Works cited
Sun, Z. (n.d.). Inventing the Medium Principle – Janet H. Murray. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/35798435/Inventing_the_Medium_Principle_-_Janet_H._Murray (Links to an external site.)
Manovich, Lev. “New Media from Borges to HTML.” Wardrip-Fruin, Noah and Nick Montfort, Eds. The New Media Reader, www.academia.edu/542740/New_Media_from_Borges_to_HTML (Links to an external site.).
Siapera, Eugenia. 2018 Understanding New Media. SAGE Publications.
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Review of Esasa Monts new media blog:
1. Esasa’s blog contains an entire page drawing information from our second discussion of the class. They provide information on the authors (Murray, Manovich, and Siapera) views without making it too lengthy. There is an overview of the texts as a whole as well as the unique stances which are categorized by the respective author. They also provided all the required posts with ample information on each topic going above and beyond the requirements. I found their “how-to page especially intriguing as it covered the topic of teaching abroad. Unlike other blogs—admittedly mine as well—the topic was super creative.
2. Esasa’s blog defines new media as “My definition for new media can be defined as the connection between old technology and the introduction of new technology through different aspects.” (found on their “my definition” page). The definition page also includes a plethora of information from our text mixed with personal ideas. The information provided is seamlessly integrated into the rest of the blog, as I mentioned previously the “how to” page is fantastic. Not only does it peak the viewers interest but the topic itself exemplifies what new media is and how it can be used to assist in education. They include that interview process utilizes new media “…some schools request videos or skype interviews which you need to be prepared for to make a good impression and land the job.” (“how to” page). Before new media like Skype was available a job interview had to be conducted face to face, in a scenario where teaching abroad is concerned these technologies save tons of time and money for those still state side. Esasa also included a tip for familiarizing yourself with the culture before being completely immersed: YouTube. If going overseas YouTube is a great tool, and again an example of new media. I found that their explanation of teaching abroad was a brilliant addition to the blog and showcased practical usage of new media.
3. In this review of Esasa’s blog all I’m doing is praising, but they seriously deserve it. One of the most creative and well thought out functions in the blog are the direct links to social media/YouTube at the top of each page. I personally overlooked the small icons assuming they weren’t activated but upon clicking them I was directed to relevant videos which added more depth to the information. The YouTube button for example, led directly to a video of the “21 Best Places to Teach English Abroad”. I mean COME ON, that is fantastic! It gives even more information on their “how to” topic which I’m sure you’re tired of me raving about, but its integrated seamlessly! In an age of “traditional media” something like this wouldn’t be possible. The spread of information (and the information available) was simply not possible at this level.
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