2017, Page 16

Topic 1: A reflection

Prior to writing my first blog post, I overestimated the extent to which I was a digital resident, I anticipated that blogging would be a lot less challenging than the psychology modules that constitute my degree because I use the internet daily. However, I was wrong; I have quickly discovered that blogging is challenging in its own respect.   Following this, topic one required an exploration into the terms Digital Visitor and Digital Residents (White & Cornu, 2011). Continue reading →

Reflection on Topic 1

Reading through the blog posts, it can be seen that the general opinion is that Prensky’s original idea of digital ‘natives’ and ‘immigrants’ is an outdated and not inclusive of all people. Learning about the topic of digital visitors and residents has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about the online world. Initially I did not fully understand the topic and it took a good few readings to help me grasp the concept. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Prior to beginning the module, I had a little experience in blogging. Previous modules in Politics had asked me to blog on issues related to the course, which I thoroughly enjoyed in contrast to the more monotonous assessment style of essays. However, these earlier blogs really just touched the surface of what WordPress could actually offer me. My Topic 1 blog on Digital Visitors vs. Continue reading →

Topic 1 Reflection

This is now my second blog and before I actually started this module I never realised how difficult it is to consistently write a blog. Blogs have become so common in todays culture and before I actually attempted to write one I underestimated the actual difficulty of writing a blog. Nevertheless upon my initial reading off the material such as Prensky’s work I was pretty sure I could be considered a digital resident. Continue reading →

Topic 1 – Reflection

Interacting with other students on the course really brought the topic to life. The process of reading and commenting on a range of blog posts provided me with a richer understanding of the digital Visitors and Residents concept. This led me to form my own opinions and challenge some of the statements in Cherie’s blog. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Topic 1 has already introduced me to a series of new concepts and theories. I had never heard of Prensky’s (2001) typologies before embarking upon this module, nor did I have any interest in following/using blogs. Thus, I can already say that this module has opened me up to a whole new method of learning, and a whole new body of literature and work. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Topic 1 has already introduced me to a series of new concepts and theories. I had never heard of Prensky’s (2001) typologies before embarking upon this module, nor did I have any interest in following/using blogs. Thus, I can already say that this module has opened me up to a whole new method of learning, and a whole new body of literature and work. Continue reading →

A reflection on Topic 1

Created by Author on www.wordclouds.com Having researched what it means to be a ‘native’, ‘immigrant’, ‘visitor’ and ‘resident’, I understand their strengths and weaknesses and the assumptions underpinning them. Before I started this topic, I made assumptions on how I would fit into Prensky’s digital ‘natives’ and ‘immigrants’ idea (Prensky, 2001). Continue reading →

Digital “Visitors” and “Residents” – A reflection

After reading Andy’s post, I made a comment which hasn’t as yet been approved. Andy referenced an article which I really enjoyed but hadn’t previously identified. I like how he encapsulated Prensky’s criticisms concisely. I feel I spent too long doing this.  I’m hoping to seek more material before completing my next post. After reading Andy’s post he seemed to categorise himself definitively as a ‘resident’. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Upon my initial read of the material surrounding this topic, I was decisive in my belief that Prensky’s definition of digital ‘natives’ and ‘immigrants’ was not as appropriate as it may have been when it was theorised because of the progression of technology, especially the internet, and its new-found uses (i.e. social media). Continue reading →

Topic 1: A Brief Reflection

Having considered what it means to be a digital ‘native’, ‘immigrant’, ‘resident’ and ‘visitor’, I now understand their characteristics, relative merits and flaws. I began this topic with the assumption that I would naturally exemplify a digital ‘native’, in accordance with Prensky’s (2001) original concept, owing to my age and relative technological abilities. Continue reading →

Topic 1: A Brief Reflection

Having considered what it means to be a digital ‘native’, ‘immigrant’, ‘resident’ and ‘visitor’, I now understand their characteristics, relative merits and flaws. I began this topic with the assumption that I would naturally exemplify a digital ‘native’, in accordance with Prensky’s (2001) original concept, owing to my age and relative technological abilities. Continue reading →

Reflection on Topic One

“No matter what, the very first piece of social media real estate I’d start with is a blog” – Chris Brogan Before starting this module, I never realised the amount of hard work and time it takes to not only write a blog, but additionally set up one too. Blogging is completely new to me, I have never read blogs in the past and I certainly have not had the idea of setting up one. Continue reading →

Notes on self assessment

Hi all, a quick reminder that as well as submitting your Topic 1 reflection this Sunday you will also *need to mark your own work*. Sarah has emailed you a link to your marking document using your gmail address (not your uni one). Once you have accessed the document you should highlight in YELLOW the statements in every category which you believe reflects your work. You can add comments too. Continue reading →

Linking to your comments in the reflection post

When you write your Reflective Post for each topic, you should include direct links to the comments  you've made on the work of other students. Sarah has explained how to do it in this post. Please read it carefully, because it explains how to link *directly to your comments*, not just to the general blog url. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Digital ‘Visitors’ and ‘Residents’

Vistors and Residents can be seen as a simple interpretation of how users engage with the web. The initial background of these categories originate from Marc Prensky’s notations of Digital natives vs Digital Immigrants on how students can be split between the two. He states that students can be organised into each category in reference to their technological ability. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Visitors and Residents

Digital ‘Visitors’ and ‘Residents’ is a theory proposed by Prensky (2001) that defined users on the web. Prensky suggested that ‘Visitors’ were simply using the internet for specific tasks, whereas ‘Residents’ were predominantly younger web users who used several different online platforms such as social media websites to create an online presence. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Digital Residents and Digital Visitors

Prensky (2001) created the concepts of digital natives and digital immigrants in order to understand and explain the variations of digital engagement between different generations. Digital natives is used to describe the younger generation that feel more comfortable with the digital world compared to the older generation (digital immigrants) who use it less frequently and generally struggle to keep up with the constantly developing digital world. Continue reading →

Web users: Digital Visitors and Residents ? My own experience

What is the difference between  digital visitors and residents? The main distinction that should be remembered is that it involves the level of engagement a person has with the virtual world. In simple terms, visitors have low levels of engagement meaning that they do not wish to express themselves in the online culture, whereas residents seek out to voice their opinion, by sharing and commenting their thoughts while being active online. Continue reading →

Topic 1: ‘Digital Visitors’ and ‘Digital Residents’

Before understanding and evaluating the concept of ‘Digital Residents’ and ‘Digital Visitors’, we must first explore the proposed concept of ‘Digital Natives’ and ‘Digital Immigrants’. Prensky (2001) suggests users of the web can be sorted into 2 categories. ‘Digital Natives’, are those who are native speakers of the digital language. They have been born in a digital era and thus use this as their primary language, enabling them to access and use the internet efficiently. Continue reading →