Week 10

Methodology is essentially the study of research methods.  Wikipedia defines a method as a structured procedure in order to accomplish a goal.  Usually, this goal is to gain more knowledge or to confirm already known things. Many sources credit different people for starting methodology, however Michael Halliday is recognized for influencing Social Semiotics

 

Some rules associated with methodology are, description and analysis of the disadvantages and advantages of different methods. This can be done through the comparison between two different methods.  There is quantitative and qualitative approach, quantitative approach is usually tied to natural sciences while qualitative is associated more with social sciences.  This is because quantitative uses numbers and precis measurements in order to find universal laws. Qualitative approaches are centered around human characteristics and behavior and experience. 

 

Week 9

 Online Arguments

Due to my inability to download or create an account for twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or really anything besides youtube and snapchat, I looked up on youtube what the best comment section argument was and came back with a Suprise. In the Comment section of a Nintendo Super Mario music video was a argument that lasted nearly over a year long. 

If you don't believe me watch this video but be aware of some inappropriate language. 

(31) Angriest Comment Thread on Youtube - YouTube

The yearlong argument started with one comment, this comment happened to be an opinion. This opinion was that the person liked this song, as well as stating it was the best final boss fight song. Now i don't know a lot about Mario but one thing I know is never to post an opinion you don't want to hear or see someone oppose or discredit. Now with that in mid my first rule to arguing online is, (1) never state your opinion. Its not worth the time and brain power and if its your idea keep it in your head, i don't think opinions are worth getting cussed out online. Which brings me to my next point, in this really long argument all starting over someone liking the song one person begins to excessively use harsh tones and profanity while other people are being pretty respectful. This definitely shows that the person feels safe enough behind the computer screen to cuss and really try to offend the other person. This brings me to my second rule, (2) Never cuss or use harsh or be-littleing language in an online discussion or argument. This is because its simply not appropriate, cool, or even remotely strong to resort to cussing at your opposing point, and often wont help your arguments credibility.

Soon after the cussing began in the comment section many people tried to make this person stop. They would often resort to trying to put the person down and support the popular opinion. However, this wouldn't work, it was like the one who started cussing in the first place would just wait around for attention or a response. This brings me to my third rule, (3) Never reciprocate their energy, you cant fight fire with fire, and if you did there would be a big flame. At the end of the day I don't think it matters too much but sometimes arguments and comments can have lasting impacts. Which brings me to my 4th and 5th rule. (4) don't argue with someone about something your not educated about. Your simply wasting both of your times. My rule that comes in last but is just as important is, treat others how you want to be treated. A lot of times people will start arguments online because they are bored, so if you remain polite, they may lose interest and you could be spared from getting verbally abused online by a 14-year-old. 

Week 8

 Toulmin's method

The Toulmin method is a multi-step method in which you use to analyze the logic of an argument. (Green 289) I feel like when I try to think of the Toulmin method online, I immediately think of the tv show The Office. If any character on that show would know what the Toulmin method is and how to use it, it would be Dwight. 

Dwight and Jim have formed a relationship where Jim essentially pranks Dwight in many different ways, and in some of these ways it can be through argument. Dwight can assume its Jim but needs additional information to confirm its who he thinks it is. Like Toulmin Dwight analyses the evidence and reasoning behind Jims pranks. 

Sometimes Dwight doesn't pick up on it. 

Week 7

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-HYZv6HzAs

The Podcast I chose to listen to was a ted talk Titled, "The skill of self-confidence". To give a little back story, Dr. Ivan Joseph who is an award-winning coach, best-selling author, and keynote speaker, explains the complexities of forming the skill of self-confidence. 

This is a photo of him 

The first main point Dr. Ivan makes is that the key to "self-confidence is repetition, repetition, reptation" (2:06). This reminds me of the first couple of weeks learning about self-perception and online communication because to actively perform well and to come across as professional as possible, there is a lot of rehearsal and care that goes into the task to make it the best possible. 

Communication across different platforms will require different preparation strategies. But learning your style of preparing is great practice.  Dr. Ivan connects self-perception to the unrealistic expectations we set on ourselves, like to be confident in yourself. Dr Ivan states "we can't be self-confident unless the skill or task you are doing is not new to us" ( 2:51). By this I think he is suggesting that you can't be confident at something you haven't done before.

