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23rd March 2018 – 23rd April 2018

Hi Diary, As I’m typing this, it’s 12:31am(23/4/18) in Singapore. I never thought i felt so down, sad, angry, frustrated, lost, sick and not myself. I don’t want my friends to feel irritated. That’s why i have nobody to pour my feelings out so i’ve thought of this. You’re not a second option but you’re the one who can let me say whatever what i wanna say. SO! Yes, You must be thinking that this boy must be having some girl problems. Continue reading →

23rd March 2018 – 23rd April 2018

Hi Diary, As I’m typing this, it’s 12:31am(23/4/18) in Singapore. I never thought i felt so down, sad, angry, frustrated, lost, sick and not myself. I don’t want my friends to feel irritated. That’s why i have nobody to pour my feelings out so i’ve thought of this. You’re not a second option but you’re the one who can let me say whatever what i wanna say. SO! Yes, You must be thinking that this boy must be having some girl problems. Continue reading →

Identity Thoughts

  This topic deepen my understanding the single identity and multiple identities. In addition, comparing and contrast of the identities. Keep reading to know more about what I’ve learnt.         I’ve learnt that Shanelle has multiple identities on the web for different purposes. “I have effectively created multiple online identities for myself. Some identities exist beyond the reach of Google. Continue reading →

How Do We Portray Ourselves in the Digital World?

  To begin with, Alex Schoof gave a TED talk 2015 about what defines digital identity from 0:00 – 3:10 . Also, he touched on the dangers of having a single identity from 5:08 – 6:20. He states that many websites are offering the services of users logging into their Facebook accounts and connecting with the website they want to access. This is convenient however, we risk bringing your identity from one site to another. Continue reading →

Reflection “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols

Source: Self-Produced on Canva.com Source: Self-Produced on Canva.com   After many discussions and exchanging thoughts with my friends, It has definitely helped me broaden my views on the topic. Please do carry on reading to find out my learning points.     Google Image    Bernard Low –  We discussed about each other’s habits when it comes to sourcing for reliable and credible information. Continue reading →

Is the Information Reliable or Fake? How do you assess the reliability/quality of information on the web?

Source: Self Produced & from Metzger, (2007) Source: Self-produced & information from Metzger, (2007)      Source: Self-Produced & from Canva.com   Media Literacy is essential to assess information quality on the web. However, i feel that it is important to a certain extent. It is the first step and first of many skills to be able to assess information thoroughly. Data and information literacy provides a wholesome approach to assessing information quality. Continue reading →

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third, by experience, which is bitterest.”

After many discussions and comments with and from colleagues, i have reflected on the impacts on my digital differences! Read below to know what i’ve learnt and concluded! Source   Source: Canva.com 1. Marianne gave me more insight to what the web uses are for and its benefits it can offer to people using it. She pointed out that the web can impart values from their personal lives to a wider audience and creating a two-way communication which in my opinion, is accurately thought of. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Evaluating Digital Differences

  Hi all! For today’s topic, i will cover on the digital differences impact it has on my learning.   Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3MKSWt3Bqw   More than 3/4 of Singaporeans are using the internet in this moment. In addition, a whopping number of people subscribed to  wireless or non-broadband. This shows that many people are equipped with the required skills to be digitally literate. Continue reading →

Introductory Post: Digital Visitor or Digital Resident?

Technology is ever advancing and in fact, we are learning, communicating and sharing among peers through the digital world. So what exactly is the Digital Visitor and Resident? Just by reading the two terms, you roughly get the idea of the meaning behind it. Is it basically just one who is often in the digital world or one who is just a passer-by in the digital world? I believe there’s more to that assumption i crafted. Continue reading →