Talk:Digital Media & Culture: Collaborative Essay Collection 2018

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MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 09:30, 4 March 2018 (UTC)
 * This section of the discussion page was so very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to provide fellow classmates with proper tools for success in their Wiki projects. Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:29, 20 March 2018 (UTC)


 * I am glad that you find this section helpful. Feel free to add anything that you think is missing. MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 14:24, 23 March 2018 (UTC)

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Computer Lab 1: Group Never Off - Discussion Section
IMPORTANT UPDATE: We now have a Wikibook for our collaborative essay. This can be found at Always-on Culture: Research Question 2. To keep things more organised from now on we will use the discussion section of our Wikibook for working on our collaborative essay (accessible at Always-on Culture: Research Question 2: Discussion). Everyone is welcome and invited to edit, share and communicate with us on there. Please use the Reply To Template and always sign your contributions.

We will, however, leave this Section as a suggestion or guide on how you can structure your discussion pages to keep everything organised. If everyone uses the same section structure, the different discussion pages will be easier to navigate which will encourage more contributions. Thank you. We hope to see your comments on the discussion page for the section Research Question on Always-on Culture.

MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 09:45, 8 March 2018 (UTC)

This is the discussion section for the collaborative essay of the group Never Off, consisting of the users: jfm00011, kab00094 kgr00003, Lauraf303, MaryCastoridae56. We will plan, organise, write, edit and finalise our essay here before we publish it in the Digital Media & Culture Collaborative Essay Collection 2018. Insert your content in the relevant section or create new and more adequate ones. Contributions by anyone are more than welcome. If you are amending someone’s post or make suggestions please use the Reply to Template to notify the author about your post. Please always sign your contributions. MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 14:34, 5 March 2018 (UTC) MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 12:02, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

Topic and Essay Question
“It’s no longer about on or off really. It’s about living in a world where being networked to people and information wherever and whenever you need is just assumed. I may not be always-on the Internet as we think of it colloquially, but I am always connected to the network. And that’s what it means to be always-on.” dana boyd, 2012, pp. 71-72. To what extent do you agree with boyd’s argument that we are always connected to the network?

MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 11:04, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

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(Academic) Reading
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General
boyd, d. (2012). Participating in the always-on lifestyle. In M. Mandiberg (Ed.), The social media reader (pp. 71-76). New York: New York University Press.

Turkle, S. (2011). Alone together: Why we expect more from technology and less from each other. New York: Basic Books.

MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 11:04, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

Baron, N. (2008). Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World (pp. 213-236). Lauraf303 (discuss • contribs) 22:50, 14 March 2018 (UTC)

Essay Outline
Short outline of content and line of argument for our essay. Do not forget to reference thoughts and sections that are not your own in the APA referencing system and to include page numbers. Structure: MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 11:04, 7 March 2018 (UTC)
 * 1) Introduction
 * 2) Main Body
 * 3) Definitions
 * 4) Internet of Things
 * 5) Connectivity
 * 6) Disconnectivity
 * 7) Dataveillance
 * 8) Conclusion

Paragraph suggestions
Post your draft paragraphs here for peer review, proofreading etc. Indicate where it fits into the essay roughly (i.e. introduction, main body, conclusion), by referring to the essay outline. Do not forget your references in APA (including page numbers).

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Computer Lab 2: Group The Snow Ploughs - Discussion Section
This is the discussion page for the collaborative essay of The Snow Ploughs, consisting of users Auj00003, Emmerloo112,  Erin.Mcnamra,  Craig Stewart95,  Sok00011. Our collaborative essay Wikibook can be accessed at [https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Digital_Media_%26_Culture:_Collaborative_Essay_Collection_2018/Convergence/Research_Question_2:/The_Snow_Ploughs&stable=0#How_have_technological_advancements_shaped_the_definition_of_convergence,_and_what_influence_has_it_had_on_everyday_life? | Research Question 2: Convergence]. This discussion section will be used for documenting essay progressions, discussion with other users/gaining suggestions for our essay, editing the essay content and getting to know Wiki markup. All page users are invited to comment, edit and otherwise communication with The Snow Ploughs on this page.

