The next new thing in new media, could be the cyber interaction between a doctor and patient.
Through Skype, doctors could talk to patients about their ailments with the patients leaving their homes. This type of new media would be best for elderly patients who have problems leaving their homes. This is also useful for patients who need routine follow up visits.
For doctors, this would be a way to give them more time to care for patients who are very sick.
Patients would simply schedule an appointment over skype, discuss their issues the doctor and it would save them a trip to the doctor's office.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Our Class Wiki - So Far
As my class Wiki, I am researching the E-Patient revolution. This new movement has moved society away for the doctor patient relationship. It allows patients to gain more responsibility for their health. Through social media, patients are able to quick answers by doing research online versus relying on the doctors for answers. This new revolution takes the main focus off of doctors and their pratices and lets patients investigate and solve some minor issues on their own.
In a sense, patients become their own authority or doctors.
In a sense, patients become their own authority or doctors.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Future of Old Media
My paper focuses on the future of old media, using articles and research papers that predict its demise. I also used columns and blogs that gave opinions about their belief on its survival. I also found data that delves into the "newsworthiness" of new media and other sources of new media vs. traditional media. I researched what makes up the foundation of journalism of the old media and what the impact of the internet has on it. Also I found research of the "credibility " in new media vs. old media. I found informaton on the history of "media" and learned of its evolution and what the possible future holds for it.
I discovered that the future of old media is controversial and experts have conflicting opinions on it.
I choose this topic because of my curiousity of Old Media's future.
My findings was that, where some differ in their beliefs, old media needs to evolve to stay alive and that new media will be strengthened by using by traditional aspects of old media.
I discovered that the future of old media is controversial and experts have conflicting opinions on it.
I choose this topic because of my curiousity of Old Media's future.
My findings was that, where some differ in their beliefs, old media needs to evolve to stay alive and that new media will be strengthened by using by traditional aspects of old media.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Privacy & Confidentiality
With our new media today, privacy seems to be a thing of the past. Information on individuals are easily accessed through facebook, twitter or myspace as well as other internet and online services.
As stated in the Los Angeles Times Article "On the Media: Social Media in the Spotlight", with new media, we have evolved to a more open society. The article poses the question about boundaries and cites an example about college students who exposed a gay student on an online video, and the student took his life because of it. This is of course an extreme case, but is an example of the risks of invading one's privacy.
In looking at social media, data is posted that can reveal very private information on one's relationship or working status. Even though tougher privacy controls have been put in place, third parties still have the ability to access confidential information. There are also been issues relating to identity theft. Facebook has received a lot of slack of late about their privacy controls. They have listened to their customers and have made some changes to protect them. But Facebook is not the only media source that has privacy issues, many consumer internet and media industries have also been faced with this controversy.
Also retailers, in an effort to increase their customer lists, have turned to social media to do so. Some retailers have used smartphones apps, in store wiki and geolocation to reach out to customers. Any of these types of communication raises concern for the consumers' privacy. Retailers must have an understanding about privacy rights and build that into their framework.
Whereas using new media tools are appealing, compelling, and innovative, failing to understand the practice of basic privacy consideration can be costly and dangerous. Although there are serious risks on posting personal information, many continue to do so. These sites can provide a tool for connecting with family and friends near and far; however users should be careful on what they post and what they show in their private world.
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/27/entertainment/la-et-onthemedia-20101027/2
As stated in the Los Angeles Times Article "On the Media: Social Media in the Spotlight", with new media, we have evolved to a more open society. The article poses the question about boundaries and cites an example about college students who exposed a gay student on an online video, and the student took his life because of it. This is of course an extreme case, but is an example of the risks of invading one's privacy.
In looking at social media, data is posted that can reveal very private information on one's relationship or working status. Even though tougher privacy controls have been put in place, third parties still have the ability to access confidential information. There are also been issues relating to identity theft. Facebook has received a lot of slack of late about their privacy controls. They have listened to their customers and have made some changes to protect them. But Facebook is not the only media source that has privacy issues, many consumer internet and media industries have also been faced with this controversy.
