Rudy Medina CSIT155 - Fall 2025 Blog

     This class was amazing. I'm confident that if I decided to go full throttle into social media and business, I'd find success. My creativity just flowed throughout each week, and I loved every assignment. Before this semester, I thought social media was straightforward—post content, get likes, maybe gain some followers. Now I realize how much more complex it actually is. My understanding has multiple dimensions now, especially when it comes to target audiences and the science behind advertisements. The tracking technology—the way platforms monitor people's habits and behaviors to predict what they'll buy—is honestly scary but incredibly accurate. It's a tool to build wealth if you know how to use it. Social media has become a monster in some ways, but it's also evolved into a beacon for web page shopping and business growth.      The biggest shift has been moving from random posting to strategic planning. I learned that posting three times a week with i...

       This week's module on livestreaming and events immediately brought me back to something I experienced last semester that perfectly demonstrated how technology can support—rather than replace—authentic community building.      I attended a Bible seminar at the campus theater that was organized by one of the student religious groups. I heard about it through a flyer in the student center, but what really caught my attention was how they were promoting it on Instagram—not with polished graphics and corporate language, but with genuine student testimonials about why they were excited for the event. It felt real, which made me actually want to go.      The seminar itself was incredible. What made it work was this perfect balance between in-person energy and thoughtful use of technology. They had set up a simple livestream for students who couldn't make it in person, but it wasn't the focus—it was just there as an option. The main exper...