Monday, May 3, 2010
One Laptop Per Child
This is a non-profit organization which brings laptops to children all over the world. The mission statement of One Laptop Per Child is as follows: "To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. When children have access to this type of tool they get engaged in their own education. They learn, share, create, and collaborate. They become connected to each other, to the world and to a brighter future."
20 Year Old Perspective on Media - NICK @ NITE
Name: Paula Creary Age: 21
1. What fors of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) I use a blackberry, television, radio, computer, iPod, internet, and sometimes newspapers.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) No it doesn’t. There are times when I feel the need to be what the media is advertising and displaying what women my age should be doing. Overall I try to stick true to who I am.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones No. I cannot image what my life would be like without the following. In order for me to keep in touch with love ones all over I need this technology to bring me closer to them.
4. Do you think age effect your understanding of media? If so how? Yes, I believe so. If you want to learn something you can learn it.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media ( internet, television, the computer, etc.) No I can’t image that.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? Yes I did. I grew up watching Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite shows.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Occasionally, I like watching MTV’s 16 and pregnant, cartoon shows, and Comedy Central.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I love watching the advertisements and cartoons because the messages that seem unreal are most entertaining to me.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? How the TV has the power to make me sit there and watch a complete show leaving me with the want to see more.
5. What are your favorite shows?
Chowder, South Park, Family Guy, Modern Family, 16 and Pregnant, History Channel, and Discovery Channel.
6. Why do you like those shows? They all have something that I enjoy looking at, some of it is comedy, educational, and real.
7. Do you think television is too dominated in determining society? Yes I do believe that.
8. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? When I choose not to watch TV I know it will waste my time when I can be doing something more productive. Yes it is always my own decision.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Yes, since I was 4 there was a computer in my house and at my school.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.): Academic purposes, creative purposes (photoshop, video editing, etc.), e-mail, social networking with people all over the world.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? Facebook, Twitter, Interpals Penpals, gmail, google, and tumblr.
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? I use these websites to connect with people I would never meet walking down the street.
5. Do You Use Facebook? Yes.
a. Why? It keeps me connected to family members (the ones I know and some I have not met yet)
b. For What? To socialize and see what is going on in the lives of other people (their photos, status, etc.)
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? No, I do not feel like it is safe.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? Yes, I read the actually paper or I read articles online.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I like it online because it is free and I am not wasting paper.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Yes, I read it in print.
a. Why do you prefer that method? Books last a while and my eyes could only stare at a computer screen for so long.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? NEVER!
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes.
2. Do you blog? If so why? Sometimes just to put what’s on my mind out onto the web to see if anyone can connect with what I believe/think.
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? You can find out about things before they become popular. And reviews that you can see can be beneficial if you are interested in purchasing a particular product.
School/Job
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Student at Manhattanville College.
2. If you have a job (whether you are a student or not) does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Some of the flyers I design my inspiration comes from what I see in the media.
3. If you are a student, what media do you use? Primarily it is the internet and my cell phone.
a. Does the media you use to enhance your academic experience? If so how? Yes, I use it to create PowerPoint and stream videos for the class to watch that relate to whatever topic we are discussing about.
1. What fors of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) I use a blackberry, television, radio, computer, iPod, internet, and sometimes newspapers.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) No it doesn’t. There are times when I feel the need to be what the media is advertising and displaying what women my age should be doing. Overall I try to stick true to who I am.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones No. I cannot image what my life would be like without the following. In order for me to keep in touch with love ones all over I need this technology to bring me closer to them.
4. Do you think age effect your understanding of media? If so how? Yes, I believe so. If you want to learn something you can learn it.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media ( internet, television, the computer, etc.) No I can’t image that.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? Yes I did. I grew up watching Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite shows.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Occasionally, I like watching MTV’s 16 and pregnant, cartoon shows, and Comedy Central.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I love watching the advertisements and cartoons because the messages that seem unreal are most entertaining to me.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? How the TV has the power to make me sit there and watch a complete show leaving me with the want to see more.
5. What are your favorite shows?
Chowder, South Park, Family Guy, Modern Family, 16 and Pregnant, History Channel, and Discovery Channel.
6. Why do you like those shows? They all have something that I enjoy looking at, some of it is comedy, educational, and real.
