Analyzing how I learned basketball through the YouTube channel ILoveBasketballTV offers an interesting window into digital instruction. Clips like Top 5 Moves All Basketball Players Should Know (ILoveBasketballTV, 2024) rely on visual overlays to map out precise footwork and timing (Figure 1). As a result, my routine is straightforward. First, I watch a move. Then,…
I recently watched The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin’s film about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, and it was an awakening moment for me. It showed how platforms build algorithms to maximize engagement by amplifying anger, shaping our politics and daily choices. I wanted to loop this back into our course teachings to better understand the dynamics…
While recently browsing Instagram for football shoes, I never gave much thought to how the app decided which products to push to the top of my feed, seeing it simply as a convenient way to shop. This week’s readings prompted me to reflect more deeply on how technology directs my attention while quietly hiding other…
When I reflect on my habits as a student, it is easy to connect mainly with peers who share my exact major and career goals. While this creates a comfortable space, it also risks limiting my worldview. This week’s readings showed me that a learning network needs diverse perspectives to keep us curious and open…