Category: Unused Topics from Past Semesters
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“Freedom Is…”
I hate when teachers, professors, whatever, give me free rein. When they hit you with write about whatever you want some people get excited.
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Hypermediacy: Our Senses and Minds on Overdrive
Hypermediacy is described J. David Bolter as media that constantly reminds us we’re looking at a construction. It wants to be seen.
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The Interactivity of Digital Text
What does it mean for a text to be interactive? What makes the interactivity of digital text different from printed text?
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What Really is Interactive?
The navigation of “interactive” in new media explores how users engage with digital platforms, experiences, and express individuality.
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New Media and Literacy
New Media and Literacy in today’s modern world… what changes compared to old media? This blog post discusses Richard Lanham’s thoughts.
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Adapting to New Media
The difference between new media and literature in the education system. A personal connection with the new evolution of technology.
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Words and Web Sites
Broadly, any Web site is interactive because we as users bring our own meanings to every word and image presented to us on the site.
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New Media
In New Media and Literacy, J. D. Applen explores how digital technology has reshaped the world of literacy, expanding it beyond traditions.
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An Interactive World
The internet has allowed for text to become more interactive than ever. Why have we not fully realized the capabilities of this?
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Balancing Screens and Pages: The Impact of New Media on Literacy Education
New media has reshaped education, making it essential for educators to find a balance between teaching traditional and digital literacy.
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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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Modularity In Action
Modularity is the process of using something that will remain its own entity despite you using it. An example of this could be hyperlinks.
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Literacy at Risk: The Internet is the Bad Place.
Literacy education must adapt to help users become critical thinkers in a world where content is constantly remediated and restructured.
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New Literacy
New media literacy highlights the rise of digital platforms, change in technology upgrade, and transformation in how we process texts.
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The Evolution of Writing
The evolution of digital writing has become interactive, allowing readers to engage with and manipulate text, unlike traditional print.