7. Do you think television is too dominated in determining society? Yes I do believe that.
8. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? When I choose not to watch TV I know it will waste my time when I can be doing something more productive. Yes it is always my own decision.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Yes, since I was 4 there was a computer in my house and at my school.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.): Academic purposes, creative purposes (photoshop, video editing, etc.), e-mail, social networking with people all over the world.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? Facebook, Twitter, Interpals Penpals, gmail, google, and tumblr.
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? I use these websites to connect with people I would never meet walking down the street.
5. Do You Use Facebook? Yes.
a. Why? It keeps me connected to family members (the ones I know and some I have not met yet)
b. For What? To socialize and see what is going on in the lives of other people (their photos, status, etc.)
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? No, I do not feel like it is safe.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? Yes, I read the actually paper or I read articles online.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I like it online because it is free and I am not wasting paper.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Yes, I read it in print.
a. Why do you prefer that method? Books last a while and my eyes could only stare at a computer screen for so long.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? NEVER!
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes.
2. Do you blog? If so why? Sometimes just to put what’s on my mind out onto the web to see if anyone can connect with what I believe/think.
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? You can find out about things before they become popular. And reviews that you can see can be beneficial if you are interested in purchasing a particular product.
School/Job
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Student at Manhattanville College.
2. If you have a job (whether you are a student or not) does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Some of the flyers I design my inspiration comes from what I see in the media.
3. If you are a student, what media do you use? Primarily it is the internet and my cell phone.
a. Does the media you use to enhance your academic experience? If so how? Yes, I use it to create PowerPoint and stream videos for the class to watch that relate to whatever topic we are discussing about.
30 Year Old Perspective on Media - I am an Addict, A TV Addict!
Name: Katie Rosin-Green Age: 34
1. What forms of media do you use? ALL: TV addict, computer, internet, iPhone
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) The media is very important to my life, as I work in the media as a publicist. I am constantly reading up on changes in the media, new blogs, how to utilize twitter/facebook and constant shifting my activities.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones... UM NO!!!!
4. Do you think age effect your understanding of media? If so how? I believe I am somewhere in between the generation that really knows how to use media and the neophytes. I'm lucky because I have a keen sense of what I am doing with technology, but I believe I'm unique.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? I did not grow up with TV. It was highly regulated in my house. But I'm addicted now!! I even watch HULU on my computer.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? At least 2 hours a day.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I love GLEE (watching it right now), Lost, 24, Brothers & Sisters... well basically anything which provides me an escape from my daily life.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? I hate commercials, especially when my son is watching.
5. Do you think television is too dominated in determining society? Well, I can't believe reality stars are famous. I can't believe Kim Kardashian is writing a memoir--what has she done with her life?
6. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? When I was younger I didn't but that was not my choice.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? I didn't. I didn't even have email until my senior year in college.
2. What do you use the computer for? I use the computer constantly for work.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? CNN.com, GOOGLE.com
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? News and search -- both for work. I'm a Google addict, I use gmail for my email and Google docs for work.
5. Do you use Facebook?
a. Why? I love facebook--I use it to promote my shows, and to keep up with my friends
b. For What? I am just starting to use facebook for ads.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? Unsure...not on facebook--it is certainly not private. I worry about my kids photos being out there!
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how? I read the weekend TIMES--paper. Otherwise, I get my news from the radio or CNN.com.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? The last book I read was on the kindle.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I loved the ease of use and that it was always around me -- I could read five minutes when I had a moment.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Yes, the kindle and iPad will take over!
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? YES
2. Do you blog? If so why? My website is a blog, but not the typical blog. It doesn't speak in the first person. But my Neighborbee blog is! I write a parenting column.
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? I do think blogging helps spread word-of-mouth. If you read a blogger regularly, it is like hearing news from a friend.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work
2. What do you do? Publicist/Marketer
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? YES--I need the media for my work as a PR (Public Relations) and Marketing/Advertising.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you change about any medium? If so what? I wish the internet was faster. I wish that messaging wasn't so cloudy. Its very hard to get a message across now, because there are so many other "noises" in the way.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? What compels one person to be interested in different types of media.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? I wish I could understand Twitter better. I use it but not effectively
1. What forms of media do you use? ALL: TV addict, computer, internet, iPhone
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) The media is very important to my life, as I work in the media as a publicist. I am constantly reading up on changes in the media, new blogs, how to utilize twitter/facebook and constant shifting my activities.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones... UM NO!!!!
