Week 4 Reflection

What generational category do you fall in or are you a mixture of a few?

After reading the article, Is it Age or IT: First Steps Towards Understanding the Net Generation, I once again have learned a lot. The article was very interesting and taught me things that I didn’t know. The generational category that I fall under is, Net Generation. I was in college when I really started using the net because I grew up in a house without the internet. Yes, we had many computers; but no internet. The only problem that I see with my generation is, relying on technology. I wasn’t raised to rely on anything especially on something that may not be what it seems. For Ex: Internet Information, Newest Technology –does not mean better, Social Networking- could cause many problems, etc..


Are you more comfortable composing documents online than longhand?

I am more comfortable composing documents online than longhand. Composing documents online takes less time than longhand in my opinion. I have many things that I have to do through the day and I always try to go the quicker route.


Have you turned your "remembering" (phone numbers, meetings, and so on) over to a technology device?

My phone numbers are all saved in my phone, so that I can remember important numbers. As far as meetings, appointments, etc. I usually write them down on sticky notes. I have always written things down; I’m a lot like my mother when it comes to this. It’s hard for me to rely on my cell because it may not sound, I may not here it, battery life, etc.

Do you go to meetings with your laptop or PDA?

I always bring my notebook pad to meetings. Again I’m better at writing things down. I’m usually very organized which helps me keep up with my notes and also writing things down things help me to remember.

Are you constantly connected? Is the Internet always on whether you are at home or work? Is your cell phone always with you?

I am connected when I’m near my computer. I think it has a lot to do with becoming more knowledgeable of things and living in commerce, tx. There is nothing else to do here. I’m not as connected as most people my age because I’m not a fan of MySpace, Face book, etc. Yes, my cell phone is always with me because I do not want to miss an important call from my family members.

How many different activities can you effectively engage in at one time?

Usually I can only engage in one activity at a time. When I do two things at a time I feel that my full attention isn’t there and that I’m not focused like I should or could be. I guess you would say that I have a one track mind.

Do you play video or computer games?

Yes, I play video games! I have always been a Mario bro’s fan since I was little. I got the new Wii that came out on Mother’s day and I have played it almost every day.