Hi world! Finally have I had a chance to sit down and write my reflections regarding Topic 1, where we discussed online participation and digital literacies. The videos and the webinar with Dave White were extremely insightful as they prompted me to ponder about my digital presence in a theoretical and more structured way. Having […]
The death of authenticity?
I remember the first time I realized I was interacting with a chatbot customer service agent, rather than a real one. It took a while to figure it out, because many phone/utilities companies outsource their customer service to folks in developing countries, and agents often work from a script – in other words, scripted languageContinue reading “The death of authenticity?”
Openness: The Future of Science (and) Education
Imagine a world where scientific knowledge is accessible to everyone with internet connection around the globe. And I don’t mean media articles where information is digested and translated (and often misunderstood and miscommunicated) before getting to the public, I mean… Continue Reading →
Technology “came” to me
Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies reflection My most memorable interaction with technology was in primary school. We learnt how to switch on a computer, wiggle the mouse and right click. I was not particularly enthused as lessons were a prerequisite until a friend of mine started showing off her fast typing skills. My […]
The Evolving Scholar: A Digital Presence in Academia
In this reflective post, I delve into the evolving landscape of digital literacies in academia, particularly focusing on the development of professional personas and the challenges and opportunities they present in online participation. Drawing from course literature and relevant sources, I explore how educators and learners can navigate this digital continuum to establish and maintain […]
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Digital Literacies in Academia: On the risks of developing a public persona online
Academic theories are a new flashpoint of culture wars
“Do you even know how smart I am in Spanish?” – An analogy of our struggle in educational technology
For Week One’s topic on online participation and digital literacies, my team and I went through a scenario in which the person is facing feelings of anxiety while dealing with online interaction. During our discussion, a group member pointed out that we educators often experience these feelings too, especially when we are expected to know […]
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Navigating the Digital Continuum in Academia
In the digital age, both learners and educators must cultivate a diverse set of literacies to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world. By developing digital literacy, learners and educators can effectively navigate the complexities of the digital age,… Continue Reading →
First Cerebration #ONL241
Upon learning that I would be part of this iteration I was really very excited. I get to learn new “things”, new technologies, new people (albeit being a bit of an introvert). There was a bit of uncertainty in the beginning – almost chaotic – but not really. If you get what I mean? Organised […]
Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies
Part I: Call me a Luddite, if you must, but don’t say I’m a digital native I think my journey in this “digital age” – whatever that is supposed to mean – is quite typical for a Western, middle-class young millennial. It went something like this: There were a couple of computers around me when […]