05 Feb 1: You are NOT required

CMST301 Digital Media and Society WEEK 1 DISCUSSION There are two parts to this week’s discussion (Part 1: Introductions and Part 2: Week 1 Discussion) PART 1: INTRODUCTIONS Welcome to CMST 301! I would like to use this opportunity to introduce myself to you and for you to introduce yourself as well. When you finish reading this topic, please use the “Start a New Thread” button at the top of this window and answer ALL 6 questions listed below in the text box provided. NOTE 1: You are NOT required to make a post in this conference until the first day of class, but feel free to respond early if you like. In addition to any personal information you may want to share, please include the following in your introduction: 01. Academic Status (Freshman, Junior, etc.)? 02. What do you prefer to be called (e.g. Rob vs Robert)? 03. Major course of study (e.g. Digital Media and Web Technology, GRCO, English)? 04. What are your expectations for this course? 05. What is one thing the class should know about you? 06. Is this your first course at UMUC? 07. Where do you reside (State, Country, etc.)? You do not have to be specific if you have any concerns providing detailed information. PART 2: WEEK 1 DISCUSSION WELCOME to the discussion for WEEK 1. Please respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that you have read the material in order to receive full credit. There are two topics in Part 2 (please respond to both). Topic 1: Digital Media This week, you watched Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier Chapter 1: Distracted by Everything and Chapter 2: What’s It Doing to Their Brains Discussion: Professor Turkle believes that students are wrong to think that a “multi-tasking learning environment” will help them succeed as students. She believes that in order to learn certain things, we need to be still, quiet and focused on one thing at a time. Question #1: Do you agree with the professor’s opinion? Is it possible to learn while multi-tasking? Why or why not? Topic 2: Digital Media’s Impact on Society Discussion: Jack Lule, the author of Understanding Media & Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication, explained how different technological transitions have shaped media industries. Question #1: How has technological developments in radio, television, the Internet, OR newspaper (SELECT ONE) influenced mass communication? Support your response.

Source: https://www.homeworkjoy.com/questions/general-questions/596023-CMST301-WEEK-1-DISCUSSION-Latest-2018-October/
© homeworkjoy.com