GIFs, the language of the web: Their history, culture, and future | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it
From www.makeuseof.com - January 28, 2015 8:14 AM

"There is something about GIFs that captures our attention. They have no sound, and are low-quality . In a way, it's little more than the digital version of a flip-book. Yet, the Internet loves using a GIF as a reaction. How did this phenomenon start, what makes it so popular, and where is it headed? To understand …"