Last week, on October 13th, I posted an entry on the "Digital Journalism" page found on Wikipedia. I checked it today to see of the post has been formatted and was excited to see that my original entry is still there, untouched, and readily accessible for any reader to see! Here is my post:
Digital Journalism is the revolution of how news is consumed by society. Online sources are able to preovide quick, efficient, accurate reportings of breaking news in the matter of seconds, providing society with a synopsis of events as they occur. Throughout the development of the event, journalists are able to feed online sources the information keeping readers up to date in mere seconds. Digital Journalism does not mean the death of newspapers, but rather the evolution of how we retain our news. Online sources are media outlets for news happening at the moment, reported objectively, providing factual information, while newspapers can return to the roots of their foundation and provide an in-depth analysis of current events.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Here, Now & Why......
The Evolution of the Newspaper of the Future by Chris Lapham explores the advancement of the nespaper world into a digital form. I am more than ecstatic to FINALLY read a piece that not only embraces, but promotes the idea of digital journalism.
Many people in society are fearful of change, therefore reject the idea of utilizing the newspaper digitally, stating the realm of the newspaper industry is becoming extinct. Yet, how is retrieving the news from an online source truthfully any different from reading the newspaper? Sure, there is an inability to physically turn the page, while your fingers accumulate the gray ink off the page, SO wouldn't it be easier to simply click what is desired to be read? There is great opportunity within the utilization of the Web as a media source of information, we are able to navigate more than one site at a time, allowing the opportunity to retrieve news in a multitude. Technology in society is changing drastically; we can either embrace the new world, or forever fall behind.....
Ann Arbor News is a great example to support the prediction of a hybrid model as Dr. Tracy forecasted. Ann Arbor News still offers a print version on Thursday and Sunday, yet retains the majority of publication online: CONVERGENCE to the realm of digital journalism! The website allows the reader easy accesibilty to any source of information, with the ability to search engine a specific topic.
Locals of the Ann Arbor area stated feelings of sadness and disbelief as stated in the article posted on the site:http://www.annarbor.com/news/people-saddened-by-closing-of-the-ann-arbor-news/. While reading the article, I noticed bias stated in the article regarding the demographics of the people who were interviewed and quoted. For example, Ed Davidson, owner of Bivouac, a custom outdoor clothing & equipment store, stated: "I curl up in front of the fireplace on Sunday and read the newspaper. My kids curl up in front of the fireplace with their laptops." Davidson confirms the notion that those of an older generation will be hesitant and skeptical of the new age world of journalism, yet younger generations are embracing the changes and allowing the technological advancements to flourish.
I personally feel that the ability to utilize digital journalism has opened the door to so many opportunities that did not exist before. Digital journalism allows an open forum between the journalist and reader, creating a personal relationship that was not explored once before. The ability to communicate freely, openly and at the click of the mouse is astounding!
Many people in society are fearful of change, therefore reject the idea of utilizing the newspaper digitally, stating the realm of the newspaper industry is becoming extinct. Yet, how is retrieving the news from an online source truthfully any different from reading the newspaper? Sure, there is an inability to physically turn the page, while your fingers accumulate the gray ink off the page, SO wouldn't it be easier to simply click what is desired to be read? There is great opportunity within the utilization of the Web as a media source of information, we are able to navigate more than one site at a time, allowing the opportunity to retrieve news in a multitude. Technology in society is changing drastically; we can either embrace the new world, or forever fall behind.....
Ann Arbor News is a great example to support the prediction of a hybrid model as Dr. Tracy forecasted. Ann Arbor News still offers a print version on Thursday and Sunday, yet retains the majority of publication online: CONVERGENCE to the realm of digital journalism! The website allows the reader easy accesibilty to any source of information, with the ability to search engine a specific topic.
Locals of the Ann Arbor area stated feelings of sadness and disbelief as stated in the article posted on the site:http://www.annarbor.com/news/people-saddened-by-closing-of-the-ann-arbor-news/. While reading the article, I noticed bias stated in the article regarding the demographics of the people who were interviewed and quoted. For example, Ed Davidson, owner of Bivouac, a custom outdoor clothing & equipment store, stated: "I curl up in front of the fireplace on Sunday and read the newspaper. My kids curl up in front of the fireplace with their laptops." Davidson confirms the notion that those of an older generation will be hesitant and skeptical of the new age world of journalism, yet younger generations are embracing the changes and allowing the technological advancements to flourish.
I personally feel that the ability to utilize digital journalism has opened the door to so many opportunities that did not exist before. Digital journalism allows an open forum between the journalist and reader, creating a personal relationship that was not explored once before. The ability to communicate freely, openly and at the click of the mouse is astounding!
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