Monday, February 1, 2021

RAPID REVISION

 1. How has technology changed the way people use newspapers? 

Technology has changed newspapers as it has replaced the old hard physical copy with the new online format. This is because with the new technology we can access our news with the use of technology such as mobile phones, computers and ipads etc. This new way has become preferred and more popular as for the features it makes available for the public. 

These new features include;

- Being able to provide a broader set of information (cover more stories rather than just the main headlines) as for the different sections which people can view.

- Be able to give more regular updates on sets of information through the day on the most viewed stories.  

 - Being able to provide digital images such as videos from all around the world at ease,          which could provide a more interesting and detailed read.


Another way that newspapers have changed as for the introduction of the online format is that they are more interactive with the reader. One way that they are more interactive is that it give the option for subscribers to make comments on articles. This would help please and pleasure the readers as they can express their opinions with other users and to the general population. This links into the social media pages of the newspapers. With the improvement in technology now most newspapers have social media pages, these give the highlights of the current news as well as exclusive sneak peeks for the upcoming newspapers. This would make the followers of the newspaper feel like they are a true part of the newspaper life. The social media platform also provides the option to share, like and see who else you has liked a post from the newspaper, this could make the reader feel like a part of a community and they even share interests with celebrities or their own inspirational characters.


1 comment:

  1. Mark 10/10 Good understanding of convergent platforms (such as news available on smartphones, tablets, laptops). Good subject knowledge of how online newspapers function and what they offer audiences, such as updated editions, rapid reporting, accessibility, high quality photos, video content as well as interactivity, from engaging audiences through inviting opinions to 'citizen journalism' input.You refer to audience pleasures such as feeling a sense of community (Blumler and Katz).

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