Monday, January 4, 2016

Digital Media 1-4-16

Digital Media

Watch all three video's from the following Links, and answer the questions that follow.

http://dudeperfect.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD6eQY7yCfw&feature=plcp



Becoming a Web Celeb (9-12)

Internet meme: an idea – whether a phrase, expression, image, or video – that gains widespread recognition online
 viral: the rapid spread of information, particularly online
gender roles: a set of rules and expectations that govern how both men and women, as well as boys and girls, are supposed to look and act with in a certain culture

     What does it take to become famous online?
2.       Do you think the factors for Internet fame are different for men than they are for women?
3.       Do you feel that people make comments to bring down women online? If so, in what ways? What are some common trigger words for criticizing women online?
4.       Do you feel that people make comments to bring down men online? If so, in what ways? What are some common trigger words for criticizing men online?
5.       How has the Internet changed the way we think about, and experience, fame? Are there upsides to becoming famous online? Are there downsides?
6.       Do you feel that people bring down, or criticize, women online? How about men?

7.       How might negative online comments affect people who read them? Do you think they can reinforce certain gender roles?

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