"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

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I am a wife of 21 years (almost 22) to Don, and we have two sons and one cocker spaniel (Daisy). Dylan is 19 years old and attends WVU in pursuit of a Chemical Engineering Degree. Matthew is a Junior at BHS, plays ice hockey constantly and has big dreams of becoming a doctor someday. My greatest joy is spending time with them all, which this class is really putting a damper on.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Media Ecology Case Study

The young person that I decided to interview is my 11 year old niece, "McKenzye".  She is a fourth grader and makes the honor roll every grading period.  She has a 3 year old brother and both of her parents have a Doctorate Degree and are college professors.  I know that she uses some technology on a regular basis outside of school, but I have no information about her use in school.  She does not have a cell phone, but has access to her mother's iPhone.  Some technology devices that she uses are iPod, Ipad, laptop, and a Wii game system.  She has even placed some of her favorite game apps on my iPhone.  I am interested in finding out how "McKenzye" uses technology in school and also how familiar she is with the Internet.  Some of the questions that I intend on asking her are as follows:

  • What kinds of things do you use a computer for?
  • What is your favorite thing to do on a computer?
  • Do you surf the Internet?  What are some things that you look for?
  • How do you use a computer at school?  Who taught you?

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