My New Media Class - So Far

As the semester is merely pass the middle, I have learned the various types of Old Media vs. New Media and their technologies. With the sense of media changing everyday the need for new technology comes as a burden. Some of these technologies include YouTube which replace the film, Itunes replace the CD, Netflix replace the DVD, wikis, podcasts, and ebooks. Also apart of New Media, are social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter & Match.com. The internet is essential for these New Media because the advancement over Old Media is at the ease of the user and availiblity. In order to access any of these New Media the internet must be present. Whether your downloading the latest songs, watching a movie, or conversing with friends on social network sites you must be connected to the World Wide Web.

New Media are replacing Old Media to the availability of new technology. With the internet many companies have made it easier for their customers to recieve their services at the ease of a "click." Old Media refers more to a hard copy such as newspaper, books, cd whereas New Media is digital and can be access anywhere with a computer and internet access.

Cited Readings: Friedman, Linda. "Old Media, New Media." 2009. Baruch College.