Sam, 13

Favorite Media/Technology: Xbox

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

We watched sports together before COVID and now we sometimes watch movies together or play games against one another. My family uses Houseparty to play online games together.

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

I play Fortnite and talk to my friends on Xbox. On TikTok I send my friends funny videos. I also use Snapchat to for streaks.

What do you use media for?

I use social media for anything sports-related. I also use TikTok and YouTube to search up funny videos or sports highlight reels. I play Fortnite and sports games on Xbox.

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

Media is fun, but I don’t like the news.

What media are you using more now because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?

I used more technology once the pandemic began, because I began doing all my school work online and sports were cancelled. I hung out with his family and played games and kept up with friends through video games. Now that sports are allowed, I don’t use technology as much as I did.

Interviewed by: Sophie Graham, University of Cincinnati student