...The Internet Generation For most of my life I have been fortunate enough to be able to interact with computers and the internet. Although this is a good thing for me, it doesn’t blind me to the fact that there are some people who just don’t understand the concepts of a computer and the internet. The "computer generation" is not just for one generation. The elderly don't have to sit back and watch while the younger generations have fun banking, playing, shopping and socializing online. But many elderly people shy away from computers out of fear, wondering "What if I break it?" or "What if someone steals all my personal information?" The concern over the growing “digital divide” has led to a number of initiatives being employed to encourage web usage for the older generations, and to ensure they are not excluded from the digital world. Among these is educating the elderly on ways computers may benefit their lives. Some computer manufacturers have designed computers especially for elderly users. The designs acknowledge seniors' limitations on a computer, attempting to make a comfortable user for them. For instance, the designs tend to emphasize simplicity and straightforward commands and prompts. Keyboards are less cluttered with keys, and the software lacks design complications. The computers also make the tasks common to elderly users, such as email or viewing photos, easy to access and operate. These are just a few ways companies as well as new technology make it easier...
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...our parent’s generation? A. Teens today feel like they need to belong to a social networking site in order to fit in at school, and outside of school B. Today’s teens chat through social networking sites when not in school, they might feel the need to use the internet, or a social networking site to talk. 2. Why did my parents not use social networking sites? A. My parents nor most parents from the 70’s had the means to use the internet B. Computers in the 70’s and in earlier decades were hard to come by 3. How many people today use the internet, and social networking sites? A. Statistics show today that 58% of people in America use the internet or other social networking sites. Social Networking Today I feel today’s teen’s think that it is necessary to belong to some form of a social networking site. When I was a teenager I felt that need as well. I felt out of place till I finally got a Myspace my freshman year in high school. 90% percent of today’s teens have used, and do use a social networking site (All Twitter pg. 1). Today’s teens and my generation around early twenty’s either have a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account. Teens begin getting these accounts more, and more throughout middle school through their high school years. My parent’s generation did not have access to the internet or even computers, therefore, they couldn’t belong to any social networking sites. Most people in the 70’s and in earlier generations could not afford...
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...Generation Y Local and International Media and Entertainment Choices Prepared for: Ms Nicole Lasky 10th June 2010 Mr Russ Henderson General Manager Sony Ltd Level 20, 2 Margaret Street Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Russ, Please find the enclosed research report regarding media choices of Australian and International living in Australia. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 02-9975-4983. Sincerely yours, YT Marketing research LTD Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Research Objectives 2 Desktop Summary 3 Similarities between Local and International 5 Differences between Local and International 6 Methodology 7 Results 8 Similarities 9 Other similarities 9 Limitation 10 Conclusion 11 Recommendation 11 Appendices 12 Executive Summary Objectives The research objective is to understand the differences between Australian and International (live in Australia) Generation Y on media and entertainment choices. Results There are similarities between the groups of local and International Generation Y on media and entertainment choices. Internet is the primary media choice for both local and International. There were no significant differences on what websites the two groups visit. Local Generation Y tend to watch their favourite shows mainly from TV, they spend more time on watching TV than International. While International tend to watch the favourite...
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...through the internet. Older generations are mystified and confused at the wonders and horrors it has to hold. Unfortunately when a new technology confuses people they tend to lash out and completely reject the technology altogether. The older generations are claiming that the internet is dumbing down the younger generation. However, take a look back in time and the same was said about the printing press back during its invention. Fear of a new technology is not a new idea. Throughout the ages you can see people afraid of accepting new ideas or new machines out of fear that they do not understand them. This trend is so bad that sometimes a great idea will spark and an item will be created, but due to the fear of the unknown some ideas have failed and later re-booted as acceptance grew for the new idea. The internet is nothing but an information super highway and you get out of it what you put in. Wikipedia made its self the biggest fountain of knowledge on the internet or in any book form in just under 10 years, and an accumulated 100 million hours editing fixing changing and posting. During the printing press era the church was calling out in revolt claiming that the press was evil and “if not controlled, would lead to chaos and the dismemberment of European intellectual life.” Just as today we are told that tv and the internet is making our youth dumber. Uncontrolled information scares those who are in control. With free knowledge floating around younger generations can read...
