For my final project in our class, the creative gallery, it was important to me to utilize a concept that we learned about in class. The day that stuck in my mind the most was the day we looked at the website Night of Melvin's Murder. I really liked how it gave users options as to the path they chose to go for accessing another page. I decided to take this concept and apply it to the subject I used this past semester of European football. I used some of the most famous players in the game and found connections among them. Since certain teams have more money to purchase top competitors, these are the teams that typically have the best players like Spain. Although I used less links than the site that inspired the project, it was extremely time consuming to find links for some of the players. Taking as much time as it did for the forteen players I represented, made me appreciate the site Night of Melvins Murder even more. One challenge that I faced where the creators of that site did not was that I was not creating fiction. I had to find connections among the players that were factual so it made it more difficult and took more time. I made sure to incorporate forwards, midfielders, defenders, and even a goalie to create my own All Star Team. The concept also made me think of how our culture sometimes trys to link celebrities like actors or singers in magazines regarding their dating history or present. In Europe, these players are some of the top celebrities so it would be possible for a form of these connections to exist. Enjoy
Creative Gallery
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Creative Gallery Idea
For my creative gallery I wanted to do a website similar to The Night of Melvin's Murder, but with soccer players. One player's page will have two other players with links to their pages. The overall theme is similar to how the media connects celebrities usually through dating. This page will show the connections with players such as who has previously played next to who.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Learning to Love you More Response
Looking at the website Learning to Love you more was pretty interesting. I liked that there was a prompt to online audiences that allow people to grow as individuals. The last and most recent prompt was saying goodbye to all unnecessary things that are causing negative effects including exboyfriends/habits/bad thoughts. Some are more silly like the one that asks users to make a child's outfit into a size they fit into or growing a garden in an unexpected spot. One of my favorite prompts was to hang a windchime in a tree of a parking lot. This may seem odd, but its something simple that will brighten someone elses' day and that made me like it.
I really liked how overall there were exercises that caused people on the internet to actually DO soemthing. Sometimes I think that people that spend countless hours on the internet could use a little encouraging to do a physical activity. What I thought was really interesting is that these submissions had potential to be showcased in museum presentations all over the states.
I really liked how overall there were exercises that caused people on the internet to actually DO soemthing. Sometimes I think that people that spend countless hours on the internet could use a little encouraging to do a physical activity. What I thought was really interesting is that these submissions had potential to be showcased in museum presentations all over the states.
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Night of Melvin's Murder Response
I thought this was a really unique way of telling a tale. Unlike with books, by clicking the other character or other links the website will redirect you to that specific point of view. That way the reader gets a better overall view of the story even if it usually is only two paragraphs.
I really liked how no matter how many times I clicked, the story seemed endless. Everytime the website redirected me, that specific point of view had links that were completely new. This allows the user to never get tired of the story. These comical write ups on the people that are in fact their alibis. It is frustrating though since the user never really learns who actually killed Melvin.
This site changes the way a story is told and is really unique to the multimedia world.
Look for yourself
http://media.k10k.net/issues/issue006/index.htm
I really liked how no matter how many times I clicked, the story seemed endless. Everytime the website redirected me, that specific point of view had links that were completely new. This allows the user to never get tired of the story. These comical write ups on the people that are in fact their alibis. It is frustrating though since the user never really learns who actually killed Melvin.
This site changes the way a story is told and is really unique to the multimedia world.
Look for yourself
http://media.k10k.net/issues/issue006/index.htm
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Rough Draft: Please Comment Suggestions
I have to change the sources I use since taking another look at them they will not help my focus of the paper: that soccer in the multimedia environment has opened new possibilities for soccer fans primarily connecting with other fans internationally.
Draft:
Internet Changing Soccer World
America is not the country most people would associate with futbol or more commonly known as soccer. However, the country is showing that it too can be a top competitor in the soccer community. Top players such as French legend, Thierry Henry, recently have moved and started playing for the ever-growing Major League Soccer. Even American borne players are being recognized for their outstanding skills and recruited for some of the world’s best leagues in Europe. Clinton Dempsey for example, recently was recruited for Fulham of the English Premier League. Some may wonder what has led America to become a better opponent in a sport that initially was not very popular in the country. With the growing accessibility and content available on the internet today, people everywhere are organizing much easier. Websites for sport networks, fans, YouTube, and for facilities that provide a place to play are some of the biggest contributors to his multimedia phenomena. Today, people have more information at the touch of their fingertips in more locations than ever before. Before the internet, this was much more difficult and time consuming to do similar tasks. Moving a physical sport like soccer into an online multimedia environment opens new possibilities for soccer fanatics. Access to games that normally would be unavailable, rapid updates, meeting new people, opportunities to play both physically and virtually have all contributed to the increasing interest and ultimately the skill level of Americans as well as the rest of the world.
