Surelle Santos

Now a days, apps on your phone are all you need. Wanting to go on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts do not require going on the internet first and searching up “Facebook”.  This is what apps are for now. They take us straight to the website/ links we want to use.  According to , The …

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All readings touch base on what I actually agree with and consider to be for the most part true. Social media has definitely taken over a big portion of my generations life, the younger generations, and even mine. I find myself with my phone in my hand probably for the most of my day. I …

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Adcording to Marshal Mcluhan, the medium within The Medium is the Message, is the form of a message whether that be print, visual or oral. This determines the many ways in which that message will be perceived. Mcluhan believed that modern day technology/communications are effecting the ways we experience the world. These form of communication can include …

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In chapter 7 of Its Complicated by Dana Boyd, the main topic being addressed is how closely connected today’s youth is with technology, more so the media. Two terms that are used within this chapter are “digital natives” and “digital immigrants.” A digital native is someone who was born in an era where advanced technology and media …

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Being in a technology driven society, it is obvious that we are advanced in media literacy. After reading the first article by Elizabeth Thoman, the idea of how advanced we are in media is demonstrated with the example of how we get our information.  According to Elizabeth, not only do we gathering our daily information …

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The Internet of things, according to Neil Gershenfield, are certain objects that humans have access to that when in use are connected to the internet while collecting and exchanging information. This is a little different than a cellphone or a laptop but more like an Apple watch or even apps on a cellphone. What these …

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Social media has definitely had an impact on Donald Trump’s presidency. Throughout his career, he has been so involved and influenced in media of the American society.  He has made himself more popular as a public figure because of his presidency. Prior to election, he was well known for his popularity in the field of …

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In this day in age, social media and blog cites are the fastest ways people in society receive their daily news. Blogging seems to grasp more attention and informs more people about any news going on in the world. This would be due to bloggers not only just informing people of society about news but …

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