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UOSM2008- The final reflection!

UOSM2008 introduced a nice change this semester, moving away from traditional assessments such as exams and coursework essays has been a worthwhile challenge. I’ve learnt many new skills and new knowledge important to my everyday and professional use of the web. I will be using Smyth’s (1989) reflection on action framework to structure my blog post. Continue reading →

Single vs multiple online identities?

We might think of the web as a space, a cyberspace whereby different individuals have online personas, which constantly grow; each time we create new accounts, we add to our online identities (Costa and Torre, 2011). But what is our online identity? Click my video below to find out more about online identity! (Created on Biteable, 2018; Costa and Torre, 2011).  As mentioned within my video, we can have single or multiple online identities which determine how and what we use the web for. Continue reading →

Reflection post- Topic 2

Reflecting on the topic:  From reading a range of different blogs, I can conclude that finding reliable and authentic information is challenging. Reflecting upon Luke’s (2018) blog only highlighted the importance of our information, data and media literacy in differentiating fact from fake.  I found it important to ask myself a few questions about my engagement with the web (see Figure 1)!  Questions to ask myself about my engagement with the web (Created on Piktochart by Boyle, 2018). Continue reading →

Reflecting on Digital Differences

When I first reflected on my Digital Differences, I assumed I was Digitally similar to people my age living in developed countries, I assumed personal factors were the main thing that might make me Digitally Different
 But Phoebe’s comment and recommended article on my blog revealed the extent to which Macro factors have a role, even in developed countries… What I learnt from Phoebe’s blog and the article (The Edvocate, 2017). Continue reading →

Topic 1- Digital Differences:

Today we see a new inequality, referred to as ‘Digital Difference’ (Robinson et al, 2015). Watch my video below to learn more! (created by Boyle on Biteable, 2018).  Digital Differences include many aspects… Aspects of Digital difference (Robinson et al, 2015). Created by Boyle on Piktochart (2018) Although it’s important not to generalize certain populations, research has revealed certain patterns in how people engage with the web
 Patterns in Digital Differences. Continue reading →

Topic 1- Digital Differences:

Today we see a new inequality, referred to as ‘Digital Difference’ (Robinson et al, 2015). Watch my video below to learn more! (created by Boyle on Biteable, 2018).  Digital Differences include many aspects… Aspects of Digital difference (Robinson et al, 2015). Created by Boyle on Piktochart (2018) Although it’s important not to generalize certain populations, research has revealed certain patterns in how people engage with the web
 Patterns in Digital Differences. Continue reading →

Introductory Topic- My reflection

When first carrying out my research on the Introductory Topic, I was convinced that I was a Digital Resident, due to my status as a ‘Digital Native’ and my inability to go without my phone for more than a few hours (Prensky, 2001). However, I discovered my superficial familiarity with digital tools, my ability to do the basics and maintain my digital identity, but my struggle in creating this blog, visuals and my video (The Economist, 2010). Continue reading →

Digital residents and visitors

The concept of Digital visitors and residents: The concept of Digital Visitors and Residents enable us to map individual’s engagement with the web today (White and Cornu, 2011).  Click the link below to find out more about digital residents and visitors. Digital residents and visitors (created using biteable.com) When reflecting on my digital literacies and online behaviours, I referred to my self-test and my mapping of my digital engagement. Continue reading →