Jen,
I do absolutely feel the new media come with the "scary" aspect, along with some many other new things. But I suppose it's a good scare, since it forces people to think harder on their feet, or their finger tips, as the case may be, and prepares them better for extempore discourse. It helps whet the brain, I would say. Also, I believe it's a matter of "getting used to." We have been used to the laid back style of old media such as print. Even in a television interview, which is usually pre-recorded, we have the the time to ponder over our response after getting a hold of the questions beforehand. That's how most image-conscious celebrities work. But in today's "instantaneous" scenario, people are actually taking classes or grooming themselves to think fast, on the spot, like beauty pageant paticipants in that decisive final round. I think it's a very good thing, as it also helps bring out spontaneous, undoctored, and honest thoughts.
Moushumi
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Moushumi-
That's interesting to think that more "news" people are spending time preparing to speak off-the-cuff and on-the-spot thanks to new technologies. I think these new modes have some limitations and some serious advantages, but either way it seems they are here to stay. We have to pay attention as composition teachers and writers (news media or otherwise).
I've been thinking about your possible thesis work and stumbled over the link to a cyber-journalist site listed in our reading for this week. I'm wondering if it might be a good space for inquiry as it might bring together your interests of technology, journalism and gender.
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/
Check it out and see what you think.
-Jen
Thank you sooo much Jen. I have been grappling with our course material for a while, trying to find a possible area of thesis work. In fact, while reading the material titled "Blogging as a form of journalism," it seemed I was beginning to see light finally.
I'm going to check out the link you sent right away.
Moushumi
I am glad you are starting to see ways might come together for your own research. I can't wait for us to sit down and start chatting about what I am sure will be exciting work.
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