Week 1 Post #3 Reflection
This was a great first week in this class! I am learning so much about web 2.0 already. I feel like I barely know anything coming into this class and I am excited to broaden my horizons this semester. I appreciated learning about some of the benefits and challenges of social media learning this week. I have really been pondering which tools or applications I want to explore this semester. I always hear about people loving Instagram, but I haven't spent much time there. I am excited to learn more about how that platform works. I want to learn more about which platforms appeal to the young learners. I have two kids in elementary kids and they are always asking me to "post" family videos. I ask them where I should post them and they just say, "You know, where people can see them!" Even at this young age they are aware of "posting" and have a desire for others to see and validate our videos. It is a foreign feeling for me. I did not grow up with social media and it took me many years to even join Facebook. I rarely post and people probably think I am a bot account or something. :) It is interesting to me that my kids, who have never really had experience with social media, are already thinking about that type of validation. I am interested in learning about the motivation behind social media and why it drives people. It feels like some people share their whole lives there! I am curious about this and how to use those motivations in creating web 2.0 learning experiences.
Hi, I'm glad to hear you had a great first week! It's fascinating how even young children understand the concept of sharing and validation online. I share your interest in the motivations behind social media use and look forward to exploring how we can leverage these motivations in our Web 2.0 learning experiences. Here's to a semester of broadening our horizons together!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love the image on your cover page—it's so peaceful and calming.
Thank you! I grew up with mountains all around and now live very far from them. They are my happy place. :)
DeleteHi Lotta, I enjoyed reading your reflection here! I resonate with you on how sharing something public can be sometimes intimidating. For me, I choose to be selective - I am active on my private Instagram account, but mainly passive on public accounts. I hope to also explore the questions you rose here on motivation behind social media usage!
ReplyDeleteI went private with all of my accounts in the past year and it has been such a freeing experience. Even though my usage has dwindled, I find myself caring less about what I post and therefore gaining much more true interaction on my content.
DeleteHi Idam and Jen,
DeleteThanks for sharing your experiences! I like to hear how you are using your private accounts. I think there definitely can be benefits to social media, especially if you are far from family and friends. I'm looking forward to learning with you this semester!