-Modern Letter Writing-
A rhyme of history that current technology brings back to the surface is texting or e-mailing. I believe that these bring back in some form letter writing. At one time letter writing was the only way to communicate with others far away.. Today we have the modern conveniences of phones but texting has become huge. There is just something about print/text that is appealing as it always has been. Something else along the same lines would be social networking. Both texting and social networking lend themselves to the later days of letter writing. Letter writing informed, kept up to date information, and expressed feelings towards others. Texting and social networking do much of the same and so much more. Not only do you have the print/text aspect in this form of letter writing but you also have the ability to send pictures, videos, sounds, music, and so much more- instantly. We no longer have to wait upon the horse and buggy, the mail barge, or the mail carrier to deliver the words of those close to us. All we need do is turn the phone on or the computer and hit send.
Just one more interesting fact – now you can not only interact with your loved ones but there are social networking sites popping up for your pets, your business relationships, hobbies, interests, and mobile. Social networking sites have exploded and I am curious to see where they go next. I have included several sites below under references.
Sherry
References:
http://www.socialgo.com/
http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/u/list-of-social-networks-guide.htm
http://mashable.com/2007/10/23/social-networking-god/
http://socialnetwork.com/
http://facebook.com
http://myspace.com
Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI hadn't linked texting to letter writing. I was never good at letter writing. The process just took so long to me. Texting is much quicker. Do you think letter writing will become a novelty outside of the business world.
Cassandra
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! There is definitely something to be said for seeing words in print, whether they are on a piece of paper or on a screen. You can read them as many times as you want. Phone calls happen and then there is only a memory of it, not the actual words spoken to repeat, unless of course you record the conversation. Do you think this might be one of the reasons why texting is so popular?
Thanks,
LeAnn
Sherry,
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of teachers that I know who let their students write rough drafts in text lingo as long as their final draft is written correctly. From what I hear it actually works, the kids are more comfotable and are willing to write more.
Shauna
I concur with you, Sherry texting is based upon the same principle as letter writing but it is so much more instantaneous. My, have communications really evolved since the days of sole letter writing and sending telegraphs. What do you think could possibly top instant text messaging?
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