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After reading the peer’s posts, I have gained more insights on the various online identities people have. In my previous post, I felt I lacked the analysis in anonymity online – which I will further elaborate now. Self Produced Self Produced The Internet isn’t always a safe place for the LGBT community, or those who are recovering from drug abuse … etc as there could be controversy and hate remarks, which is why they would prefer to communicate anonymously. Continue reading →

Going on the Internet is like attending a masquerade ball – each being could be putting on a mask as a facade, we can pick and choose which aspects we want to share with others. Online Identities refer to how users create distinctive characteristics, personalities and signs to author our presence in the Web. (Angela Thomas)   Self Produced Self Produced Source: https://www.futurelearn. Continue reading →

Self Produced Digital literacy plays a big part in how we perceive information online. Self Produced After reading Min Hui’s post, it certainly gave me additional knowledge on echo chambers and filter bubbles. I agree that they may affect your perspectives when viewing things online. The increasing access of the Web is causing people to be able to post whatever they want online. Source: https://www.slideshare. Continue reading →

Unlike information found in the newspaper or television broadcasts, information available online are not regulated for quality or accuracy. Therefore, it is crucial that we assess it effectively. This can be measured through one’s media, data and information literacy in terms of their knowledge and skills when dealing with data online. Self Produced Nowadays, there are many websites that present fake news. Continue reading →

Upon reading my friends’ posts, it has intrigued me to think deeper on Digital Differences. Digital Divide is widely discussed mainly based on different generations. “Young people often come with an almost natural understanding of electronic media,” – Ms Weinholtz.   Our generation has been greatly exposed to the Web at a young age, it is no doubt that the older generation would feel like they’re lagging behind. (Source: http://www.pewinternet. Continue reading →

In our generation, the web has been deeply embedded in our daily lives that it is deemed as a necessity in our work, social lives or education. The main aspect that I will be elaborating on today would be how Digital Differences has impacted on me in terms of education attainment. From here, we can see that there is an increasing trend of internet adoption even if digital differences on internet interaction still exists in terms of age, gender, class, race and economic culture. Continue reading →