User:Grlucas/NMAC 3108 Journal

August 17, 2019: New Media (Post 2)
After completing the reading "New Media" I learned that my original answer and definition of New Media wasn't far off. New Media can be defined as "the digital devices that network our lives, and the study of the change in scale, pace, or pattern of human affairs brought about by these gadgets ". In the reading the question was posed how are these digital technologies impacting our lives and the answer is evident. Take a look the trending hashtags during election months, or trending hashtags after mass shootings or trending hashtags after artists release new music. Social media has made for a more rapid and effective line of commination. Now when something happens news apps like CNN get us the information in minutes. After president Trump tweets something it is given to the world literally within the same second and spread across an abundance of profiles and even other social media platforms. With the news and the world being at our fingertips we, as media consumers, are being allowed to choose what we engage in based off of who we follow. Media consumers are also heavily influence to do certain things because of the propaganda being pushed through new media.

August 15, 2019: New Media (Post 1)
When I think of media I think of anything that someone reads or uses to spread or receive a message. For example newspapers, TVs , and cell phones. When I think of NEW MEDIA I start to think of social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. I also think about blogs and YouTube videos. I believe these are all considered to be a part of "New Media" because these platforms are used to give us knowledge and messages on a more personal level.

August 15, 2019: Introduction
Hi guys ! My name is Hashondra James but I prefer to be called Jeje. I'm a 22 year old senior majoring in New Media and Communications. I will be graduating in December. I've heard many things about this course but overall the main thing I've been told is to be focused. So focused and ready is what I am.