Also retailers, in an effort to increase their customer lists, have turned to social media to do so. Some retailers have used smartphones apps, in store wiki and geolocation to reach out to customers. Any of these types of communication raises concern for the consumers' privacy. Retailers must have an understanding about privacy rights and build that into their framework.
Whereas using new media tools are appealing, compelling, and innovative, failing to understand the practice of basic privacy consideration can be costly and dangerous. Although there are serious risks on posting personal information, many continue to do so. These sites can provide a tool for connecting with family and friends near and far; however users should be careful on what they post and what they show in their private world.
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/27/entertainment/la-et-onthemedia-20101027/2
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Baruch - Advise for Improvements
As an adviser to Baruch college, I have some ideas to help improve the college using new media technology. Currently Baruch uses traditional email and blackboard postings to communicate to students. In an effort to improve communication and enhance the knowledge and technology of Baruch, I suggest implementing a type of skype / virtual program.
This tool could be used for many purposes. It can be used for students to have meetings or participate in a class from anywhere in the world. It can help students get to know each other through face to face contact and allow them to be studing together through skype without leaving their homes. It can also be used to provide one on one access or give a group access to view and particpate in class lecture.
This skype tool would also have an animated operator, like the kind you find on certain website that gives you live access to get answers to any questions you may have. Simply go onto the Baruch website and ask for a live operator and one will appear to answer your questions or direct you to the proper location to find what you need. This could be used to use library research or general questions. These animated operators can also provide confidential information exclusive to the student.
This type of skype/virtual tool would be a combination of a virtual world that allows the student to see the school in a virtual way. This skype virtual world can help the student experience the school and help them to undertstand what to anticipate prior to starting classes. They would be able to see the different facilities and through the virtual world interact with the school's surroundings. The virtual world could aid students with demonstrations of a listing of "how tos". From how to get your student id to how to find your classroom to how to pay your tuition.
This type of skype program would be benefit the students by providing the latest information at their fingertips. It is also helpful to the school itself by providing this type of access for students, frees up the facility to focus on other areas.
This skype/virtual tool could be accessed for any devices such as blackberry, iphone or pc.
This tool could be used for many purposes. It can be used for students to have meetings or participate in a class from anywhere in the world. It can help students get to know each other through face to face contact and allow them to be studing together through skype without leaving their homes. It can also be used to provide one on one access or give a group access to view and particpate in class lecture.
This skype tool would also have an animated operator, like the kind you find on certain website that gives you live access to get answers to any questions you may have. Simply go onto the Baruch website and ask for a live operator and one will appear to answer your questions or direct you to the proper location to find what you need. This could be used to use library research or general questions. These animated operators can also provide confidential information exclusive to the student.
This type of skype/virtual tool would be a combination of a virtual world that allows the student to see the school in a virtual way. This skype virtual world can help the student experience the school and help them to undertstand what to anticipate prior to starting classes. They would be able to see the different facilities and through the virtual world interact with the school's surroundings. The virtual world could aid students with demonstrations of a listing of "how tos". From how to get your student id to how to find your classroom to how to pay your tuition.
This type of skype program would be benefit the students by providing the latest information at their fingertips. It is also helpful to the school itself by providing this type of access for students, frees up the facility to focus on other areas.
This skype/virtual tool could be accessed for any devices such as blackberry, iphone or pc.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Twitter Discussion
Twitter is a great way to experience information and have discussions real time. Twitter provides information in an instant compared to BB discussion or class discussion. Twitter can be used as an uninhibited thought process or stream of consciousness that lets users express their ideas and thoughts freely. As opposed to BB and in class discussions which are more censored and contrived to the audience.
Modeling Reality With Virtual Worlds
Virtual worlds create a place where users can go to interact in a specific environment. Beyond games, they create a “new world” for users to live and interact in. In these fantasy worlds, users can create their own perceived images and experiences for other to share in.
One of the virtual worlds is Second Life, a 3D world on the internet. This virtual world program can be used as a training tool in hospitals, as an informational tool in hotels, and can help the autistic to learn to socialize. As opposed to Facebook and twitter, virtual worlds allow users to interact fully immerse in an environment. You can virtually sit and have a conversation with someone in effect, face to face.
