Monday, December 9, 2024

Blog #11 - Final Post

 

Our daily lives are now fully shaped by technology, which impacts how we communicate, learn, and spend our time. Social media and smart devices are two examples of how the rapid growth of technology has changed how we interact and get information. It's essential to understand how technology influences our relationships and personal development as we navigate this constantly changing digital landscape.




From reading the article I'm 14, and I Quit Social MediaIt discusses the concerns and everything that comes with having children on social media. But also how the mother was sharing all different  images, videos, and other personal information. It really highlights the relationship in privacy of the digital age between the parents and the child. It also highlights wanting to share meaningful moments with friends and family and loved ones but also being mindful of what you’re posting and how it affects a child's privacy. I think this resonates in certain ways, with me because when I was younger, I always wanted to post stuff so my friends could see, but I always was told to be mindful of what you post because you never know where it could go. Having social media is a privilege so knowing that I always was very careful.




Growing up with three older brothers I felt that I was introduced to technology from an early age. I was influenced by social media, having access to new devices, and new softwares. I felt like I always had some type of technology throughout my life from an iPad to an iPhone. From them screaming at their Xboxes to having computers for school. But being the youngest, and also being a girl, from an early age, my brothers would always give me the social media talk on "do not post anything mom wouldn’t want to see”. But with my oldest brother being 10 years apart

from me, I felt like I had a really wide perspective on how technology worked and how it evolved over time. Also, how I shaped some of my own habits with technology. I always knew to be very careful on social media from them, but also from my parents as well. From being exposed to technology at such a young age, I feel like it developed me to have some unhealthy habits with always being unsure of one to put it away. I definitely had a lot of both positive and negative habits that influenced my relationship with technology growing up, how it helped me grow, learn and adapt.




Reflecting on my own digital footprint, when I search up my name online, my high school hockey other sports articles come up, and just my instagram link. I am mindful about what I post on social media, this gives a sense that I am trying to have an online presence and that there would be nothing concerning if a potential employer googled me in my future.




In conclusion, technology has influenced me both positively and negatively in my life when it comes to social media and technology. I believe just maintaining a healthy relationship with technology will benefit you in the future.

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