More Isolated/More Connected

• Quotes and ideas that got me thinking
• by Josh Thordarson

"Positives" of social media

• 1) It strengthens friendships
• 2) It offers sense of belonging
• 3) It provides genuine support
• 4) It helps them express themselves
• 5) It lets them do good.

"Negatives of Social Media"

• Sexting
• Cyberbullying
• "Slut Shaming"

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• People are more concerned with "likes" than actual interaction

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• Technology offers the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship

Technology is taking us places we don't want to go - Sherry Turkle

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• How do we use technology and consume media responsibly?
• What does this look like in a classroom?

Technology negatively affects communication because of the perceived anonymity

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• We need to now intentionally spend time with family or we get forgotten in our devices

I share therefore I am - Sherry Turkle