Our perceptions and use of social media vary. The purpose of this assignment is take your Social Media biography. This reflection can be done in writing down your thoughts like a journal entry or develop a Padlet. It’s open ended to have you produce a reflection that captures your relationship with social media. It is not necessary to use references in your reflection – it’s a personal piece so a reference free submission is completely acceptable. You should reflect on the following:
When did you begin using social media?
What social media platforms do you use? Why do you use them?
Describe your patterns of use. (e.g., Do you find yourself using Facebook on your phone more frequently or if you’re sitting at your desk? If you have the app, do you check Instagram more frequently if you posted an image that day?)
How do you feel when people Like, Share, or favorite your content?
Describe how you feel when you use social media. Do you find you use it when you feel a particular way (i.e., happy, bored, angry)?
Do you achieve flow when using technology/social media/playing games? Do you notice when you get into flow on social media? Do you have a “ritual/routine” that gets you to that state?
Why do you keep coming back to social media?
Have you ever suspended or permanently deleted your account? If so, how did you come about making that decision? What impact did it have on you?
There are no minimum requirements for length, but maximums would be 4 pages double spaced for written reflections.
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