To say that I thought this class would not require much effort was far from wrong. Although this class has been a bit time consuming and overwhelming in the beginning, I do have to say that I am very much interested in what we are learning about. I think that by starting this class off with the first video "How the Brain Works" was the best possible way to start the class. I was instantly drawn in when we were shown how each and every one us think in our day to day living. It really made me want to delve farther into this topic and gave me a new appreciation for science research.
From learning about the brain to technology, especially Facebook and social networking, I can truthfully say that there has not been one topic that I have not been able to relate to on a personal level, which is why I think I do not mind participating in the class discusses and doing the daily readings. Many classes that are taken throughout one's life often are consumed with the students asking, "When will I ever use this information?" and often, to be honest, we never do use it. I can see where this information and learning plays a role in my lifestyle and I love knowing what information I am obtaining, I can use in other settings. I even had my brother watch the video "How the Brain Works" and he enjoyed it as well.
The reading on Facebook that I found to be the most enlightening was "Social Capital" it made me question my social networking lifestyle as I read through it, and from reading other student's discussion posts, it is safe to say that I was not alone in my thinking. I actually went to my Facebook after I was done with the assignments for the day and removed people that I am not friends with in real life and decreased my FB friends by a drastic amount. I did the same thing with my pictures after reading the "Reputation Management" article. I was looking at my Facebook from an outsiders perspective and thought, "What would they think if they just saw my profile and had no idea who I was?" I was quick to remove some pictures and posts that would not be appropriate in a professional setting and realized I should be much more cautious and think before I post.
Like I have said in my other discussions, this one week of learning alone has put so many different thoughts into my head and made me view social networking in a different light. As it can be detrimental to our futures, it can also be so beneficial when used properly. It can form bonds in a professional aspect and truly form connections. Everyone just needs to be more aware that Facebook and other things such as Twitter are merely a fun way of communicating and should not be completely who were are as whole.
I look forward to see what the next three weeks are going to bring us in this classroom. So far I am excited about everything we have done. The beginning was confusing and a bit hard to grasp everything we were expected to do, but now as the weeks coming to an end I think that I am understanding it on a better level. It may have just been since we have to move at a faster pace than other classes and it is a different set up being that it is strictly all online.
Have a good weekend!
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