Category Second Post

For this Consideration post, I’d like you to choose ONE or TWO technologies or materials that are central to your project (only move to the second if the first doesn’t get you to the min 450 word count). Do not choose “laptop” or “phone” or any other device that contains multiple software applications. Instead, choose the particular software application(s) you’ll be using that are on the laptop/phone/etc.

If you have two, discuss the technologies one after the other; don’t discuss them at the same time as that will be confusing to read. Remember to ensure the layout is pleasing. Don’t just past in the text from the in-class work (and of you do, select the icon in the toolbar that enables unformatted pasting). Try to make it into a narrative, not like a list. Use images, headers, etc.

What is the technology/material you have chosen to discuss? If applicable, include the brand, model, version, etc. Different models and brands afford and constrain in different ways, and professionals in the field know why they use what they use. (If you have doubts, ask Dr. Hammer to discuss microphones….) Why are you using this brand/model/version?

How is this technology/material social? Try to identify 3 ways. What design features enable each example of sociability?

How does the technology/material reflect cultural values? Try to identify 3 ways and elaborate on each.

How will the technology/material afford your actions when you’re using it for your project? Try to identify 3 ways and elaborate on each.

How will the technology/material constrain your actions when you’re using it for your project? Try to identify 3 ways and elaborate on each.

Choose the Second Consideration Post category.

Due by Friday, 4/4 by 11:00pm.