The increase in hardware and content has been significant in recent years. Discuss the effects this has had in institutions and audiences

Hardware; (Technologically Converged devices – Henry Jenkins – Passive audience to active audience and spectatorial to participatory audience.)

Ø  Phones

Ø  Tablets

Effects on intuitions

Positives

Ø  Speeds up process of production

Ø  Connects journalists from around the world in real time

Distribution

Ø  Worldwide distribution (Citizen journalism – Click bait, SEO)

Ø  Especially USA and Australia – special editions for each site, opening offices in those countries

Ø  Easier interaction with audience (more engagement)

Ø  Produce different types of content (Video, audio)

Negatives

Ø  Steep decline in print sales (50% in 30yrs)

Ø  Content is free online (little income)

Ø  Ad blockers reduce amount of income (point to where it becomes a risk)

Ø  Income is significantly less

Effects on audiences

Positives

Ø  Ease of access

Ø  Constant updates on content

Ø  Access to a range content

Ø  Engaging with the institutions (have your say)

Negatives

Ø  Content

More publishing may cause loss in quality for quantity

Ø  Loss in professionalism (Citizen journalism)

Ø  Risk of dependency in ad-revenue

Ø  Institutions risk losing audiences else where

Ø  Lack of brand loyalty

Citizen Journalist [Proposal] - The Guardian (DRAFT)

My name is Adhan Nur, 16, and I am studying at Leyton Sixth Form College. I’m currently studying English Language, Psychology, Media and Law. I would like to propose an idea for a possible article on your Student blogging site.

My idea is to have an extensive article, evaluating the pros and cons of having technology available to students. I would be looking at the ways in which the immediate availability of technology affects a student’s life both socially and educationally. Within this article I would look at the implication on the student’s social life (allowing them to connect with their friends).

Writing as right wing compared to left wing

RIGHT WING

The presence of foreigners is on the rise in the UK. The unemployment stats will be increasing with the new figures, telling us that immigration numbers have been on the rise since 2015.

LEFT WING

More refugees have come to join us in our country. These persecuted people have chosen to live amongst us, and we should welcome them.