Description of My Digital Technology Use Map

The map I’ve created illustrates my engagement with various digital technologies, categorized along two axes: the Visitor-Resident axis and the Personal-Institutional axis.

• Visitor-Resident Axis: This axis measures the degree of my engagement with each technology, ranging from a passive, occasional use (Visitor) to a more active, continuous involvement (Resident).
• Personal-Institutional Axis: This axis distinguishes between technologies I use primarily for personal purposes and those I utilize for institutional or professional activities.

Personal & Visitor:

• Personal Email: My use of personal email is occasional and task-specific, fitting the Visitor role.
• Facebook & Instagram: I use these platforms mostly for casual browsing and updates, making my engagement sporadic and light, which places them in the Visitor category.

Institutional & Visitor:

• Work Email: Similar to personal email, my use of work email is task-oriented and infrequent, placing it in the Visitor quadrant.
• Google Search: This tool is frequently used for finding specific information but not for continuous engagement, so it also falls into the Visitor quadrant.

Personal & Resident:

• WhatsApp: This is my primary communication tool for staying connected with friends and family, involving regular and active engagement.
• YouTube: I use YouTube extensively for personal interests, hobbies, and entertainment, which makes me a Resident on this platform.

Institutional & Resident:

• Google Workspace: This suite of tools is integral to my professional activities, requiring continuous and active use for collaboration and productivity.
• ChatGPT-4 (Premium): I use this advanced AI tool frequently for various professional tasks, from drafting documents to brainstorming ideas, placing it firmly in the Resident category.

Reflecting on Dave Cormier’s alternative tension pair brings additional insights. His approach might consider aspects like synchronous versus asynchronous interactions or the role of social versus informational engagement. Applying these dimensions could reveal even more about how I use these technologies, potentially highlighting the social dynamics or the immediacy of my interactions with these tools.

Cheers!