Your second blogpost for this week is to not use Communication Technology for 24 hours. Communication Technology includes:
1. Cell Phones/Telephones/Texting
2. Internet (message boards, IM, blogposts, Facebook, Myspace, etc.)
3. Television
4. Radio
Since your generation defines itself as being a very "tech-com" generation, think about what becomes important once you take away the technology that defines you. What effect does that have on your life? What experiences do you have without these communication technology? How do you see the world differently? Your blogpost will consist of these type of reflections.
I will be looking for at least a substantial blogpost this time. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should reflect your experiences without communication technology.
Some caveats to this assignment:
1. Make sure you put up one blogpost that says "start" and then, when the 24 hours is over, put up another blogpost that says "end" and then begin your reflection. I want you to put up both blogposts so I can see the time signature of the blogpost so I know you spent a full 24 hours without communication technology.
2. Let people know ahead of time that you will be without communicaiton technology for a while. If you need to talk to family or significant others, set up appropriate times. I don't want you to miss out on your job or your family if it is important. Just be aware of the assignment and keep the "spirit" of the assignment. If you feel that it goes against the spirit of what we're trying to do, find an alternative.
Have fun with this assignment! And make sure you reply to this message after your done with your assignment.
(PS. Make sure you do the other blogpost below too. If you still haven't finished the previous blogpost, make sure that that blogpost is finished before this blogpost).
Sunday, November 9, 2008
No Technology Blogpost
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Start....:(
start Blue
So I survived! It was not that bad. The hard part was not having the music. I really don't need half of the technology I own!
I started at 11 AM on Thursday November 6th. I did not know we had to write the time we started on this blogpost so I wrote it on mine instead.
start- orange
Carolyn- Orange
I Started Saturday at 4:30 p.m., unfortunately my computer crashed Saturday so I couldn't post my start time, and I had no access to another computer unless I came to campus and went to the library.
I didn't use technology again until Sunday at around 6p.m.
At first I was really pissed off that I wouldn't be able to use "technology" for a full 24 hrs. Having my computer not working helped though, even if I wanted to I couldn't go on to check my e-mail/facebook/myspace, which I constantly check. I also called my family and close friends to tell them I'd be without technology for a day so if I don't respond they shouldn't freak out. The first couple hours weren't bad, probably because I drove a half hour to campus to take a math test, then drove about an hour to St. Pete to hang out with a friend. I was very tempted to text people, which is what I usually do when I'm bored, or just because, but i stayed strong and fought the urge. Once I arrived at my friends house the rest of the project/assignment was simple. My phone ended up dying not long after my arrival so again I wouldn't use it even if I wanted, and when it wasn't dead, I don't receive service in my friend's house. While "away" from "technology" I enjoyed a nice quiet dinner that my friend took me out for, and a walk on the pier and the beach. It was very peaceful and relaxing and I didn't have the distractions of text messages or phone calls. Going without technology sucked at first and I really didn't want to do the assignment, but in the end it wasn't that hard after all. There's more to life then "technology" and it's always nice to realize that and just take a walk on the beach or actually have a real conversation with someone. I had an AMAZING weekend even though I was without technology for about half of it.
finished i have survived blue
Finish .... (couldnt get to a computer when the 24 hours are up).. I started November 9, 2008 around 10:00 A.M.
My day without technology was very difficult. Before my dreaded 24 hours i made sure to text and check my email and facebook,after i started I often found my self out of habit looking through my purse or reaching into my pocket to check my texts.The hardest thing during the day was not being able to use my cellphone. I use my cellphone as a planner, internet, text, entertainment (games)and phone (all in one), so needless to say without it i felt a little lost.Overall i survived the day,but i never plan to be without technology again! Technology most definitly impacts this generations life.
i started Sunday November 9th at 9:30am and ended Monday November 7th. My start and end posts are in my blog.
yellow class
Start......... Bue 5:00 PM 11/10
ugh....
start now...
Nov 10, 2008 8:58 and a few seconds
24 hours?
ugh....
yep I am done with that and both blogs :D
around 32 hours...
http://enc1102-017.blogspot.com/
not too bad
End- orange
Start~Yellow
Start
Brian - Yellow
DONE
Blue-start :(
Blue- start :(
START
http://iansloaneblue.blogspot.com/
Check my blog for start and finish times and reflection.
Blue
http://mikeorangeyoung.blogspot.com/
linhtranred.blogspot.com
Starting now
start orange.....i started yesterday, but i did not read the blog before hand to see that we needed to post "start" before hand.
*back online baby*
YEAH
See my blog for the outline of my e-abstinence.
all complete
robert -red
http://datboirob.blogspot.com/
All done
sat 8 am - sun 9 am
Start
oops.. I didnt post my start and stop times on here, they are on my blog instead.. :)
http://brittanyblue.blogspot.com/
END-6:58p.m.
My experience is posted on my blog.
Finish
Brian - Yellow
Started Saturday at 5 am and ended at Monday eightish
Luisana Aizprua~Yellow
End time 6:00pm today I had class that's why I am writing the blog now.
I finished and my blogpost is on my page:
http://writingthefirsttechnology.blogspot.com/
Orange
Starting Now
start 10:20
http://compositionyellow.blogspot.com/
its all on my blog Orange
Dana Humphrey
I AM G!
I SURVIVED. LOL
READ ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE.
http://jmcgriffthoughtsyellow.blogspot.com/
http://starttechnology.blogspot.com/
alex feinstein yellow
http://starttechnology.blogspot.com/2008/11/start-yellow-alex-feinstein.html
alex feinstein yellow
start!
I started on Tuesday at 1:00 pm and i finished on wednesday at 1:00pm. I ahve to say that it was actually nice getting away from everything.
I started on Tuesday at 3AM and I ended on Wednesday at 3AM. It was a cool day.
~Kayra (Green)
end 5pm 11/11
http://taylorcaraganred.blogspot.com/2008/11/experience-without-technology.html
End time
http://sgenusred.blogspot.com/
end 10:49
Start
I know it's a bit late, but I'm starting now >.<
start
Finished on the 13th, but I wasn't able to post my blog on that date. My experience is on my blog page.
Blue.
Stop
Finish
davidrred.blogspot.com
stop
start... (this is going to blow.)
well I started and stopped on my blog so....
end.
http://chelseawilliamsblue.blogspot.com/
http://magibsonyellow.blogspot.com/
matt gibson yellow
http://jatriple-nocommunicationtechnology.blogspot.com/
(yellow) My blog post is at chermikadoreste.blogspot.com
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