My map clearly demonstrates my engagement with online technologies. As a visitor than a resident, I like to keep my personal life private and only use online technologies such as Facebook, Instagram, and etc. to connect with family and close friends. I am also cautious and careful with using online technologies due to the increasing threats of cyber attacks.
Although I am a quick learner with using online technologies, I have always considered myself not technologically savvy because of my infrequent use of online tools. However, after I did the technology mapping exercise, I realized that my motivation to use online technologies is to get things done rather than developing a network or relationship. According to White and Le Cornu, “visitors see the web as primarily a set of tools which deliver or manipulate content. They are happy to accept the web as a useful conduit for interpersonal communication.” (White and Le Cornu, 2011)
I found a mapping exercise is a useful tool in understanding how we engage with digital technologies; and how our interaction with them could vary depending on our needs and objectives in using the web.
Reference
White, D. S., & Le Cornu, A. (2011, September 5). Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement. Retrieved from First Monday: https://firstmonday.org/artice/view/3171/3049
Hi Sharon, I can see some similarities in our online use and attitude. I like your map. I’m curious what the difference is between the purple writing as opposed to the green?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for the clarifying question. The purple indicates my use of WhatsApp, Amazon and Search engines both in my personal and institutional space. I read your blog and I do agree we have a similar attitude about the web. Thanks!
Hi Sharon! I found your map interesting – it made me realize that there were a couple of things that I missed on my own map (use of search engines, purchasing) that would have put more weight on the visitor side. After reading your map, I was surprised to read that you don’t necessarily consider yourself as technically savvy. I would have thought, based on what you have there, that you are quite savvy, just choosing your use in an informed way.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the comment. I work in digital education and most of my colleagues in the field are resident in the space; hence prior to being exposed to the V&R mapping concept, I had the impression that I am not technologically savvy. The V&R mapping made me realized that I am! I am more of a visitor in the space rather than a resident. Now, I have a “type” that I can call myself. Have you tried Dave Cormier’s, digital practice mapping? I found it very interesting and put another angle in my use of digital technologies.