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Blog 5, Week 4: Digital Information and Digital Connections
Today’s educational landscape is rapidly evolving with the integration of technology, which has revolutionised the ways that we teach and learn. Reflecting on the readings from the Digital Information and Digital Connections modules, it is evident that a benefit of the use of technology for learning is the potential for collaborative and interactive learning spaces. …
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Week 3, Blog 4: Module Summary and Post-Truth
After delving into my personal experiences and engaging with the concepts explored in the course so far, I have found myself reflective on my experience with digital literacy and what it truly means to be a digital learner, both in my past and modern day technological world. Both the Netsafe (2018) and Brown (2017) readings…
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Blog 3, Week 2: Digital Natives and Westernised Education
In today’s interconnected society, digital literacy is an essential skill set. Being a digital native myself, I have grown up in a world where digital technologies have been a huge part of my everyday life. The early exposure I had to computers, smartphones and the internet has provided me with a natural fluency, confidence and…
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Blog 2, Week 1: Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is an important aspect of living in a technology focused society. Digital literacy helps us to develop a crucial set of skills that allow us to critically think about the information we are presented with, safely navigate internet spaces and effectively communicate with others in online environments. Brown (2017a), states that digital literacy…
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Blog 1: Orientation Week
I don’t remember a life without modernised technology. I grew up in the 2000’s, having access to the internet all through my childhood. My first memories of technology being the sound of dial-up internet, and not being able to use the computer while mum was using the landline. I watched my mum complete her early…