4. Do you think age effect your understanding of media? If so how? I believe I am somewhere in between the generation that really knows how to use media and the neophytes. I'm lucky because I have a keen sense of what I am doing with technology, but I believe I'm unique.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? I did not grow up with TV. It was highly regulated in my house. But I'm addicted now!! I even watch HULU on my computer.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? At least 2 hours a day.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I love GLEE (watching it right now), Lost, 24, Brothers & Sisters... well basically anything which provides me an escape from my daily life.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? I hate commercials, especially when my son is watching.
5. Do you think television is too dominated in determining society? Well, I can't believe reality stars are famous. I can't believe Kim Kardashian is writing a memoir--what has she done with her life?
6. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? When I was younger I didn't but that was not my choice.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? I didn't. I didn't even have email until my senior year in college.
2. What do you use the computer for? I use the computer constantly for work.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? CNN.com, GOOGLE.com
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? News and search -- both for work. I'm a Google addict, I use gmail for my email and Google docs for work.
5. Do you use Facebook?
a. Why? I love facebook--I use it to promote my shows, and to keep up with my friends
b. For What? I am just starting to use facebook for ads.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? Unsure...not on facebook--it is certainly not private. I worry about my kids photos being out there!
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how? I read the weekend TIMES--paper. Otherwise, I get my news from the radio or CNN.com.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? The last book I read was on the kindle.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I loved the ease of use and that it was always around me -- I could read five minutes when I had a moment.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Yes, the kindle and iPad will take over!
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? YES
2. Do you blog? If so why? My website is a blog, but not the typical blog. It doesn't speak in the first person. But my Neighborbee blog is! I write a parenting column.
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? I do think blogging helps spread word-of-mouth. If you read a blogger regularly, it is like hearing news from a friend.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work
2. What do you do? Publicist/Marketer
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? YES--I need the media for my work as a PR (Public Relations) and Marketing/Advertising.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you change about any medium? If so what? I wish the internet was faster. I wish that messaging wasn't so cloudy. Its very hard to get a message across now, because there are so many other "noises" in the way.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? What compels one person to be interested in different types of media.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? I wish I could understand Twitter better. I use it but not effectively
40 Year Old Perspective On Media - Ebay All The Way!
Name: Deborah Cracovia Age: 46
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) : TV, internet, computer, Cell Phone, Facebook, & blogger.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Yes, media influence my day in many ways with decisions I make.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phone? Yes, but it would not be fun.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? No not really my generations was really the first to get PCs and stuff. I grew up with them.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) No, I love my Facebook and TV shows.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? Yes I grew up with TV and I find it informative and entertaining.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch TV. It’s a great time to unwind after a long day. There are also a lot of great shows to watch that are educational. I watch Antiques Roadshow, NOVA and many shows on PBS and the History Channel.
3. What about television do you like? Why? It’s a great escape.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? The commercials.
5. What are your favorite shows? The Tudors, True Blood, American Idol and Castle.
6. Why do you like those shows? For the story and entertainment.
7. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Good question. Yes and No. Yes for the youth that is looking to fit in and No for a well adjusted adult.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Yes, we were the first generation to have a PC.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Business and personal use.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? Ebay, Facebook, Auctiva, Paypal, Princessplacegifts.com, Princessplacegifts.webs.com & goggle search
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? Business and personal
5. Do you use Facebook? Yes
a. Why? Love the games and net working abilities
b. For What? Playing games and promoting my web store
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? No
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? On line and still in print
a. Why do you prefer that method? In print I like the feel of paper.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Print
a. Why do you prefer that method? Just what I grew up.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? No, what would happen if we lost all of our power and there was no electricity to run things?
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes
2. Do you blog? If so why? Yes, for business
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? Keep my customers up to date on the latest trends
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work from home
2. What do you do? Own a small business
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Yes is it my business.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? It changes to fast and nothing is compatible it’s all very disposable.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? Hyperlinks, spiders, and internet net working.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? No, I can find all of the info. Either at a book store or online.
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) : TV, internet, computer, Cell Phone, Facebook, & blogger.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Yes, media influence my day in many ways with decisions I make.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phone? Yes, but it would not be fun.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? No not really my generations was really the first to get PCs and stuff. I grew up with them.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) No, I love my Facebook and TV shows.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? Yes I grew up with TV and I find it informative and entertaining.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch TV. It’s a great time to unwind after a long day. There are also a lot of great shows to watch that are educational. I watch Antiques Roadshow, NOVA and many shows on PBS and the History Channel.
