benefitted from the application of the various technologies driving other sectors forward and this goes on to show how pervasive social technologies can be among the standout technologies driving non-profits are those that are concerned with social media, crowdsourcing, charity, volunteerism, and disaster recovery. The five thematic areas can be said to the real drivers at the core of non-profits. Intrinsically, non-profits are dependent on outside financing, human resources and hence the reason
Mobile Learning ( M Learning ) is seems either an extension of E Learning which meant learning by the computer and internet or a completely new style of learning? so what its mean? and what technology can apply through it ? we can say M Learning mean its a type of learning that is wireless ,movable and across multiple media learning through social interactions and exchanges of information content between people,by using different personal electronic devices . M Learning has its own style and has
Media is a form of communication. It is used to receive and send information to a number of people. The 'One-to-many' traditional communication such as television, radio and prints has allowed individuals to connect with the world on a larger scale. Media is set apart from other communications because it is impersonal. The medium may have an ideal audience, however they do not have personal knowledge of who each reader is. Therefore, it is a one way system that can be physically and technologically
Motivational aspects of using gamified mobile applications in cultural tourism This paper is about motivational aspects and the role of gamification in using travel applications. The phenomenon of cultural tourism will be examined in a context of educational activities. An important role will be assigned to determine user’s motivation and how gamification may increase the interest of different groups of tourists. With the growth of the Web it has become possible to find the information about any
In the article “Extensive Listening Practice and Input Enhancement Using Mobile Phones: Encouraging Out-of-Class Learning with Mobile Phones,” a study showed that cell phones can help with practicing extensive listening (Reinders, Min Young 2010). This helps in terms of listening to a teacher during a lecture in a class or listening to someone reading
“Fans of a popular television series [and/or film] may sample dialogue, summarize episodes, debate subtexts, create original fan fiction, record their own soundtracks, make their own movies” (Jenkins, 2004, 34). It can be derived that variety of media and cultural texts were produced and may be produced from the participative fandom culture as a new form of cultural artifacts. Meanwhile, through the productivity of
discipline and structure will do nothing but benefit one’s life. This topic, of technology setting us back, came into play while writing this essay. My phone was constantly vibrating, waiting for a response. There were times where I gave in looked at phone. On one instance I got completely lost and ended up watching YouTube videos. The only way I achieved writing this essay was by locking my phone away; keeping it out of reach. This distraction set me back hours. Undoubtedly, technology is setting us back
Introduction The purpose of this essay is to analyze the argument of Thomas Frank regarding the commodification of dissent to Anne Norton’s argument in which she argues that shopping identifies consumer culture and help them prove their identity. This paper will explain how desire to look cool and trendy according to Thomas is similar to Norton’s argument of choice and cultural identity. Discussion According to Frank, the pretenders or poseurs try to adopt the sub-culture and in doing so often
Therefore, the researchers believe that it may also affect the students’ writing and spelling skills because of the constant use of shortcuts and abbreviations that are often associated with texting lingo. This purpose of this paper shows the use of mobile phones really affects one’s ability to read and write. Firstly, this paper lists down the different types of electronic communication. Be it, Instant Messaging, Text Messaging, E-Mail and the
ABSTRACT New Media as the name suggests is a fresh new look upon the media landscape. A topical subject of late, and widely debatable on the uses and effects that it has upon media consumers. In particular, it is not clear on whether this media can be simply classified as a faster information source than Traditional Media. This paper will clarify some misconceptions on the Role of New Media in Modern Culture and explain the role it holds as the role of Power. With the use of several examples in