Members of the group should make essay edits on this page and use the reply to feature to ask any questions. Please remember to sign each update with your Wiki signature using the four tildes. Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:01, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Could everyone upload their work so we can all have a look at it and help each other! The essay is due soon so it would be good to see what everyone has came up with! Erin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 14:30, 23 March 2018 (UTC)

Essay Question
How have technological advancements shaped the definition of convergence, and what influence has it had on everyday life? Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:01, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Essay Outline

 * 1) Introduction - Done all together- discuss the outlines of the essay.
 * 2) Main Concepts
 * 3) Definition of Convergence
 * 4) Discussion of the role of recent and past Media Technology in Convergence
 * 5) Participatory Culture: Understanding Henry Jenkins' use of the term in relation to its practice in modern day culture.
 * 6) Collective Intelligence: supported by Jenkins, power of online communities
 * 7) Everyday Life in Response to Convergence
 * 8) Conclusion

Introduction
All group members will help to write the introduction. Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:01, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

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How can we start for our introduction? I want to recommend to put an example of Smartphone like ‘development of smartphone facilitate media convergence’ because our topic is relationship between definition if convergence and technological advancements. Sok00011 (discuss • contribs)

INTRO IDEA:

Online digital media contribute to the architecture of contemporary civic spaces around which public, private, and social activity develops, by suggesting possibilities for interaction (Papacharissi, 2013). With the progression of online convergence, the world of communication in everyday life has become simpler and accessible. In this essay we are going to be analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting the subject of media convergence and the influences it has on everyday life.

Papacharissi, Z. A. (2013). Converged Media, Converged Audiences, and Converged Publics. A private sphere : democracy in a digital age. (1st ed., pp. 51-79). Polity Press. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com

Emmerloo112 (discuss • contribs)

Thank you for your introduction!!! I put some sentences for guiding how our essay is processed! Since I am not a native, there should be a lot of grammatic errors.....So just feel free to edit it!! Here is my suggestion.

Online digital media contribute to the architecture of contemporary civic spaces around which public, private, and social activity develops, by suggesting possibilities for interaction (Papacharissi, 2013). With the progression of online convergence, the world of communication in everyday life has become simpler and more accessible. Since media convergence covers a wide range of concepts, this essay will analyse convergence by dividing it into four sections. The first section will explain the background knowledge of media convergence and define convergence in the context it will be analysed in this essay. Next, the essay will focus on media technology (please briefly explain what the para says). After that, participatory culture will be analysed within Jenkins's argument. The fourth section will explain collective intelligence, as online platforms have gained power, people are able to gain knowledge by interacting with others online which is also supported by Jenkins. Having laid out the foundation of convergence in response to advancements in technology, the final section of the essay will discuss the impact of convergence on everyday life of the media user. sok00011 (discuss • contribs)    Special:Contributions/Sok00011))

Hey Sori, I just read through your introduction suggestion and I like what you have so far. I went ahead and edited it a bit for clarity! Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 12:23, 27 March 2018 (UTC)

Hey I have added a few bits to it! so have a wee look and see if you like it?? are we meant to copy and paste this on a word document to upload it onto canvas?? a bit confused on how we are meant to submit the work?? Erin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 17:27, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

I really like it! Thank you very much!!! And about submission....I also have no idea but I think we can ask tutor in today's lab sok00011 (discuss • contribs)

Essay Concepts/Essay Drafting Space
Media convergence has been discussed by many theorists. However, among them, the working definition of convergence for this essay will compare Pavlik and Jenkins' view of convergence.
 * 1) What is convergence? - sori

Pavlik (2004) said that media convergence is the union of telecommunication, computing and media in the digital environment. He argued the existing technological services are now systematically improved and their role has been changed by joining with other services. Furthermore, new innovations create convergence, Pavlik said. (Pavlik and McIntosh, 2004) Due to the innovation, Online users now can communicate internationally, also can communicate via e-mail, online forums, and other interactive media more easily and quickly with those who create and publish mass communication content. (Pavlik and McIntosh, 2004) For example, while the camera has existed for a long time, now users can not only take pictures, but also upload them on Social media directly, snapping, editing, and posting pictures all from the same place -- their mobile device. Therefore, creating visual content is no longer only for professionals, making the impact of visual content bigger. For instance, the K-pop market is now closely connected with YouTube. The K-pop fans can communicate with their band and other fans via online video streaming. By uploading their cover dance video and the video about their reaction to the commercial videos, K-pop fans can communicate with one another and their idols using a public platform. Like the K-Pop market, Pavlik is paying attention to the changes that people now use to communicate in various ways, which differs greatly from when they previously were only able to communicate textually via email or letters.

