In this video reflection, I revisit the Digital Presence and Digital Identity plan I created near the beginning of my MALAT journey. Looking back now, has helped me reflect on how my understanding of digital identity has shifted from simply being visible online to participating with more intention, confidence, and awareness of audience. The video […]
When I first looked at Topic A, I saw three related but different entry points: poverty, the digital divide, and access to technology. At first, access to technology seemed like the most obvious concern. If learners do not have a device, internet connection, or reliable platform access, digital learning cannot meaningfully begin. However, the more […]
Digital learning environments (DLEs) have transformed the educational landscape in the way of access and engagement. However it has also brought forward critical issues surrounding digital privacy and policy. The infographic below explores the tangible impacts of digital learning on digital privacy and policy, examining the positive advancements and existing challenges. This infographic is interactive, please click on the […]
One of the concepts that caught my eye in Unit 2, was Gardner Campbell’s explanation of a personal cyberinfrastructure. Campbell (2009) advocates for students to build and manage their own digital spaces, equating the personal cyberinfrastructure to an academic rite of passage. This reflection is inspired by Campbell’s (2009) suggestion that “students would build out […]
Reflecting on my technology use, it was interesting to see that I skew more toward the visitor typology than I had initially thought. While I have always enjoyed technology, my personal use tends to be task-oriented and brief, aligning with White’s (2013) typology of a “visitor” who goes online for specific needs and then logs […]