In today’s digitally connected society, engaging with social media is no longer just a personal activity. It has become a form of public communication that carries ethical responsibility. With the overwhelming amount of digital content available online, media literacy helps us recognize not only what information we consume, but also the responsibilities that come with…
Digital moment of the week This week, I caught myself scrolling past certain posts almost automatically while stopping longer on others that felt more familiar or comfortable. I didn’t think much of it at first, it felt like a normal habit. Later, while working on this week’s topic, I started wondering if that small moment…
VR Mapping This Visitor and Resident Map was created based on the framework outlined by OCLC in the Visitor and Resident mapping exercise. In this map, I identified approximately eighteen applications and websites that I currently use in my everyday life. The placement of each icon represents how I perceive my level of engagement, ranging…
PLN & Public Communications The social media platform I use most often is Instagram. Through Instagram, I connect with friends, coworkers, and sometimes people I don’t know personally. I use it to share everyday moments, keep up with work-related updates, and explore content related to my interests through information sharing and casual discussions. I see…
Hello everyone! Happy New Year, I hope you’re all off to a good start this year. My name is Koki, and I’m a fourth-year Computer Science student at UVic. As I begin my final year at UVic, I am really looking forward to taking EDCI 338. I’m interested in how technology, learning, and social contexts…