On the other hand, Jenkins (2006) saw convergence as 'flow of content'. It means media audiences have a key for the convergence while he thinks the technological development also gives huge impact for it. According to Jenkins, a huge number of private corporations and a small number of big media corporations are creating new kind of content today. A large number of individuals actively engage and socialise to create media contents, and consequently media convergence is created. Therefore, he argues convergence also allows minority groups to shout out their voice, so it can affect society. The '#me too' movement on the social media site Twitter, which has many users globally, is a good example. The movement is about shouting out with hashtag ‘#me too’ if someone has experiences of sexual abuse. By this movement, they advocate for a social issue and for punishing sexual criminals on a much larger platform than ever before, creating a new culture. Like ‘#me too’ movement accelerated new culture, Jenkins argues that convergence comes from collaborating with many other cultures and it continually creates new cultures (Jenkins, 2001). Jenkins believes that media convergence can refer to all contents; texts, images, sounds and videos are converged digitally. This convergence does not occur in just one country, but it occurs everywhere and in every industry at the same time. For example, the movie called  created benefits in various industries such as toys, movies, video games, cartoons and novels. Not only this, but the contents were sold globally. It shows that one media content can make ripple effect to other platforms in the global world, and that convergence evolves with changing media advancements.

References

Jenkins, H. (2001). Convergence? I Diverge.. MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 26 March 2018, from https://www.technologyreview.com/s/401042/convergence-i-diverge/

Jenkins, H. (2006). Welcome to Convergence Culture. Henry Jenkins. Retrieved 26 March 2018, from http://henryjenkins.org/blog/2006/06/welcome_to_convergence_culture.html

Jenkins, H. (2008). Convergence culture. New York: New York University Press.

Pavlik, J., & McIntosh, S. (2004). Converging Media: An Introduction to Mass Communication. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.


 * 1) Media Technology
 * 2) Participatory Culture- Emma

Technologies and the evolution of new technologies have a profound impact upon our relationships with each other, ourselves and the world (Singh, 2018). When analyzing the matter and substance of convergence within media studies, Jenkins definition is comprehensible and conveniently accessible in his book Convergence Culture. In his book, he offers three major focal points with his definition of convergence; media technology, participatory culture, and collective intelligence (Jenkins, 2006). We’ve reviewed how media technologies have impacted the definition of convergence and the ever changing ways in which new media is emerging, it is time to look at how participatory culture has become a strong force in this digital age and how media scholars have studied and researched to form their own interpretation of what is meant by “participatory culture” in aid of what convergence is and how it has influenced everyday life.

In Jenkins book he states “The flow of content across multiple media forms, the cooperation between multiple media industries, and the migratory behaviour by media audiences who will go almost anywhere in search of the kinds of entertainment experiences they want” (Jenkins 2006). The part I want to examine from this quote is the “behaviour by media audiences.” The information society is the successor of the industrial society (Athique, 2013). In Athique’s book, he characterizes the information society with some key concepts; knowledge of displaces, mechanical archives, social life as data, purposeful knowledge, continuous innovation, competitive velocity, and exponential change. Athique believes that the constant progression of technological communication capabilities is a result of the evolution of online communication performed by the users and consumers. The developments of television, computers, and mobile smart phones has shifted the primary terrain of cultural consumption from public to private spaces (Athique, 2013).

Building an online society and participatory culture has become so easy, especially with the growth of unprecedented online media platforms and the abundance of new entertainment experiences. The culture of reddit is a result of online forums, discussion boards, and content-sharing of specific pop culture topics separated by “subreddits” all on one social-news site. One of the founders created Reddit to be “the front page of the internet” (Lagorio-Chafkin, 2012). Since its creation in 2005, Reddit and subreddit communities have been a strong example for the participatory culture and a symbol for the participation in collective intelligence. While researching, I found two articles comparing opposing views of the power of the modern day participatory culture on Reddit and how it is beginning to affect everyday lives.

The first article was a study conducted by behavioural scientists. They investigated a pro-eating disorder community on Reddit, an anonymous social networking platform with topical forums, to identify expression of behaviours aligned with eating disorder symptoms and support for these behaviors (Sowles et al, 2018). This negatively driven content was all compelling to the active online culture of Reddit. Reddit differentiates itself from other social media sites by promoting “throwaway accounts” and pseudonyms to facilitate anonymous discourse (Sowles et al, 2018). Users feel safe behind an anonymous screen name. If we take the online gaming culture as an example, millions of users log on every day, generating a massive networked society seen on websites such as Twitch and YouTube. A study conducted by group of researchers displayed results of how gamers re-imagine their identities through online virtual world communities (Pinto et al, 2015). This relates back to Antique’s Information society theory by seeing social life as data (Athique, 2013). When readers who are prone to eating disorders, up to 70 million people worldwide suffer from an eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other specified feeding or eating disorder (Sowles et al, 2018)), have easy access to an online community to discuss ways in which it is easier to perform these harmful actions to one’s self.

