The test that we took in class on Thursday is a very explicit example of the handwritten fading out and the typed form of communication becoming more prevelant. I feel like this trend will become more and more popular in the next few years and very quickly as well. I have heard many people comment on liking typing rather than writing things out by hand. I think there are many reasons for this.
1. Some people like the neatness and professionalism of typing better than something that is hand written
2. Some are just more fluent in thought and word when typing.
3. It takes less time.
THere are two theories that come to mind here and that is the FAST fast fast of Sochay's immutable laws ... typing is faster why not just type? Why take the time to personally write a note with a pen or email it?
Secondly people may have spent the time to hand write their work. People may have spent the time to think things through while writing it out. However people are replacing that time with the time it takes to type (less time) and adding other activities. Still spending the same amount of time just differently. (Relative Consistency)
Friday, October 26, 2007
Why haven't we heard?
The first time I heard about the "big Digital TV" switch was in class this week. My question is why have we not heard about this information that will surely change the face of Television forever? Television is the way that many messages are sent, whether it be about new products, communicating cultural characteristics in our society, or important news that is vital to our understanding? With that said why has the FCA hesitated to educate Americans about D TV? I have few thoughts on this.
Well as we mentioned in class the timing has been really off. It is proven that an effective Communication Technology is one that comes out when society is ready for it. Digital TV has been around for a few years but has been far too expensive for anyone to buy... so how can people be knowledgeable about DTV when it is seen as an outlandishly priced electronic. Slowly the price has been declining and which is paving the way for a DTV or HD-TV to be the household standard.
Another thought is that with the postmodern view and lifestyle becoming more widely excepted the value of image has increased. One of the selling factors of HD TV is image clarity. Image has been the way we see reality- "seeing is believing" was THE advertising slogan for Disney when they were marketing the Blue Ray HD -dvds. So as word has faded out, better image quality has become a priority.
With these two movements now in place and the foundational knowledge about DTV, the campaigns will most likely become more common, that is my prediction at least. And People rememeber what is right in front of them, not things that was advertised years before hand.
Well as we mentioned in class the timing has been really off. It is proven that an effective Communication Technology is one that comes out when society is ready for it. Digital TV has been around for a few years but has been far too expensive for anyone to buy... so how can people be knowledgeable about DTV when it is seen as an outlandishly priced electronic. Slowly the price has been declining and which is paving the way for a DTV or HD-TV to be the household standard.
Another thought is that with the postmodern view and lifestyle becoming more widely excepted the value of image has increased. One of the selling factors of HD TV is image clarity. Image has been the way we see reality- "seeing is believing" was THE advertising slogan for Disney when they were marketing the Blue Ray HD -dvds. So as word has faded out, better image quality has become a priority.
With these two movements now in place and the foundational knowledge about DTV, the campaigns will most likely become more common, that is my prediction at least. And People rememeber what is right in front of them, not things that was advertised years before hand.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Journal 1
REBELLING AGAINST VIRTUAL LECTURES. Using a video or even the discussion board was not a very positive experience. Because I tend to be an optimist, I did not mind going through these methods of learning because I see the value in using Communication Technology but I think it did multiple negative things.
First of all with the video there was a definite gap created between the instructor and the class. We could see him as impersonal, and frankly irresponsible not willing to interact with us. He could not have answered any questions.
The discussion board gave us no visual and could have been very selective to certain types of learning. Personally I do not think that our culture has enough value in the Technology way of communicating and values face to face conversation and interact much more. The negative theories all come into play here. We are feeling more and more distant (at this point) when technology is valued more than face to face interaction.
First of all with the video there was a definite gap created between the instructor and the class. We could see him as impersonal, and frankly irresponsible not willing to interact with us. He could not have answered any questions.
The discussion board gave us no visual and could have been very selective to certain types of learning. Personally I do not think that our culture has enough value in the Technology way of communicating and values face to face conversation and interact much more. The negative theories all come into play here. We are feeling more and more distant (at this point) when technology is valued more than face to face interaction.
