The first session I attended was panel 6 were Caroline Lehman and Michaela O' Toole presented on the who idea of identity and social networking. They mainly looked at the social network facebook as it is the most popular among college and high-school students. First, they talked about how there is many different types of statures. A few they gave were the emo (depressed), TMI (to much information), and serial statuser (post every 15 minutes). What made the presentation more interesting was that they gave actually examples off of people's facebook of the different types of statuers. In addition, they had us do a quick activity of our own were we got a sheet of paper and had to describe something about ourselves, list some interest, and draw a picture of ourselves. This was meant to mimic what we might actually put on our facebook. When then traded with a partner and seen if he/she gave a lot or very little information about themselves. Basically, to see if we were conscious of what we actually place on are facebooks and how it can give others an impression of us. They had also pointed out what we as college students should and should not post on our facebooks and the different settings that we should have on or off. One key point they said was that once the information (pictures or post) has been released we are no longer in control of what can happen to them. Towards the end of the session they had a very helpful question and answer time. The big question that most of my peers asked was do you think is is appropriate to keep your facebook once you get a job, mainly looking at a teaching job? Their answer to that was that it is ok to keep it if you are cautious on what people post and how you have it set up. They said it is a good idea when even starting student teaching to change your name to a nickname, take off or un-tag yourself in any questionable photos, and as always be aware of your settings. They concluded that you would not want your facebook to hold you back from your career. All in all I really enjoyed this session because it relates directly to me as I have a facebook and hope to teach once I finish college.
Session 3- Keynote Panel
The second session I had attend was the keynote panel were Dr. Alvine, Dr. Park, and Dr. Watson had all presented. Dr. Alvine was our first presenter and she had talked on how telling our stories helps us to make sense of our lives. In addition she gave us a 5 quote handout that all related to identity and the stories that help shape it. The next speaker was Dr. Park who mainly talked on how she sets up her research writing course. Surprisingly, she to lets her students pick their own research topics. She says not only does it allow the student to have an interest in their paper, but she can see their personalities emerge in their writing. The last speaker was Dr. Watson and to be honest she posed a lot of good points and was able to truly make me look at how my writing and reading helps shape my identity. One point she was that in literature is a safe place were you can get a feel for other cultures and countries. A key thought she pointed out was that literature allows us to walk in other peoples shoes. She then gave examples in her life how reading and trying different restaurants that took her out of her comfort zone and made her understand her friends on a deeper level. She concluded by saying that to her living is a process and that she reads to become. Over all I have to say that I had enjoyed the conference more then I had expected.
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