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Thank you so much Rachel for verifying my User Page for me!!! You've done me a huge favor so thank you! On a separate note I am really impressed with the work your group has done on the Always On Culture page, it's looking great. LittleBlondeLottie (discuss • contribs)

Not a problem LBLottie! And thanks for that! We are trying hard to slog through the content and editing but I'm thinking we'll have a great project to turn in on Friday! Your page isn't looking too bad either! I like the formatting so far! RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 14:06, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Rachel - George from Megabytes team here - we are doing Always On too - so we're happy to contribute to your stuff - feel free to contribute to ours as well! Our usernames are: StineEliseJ (Elise); Kellymcdonach (Kelly); GemmaMiller (Gemma); Ania-polish accent (Ania); amandajayner (Aj) and George Berrie (that's me). I'll put the same message on your team mates' discussion pages too to see if we can get some cross-team contributions going. CheersGeorge Berrie (discuss • contribs) 12:56, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Hey Rachel, I was just wondering, do you think our group should take a subject each and try and work on that or should we just contribute to which ever sub-heading we want? KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 13:34, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Group 4KR discussion for "Always-On"
Hey guys... do you want to use this area for group discussion involving the concepts we're coming up with? RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 18:40, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

This seems like a better place for discussions. At present I'm trying to find some books which would be useful. The other group seem to have concentrated on a lot of the material on the lecture slides and resource list so we will have to go digging for our own. Does anyone have any useful books just now? I've found a few I want from the library but none of them are online resources so I will have to wait till tomorrow.

Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 18:45, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Good idea. I'll have a look for some books to get tomorrow as well. I think we should just try and find any other ideas instead of being assigned a topic each. Do you guys agree? That way, there could be something one of us finds that the others didn't. KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 18:48, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

I agree with that. It also means we'll probably be able to come up with a lot more stuff. If we come up with our own concepts first then we will have the chance to look and see if there's anything we can add or change to the work that the other group has done.

Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 18:55, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

I'm down with what we're talking about here. This way, the book will seem more cohesive instead of a mere collection of random ideas. In our library meeting tomorrow, we can start a discussion about the direction of our page along with the potential topics we've come up with so far. I'm looking into some online databases for articles and relevant blogs to augment our research. I feel that this will help us dive into some topics that the other group hasn't talked about yet, or could provide some good additional information for their existing subtopics! RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 21:12, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hey guys really sorry but been ill last few so not going to be at University today to meet up, however I think doing more research to try and find more topics for discussion is a good idea. I will look up some articles and books for research at home. Hopefully you guys are alright with filling me in about what happens at the meeting on this discussion page later. (Kaf00023 (discuss • contribs) 09:06, 1 April 2014 (UTC))

Sorry to hear that you are unwell. I'll take some notes at our meeting so I can tell you the most important things we went over. Hope everyone is still ok for the meeting - see you at 2!

Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 11:41, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Katrina and I have thought about introducing privacy as a major subheading. The other group touched on it a bit but there's a difference between online dis-inhibition privacy and always-on privacy. RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 13:30, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Feel free to contribute any major points involving privacy in always on culture. I think we should add this heading tonight and try and have a draft of the information finished tonight.

Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 13:35, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Also, another topic I think we could do is separating out always-on culture in relation to the younger generations and workplace. I think there are differences that we could touch on there. I know, for me, I didn't think about adults having this problem before this class. However, now that I think about it, their work day doesn't end at 5pm. They might miss a morning meeting announcement that came out via email at 10pm. They need to multitask. I think there are all points we could talk about. What do you guys think? Anything else to add or change? RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 13:43, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I think we should include a section related to the negative and positive aspects of being 'always on' --Kelly.marvel (discuss • contribs) 14:32, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

These are all great ideas, and something that the other groups have not yet covered. I will continue looking for more information and let you know if I come up with another idea for a paragraph. KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 18:03, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey guys you all seem to be coming up with really good ideas. Not sure what else there is to talk about but i'll do some more reading and try to come up with something that hasn't been mentioned. (Kaf00023 (discuss • contribs) 18:30, 1 April 2014 (UTC))

Rachel if your looking for information on the effect of Always On Culture on adults within the workplace I found a article that discusses it and links to a few different studies about the '72 hour week' being created by always on culture. Its not necessarily as good as a book or journal but may be useful seeing as its discussing the topic your looking at, http://zocalogroup.com/2014/rethinking-always-culture/ (Kaf00023 (discuss • contribs) 18:54, 1 April 2014 (UTC))

I've also found some journals about the implications on businesses of an always online culture thinking of adding a paragraph on that to the page as it hasn't been looked at yet. What do you guys think ? (Kaf00023 (discuss • contribs) 18:58, 1 April 2014 (UTC))

That sounds good actually. I think anything that the other group haven't covered will be useful at this point! Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 20:20, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I added a little bit to the main book there under disadvantages. Thought I'd just post it there and get it out of the way! I'm concentrating on privacy now but I'm not sure where to put it. Do you think I should just put it under disadvantages too? Also do you think I could bring in a bit about Paris Brown with the privacy settings? I know it was in the lecture so I'm not sure if it would be a good or bad thing to include it? Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 09:51, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

I feel like I'm spamming this discussion page but did you guys manage to meet up today? Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 21:16, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey! We met in person for about 15 minutes for a quick check-in. I hope you're feeling better! RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 21:26, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

=Always-On Draft=

Introduction
Here we could draft a revised introduction that better introduces Always-On as a general topic rather than an essay-like introduction. RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 14:17, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Always-On Privacy
Katrina has got a start on this and is looking to finish a paragraph to post by tonight.

