New Media

Getting Started

In completing this assignment, you will become more informed of the manner in which the new media – Facebook, Twitter, etc. – have changed and impacted the way we communicate with others.  Be sure to read Chapter 16, particularly give attention to 16.3 in your textbook before completing this activity.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

· Identify positive and negative impacts of new media on your interpersonal relationships.

Resources

· Textbook: Communication in the Real World:  An Introduction to Communication Studies, chapter 16.

· Website: Cut, Martina. Digital natives and digital immigrants – how are they different?

· Video: Sreenivasan, Sree. (2015, January 15). Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants

Background Information

As social scientists, we often look to theory to help us explain behavior.  Theory can support and explain the way we communicate and ultimately behave in relationships.  This discussion will encourage your process of applying theory to your new media experiences.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2. Read Chapter 16 in

Communication in the Real World:  An Introduction to Communication Studies

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3. View/read the resources on digital natives vs immigrants.

a.

Digital natives and digital immigrants — how are they different

b.

Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants

4. Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following prompts, making sure you have identified and applied the theories and concepts in 16.3 section of the textbook:

a. Do you find the constant connectivity that comes with personal media overstimulating or comforting?

b. List 2 positive ways and 2 negative ways the new media have impacted our culture.