Hey guys! Get ready with me while I take you on a journey of what my day looks like for scrolling, analyzing, and validating information as a teacher! Just kidding…I am not a Tik Tok influencer… Most mornings, by 6 am I have already checked “home page” apps; I do a quick check or scroll […]
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Week #9: Analyzing information online
I love the readings and videos from last week’s presenters! Learning about how fake news is affecting people of all generations, how algorithms are letting individuals go into a deep hole of videos which then allows them to change their beliefs like we discussed in Jordan’s article, and then to me the most dangerous and… Continue reading Week #9: Analyzing information online
Continue readingWeek #9 Reflection: Filter Bubble and Echo Chamber
There are many new concepts discussed last night, and filter bubble is one of them. The Filter Bubble is dedicated to creating an exclusive and personalized world for everyone. People enjoy the benefits it brings to people, but it is difficult to notic…
Continue readingWeek #8: What does it mean to be literate today?
As an educator, being literate means being able to read. As an elementary teacher it is require of me to read with my students every day. This means we do guided reading and teach students phonics and the reading strategies they need learn to better understand and comprehend the books they read. In doing this,… Continue reading Week #8: What does it mean to be literate today?
Continue readingTo be (fully literate) or not to be (fully literate)
To be literate has expanded exponentially from the traditional definition in one’s ability to read and write. In my opinion, it has expanded to core aspects of human abilities and skills needed in the contemporary world. This includes aspects of everyday life such as social etiquette, mathematical, digital, media, health, and cultural, to name a […]
Continue readingWeek #8 Reflection: What does it mean to be media literate in today’s world?
What does it mean to be literate today?
According to UNESCO, literacy is a continuum of learning and proficiency in reading, writing, and using numbers throughout life and is part of a large set of skills, which include digital skills, media literacy, …
Week #7 Reflection: Teaching Digital Citizenship
Giving the younger generation a clear understanding of the opportunities and risks of the digital age has become an educational and public policy goal of governments and organizations around the world. One of the emerging consensus in digital citizensh…
Continue readingWeek 6 : Identity in a digital world
I had very good discussions at our class last Tuesday night. Learning about transhumanism from Jackie and the digital identity or lack thereof for our FMNI students in social media was very interesting and eye opening for me. Looking back and reflecting on my identity in the digital world when social media first came out,… Continue reading Week 6 : Identity in a digital world
Continue readingThe chronicles of my digital identity
Past: !~<3 [*J@ck*] <3~! {EnTeR 2o0o’S sOnG lYrIcS hErE}
In a much simpler time, maybe because of the lack of digital communication and maybe because I had no real responsibilities as a 12-year-old, I distinctly remember the birth of my digital …
Week #6 Reflection: Transhumanism
During the group discussion, we talked about embracing transhumanism as the approach we should take in a digital and networked world. Transhumanism can affect our future digital identity and humanity. According to Gui (2015), transhumanist futures in w…
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