One of the types of sites that have greatly impacted the growing curiosity in America are the pages that allow users to watch games from other countries. Networks like ESPN have expanded their websites so that users may watch games that may not be aired on television. If viewers can not watch live, they can also still catch the game on these web pages. As long as the user has high-speed Internet connection or cable TV subscription from an affiliated service provider, they can access these games. Although ESPN3 was created in 2005, two years later the site decided to emphasize live events for viewers. Naturally there is not enough air time for all games. For this reason, there are many games including soccer that are shown exclusively through espn3. By doing this, it promotes website use. While viewers watch a game live, there is always an option to the right of the window that viewers can chat with others that are watching. Not only does this website connect users to teams in other countries, but also with viewers that are as interested as they are. Users are more likely to return to the site to continue to connect with members of the soccer community. Television network Fox Soccer Channel has yet to add this feature of viewing live games to their web page, but they still provide vital news and standings on all the major leagues globally. Sites like these networks not only provide users reliable news, but a chance to connect with the soccer communities that may not be directly available where they live. This is quite different from before the internet was available to the masses since contacting multiple people across the world at the same time was impossible.
Fan websites are another huge factor in the changes of soccer’s popularity in countries like America. Much like the network sites, these websites’ goal is to connect people with similar interest. More specifically these sites rally a fan base for certain teams. These days it seems like every business and person have a Facebook page. Instantly users can be connected with anyone or show more of their personality and interests by ‘liking’ things from their favorite frozen yogurt place to their favorite European soccer team. Facebook can be included in this category since there are many pages for teams as well as players internationally. After ‘liking’ a page, users will be instantly updated on their favorite team or players. Facebook statuses also engage internet users to voice their opinions as well as permit their friends to comment their own. This is yet another forum that allows people of similar interests to communicate. Fan sites can be extremely informative in that news gets posted instantly to the internet, where news stories on the television networks take longer to air. These web pages rapid updating allow fans to stay well-informed on their favorite players or teams.
While the first two types are very similar in their content and overall goal in providing information and connecting users, YouTube’s role is slightly special. The great aspect to YouTube is that there is everything imaginable is available to web users. This of course is within reason and some videos may be removed for explicit or unauthorized use. For soccer fans though, it is a strategic advantage to use the site. There are clips of the best goals, plays, and even announcing available for fans’ evaluation and entertainment purposes. While studying plays made by professionals can be helpful, it is another category of posted video that directly influences the soccer in America. Numerous players and coaches have posted videos that teach others tricks or drills. Before YouTube was created, players looking for advice to step their game up usually shelled out ridiculously large amounts of money for summer training camps. Now players can save money since they don’t necessarily have to go to these expensive camps to improve their skills. Players that financially don’t have the choice of attending a camp, can still get tips from professional players or coaches that could greatly make the difference. These videos connect people in a different way than the first two types did. As long as users have a YouTube account, they are able to comment on the video and voice their opinions whether it was helpful or not.
One of the most important sites are those for facilities that target those interested in actually getting out and playing. YSC Sports, located in Pennsylvania, is a facility that is open to people of all ages to use for soccer practice or games both indoor and outdoor. YSC connects people with the same interest in the sport like the other studied forums. It also organizes and encourages them to get out and actually play the sport they love. For a small fee, people of all ages can play with each other and as a result develop their skills. Before the sport was put on the online multimedia environment, it was much more difficult to organize people interested in playing at a designated time. With adults especially, it is harder with work schedules, families, and other obligations to find facilities open late enough. Initially, people may have organized at a gym to play. However, with facilities that people can find via the web, players can play on a standardized size field. Of course this is immensely more satisfying than playing in a much smaller gym. Facilities like YSC also keep track of the standings in a tournament style that increases the competitiveness and ultimately the level of play. Playing at a more competitive level, challenges players and improves them. The leagues that are available include ones divided by age, sex, skill level, or the option of coed. The YSC site confirms users that they also teach classes from preschool children to just a fitness class for women.
