2015, Page 40

I had such a great time reading different blog posts written by my classmates. Upon reading them, i have gain new insights to the topic of “digital residents” and “digital visitors”. I have previously overlooked certain points as how some “digital immigrants” can be more tech savvy than the “digital natives”. Some people are just more keen on picking up skills and are better at maneuvering their way around the web. Continue reading →

Upon completion of my write up on the theory of digital “resident” and “visitor”, I had been reading on my classmate’s blogs with a general question in my head: “If motivation is a determinant of the Visitor and Resident continuum, what leads to motivation?” My afterthoughts on Tian Yi’s blog: Privacy can be proposed as a subset of personal influences. Continue reading →

Upon completion of my write up on the theory of digital “resident” and “visitor”, I had been reading on my classmate’s blogs with a general question in my head: “If motivation is a determinant of the Visitor and Resident continuum, what leads to motivation?” My afterthoughts on Tian Yi’s blog: Privacy can be proposed as a subset of personal influences. Continue reading →

The scaffold of Digital Visitors and Residents has proved contentious.  While it appears most people have embraced it, others have remained cynical about its consistency and practice. The academic commentary throughout the framework have helped developed people’s understanding of the matter, I am no exception. In response to HuiMin’s  blogpost, I questioned her understanding on the distinction of Digital Visitor and Resident. Continue reading →

Picture source from www.quickmeme.com I thoroughly enjoyed reading my classmates opinions on the topic of Digital Visitors & Digital Residents and the one main conclusion I can gather between their viewpoints and mine is that the digital age or not we are born in does not play a major role in humans being categorized as ‘Digital Visitors’ or ‘Digital Residents’. Continue reading →

Before this topic was given to me, I had no clue that digital users were categorised/labelled as “Digital Visitors/Residents” or “Digital Natives/Immigrants”. After reading a few of my classmates’ blogs, I see that most of them has presented similar findings and opinions. Many of us has the same doubts, but interpreted differently, towards Prensky’s and White’s typology. Continue reading →

Having read through a few of my classmates’ take on the topic of Digital Visitors and Digital Residents, I am encouraged to explore these few points that were made: Crystal’s post definitely left me with new insights on my take on the topic – do we really have distinct roles as either a Digital Visitor or Digital Resident? This point was further emphasised by Audrey’s comment which highlights that our role in the digital world really depends on what our primary motivation is,... Continue reading →

Using the articles provided and our own personal research and opinions, we were tasked to write a blog post of digital visitors and immigrants. Subsequently, we had to comment on two blog posts of our choice and write this reflective summary. Upon reading various blog posts written by my colleagues, I discovered the many different views and writing styles. Everyone used various answering methods and ways to structure them. Continue reading →

After reading the source given and do my own research. Now i realize there is different kind of internet user based on their culture and motivation. The most meaningful experience of this topic is when we get the opportunity to relate each’s experiences, views, and collaborate through comment with each other. After reading my colleague’s blog-post i realize i haven’t fully utilize all sources available and could have done better.I have read several posts from my colleagues. Continue reading →