A large part about being confident in yourself comes from places of self affirmation. Dr. Ivan argues that in very small parts of your day like brushing your teeth you should reaffirm yourself that you are in control of your life, and that you are the master of your own fate. He suggests writing a list about what makes you, you, and to read it to yourself as a sense of security and knowing yourself.

Week 6

 How has social media played a role in the 2020 civil rights movement and protests?

Social media started to become an outlet for everyone's feelings, opinions, thoughts, and beliefs. When I was living in Seattle, I noticed specifically on Instagram people were getting borderline harassed for not posting a black square to show allyship, then it switched and people that did post a black square received some sort of backlash. It wasn't just the black square post's I noticed in Seattle, it seemed like people were just posting things to make them look oppressed or look like their fighting for something. I would say social media influenced a lot of performance activism in Seattle, especially people around my age range. With the barrier of a screen people could share whatever they wanted. 

How is social media changing the way people document history?

The way people document history is always going to be more helpful to the people most similar to who's writing it. That being said social media allows for the extension of perspectives, stories, and significant moments. What I mean by this is that people have a lot more access globally to technology now than ever before. We can take someone's personally experiences as history, so someone's Instagram account could be seen as a glorified history of that person's life. Not everyone glorifies themselves on social media, and not everyone posts at all. The idea that we can permanently post something to the internet allows us to mark our identity into the history of this technological age.

How has social media become a powerful mobilization channel?

Social media is essentially broadcasting our history on the internet, and we call it news stations. I think the idea of what is and isn't history is different from person to person. The world has changed more in the past 400 years then in the past 4 million. I feel like this due to the number of things that get posted online. The number of different opinions, right or wrong, scientifically backed or not, there is so many. I think the act of reading world events just off our phones or computers desensitizes us. Personally, I feel like I have less of a reaction when I hear something crazy happening in the world. I sympathize for the people affected by these issues; however, the human world has been having a lot of issues. Having technology allows the exposure of so many things at once, we disassociate how catastrophic and impactful they can be. 

Week 5 discussion

 Luckydog       

Lucky Dog clothing in Seattle is a used cloths retailing business with only two locations. These locations are both in North Seattle. They have been around sense late 2017 and have been picking up hype sense then. The people who are in charge of the social media platforms often post daily and of celebrities that come to their shop. Not only do they use celebrities to real in people, but they also have a living mascot who is sitting next to Macklemore in the picture above. I would be lying if I said I hadn't gone all the way down to the shops to just see the dog. The people at Lucky Dog have done and awesome job at creating a friendly home environment to shop in and are doing a great job reflecting the stores atmosphere online over Instagram. They have two Instagram accounts for each shop individually where you can see the daily deals they have, or what shoes/cloths are on sale.

The website can be found at Lucky Dog Clothing and the first thing you see when looking at their website is the illustration of the dog. Across the page are the Instagram handles where u can find what both store locations currently have in stock. In the middle of the page there is cycling photos of celebs who checked out lucky dog as well as information about the company and store locations. Then as you get to the bottom of the page, they list the instore gift card prices as well as the company's they buy and trade. I think this is a very nice set up and can be very affective! The use of celebrity endorsements right above the price of gift cards could be a useful strategy to get people to buy the cards, however I am not sure how many people actually buy those cards. Their website does a great job of listing each locations hours, how to get there, and how buying and selling works at each location. I don't think they have anything else to improve on except for editing the style or format of the website. 

I personally have spent way too much money here and have no intentions on stopping.

GREENWOOD | luckydogclothing

    From what I could understand the 2 categories are Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. If I had to pick one which I belong to it would be digital natives. Honestly learning has kind been bad for me throughout me entire school experience. Almost every teacher struggled with technology, and I don't think it's getting any easier to comprehend. I have also struggled with wanting to use computers in class and even learning how to type. Personally, i never really clicked with technology like a native tech kid should but I guess. I have time to learn.

• What are some of the other myths Kirschner associated with Prensky’s findings from 2001.

He associated Multitasking and digital natives to the word myths. The reason behind this is one including words beyond my comprehension, so I looked them up and this is what I learned.

Presumed Capabilities: Something that basis of probablitly.

cognitive architecture: This is the blueprints for intelligent agents.