Report 1:
Monitoring My Information Behavior
By: Jordyn
Shark
Instructions
for this report are at:
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy22/409a-g22-report1.htm
Section A
Introduction
Confusion, confusion, confusion is the predominate feeling I
have felt since the beginning of this semester, throw in some anxiety to the
mix and you have got me. Is this a class on the psychology of driving like it
is so noted in the course listing? Or is it a class to prepare us for the
future with internet building skills? Apparently both, I have realized as I
attempt to prepare report one. The realization that I know close to nothing
about the internet is going to hit me hard, I have a feeling. I have managed to
get into my senior year of university with my mental image of web pages being
created out of thin air, not by real people. I have a hunch that this class is
going to put people into the internet as I learn what a pain it is to create my
own web pages.
Feelings and Thoughts of Prior Generations
&
the Implications for Me
i) In reading prior students reports I find I am not alone in my feelings of inaptness in computer skills. Carol N. Ohta of generation 3 stated in her report 2 that “I didn't even know what e-mail was or how to do it.” While I use e-mail on a frequent bases, as times have changed since 1996 I do have certain anxieties resulting from fear of creating my own homepage. When Ohta heard about her having to go on-line in order to complete the tasks she “started to freak out” because of her negative feelings towards internet, as she normally avoids the internet “like it was the plague.” I don’t avoid the internet I do take the ease of attaining information for granted. By not understanding the effort (or lack of) it takes to run a webpage.
ii) Lacking computer skills and knowledge seemed to be the common concern for past generations; this is comforting as it is a concern for me as well. Jill Umetsu of generation 4 stated that “getting online can be scary.” Umetsu felt intimidated to try using the internet due to it seeming like “complicated task.” Had I gone to university n 1996 the internet would have been a more intimidating entity for me, now creating a webpage is the intimidating task at hand.
iii) Stress and annoyance with the focus on following detailed instructions was one feeling towards the assignment that I could relate too. Jacquelyn Lim of Generation 19 stated in her report one that she would actually make mistakes because “the directions for the tasks were sooo detailed.” She went on to say the overwhelmingly detailed directions caused her brain to shut down thus causing her to not care about reading the instructions anymore. However my stress resulting from the detailed instructions was in my fear of not being capable of understanding them or being able to complete them properly.
iv) The shutting down and loss of motivation also was countered in Hae Lin Han of Generation 19 report 1. Han stated that “When I tried to comprehend all that was required of me I automatically began to feel pressure and anxiety; however, my cognitive behavior when faced with such new information overrode my emotions and started to sort the tasks into one due date at a time.” Hans’s predisposition to “rush into things without really knowing what it is (he) is supposed to do” would help not only get the assignment done but also alleviate stress.
v) While I use e-mail on a frequent bases, as times have
changed since 1996 I do have certain anxieties resulting from fear of creating
my own homepage. Also I can gain a better ablity to follow instructions. I can
attempt to keep motivatied. Just knowing all these other student already
completed the work helps me know it is possible.
Actions and Conclusions of Prior Generations
& the Implications for Me
Persistence seems to be the key in succeeding in this course. Persistence by means of asking others, for example people in the computer lab like Ohta of Generation 3 mentioned doing. Ohta made friends with the monitors at the CLIC lab in order complete the tasks that she otherwise would not have been able to. She was able to supplement her lack of computer knowledge by asking for help, a very important lesson for me to learn. Ohta introduced me to the concept of computer time, “when you're on the computer you are in the computer world” The idea that “when you're on the computer you can lose track of time” and the aspect of things taking a long time to “load, find, and search”
Persistence also by means of spending quality time in front of the computer monitor. Umetsu gives insight into the importance and benefits of doing just that, “As the weeks go by and you spend more time on the computer and become more familiar with it your attitude towards the Internet will change also. Eventually you will actually like using the Internet and view it as something wonderful.” Umetsu also discussed in within report 1 the need for trial and error, as her links were made possible as a result of taking the time to get it right.
Taking the time to read and not speed read was stressed in Lim’s report 1. Also the displacement frustrations was discussed “I learned that I get irritated and often times blame or take my frustration out on some other issue instead of looking at myself to resolve the problem.” This statement is true of myself also. I am frequently tempted to look at the workload of my seven classes for the reason my papers may not be done on time when I should just be working on one (or several) of the 5 papers I need to complete this week in addition to studding for the three midterms I have this Thursday.
Han talked
about feelings of pride and building of moral with each completed task. Han stated
that “I have produced this Webpage and its contents with a large amount of
pride.” Han approached the tasks at hand prepared to do the work necessary for
completion of the assignment. I look forward to the completion of these tasks
and the proceeding pride that will no doubt follow.
Section B
Part B: Proof of Location of Two Specific Articles
British Journal of Social
Psychology; Mar2004, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p99, 14p
Persistent link: http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=12787719
|
Abstract: |
The research presented in this paper uses memory work as a method to explore six women's collective constructions of two embodied practices, sweating and pain. The paper identifies limitations in the ways in which social constructionist research has theorized the relationship between discourse and materiality, and it proposes an approach to the study of embodiment which enjoins, rather than bridges, the discursive and the non-discursive. The paper presents an analysis of 25 memories of sweating and pain which suggests that Cartesian dualism is central to the women's accounts of their experiences. However, such dualism does not operate as a stable organizing principle. Rather, it offers two strategies for the performance of a split between mind and body. The paper traces the ways in which dualism can be both functional and restrictive, and explores the tensions between these two forms. The paper concludes by identifying opportunities and limitations associated with memory work as a method for studying embodiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
Journal for the Scientific Study
of Religion; Jun90, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p277, 2p
Persistent link: http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&an=9604085487
1st
paragraph of article:
The year 1988 marked the tricentennial of the birth of the
Swedish scientist, theologian, and revelator Emanuel Swedenborg. Swedenborg and
His Influence consist of 25 papers originally presented at a symposium held by
the Academy of the
Section B continues
Part C: Summarizing Paragraphs of Above Articles
The first article presents research on women, men, and memory. One interesting aspect was the discussion of the melding of the researcher and researched into one entity. Since the topic of study was memory participants studied and monitored their own memories of thoughts and feelings. This act attempts to connect the participants with a stronger since of self. Three phases of study are discussed, Generating memories, Analyzing memories, and Theory building.
The second article is a book review of;
Swendenborg and his Influence. Edited by Erland J. Brock et al.
The article discusses the influence “Swedish scientist, theologian, and revelator” Emanuel Swedenborg has had. Swedenborg influence is noted in his writings of 25 papers which are broken into 8 parts in the book such as, “Swedenborg the Man”, “Swedenborg and European Literature” “Swedenborg and the Wesleyans: Opposition and Outgrowth”, “Glimpses of Heaven in the Age of Swedenborg”, and “True Christian Religion as Apologetic Theology.” The review briefly discusses Swendenborg but focus is placed on the book, as it is a book review. This is effect this is a summary of a summary. Interesting.
Section C
Prior Generations Completing Similar Tasks
Feelings, Thoughts, Actions, and Conclusions of Prior Generations
&
the Implications for me
Malonzo so eloquently put my whole problem into words with the following statement taken from his report 1, “One thing that I've been trying to figure out about his home page ever since I first saw his page was. Well, today is September 24, 1996 and the first time I took this class was in January 1996. Today I discovered that the picture on his home page is of Emanuel Swedenborg. I always thought, until today, that it was George Washington shows how much I know, I was never really good at history anyway!”
The fact that Malonzo didn’t know Swendenborg is not significant the fact that it took him as long as it did to realize who it was relates directly to me. Here it is nearing the end of February and I am just now starting on my report one. I had problems accessing the cite thus it took me until tonight to figure it out. Had I practiced a little persistence prior to tonight I would not feel so stressed.
Kai Hansjurg report focuses on the fear and frustration of doing reports such as these. He discussed the fact that the internet has tons of information out there and the feeling of incurring information overload. Also the emergence of distracters while on the net was discussed “So I searched the web for graphics and before I knew it I was in a chat room talking to strangers about Star Trek” A positive attitude was the prevailing one throughout his paper and comments such as “From the start I never believed that I would have any problems conducting my search.” Lead me to believe this would be important in my search for the two articles. His warning on information was noted and I was able to move on. His conclusion that he “will be able to use search engines, to find what I want effectively.” Is a lesson I am hopeful of attaining.
Shawna
Honeycutt’s report two contained her feelings on the internet “I have found it has a lot of ups and downs,
I will have to say that it has more ups then downs.” This applies to these
assignments as well. Her
conclusion and words of advice are nice to hear as I am eagerly anticipating
the end of this section “Just
keep trying, you'll get there.”
Han’s report two discusses his feelings towards making the same mistake over and over again, “how foolish I felt.” I can relate as I kept typing the wrong address when attempting to gain access to the class web page. Instead of actually doing anything about it I just ignored the problem hoping it would go away. Instead no I am just too far behind to ever get caught up it feels. Frustration in my case lead to lack of action whereas in Han’s case he kept at it and ultimately ended up in a better position.
Section D
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Section E
Past Generations Discuss
Mail Box Shopping or Something Similar
Lim, Report 2
“Keeping Your Cool”
Feelings: Disorganized, Stressed
Thoughts: Desire to Keep Organized
Plan of Attack/Action: My cognitive plan was to try to keep as organized
as possible because I would need to keep track of the topics completed, dates,
tasks due
Conclusion/
Successful completion of Goal: “My next
posting was a little late, because I had thought that this task seemed so
simple, that I can make up the lost time with posting.”
Application to Me: Well, this shows that even with the best of
intentions work may not be completed as anticipated. Schedules are tentative
but if created should be followed as closely as followed.
Christine's
Report 2: “Developmental Patterns for Learning the Internet”
Feelings: Frustration, Confusion,
Thoughts: General inapt attitude towards computer with only
basic computer skills, “Before taking this course, I only knew about the
internet and how to "surf" it.”
Plan of Attack/
Action: “One night I decided to take a
chance and "surf" the net.”
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: “By using the internet
yellow pages, I was able to get the address from a friend from long ago.”
Application to Me: Should I decide I want to find a long lost friend or
a copper mailbox, this is verification that the net is the place to look!
M.
Heather Piper, “Research Report:
Learning To Become Internet Literate”
Feelings: Stress
Thoughts: “Most of our stress comes from procrastination”
Plan of
Attack/Action: Anticipate the true amount
of time a project is going to take. “It may take us longer to look up some
specifics.”
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: “I never found any
information that explained why men like sexist jokes.”
Application to Me: Procrastination is my biggest stressor, 100% true. I
need to actually sit down and set something up for this semester so that it
doesn’t end up killing me.
Shane
Cobb, “Developmental Patterns for learning the Internet”
Feelings: Overwhelmed
Thoughts: “I said to my self that if others could do it I
could do it too.”
Plan of
Attack/Action: To sit down and complete
the task at hand
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: “I'm confident I'll
get an A too”
Application to Me: A positive attitude and good work ethic can get you
far in life. Tonight I sat down with the goal of finishing the entire project,
now I’m nearing completion and the excitement and stress level are decreasing
that is until I realize it is already late and I’m probably doing it
incorrectly.
Section F
Feelings: Ryan
Mitsui had feelings of confusion and an overall felt lost
Thoughts: “If you haven't figured it out by now you can't
just type in what you want to.”
Plan of
Attack/Action: “So I've made a small list
of tags along with a little explanation of what they do.”
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: This list is seemingly
helpful, I’ll know should I ever successfully completing a homepage.
Application to Me: While everyone seems to be confused as they start
the process of making webpages, they seem to be excited by their progress and
discoveries. I just need to keep plugging away.
Feelings: Sean
Arakaki had felt inept, unsuccessful, and behind yet was able to maintain
he would be successful.
Thoughts: “Reluctance to admit defeat by giving up while
others persevered” and“I have the mentality that if you can do it, so can
I”
Plan of
Attack/Action: Keep working until task is
completed
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: Yes, I would maintain
that Arakai was successful as his webpage was very well put together.
Application to Me: Once again the message that persistence pays off is
being ingrained into my brain by fellow students.
Feelings: Ginger
Andrews feels proud at she views her management of her webpage as “her
hardest assignment ever”
Thoughts: “And I'm so glad that I stuck to it because now I
have something to really be proud”
Plan of
Attack/Action: Apparently it was to post
lots of pictures and quotes
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: There are a lot of
pictures and quotes
Application to Me: One day I hope to have tons of pictures of me at the
beach on the web, I now know that I am not the only one.