3. What about television do you like? Why? It’s a great escape.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? The commercials.
5. What are your favorite shows? The Tudors, True Blood, American Idol and Castle.
6. Why do you like those shows? For the story and entertainment.
7. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Good question. Yes and No. Yes for the youth that is looking to fit in and No for a well adjusted adult.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Yes, we were the first generation to have a PC.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Business and personal use.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? Ebay, Facebook, Auctiva, Paypal, Princessplacegifts.com, Princessplacegifts.webs.com & goggle search
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? Business and personal
5. Do you use Facebook? Yes
a. Why? Love the games and net working abilities
b. For What? Playing games and promoting my web store
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? No
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? On line and still in print
a. Why do you prefer that method? In print I like the feel of paper.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Print
a. Why do you prefer that method? Just what I grew up.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? No, what would happen if we lost all of our power and there was no electricity to run things?
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes
2. Do you blog? If so why? Yes, for business
3. What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? Keep my customers up to date on the latest trends
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work from home
2. What do you do? Own a small business
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Yes is it my business.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? It changes to fast and nothing is compatible it’s all very disposable.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? Hyperlinks, spiders, and internet net working.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? No, I can find all of the info. Either at a book store or online.
50 Year Old Perspective On Media - "Blackberries are something I eat."
Name: Mary Alice Hohenberger Age: 56
- What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) Lap top, occasional radio (public), NY Times on line.
- Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Of course, which is why I limit it. The media is paid for by advertisers, the advertisers control us by planting seeds of fear and self doubt. % minutes in front of a TV with a magazine and my self esteem plummets as well as my belief in a future.
- Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones: Not with out my cell and my computer, where once we had culture driven technology we now have technology driven culture. TV is a different story. I love the TV free life.
- Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? Hell yes! I am behind the media 8 ball - blackberries are something I eat!
- Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media ( internet, television, the computer, etc.) I dream about it- it’s a recurring fantasy. In places where there is little or no media cultures are individual and rich in many ways.
- Did you grow up the TV? It got popular when I was a child.
- If, so how has the television influenced your life? When I young was it made me believe in a system of false values. I measured myself and my family and our lives against what I saw on TV- everything came up short. I believed if I bought toothpaste I would have love, if I bought Noxema I would be beautiful and that if I didn’t use Head and Shoulders shampoo people would talk about me behind my back.
- Do you watch TV? NO Why? If not, why? For the reasons stated above, also because I know how easy it is to numb out in front of a TV, how hours just melt. It takes us out of our own lives- we can begin to feel like the TV faces are our friends. If so how much? 1 hour every few months but very often a lot less, often none for years on end.
- What about television do you like? Sometimes there is a special documentary on then I will seek out a TV, or sometimes someone interesting will be on Oprah, then I have a guilty pleasure at a friends. Why? I am in control of what I see, how long I watch.
- What about television do you dislike? Commercials, especially drug advertisements. The quick sound bites the noise the fear mongering.
- Why? The commercials make natural life seem like a disease the news creates fear out of everything and it is destroying the imaginations of our children and taking away their ability to concentrate. It makes them want food and toys that are worthless and often harmful.
- What are your favorite shows? N/A
- Why do you like those shows? N/A
- Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? ABSOLUTELY
- If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? It robs us of our lives, and hampers the development of us thinking our own thoughts. And was it your own decision? YES!
Computer/Internet
- Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? No, I was grown when they came along.
- What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Email, occasional news, writing and business.
- What websites do you use visit most often? NYT online, Indeed.
- What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? News and jobs
- Do you use Facebook? No
- Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? We have no privacy any more, the internet is only one of the ways we gave it up.
- Do you read the newspaper? I peek at the front page to see if anything big (911, or a quake, a war, a natural disaster or an assassination) has taken place while I was dreaming. If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? Online.
- Why do you prefer that method? Ecological
- Do you read books? Yes!
- If so how (print or electronically)? Print
- Why do you prefer that method? It is solid, a good book carries the energy of the writer and all its readers in its pages, I like the feel and the smell and the ability to flip through them, mark them love them and pass them on.
- Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Yes and it breaks my heart.
