Avery Holloman's Learning Journal

  Social media, in my opinion, refers to the interactive use of web-based technology to allow the sharing and consumption of ideas, viewpoints, and information through the creation of virtual networks and communities. For many firms, the advent of social media has radically altered the competitive landscape. It encourages customer participation, deepens consumer connections, and gathers data for advertising and market intelligence. LinkedIn is the only social media platform I use since it allows me to connect out to large groups of individuals without having to engage in individual discussions. Messages sent through social networking can be sent to a single person or a group of people at the same time. People use social networking sites to share personal information, photos, videos, and papers, among other things. I have a LinkedIn account, but I never use it since I have a stalker ex-wife who is always interested in knowing what I'm up to. It used to include a calendar functio...

  Writing Prompt Respond to the W e Are Data  reading. What did you think of it? Somethings you might want to address: how does knowing this affect your personal use of social media and/or the internet, how might knowing this affect your use of social media in a professional capacity, do you have ideas about the ethics of this, other things i haven't listed. My awareness of how social media algorithms assign identity without my knowledge or capacity to intentionally modify is vital for myself and potential employee of a businesses that use social media to look for me, after reading "We are Data." My online data is allocated by category meaning through various types of algorithmic processing without my active participation, awareness, or frequently assent. As software developer Maciej Ceglowski explains, “The proximate reasons for the culture of total surveillance is clear. Storage is ...

  Using social media sites has become a popular online activity, and this trend is expected to continue as people shift away from desktops and toward smart phones and virtual reality. When used recklessly and improperly, it has the potential to stifle, hurt, or even destroy one's professional and personal life. However, when utilized wisely, social media sites and platforms may help leaders grow their businesses by allowing members to build and nurture ties and alliances, as well as share information to increase their exposure and credibility. By following significant entities, policymakers, and experts, they also give an opportunity to broaden one's knowledge and awareness of current events and trends. If I had a Facebook account, I would only add my true friends who I have met in person. The reason for this is that, in my opinion, broadcasting current location information to strangers who accepted your request on Facebook is a red flag. You have no knowledge whether you are...

  Avery Holloman I was born and raised in Plant City but currently I live in Tampa. My major is Information Technology with Concentration in Data Science My true talent is drawing, I received a partial scholarship in high school to travel to Columbia College of Chicago, where I received college credits in computer animation.   Another one of my hobbies is car audio installations, When I was in high school, I removed the whole back seat of my Toyota Corolla and created a custom box with four 15 inch subwoofers in my small Toyota Corolla. The music was so loud that I cracked my front windshield when I barely turned up the volume. Before I transferred to USF, I was the undefeated champion in chess at H.C.C. Ybor for 3 years. I play chess every day but my goal is to play Magnus Carlsen(world champion) after graduation, when I have some free time.  I have been working in customer service call center all my life and I was recently promoted to supervisor.  What's your favor...