The following digital landscape map demonstrates not only my use of technology but how these digital habits have evolved over time. While completing my map I tried to create it depicting the online sites with varying sizes and images which depict the importance of these online domains. My map shows evidently that my main online connection is through the gaming website called Steam, where I indeed spend my free time socializing with family and friends, while also relaxing with the newest online game world. This sits in the middle of the map as it denotes a personal connection for me as well as an online residential presence that is ongoing.
As I mapped my use of technology (something I have not considered or completed before) I found some interesting patterns have arisen, namely the majority of online activities that I have engaged in seem to be predominantly personal and the sites that I most frequently use are based in the visitor quadrant. This seems to reflect the truth that when online, I tend to keep to similar websites utilizing personal activities and connections. Moreover while navigating the internet and visiting less frequented websites; I tend to surf around reading and listening, not unlike like a visitor wandering around in a zoo.
Overall my online residential presence is minimal and I am certainly aware that over the years I have actively decreased my overall residential digital footprint. I initially felt that having a solid online residential presence would prove beneficial to my social and work life, although over time I have felt that this is not the case. I have made active choices to remove my digital footprint and it is noteworthy that many social media sites (like twitter or instagram) are not depicted as I do not use these sites at all. However, it is also notable that my use of WeChat has been considerable. During my tenure in China I used it daily as it is the main app used in the country for almost all modes of communication and financial transactions.
Sources
Cormier, D. (2018, March 31). Digital Practices Mapping – Intro activity for digital literacies course. Dave’s Educational Blog.
Discord logo retrieved from Discord.com (2024)
Facebook logo retrieved from Meta (2024)
https://about.meta.com/technologies/facebook-app
Steam logo retrieved from Steam (2024)
https://store.steampowered.com
WeChat logo retrieved from wechat.com (2024)
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xpfckbrnfzq62g?hl=en-us&gl=CA
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