The connected young
One of the most obvious victims of an "Always On" culture are the younger generations, always on their phones or with multiple social profiles online that need constant attention. Ten years ago, a twelve-year-old would never have a mobile phone let alone be on social media sites like Facebook or have a profile on YouTube. Now, twelve-year-olds now have the latest mobile phone and can likely work it better than their parents. Unplugging a young adult evokes feelings similar to an addict going through withdrawal and depression (Telegraph, 2011). Unplugging oneself is not as easy as turning off a phone. Teens have so many technological outlets like personal and school computers, MP3 players, television, eReaders, etc.

The Connected Young

One of the most obvious and commonly thought of victims of an 'always-on' culture are the younger generations, always on their phone or with multiple social media profiles online that need constant attention. This links back to the idea of their Online Identity Young people today are so constantly connected that if they happen to not post a picture or a status for more than two days, there is genuine concern between their friends about their safety and well being (Vimeo, 2014). Ten years ago, a twelve-year-old would never have had a mobile phone, let alone using several social media platforms such as Facebook or YouTube. Now, twelve-year-olds have the latest mobile phone and can likely work it better than their parents. Unplugging oneself is not as easy as turning off a phone. Teens have so many technological outlets and "are growing up in a world that offers them instant access nearly everywhere to nearly the entirety of human knowledge." (Imagining the Internet, 2012) Thus, is it understandable, and frankly, unavoidable, that young people are a major part of the growing 'always-on' culture.

Uplugged: The study
A 2010 study had 200 University of Maryland (USA) students go without all forms of media, including non-techonogical media, for 24 hours. After 24 hours, students logged onto class blogs and reported their successes, or, in many cases, failures. The results of the study were definitive: mobile technology not only changed students' relationships with the news and access to information but also had a profound impact on their relationships to their friends and family. The study concludes that constant connection to media has caused students to make different social and moral decisions with their 24 hours than if they had spent the day surrounded by their average collection of media outlets (withoutmedia, 2010).

Severing the students' tether to technology created feelings similar to those of an addict going through depression and separation anxiety. Some students claimed that they had feelings similar to "phantom limb pain" experienced often by disabled war veterans. Students found themselves twitching towards their iPods or feeling their back pockets for their phone before realizing they were doing it.

A question remains- do those in an "Always On" culture live a richer life or those who remain disconnected? A few voices from the study say that "I believe that those who are not tied to this system are missing something... they are missing information.” (withoutmedia, 2010). Information itself is a commodity that people collect, trade, and put value in. Those who have a constant connection to media possess more information than others and therefore become "richer". Without certain information or internet access, the world becomes much smaller. It could take several weeks to learn about the 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile April 2nd, 2014. Then again, how would that information even get to the end user? Internet is out, as is television and newspapers. Face-to-face would remain the most reliable transfer of information but the earthquake news would be dated and limited those who physically heard it from the source. One student commented that, “Those who aren’t connected through media probably have no idea about certain things going on in the world,” (withoutmedia, 2010).

"I find it difficult to fathom someone not being connected through media, because I know no other way..."

.nk this part could link nicely to the idea of online identity, I plan to include a brief connection to it in this paragraph. e.g The idea that teens are always on twitter/instagram updating it to make sure that they look good for their followers. KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 18:27, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I've found an interesting documentary about that is relevant to this chapter. I'm going to write it up and hopefully post it tonight, and if not then, tomorrow morning. KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 19:26, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Change in the workforce
The thought of always being connected or "tethered" to technology is no longer an idea unique to younger generations. Exceedingly, adults are finiding themselves tied to their mobiles, desks, emails, and other forms of connection that can't be escaped at home.

I was going to write a paragraph or so about this, and take out the bit about teenagers I wrote about in another section and put it there. KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 18:00, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Actually, it makes more sense to write about teenagers in the one about youth. Sorry about that! KathrynHairUpAndGlasses (discuss • contribs) 18:01, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I'm just going to put some lines from my draft up for you guys to add those sources you've found to. We can edit drafts here or on the main page. Here's my first source- The Telegraph RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 12:22, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

=Presentations=

Hey guys, I figured that we should start discussing our seminar presentations soon and could start on here --Kelly.marvel (discuss • contribs) 11:06, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Good idea! Let's get a start on that. I definitely have a few ideas forming! Mostly problems I've run into with working among so many collaborators on a single page. Navigating multiple users could be a point we go in to? RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 12:17, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Do you think we should make some sort of PowerPoint? And we can all add individual slides? I'm not sure if we have the facilities to use one in class but we could always ask Greg? I'm quite glad we're the second week so we can get an idea of what it's gonna be like from the people doing the first presentation! Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 10:13, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

Do you think we could meet up sometime this week to go over details since I'm leaving town from Friday to Monday? --Kelly.marvel (discuss • contribs) 10:20, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

Yeah I think we'd be better to meet in person! The only day I can really meet is Tuesday though. Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 15:08, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

Tuesday after lecture? We just walk to the Dining/Study Centre in Pathfoot after lecture and talk? RedheadRachel (discuss • contribs) 15:22, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

Tuesday is fine with me, but can we make it later in the day cause I have a seminar straight after the lecture ? We could do it after the seminar and just head to the library from class if your ok with staying at the university later ? (Kaf00023 (discuss • contribs) 16:50, 4 April 2014 (UTC))

I'm free from 11 till 4. I don't mind staying after class but if we all have a free hour at least before the seminar I think I'd rather do it then cause I'll be sitting about for 5 hours anyway :) Katrinamcaleer (discuss • contribs) 09:35, 5 April 2014 (UTC)