{"id":254,"date":"2022-04-22T13:55:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0256\/?p=254"},"modified":"2022-04-23T08:16:05","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T15:16:05","slug":"mapping-my-technology-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0256\/mapping-my-technology-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Mapping My Technology Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Figure 1.<\/em> Map of My Technology Use <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This exercise of mapping my use of technology was insightful, as I have never really considered my residence (or lack thereof) in this context, nor have I considered how I interact with the web in such a way. In relation to the visitor and residence grouping, David White (2014) describes the visitor mode as using the internet like a tool box, taking out the tools you need and when you are done with them, you put them back and close the lid, leaving no social trace (jiscnetskills, 2014). I found this analogy helpful to keep in mind as I mapped (and remapped) my technology use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of particular interest to me is how much Google is central to my technology presence. From searching to Google Drive, Photos, Docs, etc. It is something that I use daily that crosses all 4 quadrants of my map.\u00a0I mention this as being of interest because it was only in the last few years that this became central to how I manage much of my personal and professional activities after being quite resistant to moving from MS Office to the Google Workspace system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media is very much personal to me and although I post occasionally, my use of social media is very much purposeful. Facebook, in particular, has become a place of informal learning for me where I am able to join virtual communities to learn about things that I am curious about (i.e. storm chasing, aurora hunting, bird watching, etc.) or groups that drive connection to my neighbourhood and community or unique life circumstances (i.e. support groups). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One tool that I had a hard time mapping was Zoom. When using David White\u2019s analogy (as described above), I see Zoom as a tool that I use to connect with people but I don\u2019t think it really leaves a social trace (unless it is recorded and posted somewhere public, I suppose). Prior to Covid, I only ever used it for work, however I have since used it to connect with friends and family in a more social and informal way. In the end, I decided to map it centrally with some overlap in all 4 quadrants to reflect how I have used it and the fact that there is likely some social trace left behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exercise really caused me to really reflect on my digital identity – something I haven\u2019t really considered before and I am looking forward to exploring this concept in greater depth as this course evolves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jiscnetskills. (2014, March 10). Visitors and Residents<\/em>. [Video]. YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sPOG3iThmRI&t=324s<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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