Blog #18 - Attending Patterns

1. The forms of media I often use are the computer, my cellular phone, and the television. The way I interact with them all has been extremely different throughout the years. I always enjoyed watching television but I notice that as I get older, I watch less of it. I also rely heavily on the computer - for school and work tasks, and my cell phone more and more - especially because technology keeps adavancing.

2. TV - between 30 mins -2 hours a day 1
Cell phone - atleast 1 hour per day (broken up into incriments - not a straight 60 mins). 2
Computer - if working, usually 5 hours (I am a secretary), if home, maybe 1-2 hours depending on homework load 4

1+2+4= 7/3 = 2.3

3. do math or other calculation-based homework - I have no math classes but I do use math daily when it comes to my finances and for this I usually use a calculator 4
read assignments - if online readings, I use the computer 5
compose a paper (answers may be different for drafting, revising + editing) - computer 5
study for an exam - sometimes the computer for DLing study guides and other materials 5
conduct research / find references - the computer 2

4+5+5+5+2= 21/5 = 4.2

4. drive - electronic devices in your car such as radio, speedometer, gas gages.. 4
eat a meal by yourself - cell phone 2
eat with your family/friends - none 1
household chores (cooking, cleaning, household repairs, work on your car) - vacuum 3

4+2+1+3= 10/4 = 2.5

5. In my free time I like to spend time with my family and friends, I shop, watch television, use the computer, go to the beach, read, go to the gym, spend time with my boyfriend, take a nap, take a bubble bath, read both books and magazines, take my dog for a walk,

How I relax -I try to either keep to myself or surround myself with loved ones like my family, friends, or boyfriend - all depending on what kind of mood I am in. I also try not to think about anything too stressful or overwhelming.

6. A) I did my numbers on a scale of 1- hyper attention 5- deep attention (flip flopped the scale given) and I notice that when it's something personal or for me, it's hyper and when it's school or work related, it's direct.

B) The drive and eating category was the most diverse. I think this is because driving is such a serious matter whereas eating is more lax.

C) The most consistent was the more serious matters that revolve around school and work. I think this is so because these are very important.

7. This excersise basically confirmed what I originally thought and that was that I am more direct with more important subjects and more lax with personal/hobbies.