The second article was a more positive when describing an incident that happens on Reddit every day. Online communities can provide social support to those in need and can foster personal empowerment for individuals experiencing distress (Krauss et al, 2017). Researchers analysed 100 Reddit posts all which related to users seeking advice or companionship with their substance abuse. In the eyes of the everyday users of the internet, this outlet is 24 hours, worldwide, and a free way to express personal issues. This exploratory research highlights the potential of online communities as tools for individuals coping with addiction recovery, and future research should investigate if involvement in such communities would be a beneficial supplement to more traditional recovery practices (Krauss et al, 2017).

Hey Emma! you've done an awesome job on your paragraph, your sources are really effective in discussing your concept of participatory culture. I made a couple minor spelling edits (UK English man, it's hard!), but other than this your section was really nicely written. With that being said, I think there still needs to be one more concluding paragraph that sums up participatory culture and maybe offers some last analytical thoughts on how media advancements have shaped the participatory culture. }Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:50, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

Athique, A. 2013. “The Socio-technical Interface in Digital Media and Society: An Introduction.”

Jenkins, Henry. Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York University

Press, 2006

Krauss, Melissa j, et al. Substance Abuse. Vol. 48, ser. 4, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, 2017.

Lagorio-Chafkin, Christine. “How Alexis Ohanian Built a Front Page of the Internet.” Inc., 30 May 2012, www.inc.com/magazine/201206/christine-lagorio/alexis-ohanian-reddit-how-i-did-it.html.

Pinto, D. C., Reale, G., Segabinazzi, R., & Vargas Rossi, C., Alberto. (2015). Online identity construction: How gamers redefine their identity in experiential communities. Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 14(6), 399-409. 10.1002/cb.1556 Retrieved from http://ezproxy.stir.ac.uk/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=111509324&site=eds-live

Singh, Greg. 2018. “‘New’ Media and Remediation” lecture. [Powerpoint Slide Video]. https://canvas.stir.ac.uk/courses/2740/pages/2-dot-1-new-media-and-remediation?module_item_id=103884

Sowles, Shaina J, et al. “A Content Analysis of an Online pro-Eating Disorder Community on Reddit.” ScienceDirect, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 3 Feb. 2018, www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.stir.ac.uk/science/article/pii/S1740144517302528?via%3Dihub.

I think you've done well on your paragraph, your sources are good and have explained throughout and gave examples! well done! found it really interesting! Erin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 16:53, 24 March 2018 (UTC)

Honestly, the media convergence covers too huge range of concepts, so it is quite tricky to describe in the short essay. However, I can see you put clear boundary among many concepts, so I think it is good essay!!! I will upload it today, and let’s make good introduction based on what we read. Sok00011 (discuss • contribs)


 * 1) Collective Intelligence

Collective Intelligence occurs in convergence culture this happens as information is transferred between different media platforms, different people and across multiple industries. users engage interactively with each other and the material therefore creating collective intelligence. It was a term first created by a French Cybertheorist, Pierre Levy. He called on-line communities using collective intelligence "knowledge communities" as we begin to share more and interact there will be more ideas taking place.

In Henry Jenkins' book, Convergence Culture, he states that "None of us know everything; each of us knows something; and we we can put the pieces together if we pool our resouces and combine our skills." by using the different resources and combining the knowledge we achieve collective intelligence. Jenkins thinks that collective intelligence can be "seen as an alternative source of media power. We are learning how to use that power through our day-to-day interactions within convergence culture." Due to the growing power it has created it has allowed organisations to change their structure, such as Military, Religion, Law and Politics.

