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After reading this weeks assignments I was still a little confused on the study of semiotics, I bookmarked this site because it gives examples as well as links to words they use to explain the definition. This site was very helpful in understanding the study of semiotics. I also made this one my favorite as semiotics was the root of our reading assignment this week.

"The Berkman Center's mission is to explore and understand cyberspace; to study its development, dynamics, norms, and standards; and to assess the need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions."

Review of suggested further reading on the subject

CBS News article I referenced in my ROD post this week. Points out the CDC's utilization of Aristotle's rhetoric appeals. 

"Educators today confront an ever-shifting landscape when it comes to Internet technologies and their potential for expanding participatory cultures. Henry Jenkins, director of the Comparative Media Studies department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explores new frameworks for literacy through the lens of participatory culture."

A Study of Different Modes of Repetition in Art and Design by Harvey Rayner. Wonderful examples of repetition in art, furniture, and architecture.

New Media: This is Wikipedia's definition of new media, in which accessibility and interactive abilities are prominent factors. This page provides a history and definition of the term and includes the various uses and effects of new media.

Defines new media and has links to further define key words in definition. Links you to our scholars write about new media, even Manovich.

"New media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century which refers to on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community formation around the media content." This is a quick and easy resource to reference new media.

In the forefront of media change

Those with more knowledge about the digital world and it's technologies will continue to dominate the world, not necessarily those with access. Access doesn't equal success.

Discusses how the presentation of a message can actually affect the effectiveness on young children

Much of new media is formed with social changes. The more variable new media is, the more it appeals to the individuality of this generation.

This page pretty much resumes and gives an quickly explanation of what Bolter's article is about and gives some examples to get a better understanding of the issue.