After reading chapter 13 of, 'The New Media University', I thought this would be a great chapter to reflect on for my last blog. The chapter discusses how society today is becoming digital introverts. We are now becoming more engaged with our audience through social media and the computer isn't just a one-way communication channel. They define our society as "The Verizon Network."
I would have to say that I definitely fit the mold of the "The Verizon Network." I really enjoy communicating with other people via social media sites. I really like talking about recent sports stories and about music with different audiences via social media. I also like that you can share information between one another. However, what I think is most unique about online relationships is that you can discuss information and build relationships with people from all over the country.
The chapter also discussed that e-mail was outdated and never to return. However, this is something I disagree with. I feel that e-mail will always exist no matter how popular social media sites become. I use e-mail to communicate with professors, students and my mentor. I feel e-mails are much more formal and believe social media isn't as personal as an e-mail.
This chapter has really made me realize that we are in an era of online communicators and that we are able to build relationships easily via the web. After reading this chapter and taking this social media course, I am ready to build relationships and share my ideas with others. I really can't wait to start my travel blog after finals week and I will be able to discuss what I'm actually passionate about. Only three more days!
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