Class Survey

Personal Information

Hi! My name is Alexandra Higl and I'm from Parma Heights, OH which is located on the west side of Cleveland approximately forty minutes away from JCU. My primary e-mail is ahigl15@jcu.edu which I check multiple times a day. If looking for me, you can find me either breaking a sweat at the gym, playing the melodious tones of my violin and piano, wearing the mask of another by acting in a play, curled up with my notebook writing, volunteering in various service opportunities, or just taking it easy and hanging out with friends.

Learning Style and More

The ideal classroom setting where I flourish as a student is generally composed of respectful students, an instructor at the ready to answer my questions, matched with a calm, easy going environment teeming with acceptance. Initially, I hesitate at times to voice my opinion in a new setting. Once I adjust, you will soon realize that I am quite an opinionated individual.

Technology and More

I believe that the most important technological invention thus far is the computer. The computer itself has laid a foundation to further enhance the way we communicate, think, read, shop, write, and even act. The computer has paved the way to the invention of the internet thus revolutionizing our means of communication. A few years ago, someone would have laughed at the word "Twitter," have been baffled by the concept of online webcam communication, and would have snickered at the concept of 'poking.' The internet has not only brought upon a radical change in personal communication between two individuals, but global news stories as well. In today's new technological era, we have access to news breaking events on the other side of the globe at our very own fingertips, thus making publications such as newspapers and magazines inch one step closer to becoming obsolete. Personally, I rarely open up a newspaper or Time magazine and rather simply log onto CNN or The New York Times' website to keep myself current with both national and international happenings. Most importantly, if not for the invention of the computer, you would not be reading this blog that I have composed.

 I simply cannot imagine life without my Macbook, ipod, or cell phone. These three common technological devices provide both an easy means of communications to my friends and family as well as endless hours of entertainment. I like to think of myself as computer savvy as well as the majority of my generation who have grown up with the invention of the computer and have even attended mandatory classes focused around this technological device. I have always found myself interested in digital media and one day hope to enter the field of TV Broadcasting, possibly becoming a news anchor or producer. In high school, I always was a "Facebook hater" and refused to even open an account until last year. After my year's worth of Facebook experience, I have grown to appreciate this social networking site. If I had to rate myself on technical proficiency, I would say I am about a 6.5 or 7.

About Dr. Shutkin

1. What are your personal thoughts about the new technological era of today? Do you feel this era impacts people as a whole in a positive or negative manner?
2. What do you think is the most important technological advancement of today?
3. How are social justice and the media intertwined?