What does God say about us being techy
Journal 4
The biblical perspective of communication technology can be quite difficult I believe. Because I am pretty sure that we never find the word technology in the bible. However even though that exact word is not used I think we can make some interpretations by listening to other passages that include things such as integrity or fulfilling the great commission or other holy mandates in the Word.
The God I have come to God is a personal God, he is loving in the purest sense of the word and he desires to restore and redeem creation, asking us to become more and more like himself. So if God is a relational God does he feel threatened through computer mediated communication or does he just role with the punches? I think that when relationship is at risk of being injured, whether that be with his people and himself or we are hurting each other, then Communication technology is creating a gap, and has a negative affect. But Communication technology has also helped mass audiences hear the message of Christ. Some of the largest worldwide broad casts have been through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and I am sure many have made a decision to have a personal relationship with Christ through these video broadcasts. However I think that as followers of Christ that we should have follow up with as many people as we can, to make a bridge between just a decision and a relationship.
Many people are affected my pictures, movies, music, and all these things can be associated with ComTech. All of these things have impacted the masses in positive ways. But I would also submit that because of the readily availability of pictures, these can be pornographic and because people can be isolated from accountability the person may develop addictions to such things. And this can be in reguards to gaming, gambling, unhealthy relationships that developed online etc.
Ellul's theory about images not always being truthful applies here. It is unhealthy or perhaps even sinful when our reality becomes what we see on the screen. We rely on pictures to tell us stories and to entertain us, but who said that pictures always tell the truth. They may be powerful but that does not mean that they are truthful.
The biblical perspective of communication technology can be quite difficult I believe. Because I am pretty sure that we never find the word technology in the bible. However even though that exact word is not used I think we can make some interpretations by listening to other passages that include things such as integrity or fulfilling the great commission or other holy mandates in the Word.
The God I have come to God is a personal God, he is loving in the purest sense of the word and he desires to restore and redeem creation, asking us to become more and more like himself. So if God is a relational God does he feel threatened through computer mediated communication or does he just role with the punches? I think that when relationship is at risk of being injured, whether that be with his people and himself or we are hurting each other, then Communication technology is creating a gap, and has a negative affect. But Communication technology has also helped mass audiences hear the message of Christ. Some of the largest worldwide broad casts have been through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and I am sure many have made a decision to have a personal relationship with Christ through these video broadcasts. However I think that as followers of Christ that we should have follow up with as many people as we can, to make a bridge between just a decision and a relationship.
Many people are affected my pictures, movies, music, and all these things can be associated with ComTech. All of these things have impacted the masses in positive ways. But I would also submit that because of the readily availability of pictures, these can be pornographic and because people can be isolated from accountability the person may develop addictions to such things. And this can be in reguards to gaming, gambling, unhealthy relationships that developed online etc.
Ellul's theory about images not always being truthful applies here. It is unhealthy or perhaps even sinful when our reality becomes what we see on the screen. We rely on pictures to tell us stories and to entertain us, but who said that pictures always tell the truth. They may be powerful but that does not mean that they are truthful.
Next Generation Communicators
Journal 3
When I think about the students that will be coming into college and then into the adult world, I get a little apprehensive and anxious. My reason for these feelings is because although I have seen communication technology aid interpersonal communication, I am also seeing a greater gap in the art of person to person communication.
More and more people are communicating over the phone, through text messaging, IM a video web cam, etc. And although much of their conversations may be casual, some are indeed very heated, or deal with conflict or even deep relational topics. As we learned in class on Tuesday, the most common way for a Junior high student to end a dating relationship is through an online conversation. In my mind this is wimpy and cheap. They do this because the risk of seeing someone's reaction and having hurt feelings is to high in person, so the conversation takes place online.
Perhaps that is only one example, but my question for us is, How does that affect our ability to vulnerable to one another? Are we going to need CMC (computer mediated communication) to voice or hurts or concerns because we are uncomfortable with someone's reaction. The art of speech, the joy of close friendship through experience could be lost.
So in effect our society is changing. These changes are altering the face of the next generation. There are both positive and negatives to this affect. They are seen above. My question is I wonder if we will progressively get more technologically dependent that it is unhealthy, and for some it already is. However I wonder what the future will look like, if technology will continue to drive our society or if we will get fed up and revert back to more "old fashioned" types of communication. I guess only time will tell.
