With class being titled, Writing Research and Technology, it didn't surprise me when we were asked to read Rock My Network by Theodora Stites. Rock My Network shows how one girl is sort of "obsessed" with the use of technology. She uses multiple websites to stay "connected" with society instead of personal one on one physical contact just simply technological.
I personally do not find technology to be invading our society and creating a terrible impact on our lives today involving education and physical health. There are plenty of ways we could use technology to improve education if used in the right way and/or if there is access.
Overweight/obese health problems have definitely increased but if parents create a time limit for use of video games/ TV/ computer etc. like my parents did our younger generation will know how balance their lifestyle in the future.
I enjoy technology and the positive effects it has on my own writing. If it wasn't for Twitter I wouldn't have developed my idea for my Twitterive. Tweeting daily about places I have been and emotions I have wouldn't have sparked ideas. Twitter was used subconsciously as a "journal" in a way in order to get my ideas down and out of my head.
Weebly, this website, is used in order for me to reflect on my readings and/or my class in general. This is where I develop my finished products for everyone to see and develop their own opinions of my work.
My online identity on Twitter and in my blog is definitely more outgoing than my "real identity" whether it's in class or on the street. I respond to others online more than I would personally talking to each other in class. What I found really interesting is when I was reading my classmate's Tweets I found myself knowing so much about their personal life such as where they are going on the weekend, what their favorite sport team is, where they are eating for the night, if they are going on a date, and even hearing their vents and frustrations. These tweets in a way connected me to them online but as we stand outside the classroom waiting for Professor Mangini to unlock the door we stand in silence even though I know what they did the night before or what movie they saw this weekend. When I begin to really think about it, people online may know more about me than I really want them too.
I personally do not find technology to be invading our society and creating a terrible impact on our lives today involving education and physical health. There are plenty of ways we could use technology to improve education if used in the right way and/or if there is access.
Overweight/obese health problems have definitely increased but if parents create a time limit for use of video games/ TV/ computer etc. like my parents did our younger generation will know how balance their lifestyle in the future.
I enjoy technology and the positive effects it has on my own writing. If it wasn't for Twitter I wouldn't have developed my idea for my Twitterive. Tweeting daily about places I have been and emotions I have wouldn't have sparked ideas. Twitter was used subconsciously as a "journal" in a way in order to get my ideas down and out of my head.
Weebly, this website, is used in order for me to reflect on my readings and/or my class in general. This is where I develop my finished products for everyone to see and develop their own opinions of my work.
My online identity on Twitter and in my blog is definitely more outgoing than my "real identity" whether it's in class or on the street. I respond to others online more than I would personally talking to each other in class. What I found really interesting is when I was reading my classmate's Tweets I found myself knowing so much about their personal life such as where they are going on the weekend, what their favorite sport team is, where they are eating for the night, if they are going on a date, and even hearing their vents and frustrations. These tweets in a way connected me to them online but as we stand outside the classroom waiting for Professor Mangini to unlock the door we stand in silence even though I know what they did the night before or what movie they saw this weekend. When I begin to really think about it, people online may know more about me than I really want them too.