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Reflection on Topic 3: Through discussing with Emily I became more aware of how easy identity theft is online. We spoke about how we have been victim to someone stealing our personal photos and using them to be someone else on social media. Continue reading →

In the past, it was much easier to conceal your true identity on the Internet. A suitable depiction of this comes from a cartoon illustrated by Peter Steiner in 1993. Figure 1. “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog” by Peter Steiner (1993) published in The New Yorker. The Debate: A Single Online Identity vs. Multiple Online Identities Figure 2. Continue reading →

Introduction I think that this topic was very interesting, especially considering how fake news is such a relevant and recent issue in our society. I enjoyed researching it and giving my own take on the spread and prevalence of fake news. This topic has equipped me with the knowledge to detect and assess fake news even better. Reflection Reflecting on this topic, I feel as thought I am one of many who easily falls into the trap of fake news. Continue reading →

Regarding last week’s topic on Digital Differences, it can be argued that the ability to identify reliable, and trustworthy information online is important. The Cambridge Dictionary, defines fake news as: Figure 1. Fake News definition (Cambridge Dictionary, 2018) Adding to this, due to its rise, Corner points out that it should be distinguished from the ‘post-truth’ era we’re living in as a result. Continue reading →

Reflecting on this topic, I can definitely call myself guilty of overlooking digital differences. Throughout this topic and the research I have conducted I have become a lot more grateful for the access I have to the internet and I am lucky that I do not experience any form of inequality due to my social characteristics. Continue reading →

Many assume that internet users a single homogeneous group but there are digital differences, which refers to the stratification between different groups in society and how they may be disadvantaged in their use of the Internet based on their social characteristics. It may also be referred to as the ‘Digital Divide’ (Morrisett). Figure 1. A video I created illustrating a few of the digital differences in society. Continue reading →

Many assume that internet users a single homogeneous group but there are digital differences, which refers to the stratification between different groups in society and how they may be disadvantaged in their use of the Internet based on their social characteristics. It may also be referred to as the ‘Digital Divide’ (Morrisett). Figure 1. A video I created illustrating a few of the digital differences in society. Continue reading →

Prensky (2001) coined the terms ‘digital natives’ and ‘digital immigrants’ – arguing that an individual’s use of the web is directed by their age. However, recent educational research shows there’s both expertise and lack of it at all age groups. Recent notions of ‘digital residents’ and ‘digital visitors’ have now emerged. Continue reading →