- Do you know what blogging is? Yes
- Do you blog? No
- What is beneficial about blogs or blogging? I have not quite figured that out.
- Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Unemployed in my old career, building my second career.
- What do you do? I was in the corporate world for 25 years as a trainer. Now I am a counselor.
- Does the media help or influence your job? Yes, If yes, how? It makes people feel bad then they come to me for counseling and I help them get their heads back on.
- Is there something you wish you change about any medium? Newspapers used to deliver news; who what where, how and why. Although they were always biased a bit it was never as blatant as it is no. If so what? Clear information- with the editorial commentary on the editorial pages.
- Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? Why we let this happen. We are all so suckered in by it, we all are!
60 Year Old: A Man's Perspective on Media - No media = "relaxed and more fun"
Name: Paul Shurin Age: 68
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.): TV, computer, and internet
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Relationship increasingly use email as a communication vehicle. My work uses email. For information, searches of the media (journals, newspapers) are used heavily, occupying a major amount of time.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phone? No problem would be more relaxed and more fun.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? It might be more difficult to learn new programs. But this may also be a consequence of having conflicting time responsibilities.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) Yes. see #3.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? I have had very little exposure to TV (estimate 1 hour per month since childhood)
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch some TV. No, too many other interests.
3. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? Too many other interests and responsibilities. It was my decision.
4. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes, which is one of the reasons I stay away from it.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? No
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Academic, research on personal interests, email, finances
3. What websites do you use visit most often? New York Times, Search engines, MedLine
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? News, information on wide variety of subjects, specific topics in the medical literature
5. Do you use Facebook? No.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? Probably not, but I am careful about what I enter.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? I read many papers, (the NY Times daily) – all online.
a. Why do you prefer that method? The online editions are “up-to-the-minute and do not require payment of subscription fees.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)?Yes. I read books in print – occasionally on tape or disc – have not tried computerized methods.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Yes, but I hope it never happens.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes.
2. Do you blog? If so why? No. I consider blogs a waste of time. Most are only a vehicle that allows ill-informed persons to reach an audience. It is usually not possible to determine which blogger fit this generalization and which do not.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Retired Pediatrician
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? Fewer ads, more scientific programming, particularly about subjects of public importance (medicine, climate change, biology and genetics – all should be better understood by the public).
My (Paul) Commentary on “The Media”:
A widespread trend to spend increasing amounts of time in media-related pursuits has affected much of the public. This trend can be criticized in many ways. Individuals may, in addition, seek ways to combat this trend with activities that permit greater personal fulfillment.
Specific points related to this critique are as follows:
1. Activities seen on the movie, television, or computer screen are weak simulations of the multi-sensory and emotional content of the same activity in real life. A dance movie is not the same as learning the tango. A reality show may involve exotic locations and expensive sets but the show does not have the reality of an evening out (or walk in the woods) with friends.) A cooking show does nothing for the tastebuds.
2. The media have been able to take over increasing amounts of our time because they are cheap, require little if any mental or physical effort from the participant, and are enormously profitable to corporate sponsors.
3. Rapid spread of “information” by blogs and other internet-based media have several disadvantages in comparison to books (and to a lesser expense compared to magazines and television broadcasts). Books, production films, and magazines represent the end product of extensive review processes. To varying degrees the output reflects critical review by editors and others. Entries in blogs and similar vehicles represent only the opinions of the writers. They may contain large misstatements of facts or partial interpretations in areas where there is controversy. However, because of the format of the blog (and persuasive skills of the writer) they may become accepted as facts by readers.
4. Media-related pursuits are almost certainly specific causes of the rising national death rates from hypertension, heart attacks, and other causes. Lack of exercise and increased consumption of prepared foods “fast foods” appear to be major causes.
I suggest that many of the media activities be reduced or replaced by real reality. Many people would benefit by trying some tango lessons, a walk in the woods, or a simple home-cooked dinner.
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.): TV, computer, and internet
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Relationship increasingly use email as a communication vehicle. My work uses email. For information, searches of the media (journals, newspapers) are used heavily, occupying a major amount of time.
3. Can you imagine your life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phone? No problem would be more relaxed and more fun.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? It might be more difficult to learn new programs. But this may also be a consequence of having conflicting time responsibilities.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) Yes. see #3.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? I have had very little exposure to TV (estimate 1 hour per month since childhood)
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch some TV. No, too many other interests.
3. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? Too many other interests and responsibilities. It was my decision.
4. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes, which is one of the reasons I stay away from it.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? No
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Academic, research on personal interests, email, finances
3. What websites do you use visit most often? New York Times, Search engines, MedLine
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? News, information on wide variety of subjects, specific topics in the medical literature
5. Do you use Facebook? No.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? Probably not, but I am careful about what I enter.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? I read many papers, (the NY Times daily) – all online.
a. Why do you prefer that method? The online editions are “up-to-the-minute and do not require payment of subscription fees.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)?Yes. I read books in print – occasionally on tape or disc – have not tried computerized methods.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Yes, but I hope it never happens.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? Yes.
2. Do you blog? If so why? No. I consider blogs a waste of time. Most are only a vehicle that allows ill-informed persons to reach an audience. It is usually not possible to determine which blogger fit this generalization and which do not.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Retired Pediatrician
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? Fewer ads, more scientific programming, particularly about subjects of public importance (medicine, climate change, biology and genetics – all should be better understood by the public).
My (Paul) Commentary on “The Media”:
A widespread trend to spend increasing amounts of time in media-related pursuits has affected much of the public. This trend can be criticized in many ways. Individuals may, in addition, seek ways to combat this trend with activities that permit greater personal fulfillment.
Specific points related to this critique are as follows:
1. Activities seen on the movie, television, or computer screen are weak simulations of the multi-sensory and emotional content of the same activity in real life. A dance movie is not the same as learning the tango. A reality show may involve exotic locations and expensive sets but the show does not have the reality of an evening out (or walk in the woods) with friends.) A cooking show does nothing for the tastebuds.
2. The media have been able to take over increasing amounts of our time because they are cheap, require little if any mental or physical effort from the participant, and are enormously profitable to corporate sponsors.
3. Rapid spread of “information” by blogs and other internet-based media have several disadvantages in comparison to books (and to a lesser expense compared to magazines and television broadcasts). Books, production films, and magazines represent the end product of extensive review processes. To varying degrees the output reflects critical review by editors and others. Entries in blogs and similar vehicles represent only the opinions of the writers. They may contain large misstatements of facts or partial interpretations in areas where there is controversy. However, because of the format of the blog (and persuasive skills of the writer) they may become accepted as facts by readers.
4. Media-related pursuits are almost certainly specific causes of the rising national death rates from hypertension, heart attacks, and other causes. Lack of exercise and increased consumption of prepared foods “fast foods” appear to be major causes.
I suggest that many of the media activities be reduced or replaced by real reality. Many people would benefit by trying some tango lessons, a walk in the woods, or a simple home-cooked dinner.
60 Year Old: Woman's Perspective on Media - "Older people are not as technology savvy"
Name: Barbara Rosin Age: 60s
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) Some TV and the Internet (mostly for email).
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Advertising might influence my shopping (for specific products). Can't imagine my life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? Yes, older people are not as technology savvy.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc?)Yes, but it would be really hard.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? No
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes, very little.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I watch TV for instant news coverage and
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? Sitcoms, “canned laughter”, violence, distortion of reality and values, etc
5. What are your favorite shows? CNN
6. Why do you like those shows? To know the current news
7. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes + vice-versa (society determines TV) its a cycle.
8. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? I have very little interest. I prefer doing something else.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? No
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Email
3. What websites do you use visit most often?
Facebook
4. Do you use Facebook? If so, why? To stay in touch with friends
5. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? I have no secrets
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? Hard Copy of the Journal News, daily
a. Why do you prefer that method? I prefer print, it’s easier for me.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Yes, print.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I like to hold a book, it’s easier to read.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Perhaps, but it would be difficult for people who grew up with newspapers in print and books in print.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? No
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Retired, Babysitter for Grandson.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you change about any medium? If so what? I would like to see less advertising in the media.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? How to make better use of the internet to have more time…
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? Age has a very large impact my media experience (and others?)
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) Some TV and the Internet (mostly for email).
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Advertising might influence my shopping (for specific products). Can't imagine my life without the following: TV, the internet, cell phones.
4. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? Yes, older people are not as technology savvy.
5. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc?)Yes, but it would be really hard.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? No
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes, very little.