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...MILLENNIALS AS TARGET MARKET (INTERNET USAGE RESEARCH) Millennials have the highest social networking penetration of any generation, and the highest Facebook and Twitter use rates to match. Though Twitter started out with a somewhat older audience, millennials now make up more than half of all users, and will hover around that point for the next several years. They also account for about four in 10 digital video viewers. - See more at: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/How-Digital-Behavior-Differs-Among-Millennials-Gen-Xers-Boomers/1009748#sthash.dENqgIy8.dpuf The Millennial generation, also known as Generation Y, is the first to come of age with cable TV, the Internet and cell phones, so technology is essentially baked into every Millennial’s DNA. In fact, when asked what makes their generation unique, Millennials ranked “Technology Use” first (24%), followed by “Music/Pop Culture” (11%) and “Liberal/Tolerant” (7%). In contrast, Boomers ranked “Work Ethic” as the most defining characteristic of their generation. Roughly 93% of Millennials used a mobile phone in 2012 and among that about 63% used smart phones. Millennials also have the highest penetration of Internet usage, with 93% of Millennials using the Internet, 89% of Gen X and 77% of Baby Boomers. While Millennials were not the highest in usage of mobile phones and smartphones, the study found them to have the highest usage of social media. Eight-four percent of Millennials are social media users, with 66% of Gen...
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...someone’s bank account. Cybercrime becomes hot issue since this is one of the crimes that are hard to prevent, difficult to investigate, and need some people with special IT ability to prevent and stop this action. Once cybercrime happened, it will be hard to stop and take a long time to investigate while the crime still happening. Some of the cases on cybercrime are involving our young generation. The cybercrime case that often faced by young generation is cyber bullies. Cyber bully is activity to bully or harm other people by using computer, SMS, MMS, and network as its media. For example, disseminate indecent photo that harm others via internet. According to dailymail.uk, an e-newspaper, one in four children targeted by cyber bullies. It makes thousands depressed and even suicidal. Another interesting fact is one in fifteen teacher also targeted by cyber bullies. The effect of this kind of cybercrime to the young generation are, first, it will make them feel paranoid and afraid to socialize with others, have insecurities, feel self conscious about their appearance or capabilities. The young generations may also give in to the pressure and feel worthless, unwanted, and unneeded, and may even contemplate suicide. Victims cannot concentrate in school and their grades will start slip as they sink into a pessimistic mentality that they cannot do anything....
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...the recent advancements in technology, the modern adolescent has grown up with all things digital i.e. The internet, television, games consoles etc. In complete contrast, the adults of todays world lacked most of these ‘modern day necessities’ growing up. The complete and utter difference in lifestyles has ultimately led to a rewiring of the human brain. Children of the modern world are fully adjusted to modern technology and digital media from a very early age whereas the older generation need more time to adapt to the often complicated new technology. "We see marked differences in behaviour within countries – with a clear divide between younger and older groups. Younger people are more likely to use social media and aggregator brands and in all countries they show a strong preference for online." (Newman, Nic, NN, (2013), 'Digital News Report 2013', Uneven Pace of Change - Differences between and within Countries) There are of course many advantages of the new digital society in which we live. The internet can be used as a tool to connect with people all over the world, business conferences can be held via the internet in real time saving time and money for thousands of businesses. These are just a small percentage of the advantages new digital media brings. However, Many problems have arisen from the advancements in technology, especially for the older generation – some of which can be left feeling isolated and cut off from the rest of the modern and fast moving new world...
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...recent bestsellers regarding the topic is his work titled What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. In the summer of 2008, Carr’s piece, Is Google Making Us Stupid?, was published in The Atlantic Monthly. In this essay, Carr declares that the Internet is altering the way people think (500). Carr writes that the Internet lowers the ability for concentration and consideration (501). He believes the ability to read and understand a lengthy piece of writing has also been practically entirely lost (Carr 501). Carr additionally states that the Internet has severed our capability to interpret text (502). Nicholas Carr backs up his claims with personal experience, personal opinions, quoting authorities, and referring to research that has been done on the topic. With his presentation of evidence, along with his unbiased language, I believe Carr is effective in supporting his claim. Even though Carr is writing about the negative effects of the Internet on our brains, he is not against technology or the Internet. He demonstrates this by saying “the Web has been a godsend to me as a writer. Research that once required days in the stacks or periodical rooms of libraries can now be done in minutes” (Carr 501). Carr also acknowledges that “the advantages of having immediate access to such an incredibly rich store of information are many” (501). With these mentions, he does not seem to be biased and completely against the Internet. It appears he has a favorable outlook on the subject, so for him...
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...the brain research tells us” discusses what brain research shows regarding the generation of digital natives. A digital native is anyone who was born into technology. A digital immigrant is a user over 30 who was not born into technology but may use it. Herthers research is centered on the idea that digital natives are different genetically and there is a generation gap. Using neuroscience studies Herthers looks into whether the digital natives generation is different genetically or has just learned and adopted. Herthers uses different studies and scientist or psychologist to answer this debate. The research indicates there is in fact no genetic difference instead there is just a gap between generations. Therefore Herthers believes there is no evidence to support this claim that digital natives are genetically different than any past generations, there is simply a generational gap. Herthers introduces this debate as to how different the digital natives are from digital immigrants, and whether this difference is due to a generational gap or a genetic difference. Herthers then uses research to answer this debate; the research goes into the differences between Digital Natives and Immigrants. The research includes how both digital natives and immigrants think, socialize, and how their brains might work differently. Herthers believes there is no genetic difference or generation gap instead it is a problem of intergenerational sharing; she uses her research...
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...tech-savvy from the conservative, and creates a barrier between those who have access to the internet and those who don't. Social divisions like mailing, job interviews, taking spring courses, programming, buying merchandise, and renting from stores that were formerly done offline were now digitally possible. For the most part, the younger generation has access to this and are making it the standard base for dependence since jobs and schools use it quite extensively. However it's becoming a challenge for people that are new to the digital world. Online learning has evolved immensely compared to the past education system. For example, nowadays laptops exist in classrooms as early as middle school. Students are taught the basics, how to use the internet, familiarize themselves with sending emails, researching, and as well as being tutored. It doesn't stop there, besides the school system, online learning has become easier in many aspects as well as a challenge for older generations. A lot of hands-on materials that consist of math, writing, analysis and research can now be done online in jobs and at school. From one perspective that's a good idea because it saves valuable time. But doing so has a learning curve and it's usually the younger generations that are able to quickly adapt to the digital change. As a result online learning creates this challenging inequality where older generations that have zero experience of online gets left behind. Since job positions require skilled...
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...EVREN KUCUKKAYA E-COMMERCE SEMINAR Elias A. Hadzilias, PhD NTUA Assignment: On-line security: attacks and solutions 2012 ISG – INTERNATIONAL MBA Table of Context 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. MAIN TYPES OF MALWARE ................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Viruses ............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Worms ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.3. Trojan Horses.................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. Spyware ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.5. Backdoor........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.6. Spams ............................................................................................................................................... 7 2.7. Keyloggers ....................................................................................................
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...According to Mark Bauerlein, an English professor and researcher at Emory University, this generation is the dumbest one yet. I somewhat agree with his idea because he has very valid points. Originally, I thought Mr. Bauerlein was wrong, and just being rude,. bBut the more I thought about it, I realized if we aren’t the dumbest generation, what generation is? This generation, despite all of the technology we have at our fingertips, is the laziest. Bauerlein says that an 18-year-old today would have a credit card, bank account, cell phone, and a dozen other things that would almost lead you to believe they really knew what they’re doing, but in reality, if you were to ask them general questions, they wouldn’t be able to answer them. He says...
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...is it always has been and always will be – there is no wrong or right. Meaning that technology and media in itself has always been progressing and digital media is just another step. Today’s media is in an ever progressing state, and it will continue to grow; such is the nature of media and social relations in themselves. Technology today has given us the ability to interact with one another much differently than we have in the past, it also has reached new heights in our ability to share and distribute knowledge, but one of the biggest problems is that of the generation gap between the technologically savvy and the technologically dim. Media is an ever-changing presence in our world today. It tends to get argued that it is all consuming and distracting, but in reality we as a society choose how to use technology and we decide what technology will do for us not the other way around. Some people believe that the internet is too distracting and takes away from our day-to-day lives. Rick Csiernik, from...
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...EVREN KUCUKKAYA E-COMMERCE SEMINAR Elias A. Hadzilias, PhD NTUA Assignment: On-line security: attacks and solutions 2012 ISG – INTERNATIONAL MBA Table of Context 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. MAIN TYPES OF MALWARE ................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Viruses ............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Worms ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.3. Trojan Horses.................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. Spyware ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.5. Backdoor........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.6. Spams ............................................................................................................................................... 7 2.7. Keyloggers ....................................................................................................
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...The author of “digital natives, digital immigrants” Mark Prensky, is a writer, consultant and inventor in the areas of education and learning. We should listen to him because of all the above information and he has a masters degree from Yale, Middle bury and Harvard business school. In his story he argues that this generation isn’t capable of learning the traditional way, and we need a know technological way to learn. The author of “the internet” Steve Johnson has wrote and edited many books. He is a respected writer in the residence at the New York University department of journalism. He has published in the New York times, the Wall street Journal and many other periodicals. In his story he argues that the internet has come a log way from what it was intended to. He argues pro technology because according to him internet has helped us out a lot. The author Maryanne wolf who wrote learning to think in a new world is a professor in the Eliot-Pearson department of child development at tufts university. Her accolades are: distinguished teacher of the year award, and the teaching excellence award. In her story she argues that those growing up in the digital world don’t read and think about text like they should. In other words they don’t think critically any more. The author of “learning theory video games and popular culture ”James Gee is the presidential professor of literary studies at Arizona state university. In her story she argues pro technology. She says that video...
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