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Source by Phoebe Taylor made on Piktochart As an active social media user and soon to be a job-hunting graduate, analysing the benefits and drawbacks of online identities has proved to be very important for my future. From my post, I developed an understanding of the difference between single and multiple identities, concluding that multiple identities are more beneficial in present day. However, my conclusion slightly altered after reading my peers’ posts. Continue reading →

Source by Phoebe Taylor made on Piktochart As an active social media user and soon to be unemployed graduate, analysing the benefits and drawbacks of online identities has proved to be very important for my future. From my post, I developed an understanding of the difference between single and multiple identities, concluding that multiple identities are more beneficial in present day. However, my conclusion slightly altered after reading my peers’ posts. Continue reading →

Peter Steiner’s cartoon illustration, Fleishman (2000) When the web started out, it was easy to be anonymous online (as shown in Steiners‘ cartoon). But as our dependence and use of the web increases, so has the importance of how we present ourselves online. Individuals must now carefully consider how they identify themselves, as online identities are becoming an extension of our personal lives (Costa and Torres, 2011).  Slideshow by Phoebe Taylor, uploaded via Slideshare. Continue reading →

Source by Phoebe Taylor made on Piktochart Prior to researching topic 2, I was aware of the term fake news but I did not have an understanding on the extent of such issues and how to combat them. I soon learned that methods to assess online information are a critical skill necessary in our online world. Continue reading →

The internet has become an essential tool for information. However, the vast quantity of information available and our heavy reliance on this has produced issues surrounding the quality, authenticity and credibility of information (Metzger, 2007). Whilst the web has granted us access to a diversity of opinions, it has also created a space for insulated like-minded individuals to come together (Alcott and Gentzkow, 2017). Continue reading →

Source by Phoebe Taylor on Piktochart Prior to taking part in the MOOC, I had not heard of the term ‘Digital differences’. Now having learnt about this I realise how important this topic is in present day. Coming from Sociology, I have studied a lot of traditional forms of inequalities, but this was one I had not met yet, I now believe this to be one of the most prevalent inequalities existing. Continue reading →

There may be an assumption that in this modern technological age everyone can access the online world one way or another, however from taking part in the MOOC this week, I have learnt this is not the case. Digital differences suggest our online access is dependent on our own context and background. Continue reading →

The introduction topic was more challenging than I had anticipated. The first and biggest being writing a blog post for the first time. I was naïve and presumed that as a ‘digital native’ I would be able to work out how to set up a blog quite easily… I was wrong. However, after spending some time getting to grips with it, I am proud of the end result. Continue reading →

From my Sociological background, I have always been aware and interested in the digital contrast of online behaviour between individuals. I found Prensky’s (2001) theory relevant to this interest. Continue reading →

From my Sociological background, I have always been aware and interested in the digital contrast of online behaviour between individuals. I found Prensky’s (2001) theory relevant to this interest. Continue reading →