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Reflection time. Since my previous post and through discussions in MOOC, I’ve gathered that convenience is the main reason for having one identity. Screenshot of comments from MOOC However, one comment that struck me was against the use of anonymous identity. Initially, I share the same views as Viktoria and was against the use of anonymous identity but my stance has softened since. Here’s why. Continue reading →

The digital age now has opened doors to having multiple online identities. How many YOUs do you have online? Do you know the benefits and drawbacks of having different identities? Self-produced; information from MOOC The issue with the online authenticity and privacy is widely debated. Let’s discuss it in 2 perspectives – Mark Zuckerberg’s, founder of Facebook, and Danah Boyd’s, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. Continue reading →

Reflection time. Since my previous post, I’ve gained plenty of new insights regarding fake news for propaganda, automated social bots and imagery credibility! Based on the interactions in MOOC, it reiterated my stand that it is crucial to identify credibility by verifying claims. Screenshots of comments in MOOC Through my discussion with Stella, I was quite taken aback by the news reported by CNA regarding the affordability of housing in Singapore. Continue reading →

Source The Internet is smart, but how do we outsmart the smart? With tons of information  available online, the question lies in… How to evaluate these information? Filter bubbles and echo chambers keep us within the perimeters of what the Internet wants us to see based on our past interactions. Here’s how to escape your chamber and bubble to have an objective view.   We should be careful of fake news and take online information, especially those on social media, sceptically. Continue reading →

Reflection time. Digital differences have the most impact on one’s education and job. Initially, I determined that one’s country plays the most important part in digital differences. However, based on the discussion with Aaron, Stella and learners in MOOC, I found that motivation is the crucial factor in determining one’s ability to bridge the digital differences. Continue reading →

“Nic, why are you so tech-savvy?”  The Evaluation. Globalisation happened. Internet happened. Now, we’re connected! The use of Internet has been growing rapidly that digital differences and gaps are starting to appear. Some data provided by wearesocial: Click to view slideshow. As a digital native born in the Internet era in Singapore, I’ve been exposed to much more about the web. Continue reading →