Coffee Klatch

Here’s an interesting survey/quiz from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. It’s an “Internet Typology” quiz that says what kind of information technology user you are. You can access the quiz at http://www.pewinternet.org/quiz/index.asp

For what it’s worth, they said I fit into the “Connectors” group.

Connectors make up 7% of the American public.

Basic Description
The Connectors’ collection of information technology is used for a mix of one-to-one and one-to-many communication. They very much like how ICTs keep them in touch with family and friends and they like how ICTs let them work in community groups to which they belong. They are participants in cyberspace – many blog or have their own web pages – but not at the rate of Omnivores. They are not as sure-footed in their dealings with ICTs as Omnivores. Connectors suspect their gadgets could do more for them, and some need help in getting new technology to function properly.

Defining Characteristics
Connectors combine a sense that information technology is good for social purposes with a clear recognition that online resources are a great way to learn new things. Their cell phones have a lot of features, and they also try new things with technology; more than half have watched TV programming on a device like a laptop computer or cell phone.

The full list of group types includes: