Media Habits

Throughout this session, I am going to take a close look at 'all things media' in my everyday life. What are my favorite forms? What do I use most often? I will blog about my favorites throughout the summer. So, what are my favorites? After honest observation, I have discovered that one of my most favorite forms of media is the television. I watch A LOT of television. I watch television before work and after work. I am watching television right now. Not only do I play the television during dinner, I eat dinner IN FRONT of the television.......In short, I am obssessed. I enjoy the easy access offered by the remote control..... My 1080p flat screen HDTV...... I DVR my programs so that I can watch them later. I am a digital immigrant, but I enjoy a little technology. I'm not completely naive (though my son disagrees :). Who doesn't like a little television?

My Interview

I interviewed my 16 year old son for the first assignment and boy was I surprised at some of the answers! One thing I discovered, well I should say that one thing was confirmed for me - my son is lazy as crap! He demands the fast, instant gratification that can be given to him by his tech tools. He informs me that his attitude is typical of most adolescents. I was most surprised by the fact that he did not want more technology in the classroom. He felt that more technology would intrude on his "relaxation time" with his gadgets. He doesn't have the confidence that the teachers will effectively engage the students with new technology without seeming disingenuous. He's a great kid - very laid back and reserved. He loves his technology, yet he is comfortable with the structure of school and the teachers' teaching styles. He agrees that cell phones should not be allowed openly in school. I thought he would love more technology, but I was wrong. He says that he's comfortable with the status quo, but I don't believe him. Even after the interview, I still think that he would love more technical ways of learning- he just doesn't know it. He is unconscious to the fact that more technology is being exposed in the classroom everyday. Sure, there is a lot more that could be done, but progress is being made.