Snapchat Streaks
This is my first year teaching in a Junior High grade (Grade 8 Core French) and it’s been an illuminating experience to say the least. One thing I had not previously experienced was the pervasive effects of Snapchat on the interactions and culture of teenagers. Perhaps one of the most fascinating and troubling ideas for me in […]
Can we overcome our mobile addiction?
Inspired by the discussion “what disturbs me the most about mobile culture…” I wanted to delve deeper into the culture of mobile addiction. Having taught pre and post COVID, I have witnessed how students have become so much more addicted to their phones than they once were. To be able to teach anything, all devices […]
Second-Hand Experiences
“This post is about the collection of social media apps and the culture around experiencing important events in a second-hand way.” I remember my cousin convinced me to get Instagram in 2012. She raved about the filters and how it would be the new Facebook in no time. I was hesitant to join but thought […]
Week 4 Introduction
I knew mobile culture would bring some great ideas to the table. Thank you. Fully worthwhile. Interesting to see the balance of the “concerns” stream with the “pleasantly surprised” stream, and that the digital divide question isn’t as provocative as it used to be. Mobile is growing up. Movable Feast teams should be meeting and underway. […]