This post will discuss some of the key things I had learnt or changed after attending the module "Living and Working on the Web" such as my digital literacy, skills, mapping process, style of learning and what I intend to do with these skills in the future. (Self produced, 2017) The above is the result … Continue reading MANG2049: My Key Takeaway
This week, we talked about single and multiple online identity as well as their benefits and drawbacks. I have also learned how to use PowToon to create interesting and fun animated videos. Based on my comment and what I have read on Jian Wen's blog, I have learned that multiple identities can be viewed as … Continue reading Are There Motives Behind Your Online Identity?
Today, we will be discussing about the different digital identities a person could adopt online, with focus on non-anonymous (single and multiple) identities and what are its benefits or drawbacks. The video below gives a brief explanation of what these identities are, its advantages and disadvantages. (Self produced video using PowToons, source: FutureLearn, 2017) Now that … Continue reading Working On The Web: Single vs. Multiple Online Identities
This week, we talked about how to check on the reliability and authenticity of online sources. To end off this topic, here is a summary of what I have learned through my own research and discussion with the fellow course mates. Luna (Self produced, 2017) Through Luna's comment on my blog, I get to look at 'filter … Continue reading Have You Got Your Thinking Caps On?
Today, we will be discussing on how to properly assess whether a piece of online information is authentic and reliable. Media Literacy is a 21st century approach to education and a framework to assess, analyse, evaluate and communicate messages in a variety of forms. (Center for media literacy, 2017) Echo Chamber & Filter Bubbles (CNNMoney, … Continue reading Learning On The Web: How Reliable Are Your Sources?
Before I continue on this post, I would like to thank the following contributors: Luna and Pearl, for taking their time to look through my previous post and giving me relevant feedback and comments regarding digital differences. (Self produced, 2017) Luna's comment in particular, left me to think of digital differences as differences in education system between developed countries, particularly … Continue reading My Journey to Understanding Digital Differences…
Over the last decade, there has been a drastic increase in (individual) internet users worldwide from 15.8% in 2005 to 48% in August 2017 (Marketing Charts, 2017). But what happened to the other 52% of the world population? Therefore, it is essential to discuss about digital differences such as inequalities and online practices, and its … Continue reading Living On The Web: Digital Differences
Technology is a well-known term that has become the driving motivator behind our digitally-enhanced world. But how many people are actually familiar with the term Digital Resident or Digital Visitor? And how many people are truly aware of where they stand? Thus, this post discusses about both end of the spectrum and where a person … Continue reading Introductory Post: Am I a Digital Resident or a Digital Visitor?
M I N H U I 