Tate F Learning Journal

     I define media and social networking as a means of communicating and meeting new people. Media I believe is the platform one would use to then go and social network with others. For example, many people used LinkedIn as a platform for connecting with other employees, and employers, and finding potential jobs that match their skills and work experience. The only social networking site I use is LinkedIn and I use it to find new jobs in the area. I also use it as a central point where I can put my certifications, work experience, and schooling all in one area for reference. I use LinkedIn very rarely as I turn off notifications and only go on when I am looking to see what is on the feed every once in a while. I do not communicate with anybody on this platform as I don't see it as a social platform but more of a professional platform for job hunting and recruiting.      My use of social media is extremely limited as stated before. I only have LinkedIn as I...

     After reading parts of this book by John Cheney, it is clear that there is data collection in every aspect of our lives. The title quite literally says it all; we are data, and we are the ever-increasing information that is gathered and analyzed to create more automated systems in our society. The google automated "Celebrity Filter" is an example of how google used an automated function to determine what names were popular and what names are to be removed from the search results. With all machine learning, this comes with its downsides. For example, Cheney explained how Rhianna of course shows as a celebrity but her real name Robyn Rhianna Fenty does not meet the criteria. As Cheney states "The distinction is intriguing because it shows a gap, a separation that exists primarily at the level of knowledge. In this case, google isn't really assessing "fame". Google is creating its own, proprietary version of it." (Cheney, Preface 11).     Any operati...

Social media can be an incredibly dense platform used mostly for entertainment and social purposes hence the name. My, do's of social media strictly stick with the intention of using it for connection and business purposes; ex. marketing. Social media can also be a huge rabbit hole that when traversed for the wrong uses can lead to depression, loss of motivation, and an accustomed nature to instant gratification. This is not the outcome intended for the use of social media which is why it is important to limit your time and use it for a purpose that proves beneficial to you. When I first had social media, it was more of a new software in which people used to take pictures and see what others are up to. Social media has now become much more complex and can be used for a myriad of purposes. I started with Instagram and Snapchat mostly with which I do not have any more as I did not use them anymore and liked the feeling of detaching from the internet as it can be hard to do so nowaday...

 Tate F From: Mooresville, NC Majoring in Information Security I enjoy running, hiking, and working out. I have my private pilot's license. I also enjoy going out on the water during the summers here in Florida. I have been in the IT industry for a year and held a Systems Support Tech role.  I find it interesting that I am in this class but do not have any form of social media. I deleted all social media around 2 years ago and have never looked back as I myself see it as a big waste of time. I do have a linkedIn for potential job searching or easy application but I do not use it.  This is my first time creating a blog and I find it similar to journaling in the aspect of talking to a figurative third party in some cases. I do not read too many blogs other than some recipes I have found to like and they are on cooking blogs.  I see the use of blogs for those who may be writing for entertainment or may want to look back at their blogs.