Tuesday, May 26, 2015

"Disruption: The role of image in communication."

Breaking the Mold of Communication 





This picture suggests a change in the way we as a socitey are moving towards how we communicate with each other. The written word is becoming less prominent, and other forms of communication such as pictures are beginning to take the lead.This particualr picture suggests " breaking the mold" and creating a new way to communicate. One day the written word may become a thing of the past as we move foward as a society becoming closer together world wide through the use of technology. 
Quote 
“We’re tiptoeing into a potentially very deep and interesting new way of communicating,” said Mitchell Stephens
I feel that this quote sums up what the author of the blog is trying to explain to the reader that although the idea of using pictures in a new way is different it is also exciting at the same time. One simple picture can convey a large message with just a single click. The author telling the reader that picture communication is definately on the rise, and to have an open mind to it's advantages. To say that he is tiptoeing suggests that changing the way people percieve what communication is may take some time, but picture communication may have a lot to offer. 


Introduction Post

I am from Fairmont, where I currently live with my husband, Chris and dog Macy. I have lived in the Fairmont area for my entire life. Right now I am on maternity leave, we are expected our first child any time now. Her due date is June 25th. Before taking maternity leave, I was a long term sub for both Harrison and Marion Counties. The past three years, I have worked all year in one school. This past year I worked at Rivesville Elementary teaching first grade. From this class I hope to gain knowledge on how to incorporate technology into my teaching practices. Technology is not my strong point, I will take all the help I can get. I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. This class is the last class that I will take to graduate with a degree in Reading Education. I have taken all of the required classes and a few electives for the Reading Program thus far expect for this class. I have only had one other technology class in the graduate degree program.