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Which is better? At first, I thought having multiply identities was the best option as individuals can create different profiles or accounts to suit different audiences. After reading Nikhita’s Blog and looking at her comparison between Mark Zuckerberg and Christopher Poole I was more open towards the benefits of anonymity. Poole noted that people can be authentic through anonymity as they are more comfortable in expressing their true opinions without consequences (Lindsey, 2011). Continue reading →

Digital Identities The concept of digital identity is becoming increasingly important in society (Costa & Torres, 2011). In the past, one’s online identity could be detached from real life, however, in recent times the two have been more interconnected (Krotoski, 2012). Digital identity has become so important that a person’s digital footprint could affect job hunting if employers and recruiters find undesirable content amongst candidates (Jacobs, 2013). Continue reading →

After researching media literacy, I realised that I was a quite unaware of how the media works. Previously I had heard of the term fake news, but I merely associated it with Donald Trump. However, after researching I realised that fake news is an actual concept. Furthermore, my discussion with Karishma made me realise that I had been misinformed by a fake news report on a hurricane. Chloe highlighted the health risks associated with fake news due to false health information. Continue reading →

Media Literacy In a world where we are heavily surrounded by digital technologies, it is important to be cautious of online information. As noted in last week’s topic of digital differences, we touched on the notion that our learning and views can be limited if we do not widen our learning network. One way to achieve this is through improving our media literacy. Continue reading →

Media Literacy In a world where we are heavily surrounded by digital technologies, it is important to be cautious of online information. As noted in last week’s topic of digital differences, we touched on the notion that our learning and views can be limited if we do not widen our learning network. One way to achieve this is through improving our media literacy. Continue reading →

Inequalities in the UK I enjoyed the topic of digital differences this week as it felt like building upon what I had thought about last week in my discussion with Anna about cultural and socio-economic factors. Previously, I had thought about the differences between internet usage and access depending on country and age. However, after reading Carl’s Blog  I began to critically consider the digital differences within the UK. After discovering that 5. Continue reading →

Digital Differences An individual’s online behaviours are often connected to their offline contexts (Future Learn, 2018). The concept ‘Digital Differences’ refers to the inequalities in access to technology and practices among various groups. These inequalities are based on factors such as age, gender, class, income and race (Halford & Savage, 2010). https://www.powtoon. Continue reading →

Digital Differences An individual’s online behaviours are often connected to their offline contexts (Future Learn, 2018). The concept ‘Digital Differences’ refers to the inequalities in access to technology and practices among various groups. These inequalities are based on factors such as age, gender, class, income and race (Halford & Savage, 2010). https://www.powtoon. Continue reading →

Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants Initially, I was sceptical about Prensky’s theory of digital natives and digital immigrants. After interacting with my peers, I recognised that I was not the only one who did not identify as a digital native and therefore would not fit into Prensky’s theory. At first, I was quite focused on the age biases in Prensky’s theory. Continue reading →

Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants Prensky’s concept differentiates between those who were born in the digital world and speak the digital language (Natives) and those who have adjusted to the new technology at a later part of their life but will always have an “accent” (Immigrants) (Prensky, 2001). He also implied that ‘Immigrant educators’ would need to reform their methods of teaching to accommodate the Digital Natives (White & Cornu, 2011). Continue reading →