Topic 1 2017, Page 2

Topic 1: Reflection

For Topic 1 I was asked to; Explain the concept of digital “visitors” and “residents” – a concept in which I had no prior knowledge of I quickly found myself out of my depth. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Starting the module with the concepts of digital residents and visitors has meant that I have begun to delve into the digital world, and see that it is far more complex, and that there is much to think about when it comes to how, when, where and why people access the digital world. Because of this it has meant that I now understand that I myself am towards the digital resident end of the spectrum, and it have begun to see just how the digital world really is more of a place, rather than a tool. Continue reading →

Reflection: Topic One

Topic One was a great start to my journey of discovering the concepts of living and working on the web; by starting to explore the base of it all – the users! Having explored the analogy of “Digital residents” and “Digital Visitors” I have gained a better understanding of the ways different users have come to use the web and the different ways they approach it. Continue reading →

From a lost visitor, to a ‘mapped’ Visitor-Resident: Topic 1 Reflection

Having created and configured my first WordPress blog and Twitter account , I found adjusting to both platforms challenging on technical and social fronts: WordPress’ freemium technical configurations are dissimilar to the ‘good practice’ conventions I developed in personal and academic HTML development. A GUI-based HTML editor mixing code and output is very different to ‘raw’ HTML. Continue reading →

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it can be seen that the general opinion is that Prensky’s original idea of digital ‘natives’ and ‘immigrants’ is an outdated and not inclusive of all people.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 →