Finally, the last type of online community for soccer fanatics is to virtually play the game. There are some fans that never got the chance to play the game and may not live in an area with facilities like YSC. Fifa playing online connects people of different countries with common interest just like the other forms. The important aspect to this is that it helps users to know the actual players and their skills. By knowing the best teams it gives players an upper hand against opponents. It encourages them to actually watch games and get more involved in the community. Just like with the other types of multimedia that have assisted with soccer’s growing interest in America, Fifa community allows people internationally to communicate and voice their opinions.
With every World Cup, general interest in the states continues to grow substantially. However, the internet’s prominent role in citizens’ lives is the main contributing factor to the interest intensification, which results in American skills playing as well. America has proven that the country can compete, as MLS teams have begun to compete against some of the best international teams. Since soccer has moved into the multimedia forum, people have more access to the sport in more ways than ever before. For this reason, many people are becoming more involved and genuinely interested in the sport. With this increase in interest, Americans are becoming better players in the soccer community.
Draft:
Internet Changing Soccer World
America is not the country most people would associate with futbol or more commonly known as soccer. However, the country is showing that it too can be a top competitor in the soccer community. Top players such as French legend, Thierry Henry, recently have moved and started playing for the ever-growing Major League Soccer. Even American borne players are being recognized for their outstanding skills and recruited for some of the world’s best leagues in Europe. Clinton Dempsey for example, recently was recruited for Fulham of the English Premier League. Some may wonder what has led America to become a better opponent in a sport that initially was not very popular in the country. With the growing accessibility and content available on the internet today, people everywhere are organizing much easier. Websites for sport networks, fans, YouTube, and for facilities that provide a place to play are some of the biggest contributors to his multimedia phenomena. Today, people have more information at the touch of their fingertips in more locations than ever before. Before the internet, this was much more difficult and time consuming to do similar tasks. Moving a physical sport like soccer into an online multimedia environment opens new possibilities for soccer fanatics. Access to games that normally would be unavailable, rapid updates, meeting new people, opportunities to play both physically and virtually have all contributed to the increasing interest and ultimately the skill level of Americans as well as the rest of the world.
One of the types of sites that have greatly impacted the growing curiosity in America are the pages that allow users to watch games from other countries. Networks like ESPN have expanded their websites so that users may watch games that may not be aired on television. If viewers can not watch live, they can also still catch the game on these web pages. As long as the user has high-speed Internet connection or cable TV subscription from an affiliated service provider, they can access these games. Although ESPN3 was created in 2005, two years later the site decided to emphasize live events for viewers. Naturally there is not enough air time for all games. For this reason, there are many games including soccer that are shown exclusively through espn3. By doing this, it promotes website use. While viewers watch a game live, there is always an option to the right of the window that viewers can chat with others that are watching. Not only does this website connect users to teams in other countries, but also with viewers that are as interested as they are. Users are more likely to return to the site to continue to connect with members of the soccer community. Television network Fox Soccer Channel has yet to add this feature of viewing live games to their web page, but they still provide vital news and standings on all the major leagues globally. Sites like these networks not only provide users reliable news, but a chance to connect with the soccer communities that may not be directly available where they live. This is quite different from before the internet was available to the masses since contacting multiple people across the world at the same time was impossible.
Fan websites are another huge factor in the changes of soccer’s popularity in countries like America. Much like the network sites, these websites’ goal is to connect people with similar interest. More specifically these sites rally a fan base for certain teams. These days it seems like every business and person have a Facebook page. Instantly users can be connected with anyone or show more of their personality and interests by ‘liking’ things from their favorite frozen yogurt place to their favorite European soccer team. Facebook can be included in this category since there are many pages for teams as well as players internationally. After ‘liking’ a page, users will be instantly updated on their favorite team or players. Facebook statuses also engage internet users to voice their opinions as well as permit their friends to comment their own. This is yet another forum that allows people of similar interests to communicate. Fan sites can be extremely informative in that news gets posted instantly to the internet, where news stories on the television networks take longer to air. These web pages rapid updating allow fans to stay well-informed on their favorite players or teams.
While the first two types are very similar in their content and overall goal in providing information and connecting users, YouTube’s role is slightly special. The great aspect to YouTube is that there is everything imaginable is available to web users. This of course is within reason and some videos may be removed for explicit or unauthorized use. For soccer fans though, it is a strategic advantage to use the site. There are clips of the best goals, plays, and even announcing available for fans’ evaluation and entertainment purposes. While studying plays made by professionals can be helpful, it is another category of posted video that directly influences the soccer in America. Numerous players and coaches have posted videos that teach others tricks or drills. Before YouTube was created, players looking for advice to step their game up usually shelled out ridiculously large amounts of money for summer training camps. Now players can save money since they don’t necessarily have to go to these expensive camps to improve their skills. Players that financially don’t have the choice of attending a camp, can still get tips from professional players or coaches that could greatly make the difference. These videos connect people in a different way than the first two types did. As long as users have a YouTube account, they are able to comment on the video and voice their opinions whether it was helpful or not.
One of the most important sites are those for facilities that target those interested in actually getting out and playing. YSC Sports, located in Pennsylvania, is a facility that is open to people of all ages to use for soccer practice or games both indoor and outdoor. YSC connects people with the same interest in the sport like the other studied forums. It also organizes and encourages them to get out and actually play the sport they love. For a small fee, people of all ages can play with each other and as a result develop their skills. Before the sport was put on the online multimedia environment, it was much more difficult to organize people interested in playing at a designated time. With adults especially, it is harder with work schedules, families, and other obligations to find facilities open late enough. Initially, people may have organized at a gym to play. However, with facilities that people can find via the web, players can play on a standardized size field. Of course this is immensely more satisfying than playing in a much smaller gym. Facilities like YSC also keep track of the standings in a tournament style that increases the competitiveness and ultimately the level of play. Playing at a more competitive level, challenges players and improves them. The leagues that are available include ones divided by age, sex, skill level, or the option of coed. The YSC site confirms users that they also teach classes from preschool children to just a fitness class for women.
Finally, the last type of online community for soccer fanatics is to virtually play the game. There are some fans that never got the chance to play the game and may not live in an area with facilities like YSC. Fifa playing online connects people of different countries with common interest just like the other forms. The important aspect to this is that it helps users to know the actual players and their skills. By knowing the best teams it gives players an upper hand against opponents. It encourages them to actually watch games and get more involved in the community. Just like with the other types of multimedia that have assisted with soccer’s growing interest in America, Fifa community allows people internationally to communicate and voice their opinions.
With every World Cup, general interest in the states continues to grow substantially. However, the internet’s prominent role in citizens’ lives is the main contributing factor to the interest intensification, which results in American skills playing as well. America has proven that the country can compete, as MLS teams have begun to compete against some of the best international teams. Since soccer has moved into the multimedia forum, people have more access to the sport in more ways than ever before. For this reason, many people are becoming more involved and genuinely interested in the sport. With this increase in interest, Americans are becoming better players in the soccer community.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wikipedia
Since I've been in college I have not really used Wikipedia's website. My teachers have forbid it as a reliable source for research papers simply since anyone with access to the internet can update and change some of the content. Although today the site has enough people checking the pages often enough anything untrue or ridiculous would not stay up for too long, people still look down on the site's credibility. Even though the website has taken the necessary steps to make it more trustworthy, Im not sure how they can change the stereotype that seems stuck to the webpages.
The only time I do use the site is for personal reasons: if I'm curious about a certain person, event, place, or whatever that is not for scholastic reasons I will sometimes click on wikipedia's definition. I probably on average only use the site once or twice a month.
The only time I do use the site is for personal reasons: if I'm curious about a certain person, event, place, or whatever that is not for scholastic reasons I will sometimes click on wikipedia's definition. I probably on average only use the site once or twice a month.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Youtube
Youtube to me is primarily for entertainment. Many of the most famous ones that make it onto shows like Tosh.0 entertain audiences with the crazy things people do or say. There can be informative ones that assist viewers from things ranging from learning a new soccer trick to learning how to properly tie a tie.
Everything is on youtube. This media allows anyone with the capability and technology to post something on the website. Therefore there are things for diverse audience members. This also answers the question as to "who" is on youtube. Anyone has the opportunity to be on youtube if they or someone they know posts a clip.
Some people watch more than others. Personally I do not watch youtube clips other than those on Tosh.0 or music videos while I do my work. However everyone is different and some people really do enjoy following people on vlogs for example.
If I had to think of one question relating to Youtube it would probably be: why do people put some of the things they do online? I know some musicians have made it because of youtube like Julia Nunes (who eventually went on tour with Ben Folds), but there are some videos that really offer no real substance to society just entertainment as well as no real career opportunity. Also do some of the people doing silly things on youtube affect their chances on the job market? Do employers search youtube just like they do for facebook?
Everything is on youtube. This media allows anyone with the capability and technology to post something on the website. Therefore there are things for diverse audience members. This also answers the question as to "who" is on youtube. Anyone has the opportunity to be on youtube if they or someone they know posts a clip.
Some people watch more than others. Personally I do not watch youtube clips other than those on Tosh.0 or music videos while I do my work. However everyone is different and some people really do enjoy following people on vlogs for example.
If I had to think of one question relating to Youtube it would probably be: why do people put some of the things they do online? I know some musicians have made it because of youtube like Julia Nunes (who eventually went on tour with Ben Folds), but there are some videos that really offer no real substance to society just entertainment as well as no real career opportunity. Also do some of the people doing silly things on youtube affect their chances on the job market? Do employers search youtube just like they do for facebook?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Final Abstract and Annotated Bibliography
Today's internet is making a positive impact on physical sports such as soccer for Americans. With sites that allow users to watch matchs from countries that soccer has been popular longer, the internet is the direct cause of an increase interest in the sport. There are also websites that connect people with this interest in playing and personal pages allow the fans to voice their opinions on games or players. Youtube has also contributed to the growing soccer awareness by offering short films that help improve viewers' skills. America in the near future will be a key competitor against countries that have been playing soccer for much longer. With some of their best players transfering to leagues in America and vice versa. Websites such as these mentioned allow fans to organize themselves and the teams to have a larger fan following than before. For instance, fans that have facebooks simply "like" their favorite teams webpage and are instantly connected with people all over the world that support this team too. Due to the internet in today's society, America's interest and overall role in the soccer community has been undergoing some major changes and improvements. Moving soccer to an online multimedia environment overall helps increase the interest and availability for fans to access news among other things.
Annotated Bibliography
Belson, Ken. "Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady." New York Times 23 Jul 2010: n. pag. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/sports/soccer/24soccer.html >.
This article claims that the past World Cup showed great interest in soccer from the U.S. Even after the country lost, citizens bought tickets to games more than any other country. Some of Europe’s best soccer teams have begun to appear playing MLS teams as well such as Manchester United this past summer. Numerous European players have switched to playing for teams in the states due to age, but show that they still have much to contribute. There are a growing number of MLS teams and stadiums being built as well. It provides good examples of how the US interest is on the rise. These will be good to incorporate in my paper to support my beliefs that the interest has gone up, I will just have to incorporate how they relate to the internet.
"Sports in USA Soccer." U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany. U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, Jul 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://usa.usembassy.de/sports-soccer.htm >.
This reading states that while soccer/futbol is slower in gaining popularity as other sports in the United States, there are more official soccer players than any other nation. It also gives a brief history on the sport and the beginning of our country’s participation internationally. Then it goes into the growth of women’s and youth soccer. Finally it talks about professional soccer in the U.S including the World Cup and MLS. This website was good for a brief background on the sport for those that might not know. I will use some of the information to provide my readers with some required knowledge.
"FIFA World Cup Soccer Popularity." Espr. MaxiNews.co.uk, 20 Nov 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://maxinews.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup-soccer-popularity-2/ >.
This blog discusses how soccer is the most globally popular sport, despite not being as popular in the U.S. as other countries. It also gives interesting facts about when and how the first rules were installed in England. More importantly, it mentions how coverage of soccer in the United States has increased both on television and the internet allowing a chance for people to become more interested. It gives some examples such as Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN who have made more of an effort to increase the overall interest in the nation. This source is not the best with credibility since it is a blog but is still resourceful. I will use the the television networks fox sports and espn in my paper to show how technology (internet included) to give examples to readers.
Annotated Bibliography
Belson, Ken. "Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady." New York Times 23 Jul 2010: n. pag. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/sports/soccer/24soccer.html >.
This article claims that the past World Cup showed great interest in soccer from the U.S. Even after the country lost, citizens bought tickets to games more than any other country. Some of Europe’s best soccer teams have begun to appear playing MLS teams as well such as Manchester United this past summer. Numerous European players have switched to playing for teams in the states due to age, but show that they still have much to contribute. There are a growing number of MLS teams and stadiums being built as well. It provides good examples of how the US interest is on the rise. These will be good to incorporate in my paper to support my beliefs that the interest has gone up, I will just have to incorporate how they relate to the internet.
"Sports in USA Soccer." U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany. U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, Jul 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://usa.usembassy.de/sports-soccer.htm >.
This reading states that while soccer/futbol is slower in gaining popularity as other sports in the United States, there are more official soccer players than any other nation. It also gives a brief history on the sport and the beginning of our country’s participation internationally. Then it goes into the growth of women’s and youth soccer. Finally it talks about professional soccer in the U.S including the World Cup and MLS. This website was good for a brief background on the sport for those that might not know. I will use some of the information to provide my readers with some required knowledge.
"FIFA World Cup Soccer Popularity." Espr. MaxiNews.co.uk, 20 Nov 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://maxinews.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup-soccer-popularity-2/ >.
This blog discusses how soccer is the most globally popular sport, despite not being as popular in the U.S. as other countries. It also gives interesting facts about when and how the first rules were installed in England. More importantly, it mentions how coverage of soccer in the United States has increased both on television and the internet allowing a chance for people to become more interested. It gives some examples such as Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN who have made more of an effort to increase the overall interest in the nation. This source is not the best with credibility since it is a blog but is still resourceful. I will use the the television networks fox sports and espn in my paper to show how technology (internet included) to give examples to readers.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Reflection on Project so far
So far I like my trailer the best. It is something that I initially did not feel confident about doing or the first video I made. However the final trailer was exactly as I had envisioned it and was proud that I was able to do it by myself when I am not the best with technology besides the basics. Another aspect of my project that I like the best is that it is something that generally interests me. I like the fact that something like the internet could affect a physical activity such as soccer.
My biggest issue will probably be staying focused throughout my paper and explaining fully the effects on youth, womens, and mens equally even though mens is more prominent.
My biggest issue will probably be staying focused throughout my paper and explaining fully the effects on youth, womens, and mens equally even though mens is more prominent.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Annotated Bibliography
Below are three sources I plan to use to back my argument/paper topic from Thursday's blog. You might be interested in checking them out as well.
Belson, Ken. "Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady." New York Times 23 Jul 2010: n. pag. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/sports/soccer/24soccer.html >.
This article claims that the past World Cup showed great interest in soccer from the U.S. Even after the country lost, citizens bought tickets to games more than any other country. Some of Europe’s best soccer teams have begun to appear playing MLS teams as well such as Manchester United this past summer. Numerous European players have switched to playing for teams in the states due to age, but show that they still have much to contribute. There are a growing number of MLS teams and stadiums being built as well. It provides good examples of how the US interest is on the rise. These will be good to incorporate in my paper to support my beliefs that the interest has gone up, I will just have to incorporate how they relate to the internet.
"Sports in USA Soccer." U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany. U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, Jul 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://usa.usembassy.de/sports-soccer.htm >.
This reading states that while soccer/futbol is slower in gaining popularity as other sports in the United States, there are more official soccer players than any other nation. It also gives a brief history on the sport and the beginning of our country’s participation internationally. Then it goes into the growth of women’s and youth soccer. Finally it talks about professional soccer in the U.S including the World Cup and MLS. This website was good for a brief background on the sport for those that might not know. I will use some of the information to provide my readers with some required knowledge.
"FIFA World Cup Soccer Popularity." Espr. MaxiNews.co.uk, 20 Nov 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://maxinews.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup-soccer-popularity-2/ >.
This blog discusses how soccer is the most globally popular sport, despite not being as popular in the U.S. as other countries. It also gives interesting facts about when and how the first rules were installed in England. More importantly, it mentions how coverage of soccer in the United States has increased both on television and the internet allowing a chance for people to become more interested. It gives some examples such as Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN who have made more of an effort to increase the overall interest in the nation. This source is not the best with credibility since it is a blog but is still resourceful. I will use the the television networks fox sports and espn in my paper to show how technology (internet included) to give examples to readers.
Belson, Ken. "Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady." New York Times 23 Jul 2010: n. pag. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/sports/soccer/24soccer.html >.
This article claims that the past World Cup showed great interest in soccer from the U.S. Even after the country lost, citizens bought tickets to games more than any other country. Some of Europe’s best soccer teams have begun to appear playing MLS teams as well such as Manchester United this past summer. Numerous European players have switched to playing for teams in the states due to age, but show that they still have much to contribute. There are a growing number of MLS teams and stadiums being built as well. It provides good examples of how the US interest is on the rise. These will be good to incorporate in my paper to support my beliefs that the interest has gone up, I will just have to incorporate how they relate to the internet.
"Sports in USA Soccer." U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany. U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, Jul 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://usa.usembassy.de/sports-soccer.htm >.
This reading states that while soccer/futbol is slower in gaining popularity as other sports in the United States, there are more official soccer players than any other nation. It also gives a brief history on the sport and the beginning of our country’s participation internationally. Then it goes into the growth of women’s and youth soccer. Finally it talks about professional soccer in the U.S including the World Cup and MLS. This website was good for a brief background on the sport for those that might not know. I will use some of the information to provide my readers with some required knowledge.
"FIFA World Cup Soccer Popularity." Espr. MaxiNews.co.uk, 20 Nov 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2011. < http://maxinews.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup-soccer-popularity-2/ >.
This blog discusses how soccer is the most globally popular sport, despite not being as popular in the U.S. as other countries. It also gives interesting facts about when and how the first rules were installed in England. More importantly, it mentions how coverage of soccer in the United States has increased both on television and the internet allowing a chance for people to become more interested. It gives some examples such as Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN who have made more of an effort to increase the overall interest in the nation. This source is not the best with credibility since it is a blog but is still resourceful. I will use the the television networks fox sports and espn in my paper to show how technology (internet included) to give examples to readers.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Abstract
Here is my abstract for the future paper on my topic:
With today's technology and internet availability, physical activities like sports are undergoing major changes in society. My position on the topic is that the internet is the reason that soccer especially has been growing in popularity in the U.S. I will explore site that connect people with the common interest to get out and play such as ysc.com. I will also say that videos on youtube that give tips on improving a player's skill smakes it easier to improve since not everyone can afford the costly summer camps. Finally, I will look at sites that allow people to watch games from other countries, where soccer has already been popular for a long time. Espn3.com allows users to watch games live or late and stay updated on standings on their favorite teams. This of course causes more interest in the sport as well as the desire to play themselves. In conclusion, a nonphysical entity, the internet, is directly affecting a physical activity like soccer.
With today's technology and internet availability, physical activities like sports are undergoing major changes in society. My position on the topic is that the internet is the reason that soccer especially has been growing in popularity in the U.S. I will explore site that connect people with the common interest to get out and play such as ysc.com. I will also say that videos on youtube that give tips on improving a player's skill smakes it easier to improve since not everyone can afford the costly summer camps. Finally, I will look at sites that allow people to watch games from other countries, where soccer has already been popular for a long time. Espn3.com allows users to watch games live or late and stay updated on standings on their favorite teams. This of course causes more interest in the sport as well as the desire to play themselves. In conclusion, a nonphysical entity, the internet, is directly affecting a physical activity like soccer.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lessig applied to my topic
Some key questions for my project are as follows:
How does the internet affect a physical sport like soccer?
Is the prescense of the internet the cause of the growth in interest/ participation?
Evidence I have found for these questions are websites that allow people from all over to stay connected with teams from foreign countries as well as sites the connect them to other people who are interested in playing the sport in their free time. For instance, ysc.com is a great site for people in the king of prussia area to play with others. This ultimately affects a physical sport like soccer in that more people are going out and playing the sport. It popularity shows through the growing MLS in the USA. Philadelphia added to the list of cites to have a mens professional team The Union.
After reading Lessig, I know I need to make sure that my point that the internet has made a positive influence on the soccer/futbol community as a whole needs to be clear. "Every generation has had the experience of an older generation insisting that the new is degraded, that only the old is great." So basically the older generation always believes their way was better and while I can understand why sometimes this is the case, this particular topic of soccer is being improved. While Lessig states this, I know that the current generation has upgraded the state soccer was in. While the sport used to be big primarily in Europe, it has been gaining popularity in places like America. More people are picking up the sport, watching other countries play, and ultimately it unifies people from very different backgrounds and cultures. This obviously helps me think more of my project in that it the improving through internet that makes the physical sport more popular.