Feelings: Michelle
Alonzo felt motivated to make her web pages “look even better than they
already do”
Thoughts: “Once things begin to come together for you, you
feel a sense of motivation”
Plan of
Attack/Action: To surf around and feel
more confident in order to learn more about the internet and learn newer and
better techniques.
Conclusion/Successful
completion of goal: Alonzo felt successful
as she gained confidence and larger internet knowledge base.
Application to Me: Michelle Alonzo got me excited to actually start
creating my own webpage as I know that once I get to that point I will have fun.
Section G
Feelings: Renae
Mendez felt camaraderie of students due to the position the teacher felt
towards assistance
Thoughts: “The realization that you had to do everything
yourself helped and hindered motivation in many cases.”
“A problem like this originally was a hindrance but it also
encouraged students to reach out to their classmates in a teamwork fashion”
Plan of Action: Become friends with classmates
Conclusion/Successful
Completion of Goal: “in the long run it
was very motivating” to work with her fellow students
Application to Me: I am yet to ask any of my classmates for assistance,
but today in class I may.
Feelings: Carol
Ohta stated that “I'm still struggling with the work” in her report 2 “Developmental Patterns for learning
the Internet”
Thoughts:“However, I did learn one thing so far this
semester; DON'T ever blame yourself for your UNFORTUNATE LUCK; with your CSS
Account not working in its proper order.”
Plan of Action: “have to sit and wait patiently that he'll never
forget you and pray he'll get back to you soon with the news of your account
working in the proper order that you wish it to be in.”
Conclusion/Successful
Completion of Goal: Patience seemed to
work for her when things out beyond her control.
Application to Me: Patience, Patience, Patience, I just don’t have it.
I can’t get the webpage part of this to work ‘err’ But instead of doing nothing
I have decided to move on and type up the rest of my report in hopes that a
sudden epiphany hits me and I can figure out how to get this published to the
internet.
Feelings: Carol
Ohta stated in her “Generational Curriculum and Cyberspace” report felt
excited at the aspect of completing good, pretty websites. She would get sad, frustrated and
irritated when things don't work out.
Thoughts: She was even “overwhelmed by thoughts of how to
improve my sites” so much so that it even interfered with her other classes
Plan of Action: “trying to figure out my own expectations on how to
create a creative Homepage of my own.”
Conclusion/Successful
Completion of Goal: Improvement throughout
her semester was defiantly prevalent as her computer knowledge strengthened.
Application to Me: As I do more, things do seem to get easier; stress
level also decreases as I check off things that I need to do.
Feelings: Ginger
Andrews felt frustrated with the initial problem at hand or the assignment.
Thoughts: “It is frustrating because you know you can do it
hypothetically”
Plan of Action: “If you are smart you will work somewhat
collectively”
Conclusion/Successful
Completion of Goal: As she made friends
and completed the tasks she felt part of the “Cyber Community”
Application to Me: Recruit help is what her message to me is, this
makes since. That said I decided to recruit the help of fellow classmate, Kyle Santos. He was
a huge help after class today, He deserves a big hug and an A+! He not only
explained how to get this posted but also how to do all the links. Happy day,
Kyle made mine!
Section H
Report 1 What’s
it all about?
Report 1 was directed towards learning about the internet, specifically the basics of building a webpage. We were asked to find several specific articles, the perfect mailbox for our parents and learn from prior generations work. The task that proved most difficult was creating my homepage and uploading my paper to the net. This task proved more difficult in completion than I could have ever anticipated. I had a false belief that since the directions were so complete I would have no trouble completing the tasks at hand. I found in one instance in particular, I was stuck with no where to go. My solution was to ask for help from a fellow student as the 21 prior generations had suggested. What a fabulous idea that turned out to be!
Section I
Advice to
Future Generations
- Don’t Procrastinate, it only brings frustration
- ASK FOR HELP!!! This was my lifesaver, had I not asked I would have NEVER completed this assignment. Thanks again Kyle!!!
Had I not procrastinated I would have known I needed help a lot sooner, my stress level would have been minimal, and this assignment may have even been fun!