Time for new media

Even though I’m no longer academically obligated to comment on my classmates blogs, a topic floating through the MPPR 850 world is on my mind. Najja and Paul both have posts about how much time social media takes up.

Since this blog is my fifth new media addiction (1st: MySpace, 2nd: Facebook, 3rd: LinkedIn, 4th: Twitter), I totally agree.

Yesterday evening after my last class of the semester, I was thrilled to go home and have no time obligations past 8:30. I thought that I’d get in bed early and go into work bright eyed today. Uh, yeah…

Three hours later, I was still online doing stuff. The fact that I can’t even remember exactly what I accomplished in that time is indicative of the hold that this addiction has over me.

The good news (and reality) is that these tools that are so addictive also have enormous efficiency benefits. The fact that it’s fun for me to journal my thoughts, stay connected with my classmates and network online means that I will probably do a more effective job at all of them.

Hmm, these tools are starting to sound like my very own MMOG. If you don’t know that acronym, take Garrett’s class in the summer or fall.

Updating my blogroll

Since we’re no longer technically classmates, I want to update my blogroll and rename it. If you plan to keep your blog up and running or have a new name for yours, will you please let me know. I want to have a blogroll that’s active so that, as Alan said, we can remain connected.