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September 5, 2020

The internet is embedded in our daily lives, whether we may realize it or not. I tracked every interaction I had with the internet for Friday, September 6, 2020. When I woke up, the first thing I did was check my phone and scrolled through my social media accounts: Tik-Tok, Instagram, Snapchat, and on occasion, Facebook. It has been a habit to check what I missed. After getting ready for the day, I used Zoom for my French class. During our discussion, I used the internet to go onto Canvas to look for the assignment we were completing. After, I used Zoom again for my DCI class. I went onto the DCI course website a few minutes before class started to confirm I had completed all my assignment for the class and that I was prepared. At the end of class, we were learning how to set up our own blogs and use WordPress, so I went to those websites. I had a break before my next class, so I scrolled through social media once again and checked my emails. I used Canvas to complete some homework. For DCI, I read an article from an online book. I used Spotify to listen to music when I was completing my work, too. When it was time for my next class, I logged into Zoom again for my Calculus class. After it was over, I was done with my classes for the week! Throughout the rest of the day and into the night I scrolled through my social medias and kept on top of any emails I may have received. I used Google Maps to find my way to Walmart for a quick grocery trip, and I used Venmo to pay a friend for dinner. After reviewing my interactions, I realized how useful the internet was, especially for schoolwork during times of COVID. Since all my classes are online this semester, I rely heavily on Zoom for class and Canvas to keep on top of all my assignments. Email is especially helpful to contact my professors if I have a question or need clarification. I use social media accounts to keep in touch with my family and friends since I am so far away from home. It’s nice to stay connected with them and see what they are up to. It is also fun to scroll through my accounts for entertainment when I need a break or to de-stress. In such unprecedented times, the internet helps us to stay connected with others (“Social Media’s Not All Bad – It’s Saving Lives in Disaster Zones”). It also provides us with valuable resources to help us focus on academic work. As I learned during discussions and readings, it’s important to be wary of your digital footprint, as everything we do online may not be private and can be seen by others and our university (“Your Digital Footprint Matters” and “Washington and Lee University’s Computing Resources, Network, Website and Email Use Policy”).

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