3. What about television do you like? Why? I watch TV for instant news coverage and
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? Sitcoms, “canned laughter”, violence, distortion of reality and values, etc
5. What are your favorite shows? CNN
6. Why do you like those shows? To know the current news
7. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes + vice-versa (society determines TV) its a cycle.
8. If you didn’t or don’t watch television why? And was it your own decision? I have very little interest. I prefer doing something else.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? No
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) Email
3. What websites do you use visit most often?
4. Do you use Facebook? If so, why? To stay in touch with friends
5. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? I have no secrets
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? Hard Copy of the Journal News, daily
a. Why do you prefer that method? I prefer print, it’s easier for me.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? Yes, print.
a. Why do you prefer that method? I like to hold a book, it’s easier to read.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? Perhaps, but it would be difficult for people who grew up with newspapers in print and books in print.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? No
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Retired, Babysitter for Grandson.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you change about any medium? If so what? I would like to see less advertising in the media.
2. Is there something you wish you understood more about the media? How to make better use of the internet to have more time…
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? Age has a very large impact my media experience (and others?)
70 Year Old Perspective on Media
Name: Emily Perl Kingsley Age: 70
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) TV, computer, laptop, cell phone, radio, XM radio in car, GPS system in car.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Email; Pay bills; Keep me up to date on news; use Google for research for job, world events, information, crossword puzzle help. Can’t imagine life without a cell phone, tv, radio, email. I don't use iPod at all.
3. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? I have not gotten into use of iPod, Tweet, texting at all. Find no use for it and don't miss it. Don't do any media game-playing either. Maybe function of age. I never got into it.
4. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) I can imagine living in a country without access to media for a while but in an emergency I would want to have it available. I would enjoy it on a vacation.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? TV came in when I was about eight. It was a big deal. I went to a friend's house to watch. I remember the growth and development of TV pretty well. Has influenced my life a great deal since it has become my career.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch TV. I don't watch too much - mostly movies. Only watch late at night when going to bed or while eating dinner.
3. What about television do you like? Why? Public television, occasional artistic efforts or intelligent programming, documentaries, science, nature.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? Sports, pandering to lowest common denominator of people's tastes, dumping down America, commercialism underlying all decision making.
5. What are your favorite shows? Masterpiece Theater, American Masters, Bill MOyers Journal, Nova, PBS stuff, Sesame Street
a. Why do you like those shows? Intelligent
6. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes, the Star (celebrity) system has become ridiculous.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Did not grow up with Internet/computer.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) I use computer for business (writing scripts) and personal (email) and online bill paying.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? AOL, Chase bank, Snood (game to fill time while I'm on a long boring phone call), Google, a little bit of YouTube
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? AOL for email, Chase for banking, Snood as above, Google for research, Rhymezone for writing lyrics to songs, YouTube for humor
5. Do you use Facebook? If so why? Don't use Facebook.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? I guess my privacy is pretty safe. Don't worry too much on a Mac.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? I read the NY Times on the weekend only. Print. Have it delivered. I like to do the Sunday crossword puzzles on paper.
a. Why do you prefer that method? It’s what I am use to and it’s tangible.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? I read lots of books. In print. Haven't tried Kindle yet.
a. Why do you prefer that method? It’s what I am use to and they are tangible.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? No.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? I know what it is but I don't do it. I only follow one blog - that is the Sesame Family Robinson about the Robinson Family at Sesame Street because it has funny films attached to it.
2. Why don’t you read other blogs? I don't do other blogs because it would take too much of my time. I have a feeling if I started doing it; I would get caught up in it and would have no time for anything else.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work part time
2. What do you do? Script writer for Sesame Street
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Media helps me with research for my job - we are featuring science and math this year and I must keep up to date on new science attitude and information. I sometimes have to research specific information.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? I wish there was more opportunity for kids to be exposed to more classical music. We are so bombarded with rap/hiphop and crass cheap lowclass crap. It is a miracle if kids ever get a chance to be exposed to any finer arts and music. I wish there was more funding for a higher class of art and music education through the media as well as in school.
2. Worries? I worry about kids being able to interact socially when they are always plugged into some kind of electronic device. I worry about the pace of life being speeded up all the time as electronic media gets faster and faster and there doesn't seem to be time to just slow down, take it easy and relax.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? Do kids develop the ability to have a regular normal conversation?
1. What forms of media do you use? (i.e. TV, computer, internet, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc.) TV, computer, laptop, cell phone, radio, XM radio in car, GPS system in car.
2. Does “the media” influence your life? If so in what way? (i.e. my job, my relationships) Email; Pay bills; Keep me up to date on news; use Google for research for job, world events, information, crossword puzzle help. Can’t imagine life without a cell phone, tv, radio, email. I don't use iPod at all.
3. Do you think age affects your understanding of media? If so how? I have not gotten into use of iPod, Tweet, texting at all. Find no use for it and don't miss it. Don't do any media game-playing either. Maybe function of age. I never got into it.
4. Can you imagine living in a country without having access to media (internet, television, the computer, etc.) I can imagine living in a country without access to media for a while but in an emergency I would want to have it available. I would enjoy it on a vacation.
TV
1. Did you grow up the TV? If, so how has the television influenced your life? TV came in when I was about eight. It was a big deal. I went to a friend's house to watch. I remember the growth and development of TV pretty well. Has influenced my life a great deal since it has become my career.
2. Do you watch TV? Why? If not, why? If so how much? Yes I watch TV. I don't watch too much - mostly movies. Only watch late at night when going to bed or while eating dinner.
3. What about television do you like? Why? Public television, occasional artistic efforts or intelligent programming, documentaries, science, nature.
4. What about television do you dislike? Why? Sports, pandering to lowest common denominator of people's tastes, dumping down America, commercialism underlying all decision making.
5. What are your favorite shows? Masterpiece Theater, American Masters, Bill MOyers Journal, Nova, PBS stuff, Sesame Street
a. Why do you like those shows? Intelligent
6. Do you think television and the media is too dominating in determining society norms? Yes, the Star (celebrity) system has become ridiculous.
Computer/Internet
1. Did you grow up with the computer and the internet? Did not grow up with Internet/computer.
2. What do you mostly use the computer for (i.e. academic purposes, business purposes, personal purposes (email), etc.) I use computer for business (writing scripts) and personal (email) and online bill paying.
3. What websites do you use visit most often? AOL, Chase bank, Snood (game to fill time while I'm on a long boring phone call), Google, a little bit of YouTube
4. What are the reasons behind your usage of those websites? AOL for email, Chase for banking, Snood as above, Google for research, Rhymezone for writing lyrics to songs, YouTube for humor
5. Do you use Facebook? If so why? Don't use Facebook.
6. Do you feel your privacy is safe when using the internet? I guess my privacy is pretty safe. Don't worry too much on a Mac.
Print Media
1. Do you read the newspaper? If so how (online, print, iPhone/iTouch)? I read the NY Times on the weekend only. Print. Have it delivered. I like to do the Sunday crossword puzzles on paper.
a. Why do you prefer that method? It’s what I am use to and it’s tangible.
2. Do you read books? If so how (print or electronically)? I read lots of books. In print. Haven't tried Kindle yet.
a. Why do you prefer that method? It’s what I am use to and they are tangible.
3. Can you imagine a world without newspapers and books in print? No.
Blogging
1. Do you know what blogging is? I know what it is but I don't do it. I only follow one blog - that is the Sesame Family Robinson about the Robinson Family at Sesame Street because it has funny films attached to it.
2. Why don’t you read other blogs? I don't do other blogs because it would take too much of my time. I have a feeling if I started doing it; I would get caught up in it and would have no time for anything else.
School/Job:
1. Job Status (i.e. working, student, retired etc.) Work part time
2. What do you do? Script writer for Sesame Street
3. Does the media help or influence your job? If yes, how? Media helps me with research for my job - we are featuring science and math this year and I must keep up to date on new science attitude and information. I sometimes have to research specific information.
Changes in the Media
1. Is there something you wish you could change about any medium? If so what? I wish there was more opportunity for kids to be exposed to more classical music. We are so bombarded with rap/hiphop and crass cheap lowclass crap. It is a miracle if kids ever get a chance to be exposed to any finer arts and music. I wish there was more funding for a higher class of art and music education through the media as well as in school.
2. Worries? I worry about kids being able to interact socially when they are always plugged into some kind of electronic device. I worry about the pace of life being speeded up all the time as electronic media gets faster and faster and there doesn't seem to be time to just slow down, take it easy and relax.
3. Do you have any questions about a certain media or the media you wish you had answered? Do kids develop the ability to have a regular normal conversation?
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