Remediation and Immediacy are ways of understanding Digital writing and New Media.
Remediation is basically taking old media and transforming it into new media. We used to take videos and store them in our cabinets. Now, we take them in place them on YouTube and other video sharing websites. Letter discussions have been transformed into discussion boards and forums.
Meritocracy society is created by the accessibility of new media. Skills word usage and
What do I want to know about digital writing?
Why is this important?
How to effectively use digital writing to maximize the informations comprehensibility and learning curve.
The influences on present day society and the changes that have occurred since its introduction. How has this affected communication and information sharing on an individual scale and community scale?
Possibly placing a tangible worth on digital writing. What are some of the strengths of digital writing and what are some of the weaknesses? How can these weaknesses be identified and avoided. (Affordances)
What concerns do you have with digital writing?
Copyright information
Lines between effectively using digital writing (free speech) and manipulation (subliminal messaging and propaganda)
Keeping up with the Jetsons… being able to stay with the technological advances