Week #2
Keep an eye open.. to see what types of technology you use
the most. TV, microwave, cellphone, ect. Do you remember what it was like
BEFORE you had it? What is it like when you no longer have the ability to use
it (such as a power outage, drop in service, ect).
The types of technology that I use the most would be my
laptop, iPad, iPod and cell phone for personal use. When at work I frequently
use my laptop, twenty-four desktop computers for my students, my overhead
projector and iPad.
I can only vaguely remember what life was like without the
technologies that I frequently use. Although I remember a time before I had a
cell phone, it was strictly because my parents said I was too young to use one.
I also remember having a personal computer in my home around 4th
grade, and having my own computer as early as 6th grade. Since I
started school I always took a computer course, and cannot easily recall life
without computers or cell phones.
I remember not having iPods and iPads. Prior to iPods people
used portable CD players, by having an iPod people have more access to more
music through a smaller device.
When I do not have the ability to access my technologies it
can be frustrating or relaxing. I have not been without my technologies besides
for vacation purposes since my sophomore year of college when most of southern
New Hampshire lost power and/or cable. During this time I was not able to
charge my electronic devices, therefore, using them became complicated but not
impossible. Even on vacation due to smartphones, I still have the ability to
complete tasks using my cell phone that would once have required the use of a
computer.
Without having access to checking my e-mail, I truly think
my daily tasks would be complicated, and I would feel like I was missing a part
of my day. I am constantly checking my personal and work e-mail for communication,
therefore, not being able to do this would make my day feel empty.
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