PinnedWeek 3 Medium Reflection PostI think age has been formerly considered a predominant factor in successful engagement with the Internet because young people are good with technology when they start to use it at a young age. They learn how to use technology in the same way that they learn to speak a language…Ci43123 min readCi43123 min read
Apr 30, 2021Digital LiteracyThis week I spent some time reading articles and learning more about digital literacy. I realized that as digital literacy continues to grow, we will have more access to information. This means that it is important to be aware of the fact that all of the information online may not…Ci43122 min readCi43122 min read
Apr 29, 2021Has COVID-19 Really Changed Dating?Is it possible that online dating apps are the new way to develop intimate relationships? This last month my friends and I signed up on online dating apps for fun to connect with other people. This past year has been really hard because of COVID-19 as I have had to…Ci43125 min readCi43125 min read
Apr 14, 2021Digital DetoxThis week we learned more about digital detox and how it’s all about reducing the amount of time you are using technology. Jean Twenge says “ There’s lots of great things to do online, but moderation is often the best rule for life, and it’s no different when it comes…Ci43123 min readCi43123 min read
Mar 31, 2021What is Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality?Going into this week’s content, I felt like I had a general idea of what virtual reality and augmented reality were because of a prior class. Although I had a good idea, I still find myself getting them mixed up sometimes. I found that the biggest difference between these two…Ci43123 min readCi43123 min read
Mar 27, 2021Online games & GamingThis week’s topic was so interesting to me because I love to play video games when I have time to play them. Some of my favorite games to play are Mario Kart on the Wii, Fortnite on the PS4, and the GamePigeon games on my phone. Growing up, I played…Ci43123 min readCi43123 min read
Mar 19, 2021Internet TrollsThe first important thing that I learned from this week was the meaning of “trolling” and how the term is being changed. In the article “Online trolling used to be funny, but now the term refers to something far more sinister”, talks about how internet trolling is destructive online behavior…Ci43124 min readCi43124 min read
Mar 12, 2021Online Relationships and Human TechnologyThe internet has become a big part of the world and the way that we communicate with one another. In the article, “Changes in Digital Communication During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Implications for Digital Inequality and Future Research”, Nyguen states that individuals who are less tech-savvy might be struggling and…Ci43123 min readCi43123 min read
Mar 5, 2021Online activismOnline activism to me is using your social media platforms to make a change and express issues that are relevant in this world. For me, it is something that leads to effective change. I also think it tends to have a positive effect on other people and gives them the…Ci43122 min readCi43122 min read
Mar 1, 2021How Technology Influences The Way Teenagers CommunicateAs an early teenager, I remember having a Slide Phone with a Touch Screen to call and text my family and friends. Going into high school, my parents got me an iPhone where I could also interact with my friends through social media platforms. I remember downloading Instagram and Snapchat…Ci43125 min readCi43125 min read