Also this quote, "But anyone who thinks remixes or mash- ups are neither original nor creative has very little idea about how they are made or
what makes them great," relates more to my trailer. Before taking this class I might have agreed with this opinion that if you're taking bits and pieces from already existing products and making your own, that that is not real original. However making my own trailer has made me see that there is still creativity and originality with blending these elements together and making a new product. While this quote does not relate to my questions regarding my topic, the first quote takes care of both on its own and this does relate still with my trailer.
How does the internet affect a physical sport like soccer?
Is the prescense of the internet the cause of the growth in interest/ participation?
Evidence I have found for these questions are websites that allow people from all over to stay connected with teams from foreign countries as well as sites the connect them to other people who are interested in playing the sport in their free time. For instance, ysc.com is a great site for people in the king of prussia area to play with others. This ultimately affects a physical sport like soccer in that more people are going out and playing the sport. It popularity shows through the growing MLS in the USA. Philadelphia added to the list of cites to have a mens professional team The Union.
After reading Lessig, I know I need to make sure that my point that the internet has made a positive influence on the soccer/futbol community as a whole needs to be clear. "Every generation has had the experience of an older generation insisting that the new is degraded, that only the old is great." So basically the older generation always believes their way was better and while I can understand why sometimes this is the case, this particular topic of soccer is being improved. While Lessig states this, I know that the current generation has upgraded the state soccer was in. While the sport used to be big primarily in Europe, it has been gaining popularity in places like America. More people are picking up the sport, watching other countries play, and ultimately it unifies people from very different backgrounds and cultures. This obviously helps me think more of my project in that it the improving through internet that makes the physical sport more popular.
Also this quote, "But anyone who thinks remixes or mash- ups are neither original nor creative has very little idea about how they are made or
what makes them great," relates more to my trailer. Before taking this class I might have agreed with this opinion that if you're taking bits and pieces from already existing products and making your own, that that is not real original. However making my own trailer has made me see that there is still creativity and originality with blending these elements together and making a new product. While this quote does not relate to my questions regarding my topic, the first quote takes care of both on its own and this does relate still with my trailer.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Blog Prompt
I chose to keep my title as simply 'futbol' for the main reason that when people hear futbol they naturally think of American football. This is slowly changing in America as internet users are more connected with the futbol/soccer community overseas as well as in their own backyard.
2) The guiding question with my project is how the internet has affected a physical activity such as soccer in popularity. You can see this through my trailer by the sight of internet soccer camp website along with another website to find out more about soccer. In my final trailer there is also a youtube clip of a Liverpool game, which shows that the internet allows people to watch games that normally would not be available to them.
3) I think Lessig would see my personal point of view on 'remixing'. with the background music and announcer Ray Hudson's voice is one example. The blending of pictures and video is also a type of blending. my final video is in the blog below
2) The guiding question with my project is how the internet has affected a physical activity such as soccer in popularity. You can see this through my trailer by the sight of internet soccer camp website along with another website to find out more about soccer. In my final trailer there is also a youtube clip of a Liverpool game, which shows that the internet allows people to watch games that normally would not be available to them.
3) I think Lessig would see my personal point of view on 'remixing'. with the background music and announcer Ray Hudson's voice is one example. The blending of pictures and video is also a type of blending. my final video is in the blog below
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Preview to Trailer
My upcoming trailer will be a mixture between interviews and clips of people playing the sport. The importance will be around how soccer is growing in the community and popularity. Look for it coming soon!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Beginning of a Good Thing
Welcome to my blog for my multimedia class at WVU.
I have decided to gear assignments towards the futbol world since I have a strong interest in it. Everything that we discuss in class I will try to relate how it can be seen among the teams or leagues throughout the world.
I hope you enjoy it! If you have any suggestions please send them my way.
Thanks!
*kg
I have decided to gear assignments towards the futbol world since I have a strong interest in it. Everything that we discuss in class I will try to relate how it can be seen among the teams or leagues throughout the world.
I hope you enjoy it! If you have any suggestions please send them my way.
Thanks!
*kg
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