Multimedia Sources

Julie Ask. (6 October, 2006). “Kennedy” On His Cell Phone: A photograph. http://weblogs.jupiterresearch.com/analysts/ask/archives/AMB%2 0Single%20Masai%20on%20Cell%20Phone.jpg

This image is particularly interesting because it shows a man from the Masai African tribe using a cell phone, an image most people would find quite contradictory. Many people assume that tribal and indigenous cultures are isolated from technology, but the rate at which mobile technology is developing is quite alarming. A journalist may use this image in conjunct with an article about the global market for mobile technology. It presents a startling contrast that would visually appeal to readers.

CBC (Producer), (June 2008). Cell Phones: The Ring Heard Round the World. [Documentary]. Canada, CBC.

This CBC documentary explores the possibilities of cell phone usage through interviews with celebrities, and visits rural villages where young children learn to speak English through mobile games. The ‘village phone lady’ from Rwanda explains how she is helping local villagers to cross the digital divide and climb out of poverty. Cell Phones explores territory both in and outside of North America and predicts by the year 2010, nearly 90% of the world will own a cell phone. This documentary would be useful for a researcher or a journalist interested in finding out about the ‘cell phone revolution’ so to speak, and its rapidly developing popularity.

WGN (Network). October 2007) WGN Cyberguy: Cell Phone Etiquitte. http://youtube.com/watch?v=1TRDNdDWYDU. United States, WGN.

This news clip reviews cell phone etiquitte from an ettiquite coach who lends advice on tableside manners when it comes to texting and answering phone calls. The coach suggests that texting table side is demeaning and devaluing to the present company who should always come first. It asks the question “Is technology making our manners even worse?” and leaves it up to the viewers to decide. This clip would be good for a journalist or researcher who wants to know how traditional etiquette rules coincide with today’s mediated technology.