Presentation 1
The information age as we know it was founded by Tim Berners-Lee with the creation of the World Wide Web. This web of information has been accelerated by the technological advances that have followed in its wake. The continuing implications of the Internet remain to be seen, but already the effects are far-reaching upon work, play and many other aspects of our lives.
Blogs, feeds, email groupings and webpage favourites have enabled us to employ the Net as a social tool and literally network in cyber-communities. These choices reflect the communities that interest us and that we belong to. We could end up operating in multiple identities, which can be viewed as positive or not. As budding journalists, one chief impact of the Internet is the so-called democratization of information. Thus news organisations no longer control and shape the news, rather it is an increasingly amorphous thing. Once in a while, solo bloggers can draw public attention to a concern that has an impact on the communities they live in.Someone also mentioned the importance of mindset; what we need above innate skill is the willingness to embrace innovation. When on the job-hunt, web skills will definitely give you an edge, though are often not directly stipulated.The field of webpage design is increasingly important as individuals, companies and organisations compete to have their offerings seen and remembered first.
The Internet has also enhanced accessibility, so that by email (and of course mobile phone) we can stay in touch with friends and also be pestered by pushy clients.
