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Timeline of Exposure to Traditional/ New Media

By mnl888

  • Birthday

    Birthday

  • First Exposure to Picture Books

    First Exposure to Picture Books
    Read The Magic School Bus, The Berenstain Bears and Clifford the Big Red Dog. This first insight on media granted me the ability to explore worlds other than my own.

  • First Exposure to Radio

    First Exposure to Radio
    Listened to music and audio books. This exposure helped me calm down and sleep. I feel that this device is a pivotal to the world of music.

  • First Exposure to Digital Camera

    First Exposure to Digital Camera
    Recorded home videos and took photos. The moments captured on the camera still, to this day, remind me of the hours spent playing and enjoying.

  • First Exposure to Digital Video Casette Tape

    First Exposure to Digital Video Casette Tape
    Watched movies and music videos such as Spice Girls and Madonna. This technology brought a whole new perspective to how I saw the world.

  • First Exposure to the Computer

    First Exposure to the Computer
    Played games such as Barbie Princess Bride and Dinosaur Adventure. Although difficult to maneuver around at the beginning, this started my use of computers.

  • First Exposure to Magazine

    First Exposure to Magazine
    Bought my first Total Girl. This magazine was interesting as it gave me a new piece of media to expect every month.

  • First Exposure to Cable TV

    First Exposure to Cable TV
    Watched TV shows such as Totally Spies, Danny Phantom and Spongebob. This was exciting as I was able to learn new channels and shows I still hold close to my heart.

  • First Exposure to Newspaper

    First Exposure to Newspaper
    Read Comics and Entertainment section. I enjoyed how different articles featured different themes, yet managing to fit together so well.

  • First Exposure to WII

    First Exposure to WII
    Played WII Sports and WII Resort. A very "in" form of technology, this allowed me to have an interactive activity.

  • First Exposure to Nokia Phone

    First Exposure to Nokia Phone
    Texted and called family & friends. I enjoyed how easy it was to communicate with everybody.

  • First Exposure to Books

    First Exposure to Books
    Read Harry Potter and Geronimo Stilton. I was able to share the stories I read with my friends. This allowed me further appreciate the medium.

  • First Exposure to Facebook

    First Exposure to Facebook
    Played Pet Society and MallWorld. I spent many hours taking care of and buying items for my digital pet, this intrigued me.

  • First Exposure to iPod

    First Exposure to iPod
    Got iPod Shuffle for Christmas. It was a great experience scanning for new songs, not knowing what to expect in the next one (no screen).

  • First Exposure to Acer Laptop

    First Exposure to Acer Laptop
    Recorded on Acer and listened to music. This was the first device to truly give me access to the internet and other social media applications.

  • First Exposure to iPod Touch

    First Exposure to iPod Touch
    Played Cooking Mama and Temple Run. I was very excited to play with the new form of technology, it shocked me how small it was.

  • First Exposure to Twitter

    First Exposure to Twitter
    Followed people such as Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato. I was shocked at how easily it was to receive information so quickly. This, around this time, became one of the easiest ways to communicate with my friends.

  • First Exposure to Macbook

    First Exposure to Macbook
    Used Photo Booth and iTunes. I enjoyed taking photos and videos with the new backdrops and filters.

  • First Exposure to iPhone

    First Exposure to iPhone
    Took photos and watched Youtube. Up until today, iPhones play a very big role in my life.

  • First Exposure to Instagram

    First Exposure to Instagram
    Posted photos and followed my friends.

  • First Exposure to Macbook Pro

    First Exposure to Macbook Pro
    Edited using iMovie and used Keynote.

  • First Exposure to Snapchat

    First Exposure to Snapchat
    Chatted with friends and posted.

  • First Exposure to Spotify

    First Exposure to Spotify
    Listened to music.

  • First Exposure to Netflix

    First Exposure to Netflix
    Watched movies and TV shows.