digital technology for a digitized culture
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A brief overview of the impact that digital technology has had on North American culture.TRANSCRIPT
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Over the past few decades digital technology has had a massive impact on North American culture.
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We have had to adapt our culture to suit a world where text messaging is more common than phone calls and students can write entire research papers without ever entering a library.
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What are some ways that digital technology has changed our culture?
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Today’s social media and digital technology requires an entirely new set of etiquette.
1. Digital technology requires an entirely new set of etiquette.
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Rules like “Don’t phone after 10 pm” are now obsolete.
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Replacing them are rules like: “E-mail first” and “Don’t call at all”.
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And elbows on the table are nothing compared to the new-rude: calling and texting from the table.
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2. We judge others based on the technology they own.
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There are iPhone people, blackberry people, android people...
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…and those who do not even own a smartphone at all.
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Some of us differentiate ourselves by personalizing our technology.
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Some of us choose our technology based on what a certain brand or style will say about us.
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3. Educators have to keep the attention of pupils who are used to constantly multitasking.
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Reading out of textbooks and simple slides no longer cut it.
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The learning community has turned to more interactive options, such as: iClickers, and even video games.
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More and more courses are being offered online.
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4. Relationships with others revolve around the use of technology.
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Online dating has become common
and new smartphone apps are emerging that help people find love based on GPS technology.
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Long distance relationships are made easier with social media sites and Skype.
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But one downside is that this technology has also made affairs far more accessible
with some sites and apps emerging that are designed specifically for people looking cheat.
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And if you do decide to end your relationship there is no need for any messy face-to-face interaction.
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A simple text message will do.
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Still not convinced that digital technology has permanently affected our culture?
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Just try getting through one day without using your cellphone, laptop, MP3 player
Facebook and Twitter accounts – or the internet at all.
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Not ready to give it all up?
I didn’t think so.
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