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We are living through one of the largest increases in expressive capability in human history. Has our connection to technology become second nature to us or do we recognize the constant advancements in technology as a step moving forward? As a digital native, I have grown up using technology. In grammar school I remember taking classes on typing and Microsoft Word. In junior high, I remember when my best friend was the first one out of my group of friends to have a cell phone. Now, I am majoring in Communication Studies, completed a senior comprehensive project on adolescents and their use of social networking sites... a phenomenon that came onto the scene less than ten years ago.
One of the most interesting points the presenter gave was the fact that the internet has become the migrant for all other forms of media. Some of the most popular websites on the internet today are sites with focus on television series and movies, as well as news sites that have a counterpart television station. Not only are these media forms all connected to the internet but the presenter states the audience is now becoming the producer of these images and connections. While working on this post, I received a call on my cell phone from another's Skype account. One individuals computer was connecting on a variety of media spectrums-- the telephone and the internet-- and combined to form one media outlet.

Aside from the telephone connected to the internet, individuals are using social networking sites not only to keep in contact with others but to keep up to date with current and relevant news information. That being said, Twitter gained popularity this past summer with the devastations in Iran. Twitter also gained interest when survivors updated his or her status updates on the devastation from the earth quakes in the Middle East. Because the audience was able to gain first hand accounts, donation sites flooded with support. We must use these social media connections in ways to better our society and global awareness.