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Computational thinking and coding should be as important in the school curriculum as language arts, math, science, and social studies

IntroDuction

Argument: teaching Computational media as a main curriculum in schools

Computational media and coding are growing fields, and students are becoming more and more interested in them day by day. However, the idea of Computational media and Coding being taught in school can raise a lot of questions for educators and parents. However is becoming a necessary part of students’ lives and should be taught on a day to day basis as part of the core curriculum in schools, and here’s why. According to Anderson, M., & Jiang, J., Teens, social media, and technology, 2018, they stated that over 95% of teens have a smartphone, and almost half of the teens (45%) state they use it constantly. Keeping this in mind, teenagers are constantly involved in social media, having classes that can teach students and kids to properly and safely navigate the space can breed a more responsible use of social media and digital platforms. Berryman, C., Ferguson, C. J., & Negy, C. (2018). Social media use and mental health among young adults suggests that social media can negatively impact your mental health and increase feelings of depression and anxiety. Because of this, starting early and teaching students how to analyze digital content safely and responsibly can help ease some of these feelings that can be heavily affected by social media and digital content. Teaching coding in schools can be more than surface level, it coaches students to understand its influence. In Time Magazine Ducharme, J. (2019). Social media is making a bad problem worse, It sheds light on how social media can influence body image issues and anxiety. Understanding the design of social media and helping young users identify design features like filters and effects can help mitigate any body dysmorphia that might affect them later on. Understanding the design features of social media can help students use filters and effects for art. Fardouly, J., & Vartanian, L. R. (2016). Social media and body image concerns: Current research and future directions. Current Opinion in Psychology helps clarify that most social media platforms use heavy algorithms that promote highly active users. Educating users on how the algorithm works can help them tailor their social media to see only what they want to see and less of media posts that may cause anxiety or body issues. Valkenburg, P. M., Meier, A., & Beyens, I. (2022). Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An umbrella review of the evidence. Current Opinion in Psychology. Classes that teach the proper use of social media can help students make safe and informed decisions about their social media use. Social media is a growing field, and leaning into the idea of teaching safe practices in digital media use can aid ongoing issues in the computational media field.

Creative Media

PRO CON

The ads I chose were not traditional, but most ads I see are on TikTok, and it’s actually companies participating in TikTok trends, so I participated in the trend as well and changed the narrative of the ads to fit what I was trying to convey. Here's why I chose these ads:

https://www.tiktok.com/@anabei.home/video/7484099916357225770?_r=1&_t=ZT -8v43fkQX6Mg - PRO AD

Qualities -

1) I was trying to imitate the lag of the video for dramatic effect

A) I think when the video lags, it draws effect to the video for one, it helps prove my point in understanding digital media more so your video “dont’t lag” but it was a tactic I tried to utilize from the original ad to keep the user’s attention to my video.

2) I wanted to draw the attention of the audience in with an interesting tactic like the ad did for me

B) I don’t see many ads purposefully make it “bad” I thinking using a tactic that seems out of the box allows the ad to in turn, perform better because it confuses people but they also watch it multiple times.

3) I wanted to add some humor to the video and show the audience it was intentional

C) The lagging of the clips just adds a humor to the video. I think I look pretty sill,y and when the plot is revealed at the end, it ties the story together so the audience understands why I looked silly

https://www.tiltok.com/@duolingo/video/7486503540064619818?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v43pVEqfWg - CON AD

Qualities -

1) The ad is a popular TikTok trend, which makes it relatable

A) Duolingo is known for doing TikTok trends to promote their app, I have watched this ad multiple times and I think it’s relatable and funny and I tried to replicate it to convey the same themes

2) using humor as a way to keep people interested

B) I look pretty silly, but the humor of the video is what keeps it relatable

3) Having relatable text allows the users to connect to the video and interact

C) The video reveals a simple problem about social media, which I’m sure many users can relate to. Adding humor is just a way to convey the con perspective of the topic, like the duolingos ad.

Give your own opinion on this issue

What is your stance? Pro, con, middle, something else?

What is the reason for your stance?

I think that teaching Coding and Computational media in schools is a great start to this forever-growing industry, it can breed creativity and foster a safer environment online. Teaching it in schools can help give students the right tools to better tailor-fit their social media pages to their liking and make responsible choices.

