How does digital media shape my understanding of place and space? What other things shape my understanding of place and space?
I would like to begin my post this week by discussing Rhonda’s New media Identity Project. I was really impressed with her project. I thought that the music was catchy and engaging. The clips flowed well together and I liked the effect used on the clips to make them look the way that they did. Rhonda’s project showed that she has diverse and interesting taste. Her project said a lot about her, which was the point of the project. I think she did a really wonderful job.
I was also deeply impressed with Spencer's presentation. I though that it was not only put together well, but extremely inspiring and moving. The presentation contained meaning in a way that I was not expecting, but definitely appreciative of. Spencer I think that you did an outstanding job and I was reeled into your presentation. I am extremely glad that I was able to experience your project.
Digital media has shaped my understanding of place and space in ways different from my parents and grandparents. Because of the expansiveness of the internet and other types of digital media, “sense of place is no longer limited to the physical realm”. I believe that this quote in the book really says it all. We not only have the physical world, but we have the web as well. The internet has opened doors that redefine space and place these days. My idea and understanding of space is that it is unlimited and there are millions of possibilities. There are a million places and spaces to be from, a part of, or to eventually become part of. Where a person is from says a lot about that person’s identity. A place called home is not necessarily their actual home. It is a place that shaped them as a person and where their heart is. Home is not necessarily the physical house where a person resided. Place and space is personal because it is determined on a personal level. For example in the reading “The Little Store”, the author talked about how the grocery store in her town was a huge part of her childhood and was a part of her growing up. The little store was a home away from home for this child. One phrase that I especially liked was from the reading titled, “No Place Like Home”. The author said, “Green Valley is as much a verb as a noun”. I think this perfectly puts into perspective the active influence a home or special place has on a person’s identity.
It is so true about our perception of place being different from our parents. The slow process of globalization as well as the internet itself have really helped to merge our culture with many others. We are no longer confined to one space. It's funny, because I did not access the internet until I was about 10 years old. I think we are borderline of the last generation to remember a time where the internet did not exist. It's crazy. The internet defines us all, but for the next generation of kids who have always had it, it will define them in ways even different than ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI have friends in Australia. Australia! The internet has certainly changed the way we view "place".