When I think about the students that will be coming into college and then into the adult world, I get a little apprehensive and anxious. My reason for these feelings is because although I have seen communication technology aid interpersonal communication, I am also seeing a greater gap in the art of person to person communication.
More and more people are communicating over the phone, through text messaging, IM a video web cam, etc. And although much of their conversations may be casual, some are indeed very heated, or deal with conflict or even deep relational topics. As we learned in class on Tuesday, the most common way for a Junior high student to end a dating relationship is through an online conversation. In my mind this is wimpy and cheap. They do this because the risk of seeing someone's reaction and having hurt feelings is to high in person, so the conversation takes place online.
Perhaps that is only one example, but my question for us is, How does that affect our ability to vulnerable to one another? Are we going to need CMC (computer mediated communication) to voice or hurts or concerns because we are uncomfortable with someone's reaction. The art of speech, the joy of close friendship through experience could be lost.
So in effect our society is changing. These changes are altering the face of the next generation. There are both positive and negatives to this affect. They are seen above. My question is I wonder if we will progressively get more technologically dependent that it is unhealthy, and for some it already is. However I wonder what the future will look like, if technology will continue to drive our society or if we will get fed up and revert back to more "old fashioned" types of communication. I guess only time will tell.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Communicating Personally
Journal 2
SO to relate my position to Communication Technology, like I was supposed to. Actually there has been a huge impact of com tech on my way of life. I am learning that efficiency is not an enemy to people. I used to think that having everything organized to a tee or scheduling people in was almost dehumanizing them, fitting them into a slot. However I have realized if I am constructive and careful when using these technologies they can actually aid relationship, and organization can have a very positive effect on my life.
I have used Email more than I ever have. Whereas before I would simply check my email and not respond very often to the messages. Now I have realized that the sooner I can make a reply the less stress is applied to my life later when I would have had to make a decision last minute. Technology has aided my time-management. A Theory by George Simmel is that that with technology comes social distance. I would say that although this could be a possibility I have used technology to create relationship and connection. Through being instrumental in using my email along with texting and using my cell phone I have contacted people to get together for coffee dates, one on ones and organize group social events. I have tried to use technology as something that implements relationship. It has has helped me make face to face contact with many.
I would say that Sochay's third law that-
"There is an inverse relationship between new communication technologies and our ability to hear God's voice."
is something I fear may happen. Although I have used technology to aid my ability to build relationships... this could potentially hurt my relationship with God. That perhaps (indirectly) through Comtech, allowing me to get together with more people, I may minimize my time with God because of the business created. I think it is so very important to to be able to slow down and be still before the almighty, to have space in which he can be heard.
So I would have to say that the communication technologies that I use the most and find most helpful would be these: Cell phones, Internet, email, text messaging and instant messaging. Many times I would like to sit down and write a note, or a letter to a distant friend but then our of convenience I don't. I was an exchange student in Germany my sophomore year of high school and could only use letters or SNAIL MAIL as it is now called. And I really learned to value the time that it takes to do such a thing. The fact that they were touching the same paper that you are now reading, they wrote that in their personal handwriting. It meant a lot and continues to, however I get very small glimpses of that similar meaning. I am finding meaning in other ways.
SO to relate my position to Communication Technology, like I was supposed to. Actually there has been a huge impact of com tech on my way of life. I am learning that efficiency is not an enemy to people. I used to think that having everything organized to a tee or scheduling people in was almost dehumanizing them, fitting them into a slot. However I have realized if I am constructive and careful when using these technologies they can actually aid relationship, and organization can have a very positive effect on my life.
I have used Email more than I ever have. Whereas before I would simply check my email and not respond very often to the messages. Now I have realized that the sooner I can make a reply the less stress is applied to my life later when I would have had to make a decision last minute. Technology has aided my time-management. A Theory by George Simmel is that that with technology comes social distance. I would say that although this could be a possibility I have used technology to create relationship and connection. Through being instrumental in using my email along with texting and using my cell phone I have contacted people to get together for coffee dates, one on ones and organize group social events. I have tried to use technology as something that implements relationship. It has has helped me make face to face contact with many.