The benefits of virtual worlds is that it can give individuals a better understanding and knowledge of the world. It offers training, learning and interaction in a realistic way. In the medical world, virtual worlds can depict and aid in the patient-doctor relationship. It can also help learning certain tasks and techniques with a virtual hands on experience. It can also act as a different way of teaching children that can add another dimension beyond reading and writing. It can be a tool to help teens through their virtual trial and errors and help them make better choices in the real world. Companies can also use virtual worlds for networking and promoting ideas and products. Virtual worlds are be the visual tool that individuals use for ideas and inventions.
The cons to virtual world are similar to the movie depicted by Bruce Willis in Surrogates, where the real people are staying at home, while their doubles lead their lives. The concern would be that individuals would put more emphasis in their virtual world than their real ones. As stated in “I’ve Been to That Club, Just Not Real Life”, rather than experience the Club and music in real life, the author goes back to his computer and experiences it through the virtual world. There is also the affect that virtual worlds have on interpersonal relationships and the undermining of basic human values in children. The virtual world is essentially fantasy and does not promote basic values such as truth, equality and compassion. Also, as in real life, it can attract predators and potential con artists using this new world for their benefit.
Virtual world adds a new dimension of freedom of expression and allows users to explore worlds and opportunities that real life society and norms may confine them. By exploring new adventures and avenues, virtual worlds can allow users to be and act in a new way that opens up possibilities and gives them ideas for their future.
The future of virtual worlds could potentially take over the current dynamics of the teaching world. Students could potentially work and learn in their virtual classrooms without leaving the home. Employers could bring employees from all over the globe together into a virtual setting to hold meetings and conferences.
The possibilities that virtual worlds can bring to our real world is exciting, and potentially enlightening and also a little daunting at the same time.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/28/sl.autism.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCText
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/nyregion/thecity/03virt.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/arts/television/06itzk.html?pagewanted=2
One of the virtual worlds is Second Life, a 3D world on the internet. This virtual world program can be used as a training tool in hospitals, as an informational tool in hotels, and can help the autistic to learn to socialize. As opposed to Facebook and twitter, virtual worlds allow users to interact fully immerse in an environment. You can virtually sit and have a conversation with someone in effect, face to face.
The benefits of virtual worlds is that it can give individuals a better understanding and knowledge of the world. It offers training, learning and interaction in a realistic way. In the medical world, virtual worlds can depict and aid in the patient-doctor relationship. It can also help learning certain tasks and techniques with a virtual hands on experience. It can also act as a different way of teaching children that can add another dimension beyond reading and writing. It can be a tool to help teens through their virtual trial and errors and help them make better choices in the real world. Companies can also use virtual worlds for networking and promoting ideas and products. Virtual worlds are be the visual tool that individuals use for ideas and inventions.
The cons to virtual world are similar to the movie depicted by Bruce Willis in Surrogates, where the real people are staying at home, while their doubles lead their lives. The concern would be that individuals would put more emphasis in their virtual world than their real ones. As stated in “I’ve Been to That Club, Just Not Real Life”, rather than experience the Club and music in real life, the author goes back to his computer and experiences it through the virtual world. There is also the affect that virtual worlds have on interpersonal relationships and the undermining of basic human values in children. The virtual world is essentially fantasy and does not promote basic values such as truth, equality and compassion. Also, as in real life, it can attract predators and potential con artists using this new world for their benefit.
Virtual world adds a new dimension of freedom of expression and allows users to explore worlds and opportunities that real life society and norms may confine them. By exploring new adventures and avenues, virtual worlds can allow users to be and act in a new way that opens up possibilities and gives them ideas for their future.
The future of virtual worlds could potentially take over the current dynamics of the teaching world. Students could potentially work and learn in their virtual classrooms without leaving the home. Employers could bring employees from all over the globe together into a virtual setting to hold meetings and conferences.
The possibilities that virtual worlds can bring to our real world is exciting, and potentially enlightening and also a little daunting at the same time.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/28/sl.autism.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCText
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/nyregion/thecity/03virt.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/arts/television/06itzk.html?pagewanted=2
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