Due Dates
When is your formal reflection due? (Section 7, Activity 7)
How do you submit?
Monday at the beginning of class
Upload to Brightspace
If digital, writing must be done in Google Docs and an editable link to the document must be provided in the comment section when submitting.
What curates your feed to keep you scrolling on social media platforms? One word.
Algorithms
DAILY DOUBLE
To encourage citizens to remain active in the economy and promote its growth financial policy causing _________ is put into place. (depreciation of currency)
Inflation
The fear of missing out is also known as??
FOMO
Name all assessments DUE Monday at the beginning of class.
Also..
How will I check the more routine reflections you've been doing?
Your reflection of the phone-break challenge (50 words), submit on Brightspace.
I'll come around and check.
What does SMART stand for in goal-setting?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What historical event illustrates the dangers of excessive speculation? What’s a modern day equivalent.
Tulip Mania, Bitcoin, NFTs
What is mimetic desire?
The tendency to want something simply because others want it.
Finish the quote, “If we don’t control technology….”
It will control us."
DAILY DOUBLE
A term for rules of thumb or rules to live by.
Heuristics
Studies have shown, short-form video content and rapid content switching can degrade… (3)
Executive Function, Self Control, and Attention Span
*creativity, originality
What is an oligarchy, and how does it relate to social media?
An oligarchy is rule by a few; in social media, a few companies control most digital spaces.
Define decision fatigue, and give an example of how it can come about?
Distress at having too many options, and making too many decisions.
An extensive menu at a restaurant
What is meant by this Marcus Aurelius quote, " "You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
Provide a example scenario of its use.
Allocate focus, attention and energy on what you can control, don't waste it on what you can't through distress or other means.
You didn't win the race, but your performance was a product of your conditions on the day and your preparation. Spend your energy analyzing and nuancing those factors instead of beating yourself up.
Why do social media companies prioritize keeping users engaged? (business model)
They make money through advertising, so user engagement increases revenue by providing valuable data to advertisers.
What is rage-baiting, why is it common on social media platforms?
Divisive content that compels users to watch and/or respond, therefore making it popular and achieving what the social media platforms are designed to do, keep you engaged with them.