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While watching my video Jenise pointed out that I started with texting and ended with texting. I find that texting takes up most of my day so this is a good way to represent that. I also realized how little I watch tv in reality. Tv bores me and when I do watch it only these little cartoons capture my attention. While it's true that I have a small attention span I still find it interesting that this is the least of my digital stimulation. I also saw how into the telephone I really was. All my attention goes into what I'm texting about and I notice so little about my surroundings. I even admit that when I didn't hear my mother telling me the food was hot because I was so into my text message. This strikes me as amazing because i never realized this before. With the computer my attention seems to waver and I can focus on 2 things at once when I'm checking my mail and such but when I got on facebook you could see the change in my face as I focused only on that.
I see that my little sister is like me in the ways of being addicted to digital stimulation. She's a very outgoing child however, so I don't really think this messes with her socially but in fact makes her more incline to go out because she makes plans with her friends. I do think that we both spend a lot more time than we should with digital stimulation. For example, me with texting and her with AIM but at this point what can we really do.
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ReplyDeleteI ABSOLUTELY LOVED YOUR VIDEO! To all honesty. I felt it was so amusing at some points and it is great to see you interact the same way at home as you do in school, especially with your digital devices. I just think about Andy’s class and your reactions when he rags on you for using your texting. And I loved seeing little baby Mateo!!
I really liked the fact that you stated that in your point of view, when looking at your own video you noticed things that you may have never noticed. You mainly focused on how much you pay attention to certain things with each piece of technological device. For example when you are on your cell phone you tend to zone out completely. On the computer you are partially zoned out but not too much to the point where you are completely zoned out like you are with texting. And the television for you is just not really a big issue. I like the fact that you are not afraid to admit that you still like cartoons because to be honest I still watch cartoons at times. This could be because of my child experiences with television (if you read the unfinished version of my latest post you will understand more).
I think that everybody has their own digital device that they prefer and are more addicted to then others. Or maybe a better idea would be that everybody uses different technological device for different reasons. For example I use my sidekick as Andy greatly stated (and I can’t get enough of the word) as a digital pacifier. I have it as a comfort, I always have it next to me and always use it to tcheck the time, text people when I am in awkward situations, or just have something to hold in my hand, etc. As other people (maybe for you) may mainly use it because they want to keep connected to their social lives even when they are not able to directly socialize. Everybody has a different reason. I watch telelvision because maybe I am making up for the times in my youth without cartoons and good American television. Who knows? There is always a different reason why everybody is so in tuned on different levels with their different technological equipments.
I think my comment was too long so it would not let me post all of it up so here is the rest (add on to other comment above):
ReplyDeleteI cannot really help you to develop your video since it is your own creative video and it was so adorable. BUT I can help you develop and expand on your writing. As I stated in the previous paragraph. Why exactly do you think you have different connections to each device? Why do you primerly use them? If you think about these questions more in depth maybe you can figure out whether it is a good or bad things or maybe help you break out of your zone? And in the last paragraph you write about how you and your sister are basically the same and even though there are digital distractions you guys are both still very outgoing despite all the digital devices around to play with. Would you think this is okay that your younger sister grow up in the digital life. What about little baby Mateo? Would you not mind if he grew up with the same digital lifestyle as you and your sister? Especially since he is probably going to grow up in a whole new generation with a whole new generation of new advanced technology! Can you imagine being older and wondering what the super cool technical device could be in his hand that would be like some sort of advanced cell phone, processing holograms or whatever the future has in stored for the next generation of teenagers? I can kind of tell in the video that he is already sitting infront of the television watching Spongebob even though he probably has no idea what he is looking at. He must still get amusement of some sort from watching the flashing lights and the funny noises.
After watching your video and reading your post I am thinking a lot more about how “in the zone” I get with each digital device I have. I have never really thought of this. I think with my cell phone I use it more as a comfort but when I actually text I am pretty sure I would be able to be more attentive to my surroundings then you are with your texting. The television on the other hand, my eyes glue to the screen and I struggle to choose whether I should listen to my dad asking/telling me something or listen to what people on the screen are saying. I cannot do both though like you can when you are on your computer. So everyone is on different levels for different reasons.
Thank you for posting the video. I trusted that you were going go post it up eventually since you are one of the responsible ones. It is okay if you posted it up a little late because I understand that it was your father’s birthday. Now all I have to do is keep nagging Conor to post his video. If not I will probably just end up commenting on someone else’s video. (haha….uhh) Well I will see you at school. Luvvv youuuu<3
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ReplyDeleteI had to start the comment like that for some reason. Anyways, thanks Chloe for taking the time out of your day to comment and have the comment actually be wroth something. The fact that it all didn't fit into one comment thingy shows that you really took your time and thought about what you would write. Thanks again for this. Your comment was thoughtful and helpful.
Thank you for helping me develop my writing. I'll admit that I didn't really try on the writing because I was trying to do it fast but thanks for reading it anyways. You asking me all those questions really got me thinking about how I could have furthered my writing. It also made me think about the future for my siblings with all the use of their digital stimulation. I wouldn't want them to zone out the way I do or maybe even not be able to communicate socially because they are too dependent on electronics. I do agree with you about my brother focusing on the tv at such a young age. Even though he doesn't know what it is he enjoys watching it for short periods of time and by sitting him in front of the tv we are encouraging it. I'm going to try to get him out of that habit at least while I'm at home because my parents don't see it being a problem.
I see that we both are addicted to digital stimulation. You, more so the passive digital interaction rather than me with interactive digital stimulation. Both however tend to distract us from the more important things that need to be taken care of.
So I see that we are both wondering about our (I'm going to use your word) digital pacifier. I can see how it can be a comfort to you because I feel the same way but I'm not sure why we feel like this. Or why anyone in general feels the need for digital stimulation. It seems to me it's just because we are so accustomed to it.
So peace out honey bunches of oats. Thanks again for doing your work. It's greatly appreciated.