I enjoyed this class so much this semester that I can honestly say this is my favorite class. Before this class I did not know too much about social media, internet privacy, media news, basically everything related to the internet itself besides being able to upload a picture onto Facebook or Instagram. This class has taught me how to make a podcast, vines, YouTube videos, and fully express myself and things I am interested in online. With that being said, this class has also taught me the downsides of being able to post all this information on the internet. It will always be there no matter how many times I hit delete. I have become more aware about what I post online for the ENTIRE world to see. You think your Facebook is private? Think again!
I have never been one to care about what I post online, and still I do not care too much because I am an open book. My mom has always been on my case about what I post online, but if I don't post it online I'm just gonna say it in person to someone, and with people nowadays you can't trust if they will or will not tell someone. Why not take it upon myself to post my opinions and thoughts online? That being said, I still must be careful with what I say online because the government, and every other country's government is watching me. That cool though, learn about my boy problems and the issues I have with my roommate! While I may not be posting something "important" online, people like Aaron Schwartz and Edward Snowden. These are two gentlemen we have talked about in class whom have leaked classified info, or just downloaded too many scholarly works. The restrictions of the internet along with the freedom are not well managed as I can tell from discussions in this class.
In conclusion this class has taught me to be a better "digital citizen" and how I can benefit others and myself through the internet.
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