The internet is the main cause of of collective intelligence as it is changing the relationship between people and interactivity. More people are voicing their opinions which can then have an influence on other organisations such as laws. Platforms such as Twitter and Instagram allows people to express themselves which can therefore effect policies. It is easier for people to communicate through the internet, one person alone could not make a big impact however, a group of people with similar morals or point of view could create a massive difference especially when it comes to politics and laws. The disadvantage is that not many people on twitter or instagram are using collective intelligence to influence the way we live, instead use the tool to critize others to comment on entertainment industries. Many television programmes such as Gogglebox have no introduced their own hashtag on twitter to enable them to see the comments and criticism about the show, this draws people in to watch and join in the trend. However, Collective intelligence if used correctly can alter certain rules and effect how people live. Fans are a good example of collective intelligence, Star Trek fans gathered online to share stories and thoughts about the programme, Nancy Baym has discussed the important functions of talk within on-line soap fandom: 'Fans share knowledge of the show's history, in part, because the genre demands it. Any soap has broadcast more material than any single fan can remember.' they may inform each other about what they may have missed previously no single fan can know everything about the programme to fully appreciate the series. Lexi states that within a knowledge community, 'no one knows everything, everyone knows something, all knowledge resides in humanity.' the online communities of fans allow people to "show off too each other" (Baym). For the community and online society collective intelligence is important for the growth of knowledge. Younger generations can learn more about politics and other subjects by being involved in online groups.

http://henryjenkins.org/blog/2006/06/welcome_to_convergence_culture.html

Nancy Baym, "Talking about Soaps: Communication Practices in a Computer-Mediated an Culture," in Cheryl Harris and Alison Alexander (Eds.) Theorizing Fandom: Fans, Subculture, and Identity (New York: Hampton Press, 1998).

Pierre Levy, Collective Intelligence: Mankind's Emerging World in Cyberspace (Cambridge: Perseus, 1997), p.217.


 * 1) Evolution of Everyday Life in Response to Convergence

The last twenty years have brought wave after wave of new technologies to the media market, and along with these changes to media have been changes to user's interactions with media in their everyday lives.

Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:01, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Sources/Further Reading Suggestions
Please use the APA format for citations to make sure that our essay has uniformity.

Papacharissi, Z. A. (2013). Converged Media, Converged Audiences, and Converged Publics. A private sphere : democracy in a digital age. (1st ed., pp. 51-79). Polity Press. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:01, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

http://henryjenkins.org/blog/2006/06/welcome_to_convergence_culture.html

Nancy Baym, "Talking about Soaps: Communication Practices in a Computer-Mediated an Culture," in Cheryl Harris and Alison Alexander (Eds.) Theorizing Fandom: Fans, Subculture, and Identity (New York: Hampton Press, 1998).

Pierre Levy, Collective Intelligence: Mankind's Emerging World in Cyberspace (Cambridge: Perseus, 1997), p.217. Erin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 16:07, 23 March 2018 (UTC)

Mark Deuze (2006) Participation, Remediation, Bricolage: Considering Principal Components of a Digital Culture, The Information Society, 22:2, 63-75, DOI: 10.1080/01972240600567170

A. Zelenkauskaite and B. Simões, "User Interaction Profiling on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ across Radio Stations," 2015 48th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Kauai, HI, 2015, pp. 1657-1666. doi: 10.1109/HICSS.2015.199

Meikle, Graham and Sherman Young (2012) Media Convergence: Networked Digital Media in Everyday Life. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Fuchs, CH (2015) Culture and Economy in the Age of Social Media. New York: Routledge Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 13:58, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

How is everyone getting on with their paragraphs. I have uploaded mine onto the structured page, it isn't finished yet still got a few Wee bits to add but if you could have a wee read that and give some feedback that would he helpfulErin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 10:41, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Hey Erin, could you please upload your drafted essay part under the heading "Collective Intelligence" so that way the group can give you feedback on this page, as well as users from other groups? Thank you so much. Auj00003 (discuss • contribs) 11:05, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi guys, I am currently a little stuck with my part which is Participatory Culture. Does anyone have some articles or books to suggest to add some more case studies and authors to my section. Also, Erin I enjoyed your section on collective intelligence. I do agree with Autumn in that more sources would be helpful. The Jenkins quote you used, "None of us know everything; each of us knows something; and we we can put the pieces together if we pool our resources and combine our skills" relates well with your topic. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the feedback! will start working on it now! How is everyone getting on??? how are we planning on doing the introduction and conclusion?? I think its due quite soon so starting to panic! Henry Jenkins does say quite a lot on your topic! also Fuchs has a few chapters so you can take a look at his work. Erin.mcnamara (discuss • contribs) 14:27, 23 March 2018 (UTC)

I think we should work for introduction and conclusion on Monday, 26th of March! Why don’t we arrange an exact time for finishing to upload all essays?Sok00011 (discuss • contribs)

Computer Lab 3: Group VCSI - Discussion Section
This is the discussion section for the collaborative essay of the group VCSI, consisting of the users: Vw428, Celine Hunt, Summer.schnellbach and ilmurray. We will plan, organise, write, edit and finalise our essay here before we publish it in the Digital Media & Culture Collaborative Essay Collection 2018. Insert your content in the relevant section or create new and more adequate ones. Contributions by anyone are more than welcome. If you are amending someone’s post or make suggestions please use the Reply to Template to notify the author about your post. Please always sign your contributions. ilmurray (discuss • contribs) 15:59, 6 March 2018 (UTC)

Topic and Essay Question
According to Sherry Turkle, “Digital connections and the sociable robot may offer the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Brain Storming
We will use this section to discuss arguments, content and pitch ideas to each other.

