Apparently this guy from Queens had to lock himself in his pink tiled bathroom to "flush his digital dependency" (tap tap, is this thing on?)
http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/queens-man-lives-in-bathroom-to-cut-off-tech-addiction-1.2232128
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Newsweek Article About the Downsides of Online Social Networking
http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/the-human-condition/2010/07/20/10-ways-facebook-can-ruin-your-life.html
Funny enough, this was posted on my facebook newsfeed.
Funny enough, this was posted on my facebook newsfeed.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
"Just Google it"? Not so fast...
According to a brand new study out of Northwestern University, many college students place too much trust in sites such as Google, Wikipedia, AOL, Yahoo!, etc.:
Not as Web Savvy as You Think
Thinking back on our past discussions on the intersection of the digital divide and credibility, it's interesting that this segment of the population, which is commonly considered as the most Internet savvy and connected, is not quite as discerning as we might expect when it comes to credibility.
Not as Web Savvy as You Think
Thinking back on our past discussions on the intersection of the digital divide and credibility, it's interesting that this segment of the population, which is commonly considered as the most Internet savvy and connected, is not quite as discerning as we might expect when it comes to credibility.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Shirley Sherrod and Me
Hey guys,
Van Jones just wrote an op-ed in the NYT about Shirley Sherrod's resignation and offers some commentary on how the speed of the Internet-- and the ability to "edit" the truth-- has changed DC politics. Interesting and quick read.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/opinion/25jones.html?hp
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Power of Social Networking
Below is a link to a 3 minute talk on how one little social news website called reddit.com and their fans single-handedly changed the course of a Greenpeace whale movement.
I just thought this was an interesting example of the power of the internet and social networking.
Enjoy!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Twitter as a Mood Ring
I stumbled across (what I thought) was a novel, fascinating study that mapped the country's moods throughout the day -- using word analysis of Tweets.
Pulse of the Nation: U.S. Mood Throughout the Day Inferred from Twitter
According to the maps, the District and environs spend most of the 24-hour cycle feeling rather stressed, angry and generally unhappy, whereas life in the sunny states like Florida and California appears pretty relaxed and even-keeled.
Vacation ideas forming, anybody? :)
Pulse of the Nation: U.S. Mood Throughout the Day Inferred from Twitter
According to the maps, the District and environs spend most of the 24-hour cycle feeling rather stressed, angry and generally unhappy, whereas life in the sunny states like Florida and California appears pretty relaxed and even-keeled.
Vacation ideas forming, anybody? :)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Apple's "Reception" problem
Saw this article in the Post today re: Apple's response to consumers frustrated with the iPhone 4/AT&T debacle. Though Pegoraro doesn't offer suggestions of what Apple should do to address the problem, he does discuss the damage being done as a result.
Steve Jobs, Apple feed backlash with response to iPhone 4 reception complaints
By Rob Pegoraro
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Steve Jobs, Apple feed backlash with response to iPhone 4 reception complaints
By Rob Pegoraro
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
APA Style Has a Blog!
Yes, a few short minutes ago I was doing a Google search for APA style guidelines, as I don't have my manual with me, and what did I find but
this.
Even the APA is finding new ways to communicate with students and academics.
:-)
this.
Even the APA is finding new ways to communicate with students and academics.
:-)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Asia and Social Media
Hi class -
Some of you probably saw this already...it's a short video on social media in Asia. See you tomorrow!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-crampton/overview-asias-social-med_b_642587.html
Some of you probably saw this already...it's a short video on social media in Asia. See you tomorrow!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-crampton/overview-asias-social-med_b_642587.html
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
BP Blogs
Hi class-
After reading Sweetser and Metzgar this week, I was curious to see whether BP was using blogs to communicate with the public. I found a page on their site dedicated to blogs written by employees...
http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9033611&contentId=7061850
After reading Sweetser and Metzgar this week, I was curious to see whether BP was using blogs to communicate with the public. I found a page on their site dedicated to blogs written by employees...
http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9033611&contentId=7061850
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Facebook Launches Permissions For Apps, Websites
Per our discussion about social networking website credibility, Facebook is now going to make it easier for users to understand which pieces of information are being used by third-party developers. About time! But there's still no way to know HOW the third-party developers may use your private information in the future. Why doesn't Facebook just require the developers to agree to protect user privacy??
See this NPR story for more:
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that requires outside applications and websites to tell users exactly what parts of their profiles have to be shared for the apps to work.
See this NPR story for more:
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that requires outside applications and websites to tell users exactly what parts of their profiles have to be shared for the apps to work.
