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Kean University 2019, The Network

Field Guide Research

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Here I will post some links that I will be using for my Field Guide.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/parents-need-to-drastically-cut-kids-screen-time-devices-american-heart-association/2 hours a day is enough screen time a day for kids ages 8-18Screen time affecting kids brains? Parental strategies, limit the time. articles on tv back in the day.Focus on early childhood- early years,American Pediatric Association- recommendations content not so much the time.Ask about screen time and digital life.What is the screen time displacing? What would you be doing?

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Week 10- Understanding of the Field Guide

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During this weeks class we got a better understanding on what to expect by the end of the semester. I definitely got a better understanding on what the "Field Guide" actually is and what to expect from us. This is a subject I have been struggling with because I had no idea what it actually meant and what was expected from us.We also went over the the stretch of the semester and touching base on where we should be and […]

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Memes to Net Art- Week 8

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We are finally looking into some "brightness" on the internet. We looked at some Net Art last week and was also provided with some links that we can browse our selves. Some pretty good stuff!I am still having trouble figuring out what the "Field Guide" is all about and what I should be researching....The studio session with Alex Saum went well. There was some questions asked about what inspired her to be where she is? It was pretty interesting to […]

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Week 6

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I think it was pretty interesting reading up on the selfies in every day life. Now a days that is one of our main sources of pictures put on social media. I personally like selfies however it is also good to get pictures of other things around you and preferably with family and friends that you love. I tend on taking a lot more pictures this year :)

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Week 4

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In week four, I am very satisfied and thrilled that we took three steps back before moving forward to really clarify where we stand and to go over some questions and answers we might have.We discussed the topic on "The Fake World" and this is a very good topic to be discussed. there are many things on the internet thrown out to us, how do we know if it's real!?We need to make sure the information we are receiving is […]

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Weeklies

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Hello!! Sorry I am blogging so late! It's been a hectic week! With taking up 3 English classes it is hard to keep up! And all involves lots and lots of writing! Well anyways, i see here there will be no class today due to this weird and strange weather! However, back to talking about the darkness of the internet! I am a little but worried for my kids sake! The internet can be very dark.. there is easy access […]

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The light in the Darkness….

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Well this week was pretty long.... I have decided to take 3 English classes this semester and it seems to be a bit overwhelming. I am in a constant battle with myself on what is my purpose? What am I set out to be?I am having trouble with my major so that has been a major bummer, this praxis core test seems to be haunting me and I can't seem to pass it. I am also not really liking my […]

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