This past week I have definitely noticed that I use the internet for more social purposes like email or facebook or instant messenger. However, I do use it occasionally for more practical purposes when I want to find out information.
Monday 01/28/08:
Monday night after class I actually didn’t get back on the computer!
Tuesday 01/29/08:
1)webmail - to check my email
2)facebook
3)google - to look for family clipart for the little boy I tutor (about 10 mins)
4)webmail - to attach the clipart images to email to myself
5)webmail - to get the images and print them off
6)facebook
Wednesday 01/30/08:
1)webmail - to check email
2)facebook
3)Pets Inc. website - to look for kittens! :-D (about 20-30 mins.)
4)Petfinder - to look for kittens! :-D (about 1 hour)
5)mapquest - to look up directions (about 10 mins.)
6)facebook
Thursday 01/31/08:
1)webmail - to check email
2)facebook
3)webmail - to check email
4)facebook
5)AOL instant messenger - to chat (about 3 hours)
6)Pets Inc. website - to look for kittens! :-D (about 20-30 mins.)
7)Petfinder - to look for kittens! :-D (about 2 hour)
8)webmail - to email pictures of kittens! :-D
9)facebook
Friday 02/01/08
1)webmail - to check email
2)facebook
3)the astronomy center website - to take practice tests (about 4 - 5 hours :-( boo)
4)webmail - to check email
5)facebook
6)webmail - to send a couple of pictures
7)AOL instant messenger - to chat (about 2 hours)
8)facebook
I noticed that in my email, I really just check my messges. I might send a quick reply if I need to but I do not usually compose emails to people for fun. Each time I am on webmail it is for about 5 to 10 mins. max. Facebook, on the other hand, gets a LOT of my time! I spend about 30 mins. to 1 hour (or more haha) each time I am on facebook. I reply to messages, write messages, update my pictures, look at my friends pictures, write on walls, take quizzes, etc. So, I guess I am a very social internet user and I stay pretty connected to all my friends through the internet (especially on facebook). I also noticed that I have a little routine: 1) I check my email ... and then 2) facebook. haha
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4 comments:
It's interesting to see the popularity of Facebook among college students. What a great way to stay connected to your friends! Did you find a kitten?
I am right there with you. The majority of my time spent online is consumed by social activities/social networking. I think thats just our generation (maybe).
Good job - your post includes everything I am looking for (analysis + breakdown of use). I decided not to grade the first one but am giving you some feedback so you'll be prepared for the next one that I grade!
AH! I was in the same pattern...email and then facebook...then back to email and then more facebook.
i've deactivated my facebook - one week experiment to see if i survive.
keep up the good work with el blog
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