Marissa, 10

Media Consumption: A lot, like everyday

Favorite Media/ Technology: Tablet/iPad

How do you and your family interact with media/technology?

My family and I use digital media and technology to communicate with each other and stay connected.

How do you and your peers interact with media/technology?

My peers and I also use media and technology to communicate with each other and stay connected. We also use media and technology to FaceTime and play games with each other.

What do you use media for?

I mainly use media to watch videos, movies, play games, and make TikToks.

What is your favorite/least favorite thing about media/technology?

My least favorite thing about media/technology is the ads that pop up on certain games and websites. They appear frequently and are very annoying.

What is one thing you want the people who create the media you like to watch/play/interact with to know?

I watch movies and shows on Netflix a lot, and I want the creators to know that it’s a great app. Some of the other media that I use are Toca World, and Roblox, and I want their creators to know that they are really fun games.

What media do you interact with the most?

I use Toca World, Roblox, and Netflix the most.

Where do you get most of your information about what’s happening in the world (e.g., news, internet, parents, etc.)?

In the mornings, my mom plays the morning news on the television and I listen to it, and I get most of the information about what’s happening in the world from that.

What media helps you stay busy/stay calm during challenging times? Why?

Disney+, Toca World, and Netflix help me to stay busy and calm during challenging times because they help me get my mind off of things that cause me stress.

What lessons have you learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenging times?

I have learned to stay clean from germs, and to be mindful of each other, and elders especially because they are more at risk when it comes to COVID-19.

Have you learned anything about how you use media and technology because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenging times?

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, I noticed I use media and technology much more. We also look things up and use our laptops in class all day long.

Interviewed by: Jazlyn Zendejas, UCLA student