Id like to start by saying my original opinion was that I do not think computational media should be taught in schools, but after reading some of the article I think a better argument and my new opinion is that it should be taught in school, I do think is not part of traditional schooling and it could be looked down upon to teach computational media but overall I think it makes more sense to promote stafey and responsible practices then to avoid it all together. So my official stance is that Im Pro teaching computation media and coding in schools. To start, my original argument was going to be that social media needs to stay out of schools because it can distract them from core learning; however, I have a new stance, articles like Common Sense Media (2017). "Social Media, Social Life: How Teens View Their Digital Lives" show that 70% of teens say that social media helps connect them to their friends and that 81% say it helps them display their more creative side, proving that social media can be taught in schools to help create a safe and positive environment. In a journal that discussed computer-assisted learning by Junco, R., Heiberger, G., & Loken, E. (2010). The effect of Twitter on college student engagement and grades. is showcases how a lot of students had increased grades with the use of Twitter, allowing students to connect with others and study together.Another statistic from the article Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2016). Is Facebook still a suitable technology for education? A case study of secondary school students. Computers in Human Behavior deliberate on how a lot of students used facebook as an education tool, this is something I can relate to personally, facebook offers groups where you can connect with student and alike to find resources and tutors, facebook is also used for clubs and other activities which in turn can help promote education and academic improvement. In recent years as well teachers in younger curriculums have utilized social media for educational purposes, in Greenhow, C., & Lewin, C. (2016). Social media and education: Reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning. Learning, Media and Technology, their research indicated that 70% of K-12 teachers use a form of social media to promote healthy learning practices, and 40% reported that having social media in class does affect their students positively. The last convincing article that I read was Gao, F., Luo, T., & Zhang, K. (2012). Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education, it explained how platforms like Twitter and Instagram that promote microblogging can help student engagement, and from personal experience, I find this to be very true. I think although twitter is not a platform I use, tiktok and Instagram have been a source of a creative outlet for me, in the peak stress of school, coming back to a safe platform to express my concern or stress and connect with friends that can relate helps me stay motivated and help alleviate the pressures of school.

Personal Sources

Common Sense Media. (2017). Social Media, Social Life: How Teens View Their Digital Lives. Common Sense Media. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/social-media-social-life

Junco, R., Heiberger, G., & Loken, E. (2010). The effect of Twitter on college student engagement and grades. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 27(2), 119-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00374.x

Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2016). Is Facebook still a suitable technology for education? A case study of secondary school students. Computers in Human Behavior, 58, 349-358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.01.029

Greenhow, C., & Lewin, C. (2016). Social media and education: Reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning. Learning, Media and Technology, 41(1), 6-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2015.1064954

Gao, F., Luo, T., & Zhang, K. (2012). Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education published in 2008-2011. British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(5), 783-801. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01354.x

IN - CLASS READINGS

Anderson, M., & Jiang, J. (2018). Teens, social media, and technology 2018. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-technology-2018/

Berryman, C., Ferguson, C. J., & Negy, C. (2018). Social media use and mental health among young adults. Psychiatric Quarterly, 89(2), 307-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-017-9535-6

Ducharme, J. (2019). Social media is making a bad problem worse. Time Magazine. https://time.com/5550803/social-media-mental-health/

Fardouly, J., & Vartanian, L. R. (2016). Social media and body image concerns: Current research and future directions. Current Opinion in Psychology, 9, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2015.09.005

Valkenburg, P. M., Meier, A., & Beyens, I. (2022). Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An umbrella review of the evidence. Current Opinion in Psychology, 44, 58-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.08.017

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Annotations of Personal readings

  • This report dives into the idea of microblogging it highlights the pros of using it as an outlets for students and using twitter as an educational tool, twitter is known for its microblogging capabilities and continues to bring people together the article highlight improved awareness and even improved academic responsibility

  • The article writes about how social media can improve educational experiences by improving informal learning, allowing students to connect with peers and educational content in real-time. this report also sheds light about the effectiveness and potential risks of using social media in the school system, particularly in terms of privacy and focus

  • This report explores the role of Facebook as an educational tool. The study shows how Facebook is used by students for educational purposes, and discusses whether facebook and other platforms are good for for facilitating learning and communication

  • This report looks into the statistics on teenagers use of twitter to help improve grades, it gives insight on how twitter and other platform can improve academic performance and student engagement

  • This Report dives deep into how teenagers interact with social media and its role in their lives. This article will allows the reading to understand better its impact on students and teens through there relationships, and mental well-being. The report gives insight on different aspects of social media, students spend alot of time of social media, the report highlights social medias influence that it has on their students friendships, self-esteem, and social life.