The first week, saw us being introduced to the module and what to expect. We by looking at clips from the blockbuster movie, The Matrix. This started a conversation about the internet as a form of media; we also looked at as video bar which conspired of four videos all commenting on the internet in one way or another. These video suggested to me that slowly but surely the internet is taking over all other types of communication as it is the easiest and fastest. It is fascinating to think that through mediums such as SKYPE, the world’s largest video calling tool, I am able to contact people on the other side of the world literally at the click of a button!
We began discussing how computers now play a major part in our lives, for example every single member of the class had a Facebook account, and admitted to checking it regularly, most on a daily basis.
Social networking sites, blogs and video sharing sites such as YOUTUBE now dictate our lives.
We were given a series of links to look at; one which interested me the most was discussing the idea of ‘Web 2.0’. This is the phrase given to the improved version of the World Wide Web.
A quote by actor Stephen Fry describes Web 2.0:
An idea in people's heads rather than a reality. It’s actually an idea that the reciprocity between the user and the provider is what's emphasized. In other words, genuine interactivity, if you like, simply because people can upload as well as download".
Thoughts, feelings debates and conversations can now take place over the Internet 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Related Links for this week.
https://minerva.bathspa.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_8955_1
https://minerva.bathspa.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_8955_1
https://minerva.bathspa.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_8955_1
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