The Beginning Where did I start? I have a background that’s heavy in academic writing (PSYC degree) and talking about tech, even using WordPress specifically. However, my recent years as a CSC student and co-op programmer haven’t given me much opportunity for writing. Jumping into this course was a bit of a refresher and a…
I’ve chosen to review The Challenge of Privacy, the ninth post by my tneast. I’m using their handle instead of their name for privacy reasons, which seems appropriate given the Week 11 topic focused on by the post. I’ll break down the blog according to the suggested collaborative review components, then give some of my…
I hope you enjoy my group’s podcast! If you’re wondering what I sound like, I did the section on “The Algorithm”, starting at 4:53.
When reviewing this week’s material, one phrase jumped out at me: “…where privacy expectations intersect with digital learning innovation.” What does it mean to expect privacy as an individual, or an organization, as a government? Who is demanding what protections, and under which circumstances will they give up their information in exchange for what benefits?…
For most of human history, you couldn’t verify something unless you were there yourself. First there was word-of-mouth, then drawing and writing. If someone witnessed an event, they could only tell you about it: you had to decide whether or not it really happened. Film changed that. Photos and videos became increasingly common and clear….
…But that only works if you drop the “I”, which you probably shouldn’t. Before diving into a discussion of the inclusion of AI in a PLN and the notion of AI literacy, I want to briefly talk about what “AI” actually means. Generally speaking, AI is a ridiculously-broad term which encompasses decades of computer science…
Today, I’d like to issue some corrections. While reading Chapter 16 of Empower Others by Erik Qualman, I was reminded of a few incomplete points I made in my posts this term. Using three quotes from that chapter, I will highlight those missing pieces and attempt to fill them in, thereby showcasing the way my…
Harry Dyer’s TEDx Talk on Social Media in Education mentions several historical perspectives on new forms of communication. These accounts have since been dismissed as fearmongering by most people: the implication is that certain modern-day perspectives on social media may suffer the same fate. This Macleans article sums up the long history of communication-tech-anxiety, from…
While I was listening to Sophie Lui discussing the changing nature of journalism and public engagement, the theme which struck me the most was the shift from a “producer -> consumer” model to a more cyclical interaction. For example, on the consumer side, the relatively-private practice of hate mail has been superseded by a more…
Instead of ending this post with a song recommendation, I think it makes more sense to start with one. Why did I choose this song? Am I trying to tell you something about my political beliefs, or my queer identity? Not exactly: the most realistic answer is that I heard the song and liked it…