LAI 590

When thinking about the Facebook filter bubble controversy, it instantly made me think about my own Facebook account. I have noticed that on my own account, many of the suggested articles and links, all have to do with things that I have previously clicked on or looked at. For example, I recently read articles on better ways to teach guided reading. I noticed that many of my suggested articles were about guided reading and education for a few weeks following. The idea that Facebook is "shaping my opinion" on things is scary. Pariser perfectly outlines this when he talks about the balance between "information vegetables, dessert, and junk food". When thinking in terms of my own Newsfeed, I have noticed that it is often filled with "information dessert and junk food". Many times, it is not my choice. I am an avid reader of the "information vegetables" but I do occasionally read articles considered "information junk food". For example, w...