The Digital DivideThis past year, Covid-19 forced us to work remotely. With it not safe to meet face-to-face we moved our school, work, and social lives to…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Digital CitizenshipWe talk a lot about the communities we build online, or how social media platforms have become a place for individuals to gather and…Jul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021
Social Media & Participatory CultureNow, more than ever, it is easier to create content. The “Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture” article described how “more…Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Social Media: Connecting or Isolating?According to the Pew Research Center, half of individuals ages 18 to 24 and one-third of adults say it would be difficult to give up social…Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
Committing to being Digitally LiterateI found the Rheingold reading: Why You Need Digital Know-How: Why We All Need It extremely interesting. One particularly relevant part…May 1, 20211May 1, 20211
BRB I’m Digital DetoxingAs it is for many people, technology is a big part of my that, and over the yars I’ve definitely developed some not so healthy habits. I…Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021
Virtual Reality in the ClassroomI learned so much this week about Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies, a topic before this week I really knew little about…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Video Games: Increasing Engagement and Student MotivationKids learn by doing, and thus, online games are a great way to learn and increase engagement both in and outside the classroom. According…Mar 27, 20211Mar 27, 20211
Online Trolls and MisinformationThere were several important takeaways from this week’s assigned readings and videos. The conversation article discussed how the…Mar 20, 20211Mar 20, 20211
Benefits and Drawbacks of Technology during the PandemicWithout a doubt, technology and the internet have been an invaluable tools for many individuals to maintain social connections during the…Mar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