I would say that Sochay's third law that-
"There is an inverse relationship between new communication technologies and our ability to hear God's voice."
is something I fear may happen. Although I have used technology to aid my ability to build relationships... this could potentially hurt my relationship with God. That perhaps (indirectly) through Comtech, allowing me to get together with more people, I may minimize my time with God because of the business created. I think it is so very important to to be able to slow down and be still before the almighty, to have space in which he can be heard.
So I would have to say that the communication technologies that I use the most and find most helpful would be these: Cell phones, Internet, email, text messaging and instant messaging. Many times I would like to sit down and write a note, or a letter to a distant friend but then our of convenience I don't. I was an exchange student in Germany my sophomore year of high school and could only use letters or SNAIL MAIL as it is now called. And I really learned to value the time that it takes to do such a thing. The fact that they were touching the same paper that you are now reading, they wrote that in their personal handwriting. It meant a lot and continues to, however I get very small glimpses of that similar meaning. I am finding meaning in other ways.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
My life as an ARD
Well I don't expect this blog to be incredibly profound or detailed but but I think at this point it would be good for me to process my position thus far in the year. So far I would say I love what I do. I find it challenging and life giving all at the same time. Through this position I feel like God knows me well, he knows my talents, my downfalls and my heart. Of course God knows me... he shows that to me often, but with this position, I feel I cannot deny the work he is doing in my life.
Everyday I am being taught, by God and by those around me. The support in my life right now is so great that it is almost beyond words. Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve to be supported like I am but I realize it may not be best to think that way. I just hope that I always appreciate my current situation in life.
I seriously learn what I am doing as I am doing it... which is so exciting for me and just allows for so much dependence on God. The people that I influence are many, about 150 in fact. And that is a huge responsibility... that I hope I always treat with care.
"perhaps you were called to this position for such a time as this..." I do feel called to what I do. I even feel prepared for it, but in a very unspecific way. I think my heart is prepared for the position as a whole, I am just learning that in little or big things, this is position is becoming a lifestyle. My involvement the freshman's lives is different than the involvement that I have had with past ministries. I am a little more removed, but constantly being watched. I have big group interactions and not as much one on ones... Of course I am still overwhelmed by learning everyone's name but even though I may not be able to know their name I do care for each person so much. And as I pass each student I hope that I can communicate with my smile that I would be here for them. That if they were to say their day isn't going to well, I would stop and listen. But I realize I cannot do that on my own... and that that kind of care can only be communicated by the power of the Holy Spirit. I hope not to be driven by my own ambitions, but driven by a selfless love.
I am learning patience, humility, and something a little more practical as well- time management... I still need a lot of work in all of these areas... but that is what the whole year is for right?
Everyday I am being taught, by God and by those around me. The support in my life right now is so great that it is almost beyond words. Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve to be supported like I am but I realize it may not be best to think that way. I just hope that I always appreciate my current situation in life.
I seriously learn what I am doing as I am doing it... which is so exciting for me and just allows for so much dependence on God. The people that I influence are many, about 150 in fact. And that is a huge responsibility... that I hope I always treat with care.
"perhaps you were called to this position for such a time as this..." I do feel called to what I do. I even feel prepared for it, but in a very unspecific way. I think my heart is prepared for the position as a whole, I am just learning that in little or big things, this is position is becoming a lifestyle. My involvement the freshman's lives is different than the involvement that I have had with past ministries. I am a little more removed, but constantly being watched. I have big group interactions and not as much one on ones... Of course I am still overwhelmed by learning everyone's name but even though I may not be able to know their name I do care for each person so much. And as I pass each student I hope that I can communicate with my smile that I would be here for them. That if they were to say their day isn't going to well, I would stop and listen. But I realize I cannot do that on my own... and that that kind of care can only be communicated by the power of the Holy Spirit. I hope not to be driven by my own ambitions, but driven by a selfless love.
I am learning patience, humility, and something a little more practical as well- time management... I still need a lot of work in all of these areas... but that is what the whole year is for right?
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