desire to feel, and the messages are very clearly portraying the potential for these feelings to our youth.
I chose this because it is a controversial one for my personal self. I am not particularly fond of war or the military in general. I understand the purpose, but I really just don't like fighting. I believe that serving our country in this capacity is a very serious decision, not to be taken lightly. Joining the military has implications that reach all areas of an individual's life, far beyond the years of actual service.
I personally find it hard to see recruiters go into high schools, talking with students about how this is a great option for college. To me, college is something that happens for a number of years... and then each student has the option of how deep and long that relationship goes. Some U of M students are simply that-- students. Others bleed maroon and gold with the "M" tattooed somewhere on their bodies.
This is not the case for the military. If a student chooses the military for college, its strength, its adventure... from my understanding at least, that is a lifetime commitment.
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Welcome to GoArmy.com.
You've taken the first step to becoming stronger than you ever imagined you could be.
Here you'll discover adventure,
the chance to give something back to your country,
and the kind of training that truly prepares you for the future.
Now here what it's like to be a soldier from real soldiers,
and explore over 150 careers.
There's strong. And then there's Army Strong.
Click on any video to begin.
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Now for the video itself:
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My Commentary (Un-Filtered Journal Style, Reader Beware):
I believe this is an incredibly powerful message that the army/government shares with our youth. It focuses on strength, adventure, careers, and patriotism. These are feelings and qualities that people desire to feel, and the messages are very clearly portraying the potential for these feelings to our youth.
I chose this because it is a controversial one for my personal self. I am not particularly fond of war or the military in general. I understand the purpose, but I really just don't like fighting. I believe that serving our country in this capacity is a very serious decision, not to be taken lightly. Joining the military has implications that reach all areas of an individual's life, far beyond the years of actual service.
I personally find it hard to see recruiters go into high schools, talking with students about how this is a great option for college. To me, college is something that happens for a number of years... and then each student has the option of how deep and long that relationship goes. Some U of M students are simply that-- students. Others bleed maroon and gold with the "M" tattooed somewhere on their bodies.
This is not the case for the military. If a student chooses the military for college, its strength, its adventure... from my understanding at least, that is a lifetime commitment.
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