Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Hempel with Lehman, and #6 (11/7)

Okay folks, here is the next reading for over the weekend by Jessie Hempel, co-written with her editorial assistant Paula Lehman.  Please download, print, read, annotate, and bring this article to class on Monday.

Also, be sure to complete the e-journal before we meet again. Here is the prompt:

Spend the weekend being a bit more aware about your social internet usage, via your computer, your phone, or otherwise. Describe in detail what you are typically doing when you visit one of these sites. How many hours a day do you spend on social sites? Are you a multi-tasker too? Do you feel that face-to-face interaction is at risk of becoming obsolete, or do you believe that social ties are becoming stronger via new, electronic mediums?