Is Digital Rhetoric the New Rhetoric?

Digital rhetoric is rhetoric more specifically designed for a new age or should I say the new internet savvy individual. A prime example of this was the very assignment we had to complete. One aspect was to conduct a reading as the other aspect was to watch a video. Of course, the video was easier to follow as it did not require effort from the viewer but the reading demands careful attention to be paid and was more of a task than watching the video. In this case, the video made its point much quicker than the reading allowed.  

With this stated, I am old fashioned and believe some things require attention and observation that a digitalized version just cannot replicate. Digital rhetoric is the inclusion of “digital” mediums (Facebook, Twitter, Kindles, Blogs, Vlogs, Videos, Texting, Phones and etcetera.) with the original founding components. 

Wesch made a good point in suggesting that we should revisit core aspects and first improve upon them before we dive and delve into something awesomely new.