My first thought about this 48 hour media blog was hmm this will be very interesting project because I use all kinds of media daily. When looking at my blog I noticed that I used more media on the weekend because I stay up later and thus use more media. However on the weekdays I noticed I use a lot of media as well, maybe slightly less than the weekday. Let’s start with the weekday.
On the weekday I use the most media in the afternoon when I get to work. I work in an office as an administrator assistant and we are constantly using digital sources of media. While at work I multi task a lot by answer the phones and am always on my computer using our AS400 system. I also use the internet on a regular basis for checking my mail, the UAF blackboard and shopping sites such as amazon.com, craigslist and Alaskas list. At work I also check my Facebook often through my Iphone (since Facebook is prohibited on our work computers). After work I go home and use my laptop often for doing homework. I would use Microsoft word and the internet for research. While doing homework the TV is usually on and I watch it as I am doing homework. Then before bed, I check my Iphone and make sure to set my alarm for the next day. Lastly I check Facebook and head off to sleep. The weekend is a bit different.
On the weekend I use a bit more digital media than the weekday. On Saturday I got up early to start on homework. I used my laptop almost all day. I started by checking my mail and blackboard. Then I roamed a bit and looked up puppies on YouTube then went to online math homework. While working on my laptop, I multi-task by having an open tab of Facebook so I can check it every once in a while. After doing homework I messed around with pictures on my laptop using the webcam. My siblings and I took some pictures and I edited them with a thing called Irfan View and posted them on Facebook. On the weekends I also text a lot so throughout the day I was texting my friends. I helped my little brother with his IPod; I showed him how to use iTunes and how to move music onto his iPod. At the end of the day I went to a friend’s house to hang out and we listened to music the whole time on her Ihome.
In general I use the media to communicate with my family and friends. For example, the whole reason I got a Facebook was to keep in touch with all of my family and friends that have moved out of state. I am very glad that I did this project because it helped open my eyes to how much digital media I use on the daily. One thing I am very surprised about is how much time I spend on Facebook and how it has affected me. I notice every time I get on my computer to do homework I always have it open on its own tab through the internet. For example, like right now while I am writing this I have it open. I am starting to think I should lay off a bit on the usage of Facebook.
Krista,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that our experiences were a bit backwards! I spent way more time using media during the weekday than the weekend because of my constant use of media at work.
However, I do agree about the use of Facebook. I can't believe how much I check my news feed - it is just so easy to do since we have an app right on the screen of the phone!
It is easy to get caught up in the media, especially the social media. Good for you for trying to limit your usage, but remember, some is okay! :)