Blog 5
I first made an Instagram around the 6th or 7th grade when the app was first released. I used the app free-spiritedly, posting my uneventful school lunches and selfies with my dog. I followed relatively everyone I knew who had an Instagram, including friends, family members, celebrities, and even teachers. Since then, the app has changed drastically, and the way I use and care for the app has changed as well. Today, I am more conscious of who I follow and who follows me - for example, coworkers, employers, and, ironically, even some family members cannot access my Instagram profile. I prefer to keep my social media presence very private now compared to my earlier days on the apps. Although I do see the benefits of having a social media presence accessible to students, I would like to continue this separation of professional and social spaces. The digital divide can affect students' confidence in the classroom, negatively influencing skill comprehension for certain stan