Thursday, September 13, 2012
Electronic Media vs. Paper Media
Electronic media is used more frequently than paper media in this day in time. As technology continues to advance, more and more people use it. Yes, paper media is still used. But it is not as popular as electronic media. Electronics are faster and teenagers use electronics more than anything. Before electronic media, paper media was common. Now all you have the is go on Google and look at current events taking place. Electronics make society more interested in the media than paper does. Usually elders read newspapers and younger generations use electronics. Paper is the old way of spreading news and technology is the new and faster way. Looking on your cell phone is way more efficient than searching around for a newspaper article to read. also, paper media is usually about events that took place the day before. Electronics have more updated and recent news. You can find out about something the moment it happens. New papers also usually show local news or US news. Electronics have worldwide news.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Technology's Affect on the Sharing of Information
Technology affects sharing in many ways. Blogging websites, such as this, creates a faster way of sharing your ideas. Technology makes it possible to share news, information, and thoughts with the rest of society. Information is shared faster, which means more people are able to see information in a shorter period of time. The school portal, for example, is an easy way for students to view their homework with no trouble. Technology is used so much, that a person is more likely to respond to an email than to a letter in the mail. Those were all pros of technology, but their are also many cons. When someone shares information by technology that is public, anyone can see it. Therefore, if the information is perceived in a different way than it was meant to mean, people will respond negatively. The sharing of personal information on the internet is very dangerous, especially for teenagers. Technology is the best way for sharing information quickly and effectively, but only if it is used in the right way. Too many people take advantage of technology and the information shared by it. On the better side, technology allows us to receive news about our country and the rest of the world. It keeps everyone up to date.
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