Mission Statement: This blog was created to connect people through digital media and to show how different generations can experience new media differently. New media meaning technology such as: Television, the computer, the cell phone, the internet, Facebook, etc. This blog was also created to raise awareness about places that don't have the access we do. Here you can learn about programs that are trying to provide technology in underdeveloped countries. Organizations such as, One Laptop Per Child. So we mustn't take our the access we have for granted. We need to realize there are people all over the world who would probably like to experience technology the way do. Here you can find links for Computer Tech support, a cell phone help forum, Top 100 TV shows and many more things. I hope you have a good experience with the Digital Divide: The Generation to Generation Experience.

What is the Digital Divide?

The Digital Divide is a bridge between people with access and people without access to the newest forms of technology. The digital divide is based on gender, race, culture, location, age, and economic status.

Who has Access & Who Doesn't?

It is very important that we don't take technology for granted. If you have decided to live without major media or can't get enough of it good for you. What if you had to live without technology? I am just saying we need to appreciate what we have. I wonder how people in underdeveloped countries would react to the amount of access and information we have? If they would like it or hate it? The point is that they should have the option to choose how they interact with technology.

Monday, May 3, 2010

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. 
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