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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 […]

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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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Topic 1: Infographic Poster

It takes a while for me to WANT to design when there is so much information worth exploring. Topic one had us look at what I would term as “digital literacy personal barriers to entry”. Its never easy to learn a new program. As educators it is more challenging to learn new technology in an […]

First Tweetchat of #ONL231 tomorrow, Thursday March 16, with David White

Hi there! Here just a short reminder about tomorrow’s Tweetchat with David White and Jörg Pareigis. The event will start on 11:00 CET (check your timezone) and will be a continuation of the discussions from last week’s webinar about Digital literacy. This will be the first (and potentially only) Tweetchat of #ONL231 so do not […]

First Tweetchat of #ONL222 tomorrow, Tuesday October 11, with David White

Hi there! Here just a short reminder about tomorrow’s Tweetchat with David White and Jörg Pareigis. The event will start on 13:00 CEST (check your timezone) and will be a continuation of the discussions from last week’s webinar about Digital literacy. This will be the first (and potentially only) Tweetchat of #ONL222 so do not […]

Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies

Who in the teaching community has not heard of the theory of “digital natives” and “digital immigrants”, as proposed by Marc Prensky (2001)? Personally, I must admit that I had not read the original essay by Prensky. I had come into contact with Prensky’s concepts, however, especially that of digital natives, as his ideas had … Continue reading Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies