Noah Comm 211

 Coca-Cola excels at creating a cohesive and engaging online presence. Their website and social media platforms are brimming with high-quality visuals, interactive elements, and consistent branding. For instance, the Coca-Cola's website is designed to be user-friendly, with a clean layout and intuitive navigation. They frequently update their homepage to reflect current campaigns, such as holiday-themed promotions or new product launches. The website also includes sections dedicated to their sustainability efforts, community initiatives, and company history, reinforcing their brand values. On Instagram, Coca-Cola leverages visually appealing content to tell its brand story. They use a mix of high-resolution images, short videos, and Instagram Stories to engage their audience. Their posts often highlight user-generated content, showcasing customers enjoying Coca-Cola products in various settings.  Coca-Cola uses Twitter for real-time engagement, sharing updates on promotions, r...

In the digital age, our relationship with technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, shaping the way we think, learn, and interact. Two prominent voices in this discourse are Marc Prensky and Paul A. Kirschner. Prensky's work explores the transformative impact of technology on students' cognitive processes, while Kirschner challenges some of Prensky's assertions, particularly around the concept of digital literacy. I wanted to dive into how students' thinking patterns have changed and unravel the myths surrounding digital natives. Changing Thinking Patterns: Prensky's Perspective Marc Prensky's influential 2001 article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants posits that the influx of digital technology has fundamentally altered the way young people think and process information. He highlights several key shifts Nonlinear Thinking: Digital natives often navigate information non-linearly, thanks to their constant interaction with the internet. Unlike tra...

In the era of digital communication, building and nurturing relationships has taken a transformative turn. Knapp’s Relational Model offers a fascinating lens through which we can analyze these modern dynamics. For this blog, I wanted to delve into the “Intensifying” stage of a recent relationship, and how the digital realm influenced it. The Intensifying Stage: A Closer Look The “Intensifying” stage is where the relationship starts to deepen. Conversations become more meaningful, personal information is shared, and the bond grows stronger. Traditionally, this involves face-to-face interactions, shared experiences, and verbal/non-verbal cues. But what happens when this stage unfolds primarily online? Digital Acceleration Online communication has the power to accelerate the intensifying stage. With constant connectivity through messaging apps, social media, and even video calls, couples can stay in touch more frequently. Sharing memes, playlists, or even collaborating on virtual projects...

  I think in today's digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, shaping how we interact, share, and perceive the world we live in.  do these platforms have a duty to promote the mental health of their users, do different social networking sites offer other benefits, and does it have any drawbacks?  I personally think these platforms do have a duty to help their users with mental health. Also, the mental health impact of social media use is multifaceted. On the positive side, these platforms could help foster community, provide support networks, and offer educational resources, all of which contribute to improved mental well-being. Conversely, excessive use can lead to anxiety, depression, and social comparison. Also, with Cyberbullying from peers from either misinformation, or the pressure to maintain a certain online persona can exacerbate these issues. it creates for instance as a Teen you may be really concern on what your friends/ p...

  I am from Virgina Beach. I moved here to Oregon in 2016. This is my first year here at Oregon State University. I transferred here from Lane Community College.  My major that I am working towards is History with a minor in military history.  In my free time I like to cook,play some video games, watching movies, and hiking.