Author: Danielle
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Technology as Conversation
This blog explores the evolving relationship between humans and digital systems through the lens of digital rhetoric. It reflects on how fields like Human-Computer Interaction and critical code studies intersect with rhetorical thinking, highlighting how digital tools shape communication, understanding, and cultural values. The post emphasizes the importance of examining not just what these systems…
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Technology ‘s Influence
This blog reflects on how technology shapes not just what we do, but how we think and learn. Drawing from Old Media, New Media, and Knowledge by J. D. Applen, it explores Marshall McLuhan’s idea that the real message of any medium lies in how it changes culture. The post also connects to Nicholas Carr’s…
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Code as Communication
As technology becomes more embedded in daily life, understanding how digital tools shape communication is more important than ever. This blog explores Kevin Brock’s perspective on the rhetorical nature of code, offering insight into how software is not only functional but also meaningful. It introduces the idea that programming languages can act as forms of…
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Exploring New Media and Its Impact on My Digital World
Digital platforms continue to evolve, making it challenging to define and understand the shift from traditional forms of communication. This blog delves into how the concept of digital media has been interpreted, focusing on the ideas of Doug Eyman and Lev Manovich. It explores how content is shaped by technology and data, highlighting the need…
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Media Changes in a Digital World
As digital media continues to reshape how we interact with information, the shift from traditional print to online platforms becomes more evident. The dynamic nature of the new allows for more interactive and customizable experiences compared to the static nature of print. Drawing on insights from J.D. Applen, Richard Lanham, and Lev Manovich, the concept…
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The Shift from Print to Digital Media
As digital media continues to rise, the way we engage with reading and knowledge is rapidly changing. From the tactile experience of holding a book to the convenience of eBooks and screens, this shift has both pros and cons. While print media offers a deep, immersive connection with information, digital platforms provide fast access, yet…
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Visual Rhetoric and Digital Media
Digital media and visual rhetoric have significantly transformed how we communicate today, with platforms like images, videos, and graphics reshaping how content is created, shared, and consumed. Drawing from Doug Eyman’s Defining and Locating Digital Rhetoric, the discussion highlights both the benefits and challenges of digital media, including its ability to reshape and share content…
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How Text is Evolving
Explore how digital media is reshaping the way we write and experience text. From simple text-based assignments to interactive, multimedia-rich projects, the shift in academic writing reflects a broader change in how we communicate. This reflection delves into the evolving nature of writing in college courses, highlighting the role of visuals, videos, and links in…
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Evolution of Communication from Orality to Secondary Orality
Orality refers to how people communicated before the invention of writing, relying on spoken word to pass down stories and ideas. Walter Ong’s concept of “secondary orality” blends spoken communication with written texts, which is evident in modern media like podcasts, radio shows, and social media. Today, many conversations are influenced by scripts or written…
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Digital Rhetoric: How Google Shapes Our Experience
The connection between digital rhetoric and platforms like Google reveals how design choices and algorithms influence the way users engage with information online. Through these elements, digital rhetoric shapes how content is organized, displayed, and consumed, impacting not just the user experience but also the trust and understanding of the information presented. Algorithms, for example,…
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Building Digital Rhetoric: Lessons from Lego Blocks
Digital rhetoric, much like structured creative processes, involves working within a set of guidelines to produce meaningful communication in the digital world. While traditional rhetoric focused on persuasion and logic, digital rhetoric adapts to the new tools and platforms available today. The idea is not to limit creativity, but to use the frameworks of digital…
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Adapting to the Digital Shift
A reflection exploring the journey of adapting to digital tools in writing, focusing on the challenges and benefits of shifting from traditional, paper-based methods to digital composition. The piece discusses how technology impacts not just the writing tools we use but also how we think about the writing process itself. Through a personal lens, it…
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Rhetoric in Everyday Life: How Persuasion Shapes Us
Rhetoric shapes our thoughts and actions in ways we often don’t realize, subtly influencing how we interpret messages in both personal interactions and digital spaces. This passage explores how rhetorical strategies are used to persuade and guide decisions, from everyday communication to online advertisements. It highlights how persuasive techniques, such as emotional appeals, credibility, and…
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The Privacy Risks of Social Media
The internet can be a tricky place, especially when it comes to sharing content. Social media platforms make it easy to post photos, thoughts, and updates, but once shared, it’s no longer fully yours. After learning more about digital privacy, I realized how much control we lose when we post online. Many platforms have terms…