Research Topic Ideas: Group talked about idea of health impacts Talk about doing a survey Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 16:23, 6 March 2018 (UTC)

Implicated physical and mental health impacts associated with Always-On culture: too broad? Need to research into psychology, mental health, neurology, science, etc.

Possibility: In what way has media and communications research tackled the social and psychological implications of always-on culture? Thought? Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 14:43, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

Sherry Turkle: Alone Together quotes - ideas for research question - https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/13566692-alone-together-why-we-expect-more-from-technology-and-less-from-each-ot
 * Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 13:26, 10 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi

I have seen that your essay is about always-on culture. My group and I are looking at always-on culture too. Therefore, we should share as many of our sources and ideas as we can. I am focussing on disconnectivity for our essay and was reading about how online behaviour of people differs from how they might act in the ‘offline’-world. I found the suggestion of the Disinhibition Effect, as proposed by Suler, very interesting. Maybe you too could consider how people can be sometimes vastly different to their real-life personality as the internet helps facilitate anonymity and a peer or friendship like environment.

Here is the full citation and a link to Suler’s article: Suler, J. (2005). The online disinhibition effect. International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies, 2(2), 184-188. Doi: 10.1002/aps.42

We would be delighted if you would visit and contribute to our discussion page too. Accessible at Always-on Culture: Research Question 2: Discussion.

MaryCastoridae56 (discuss • contribs) 10:13, 11 March 2018 (UTC)

(Academic) Reading
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Participating in the Always-On Lifestyle - danah boyd (from The Social Media Reader by Michael Mindiberg)https://quod-lib-umich-edu.ezproxy.stir.ac.uk/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=acls;cc=acls;rgn=full%20text;idno=heb31970.0001.001;didno=heb31970.0001.001;view=image;seq=00000081;node=heb31970.0001.001%3A5.1  Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 15:16, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

Juneja, M. (2015). Robots as companions: are we ready? mHealth, 1, 17. http://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2306-9740.2015.07.02 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5344113/
 * Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 13:58, 10 March 2018 (UTC)

Metzler, T. A., Lewis, L. M. and Pope, L. C. (2016), Could robots become authentic companions in nursing care?. Nursing Philosophy, 17: 36–48. doi:10.1111/nup.12101 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxy.library.und.edu/doi/10.1111/nup.12101/full
 * Summer.schnellbach (discuss • contribs) 17:40, 10 March 2018 (UTC)

I'm using this for the annotated bibliography exercise, but this might be useful for the essay considering that it's also from Sherry Turkle.

Turkle, S. (2008). Always-on/always-on-you: The tethered self. Handbook of mobile communication studies, 121-137. http://sodacity.net/system/files/Sherry-Turkle_The-Tethered-Self.pdf Ilmurray (discuss • contribs) 12:57, 11 March 2018 (UTC)

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Computer Lab 3: Group RandomLabGroup - Discussion Section
This is the discussion section for the collaborative essay of the group RandomLabGroup, consisting of the users: sophiestirlinguni, Jxck33, RossTheSnake, Marshallcam, and katielsg. We will plan, organise, write, edit and finalise our essay here before we publish it in the Digital Media & Culture Collaborative Essay Collection 2018. Insert your content in the relevant section or create new and more adequate ones. Contributions by anyone are more than welcome. If you are amending someone’s post or make suggestions please use the Reply to Template to notify the author about your post. Please always sign your contributions. Katielsg (discuss • contribs) 15:09, 8 March 2018 (UTC)

Topic and Essay Question
Convergence. To be confirmed.

Brain Storming
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(Academic) Reading
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Essay Outline
Short outline of content and line of argument for our essay. Do not forget to reference thoughts and sections that are not your own in the APA referencing system and to include page numbers.

Paragraph suggestions
Post your draft paragraphs here for peer review, proofreading etc. Indicate where it fits into the essay roughly (i.e. introduction, main body, conclusion), by referring to the essay outline. Do not forget your references in APA (including page numbers).

Multimedia suggestions
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