Presentation - based on the theory 'Making is Connecting'

In our lesson, we learnt about a futurist called 'David Gauntlett' and watched videos on his theory of 'Making is Connecting' on the subject of Web 2.0..



The idea of Web 2.0 is that lots of people can add in more material together, rather than just choosing one thing to look at... it's more interactive. Whereas, Web 1.0 is made by someone. People can watch it but have no interaction...

The theory of 'Making is Connecting' allows people to interact. Its pleasurable for people to create things. They like to feel they're doing something and linking it with others. Getting recognition for their work e.g by commenting, sharing or liking certain things on the web through things such as Youtube, Flickr, Tumblr etc.

Me and a partner had to create a presentation on someone who was doing exactly this... we did it on 'Tim Knoll' a BMX-er who shared his stunts and tricks on Youtube...

This was the task we were set:

Create a presentation to demonstrate your example, covering any interesting information as well as the following points:

·      Who has made the text?

·      How have they made it (using what equipment/technologies?)

·      What are the most creative aspects of the production?

·      Why have they produced the text, what were their motivations, what did they get out of making it? What did they get out of sharing it?

·      Has the text reached a large or small audience? How has it reached that audience? (Facebook? Twitter? TV? Newspapers? Blogs?)

·      What reaction has the text had?

This was our presentation: