CURR 501: Digital Media Literacy

  Sherry Turkle concludes that technology is socially psychologically powerful.The way we currently utilize technology has altered the ways in which we perceive and connect with the world, and ultimately with ourselves. She goes on to state that in her research, she’s noticed new patterns in regards to in-person interactions and internal reflection.  In-person conversations happen in real time and we are unable to revise what we want to say to others.  We want to customize our lives and prioritize only the things we want to pay attention to.  We desire in-person interactions, but also have a preference for the digital world.  Turkle believes that in the future, tech will be developed to connect with us rather than assist us like Google or Siri. She states that this would be the “illusion of companionship without the demands” of a relationship, and in her opinion lessening our control. Today, people perceive being alone as a problem that needs to be solved. Const...

What does Dr. Michael Wesch believe about how students learn?   Learning isn't one size fits all. Students have individual needs that cannot be met with a blanket curriculum. Real learning happens when students feel inspired, engaged. Course content should spark curiosity  and wonder in students.  The purpose of learning is not to reach a goal once, but to continue reaching it even after success. Learning should be fun so that even when a student succeeds, they continue doing it.       Disengagement from the classroom can occur for a multitude of reasons. It could be a lack of interest, but it is more likely a deeper issue.  How does Dr. Michael Wesch act on those beliefs?  Dr. Wesch seems to develop a more personal relationship with his students so that they can reach out to him when he is in need. There is also lot's of trial and error to figure out how to keep the students engaged with the class content. Dr. Wesch describes various ti...

After watching the presentation on Prensky's position, he seemed to believe that younger generations have inherent knowledge and skills that help them interact with the digital world. The presentation associated physiological changes in young people with their aptitude for tech and media literacy. His stance did not differentiate between young people's familiarity with social media or the operation of programs and apps and understanding the complexities of digital systems, hardware, and programs. Boyd's position seemed to take a more dynamic and holistic perspective, as she consistently emphasizes that a dults and youth both need to develop media literacy and tech skills to be active participants in society. Boyd concluded that the term digital native is problematic because it " assumes that young people are either passive recipients of technological knowledge or learners who pick up on this language easily." I resonated with Boyd's belief that all should be...

Hello Friends,  My name is Jenneya and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am taking the time to re-center enjoy this  summer after a stressful couple of years. I've been spending extra time on my hobbies, at the beach with my family, and tending to my vegetable garden.   Here are some of my favorite digital tools for de-stressing: Window Swap   Rainy Mood