Blog Post #1 Com 510

Blog post #1 for Com 510 - Knowledge and New Media

What forms of new media do you use daily? How has new social media influenced your perspective of events? Are these positive or negative influences?

New media has become second nature in today's world. Between the computer, my iPhone and iPad, I use new media constantly throughout the day. I wake up and check FaceBook, Instagram, Tumblr and sometimes Twitter. I am now using new media to work towards getting my Master's Degree. Having access to all of this information at my finger tips at all times has allowed me to be more productive and up to date. For example, if I have down time at work, I can check FaceBook or another social media site, and I will be updated on anything that has happened on a small and/or global level. 

I feel like I am much more up to date on world events because of new media. I think in the case of getting new information quickly, it is the fastest way. I don't always believe what I've read. I will usually check multiple, reliable, sources before I take what is being said seriously, but all in all it is a good way to get updates. I think when you are getting information from on online site, it is important to look at who is bringing you the news. You have to be aware and careful of opinion articles as opposed to fact based articles that will bring you all sides of the story. I think social media does a good job bringing the events and news forward, and bringing it to more people. It allows a larger audience to stay updated on news events, people that may not have cared to pick up a newspaper before.