I think that flash journalism has a lot of potential in the future of the web. Chapter 1 of the readings mentioned online story packages. I think that these especially have a lot of potential because they provide such a variety of ways for readers to actively engage themselves in news stories. Readers can view photo slideshows, control animated graphics, and listen to audio clippings, among many other options. Interactive elements have a lot of power to attract audience members. While newspapers lose readership and broadcast news loses readers, I think that more people will turn to the web for its variety of ways of communicating current events.
The ease with which people can access flash content (since many people already have the flash player on their computers) also contributes to the popularity of flash content. Chapter 2 of the readings states that flash works equally well on Mac and Windows computers, so users of both types will be able to view flash content on the web. I enjoyed learning how to create simple flash graphics in class, and I think that the scope of creative range that the flash application provides to news organizations will secure its place in the future of the web.
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