hey guys, well i guess this is the end. .

I really likened to the idea of using blogs as a part of this unit. I think it's very relative to the unit, and allowed people to share interesting sites and information. However, I do think that the blog turned out to be more a place for submitting assignments, instead of what it was intended for. And as it has already been mentioned in previous reflections . . Im part to blame. It's hard juggling uni, work and assignments. Time got the better of me when it came to my contribution with the blogs, and regrettably I didnt participate with the blogs as much as I would of liked - besides being compelled to submit the recommended work. I think the blog would have worked better if we didnt have to submit the reflection on the news story, but instead were perhaps asked to share our ideas on cyborgs or things we found interesting that related to the unit (and i know we were encouraged to do so, but I also think that it needs to be taken into consideration the time factor, especially when it came to doing some of the assignments). So if I had to make a statement on whether or not the blog worked for me, I'd say it didnt really have a huge influence due to my lack of involvement, time factor, and that it felt more like a place to submit assignments, rather than a blog.

In regards to whether I consider myself a cyborg or not in terms of Haraway's definition - I'd say no. Although I use a mobile and the internet, I wouldnt consider it crucial to my existence or living. Take it away from me and I'd still survive. I dont classify these as a part of my construction of my identity either - and I dont have any reliance on technology for health reasons, which I suppose for me, makes me a non-cyborg. However, that is not to say that I dont believe that they exist.

What I liked most about the unit, was the ideas behind the unit, the tut discussions and presentations. People brought interesting views to the class and it allowed for me to widen my perspective within the units ideas and notions. Though - it would have been nice to have some lecture slides, as this keeps me engaged more and less distracted - though that may just be me haha.

Thanks to all, n hope the essays go well :)