Applications already had to ask users for permission to access anything in their profiles that wasn't public. But these services didn't have to specify what information they were using. Such information can include your photos, your friends' birthdays or your e-mail address...
http://n.pr/ct3CzCSunday, June 27, 2010
An Internet Hoax
Below is the link to an online hoax that I randomly came across recently and thought was relevant to this week's reading on credibility. Apparently the page's creator was a college professor trying to teach his students that you ctan't always trust information you come across on the internet. Also interesting is that it's an example of rather poor design and usability, which we're learning are predictors of perceived credibility. It hasn't stopped some for beliving the site, though.
http://descy.50megs.com/Emankato/mankato.html
Have you come across any other examples of outright hoaxes or pages that appear less than credible? How do you determine credibility when doing research? When using the net for personal use?
http://descy.50megs.com/Emankato/mankato.html
Have you come across any other examples of outright hoaxes or pages that appear less than credible? How do you determine credibility when doing research? When using the net for personal use?
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Want to Delete Your Account? Good Luck!
Do you have a Wordpress account? If so, did you know that you can't delete it?
If you've contributed to Wikipedia, you can't delete you're account there either.
Smashing Magazine is a blog on website design that I follow from time to time. They recently did an article on how to delete your various accounts. According to them, it's a lot harder than one would expect. But don't worry...they give you shortcuts and tips on how to get rid of unwanted accounts.
In my opinion, making the settings on social networking websites easy to access makes me feel more confident in using them. This includes being able to find the "delete" button when I need it. Websites designers may feel there's an advantage to hide these capabilities, but I'm not a fan of the website easter-egg hunt.
PS: There's another interesting website I'd like to tell you about - http://www.bounceapp.com/. Bounce App allows you to type in a website you are designing and get collaborative feedback from your friends. You can even use twitter and facebook to get input.
If you've contributed to Wikipedia, you can't delete you're account there either.
Smashing Magazine is a blog on website design that I follow from time to time. They recently did an article on how to delete your various accounts. According to them, it's a lot harder than one would expect. But don't worry...they give you shortcuts and tips on how to get rid of unwanted accounts.
In my opinion, making the settings on social networking websites easy to access makes me feel more confident in using them. This includes being able to find the "delete" button when I need it. Websites designers may feel there's an advantage to hide these capabilities, but I'm not a fan of the website easter-egg hunt.
PS: There's another interesting website I'd like to tell you about - http://www.bounceapp.com/. Bounce App allows you to type in a website you are designing and get collaborative feedback from your friends. You can even use twitter and facebook to get input.
More on the Digital Divide
Hi folks!
I know we've already finished up our discussion on the digital divide, but I came across this article at Good and thought I would share it: "Is the Digital Divide Such a Bad Thing?"
The article references a study by Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy which finds that increased online access may decrease test scores. This brings into question what impact shrinking the digital divide may have on "divides" in other aspects of society.
So, check out the article and let me know what you think!
PS: Good is a website/magazine that tries to tackle issues facing society, including issues in digital technologies.
I know we've already finished up our discussion on the digital divide, but I came across this article at Good and thought I would share it: "Is the Digital Divide Such a Bad Thing?"
The article references a study by Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy which finds that increased online access may decrease test scores. This brings into question what impact shrinking the digital divide may have on "divides" in other aspects of society.
So, check out the article and let me know what you think!
PS: Good is a website/magazine that tries to tackle issues facing society, including issues in digital technologies.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Why is Craigslist Such a Mess?
In anticipation of our discussion tonight on web usability, I came across this article from Wired Mag about the highly-trafficked website that serves as a platform for everything from selling IKEA furniture to finding a sexual partner. Focusing mostly on Craig Newmark, the founder and (infuriatingly coy) brains behind the site, Wired Mag delves into the various ways that keep Craigslist not only afloat, but thriving. Craigslist is ugly, extremely functional, and sees 47 million unique users every month in the U.S...
Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/bV83vOdd perhaps, but no odder than what you see at the most popular job-search site: another wasteland of hypertext links, one line after another, without recommendations or networking features or even protection against duplicate postings. Subject to a highly unpredictable filtering system that produces daily outrage among people whose help-wanted ads have been removed without explanation, this site not only beats its competitors—Monster, CareerBuilder, Yahoo's HotJobs—but garners more traffic than all of them combined. Are our standards really so low?
Friday, June 18, 2010
Hello and Welcome to Digital Age Class Blog
Hello and Welcome to our class blog on Digital Age. Here we will blog about all the topics related to digital age that we discuss or are not able to discuss in our class. This is a space for our class to deepen our understanding of Digital Age through sharing and collaborating with each other. In addition to blog posts we will also communicate with each other through twitter @digital_age2010 We will tweet all the blog posts that we write here in addition to interesting news, studies that you might want to share. I hope you will enjoy blogging!!!
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